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Jennifer Lee is the Academy Award-winning writer of Walt Disney Animation Studio's Frozen, which she also directed with Chris Buck. It became the #1 animated film of all time, worldwide. For her work on Frozen, Lee received numerous awards including a Golden Globe, a Critics Choice Award, a BAFTA Award and an Academy Award. Her Disney Animation career began as co-writer of the Oscar-nominated Wreck-It Ralph. She also wrote the screenplay for Disney's 2018 release A Wrinkle in Time. Currently, Lee is hard at work writing/directing Frozen 2.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Fantasticks
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1960
Luisa [Replacement]

Productions

FrozenFrozen
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Bookwriter
Marlene
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Associate Producer

Writing


Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Book of a Musical

Jennifer Lee, Frozen

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Anika Noni Rose Comments on TIANA Series Cancellation, Calls for Fan Support
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025

In an Instagram post, Tony-winner and Tiana performer Anika Noni Rose has shared her thoughts about the recent decision to cancel the Tiana spin-off series, revealing that she is 'deeply disappointed.'
FROZEN, COME FROM AWAY And More Announced for Arvada Center 50th Anniversary Theatre Photo
FROZEN, COME FROM AWAY And More Announced for Arvada Center 50th Anniversary Theatre Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a 2025-2026 Theatre Season. Get full details on the lineup and more!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG And More Announced for Grand Theatre 2025 Season Photo
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG And More Announced for Grand Theatre 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

Grand Theatre has unveiled its 2025/26 season, titled “You Are Here.” The lineup features six productions, including, Tony, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize winning shows. Check out all of the detials here!
Pittsburgh CLO Summer Tickets Now On Sale - See FROZEN and More Photo
Pittsburgh CLO Summer Tickets Now On Sale - See FROZEN and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

Celebrate 79 years of musical theater excellence with Pittsburgh CLO's 2025 Summer Season, featuring CAMELOT, BACK TO THE FUTURE, and Disney's FROZEN. Experience these renowned musicals at the Benedum Stage. Discover more.
FROZEN Cast And Creative Team Announced At Children’s Theatre Company Photo
FROZEN Cast And Creative Team Announced At Children’s Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

Children’s Theatre Company has announced the complete cast and creative team for the company’s original production of Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical, which will run April 15-June 15, 2025 on the UnitedHealth Group Stage. Opening night is Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 7pm.
FROZEN, HAIRSPRAY, and More Set For Broward Center's Slow Burn Theatre Company 2025/2 Photo
FROZEN, HAIRSPRAY, and More Set For Broward Center's Slow Burn Theatre Company 2025/2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

Slow Burn Theatre Company has announced its upcoming season of five shows, Frozen, Hairspray, Alanis Morisette’s Jagged Little Pill, and more. Check out the full season lineup here!
Video: Nienke Latten & Vajèn van den Bosch Sing 'I Can't Lose You' from Disney's FRO Photo
Video: Nienke Latten & Vajèn van den Bosch Sing 'I Can't Lose You' from Disney's FROZEN
by Joshua Wright - Feb 7, 2025

Watch an all new music video from the company of Disney's Frozen in the Netherlands performing 'I Can't Lose You.' The musical tells the story of the two sisters Anna and Elsa, in the fictional kingdom of Arendelle that has fallen into eternal winter due to Elsa's hidden powers. As the cold continues, both sisters must learn that only an act of true love can melt a frozen heart.
Idina Menzel Says She Hasn't Read Any FROZEN 3 Scripts Yet Photo
Idina Menzel Says She Hasn't Read Any FROZEN 3 Scripts Yet
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025

In an interview with Parade magazine, Idina Menzel, who previously voiced the role of Elsa both Frozen and Frozen 2, revealed that she hasn't received a script for Frozen 3 yet.
CABARET, FROZEN & More Set for 5-Star Theatricals 2025 Season Photo
CABARET, FROZEN & More Set for 5-Star Theatricals 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

STAR THEATRICALS has reveraled its 2025 season of shows!  All of 5-Star’s productions are locally produced, auditioned and rehearsed in Southern California. See the full lineup of shows and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s Production of Disney’s Frozen, The Broadway Musica Photo
Video: Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s Production of Disney’s Frozen, The Broadway Musical
by Michael Major - Jan 22, 2025

Watch a video of Tristen Buettel singing 'Let It Go' from Maltz Jupiter Theatre's production of Frozen, directed by John Tartaglia. The cast also features Brooke Quintana as Anna, Justin Showell as Kristoff, Wesley Slade as Olaf, and Dan Hoy as Hans.
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season Photo
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!
John Tartaglia Will Direct FROZEN at The Maltz Jupiter Theatre Photo
John Tartaglia Will Direct FROZEN at The Maltz Jupiter Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre will present Disney's Frozen, directed by Broadway's John Tartaglia (Avenue Q). Find out more about the new production here!
Video: Watch a Preview of FROZEN By Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall Photo
Video: Watch a Preview of FROZEN By Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall
by Michael Major - Dec 10, 2024

Watch a first look video of Ogunquit Playhouse's production of Frozen! The production stars Cate Hayman, Marilyn Caserta (Broadway's SIX), Ángel Lozada (Broadway's BAD CINDERELLA), F. Michael Haynie (OP's HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME), and more.
MOANA 2 Hits Lifetime Domestic Gross of First Film After 10 Days; WICKED Numbers Rema Photo
MOANA 2 Hits Lifetime Domestic Gross of First Film After 10 Days; WICKED Numbers Remain Strong
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 8, 2024

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Moana 2 has hit $600 million globally in its second weekend, ahead of the first film's $582 million at current exchange rates. Wicked has also hit $34.9 million in 3,885 theatres in its third weekend, reaching a total domestic gross of $320.5 million as of Sunday. 
Interview: Kaleigh Gorka Talks Playing Elsa in Disney's FROZEN at Neptune Theatre Photo
Interview: Kaleigh Gorka Talks Playing Elsa in Disney's FROZEN at Neptune Theatre
by Lauren Gienow - Dec 8, 2024

The Canadian Premiere of Disney's FROZEN at Halifax’s Neptune Theatre is currently in full swing, and Elsa herself, actress Kaleigh Gorka was kind enough to chat with Broadway World about her experience playing this incredible character, her sisterly relationship with co-star Synthia Yusuf, and the overall magic of this beautiful musical.
MOANA 2 Has Biggest 5-Day Opening of All Time Photo
MOANA 2 Has Biggest 5-Day Opening of All Time
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024

With a 5-day domestic debut of $221M, Walt Disney Animation Studios' “Moana 2” has shattered numerous box office records including the biggest 5-day opening of all time, and more.
MOANA 2 Takes In Record-Setting $28 Million On Thanksgiving Day Photo
MOANA 2 Takes In Record-Setting $28 Million On Thanksgiving Day
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2024

Disney's hotly-anicipated sequel, Moana 2, opened this weekend to a record-setting box office, earning $28 million on Thanksgiving Day alone.
Video: Dwayne Johnson and MOANA 2 Songwriters Discuss Maui's New Song Photo
Video: Dwayne Johnson and MOANA 2 Songwriters Discuss Maui's New Song
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 29, 2024

In a new featurette for Moana 2, Dwayne Johnson, along with songwriters Barlow & Bear, discuss the genesis of Maui's song and its function within the story of the film. Watch the video now!
Review Roundup: MOANA 2- Does the Sequel Live Up to Disney's 2016 Hit? Photo
Review Roundup: MOANA 2- Does the Sequel Live Up to Disney's 2016 Hit?
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 26, 2024

The sequel to Disney's 2016 animated hit Moana has arrived and critics are weighing in on the long-awaited musical, which reprises the voice talents of Auli‘i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, and Nicole Scherzinger. Find out here if the new movie lives up the first!
Video: MOANA 2 Trailer Recreated with LEGO Photo
Video: MOANA 2 Trailer Recreated with LEGO
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2024

Disney has debuted a new Moana 2 trailer made entirely out of LEGO, ahead of the animated sequel hitting theaters on November 27. Take a look at the fun new trailer here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jennifer Lee written?

Jennifer Lee has written 1 shows including Frozen (Bookwriter).

What awards has Jennifer Lee been nominated for?

and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Frozen.

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