Robert Lopez
Birth Place: United States
Latest News on Robert Lopez:
THE BOOK OF MORMON On Sale This Friday At Kravis Center (Nov 11, 2024)
Photos: THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway's 5000th Performance (Nov 5, 2024)
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Comes to The Eisemann Center in 2025 (Nov 4, 2024)
THE BOOK OF MORMON On Sale This Friday At Kravis Center (Nov 11, 2024)
Photos: THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway's 5000th Performance (Nov 5, 2024)
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Comes to The Eisemann Center in 2025 (Nov 4, 2024)
BIO
Broadway: co-creator/writer of The Book of Mormon (nine Tony Awards including Best Book, Best Original Score and Best Musical), co-creator/songwriter of Avenue Q (three Tony Awards including Best Original Score and Best Musical). Regional: Frozen (Denver Center), Up Here (La Jolla Playhouse), 1001 Nights (Atlantic Theater). Film: Pixar's Coco (Oscar Best Original Song win for "Remember Me"), Frozen (Oscar Best Original Song win for "Let It Go"). TV: songs for The 87th Academy Awards, "The Simpsons," "South Park," "Scrubs," "The Wonder Pets." Upcoming projects include Disney's Frozen 2. One of 12 artists to win Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards (EGOT). Yale University grad, BMI Workshop, Dramatists Guild council. A NYC native, he lives in Brooklyn with Kristen and their two daughters.
Photos
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Disney Theatrical Productions under the direction of Thomas Schumacher presents Frozen, the North American Tour, music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and book by Jennifer Lee
directed by Michael Grandage
with: Caroline Bowman (Elsa), Caroline Innerbichler (Anna), Mason Reeves (Kristoff), F. Michael Haynie (Olaf), Austin Colby (Hans), Jeremy Morse (Weselton)
Date:
08/16/2021
From: Photos: Disney's FROZEN North American Tour Heads Back Into Rehearsals
Productions
Writing
Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter
Composer
Bookwriter
Book, Music, and Lyrics
Composer/Lyricist
Source Material
Composer
Lyricist
Composer
Lyricist
Movies
Winnie the Pooh
[ 2011 ] music producer
[ 2011 ] music producer
Frozen
[ 2013 ] original songs by, song producer
[ 2013 ] original songs by, song producer
Coco
[ 2017 ] original songs by
[ 2017 ] original songs by
Frozen II
[ 2019 ] original songs by
[ 2019 ] original songs by
Spies in Disguise
[ 2019 ] songs
[ 2019 ] songs
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score
Robert LopezFrozen
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Robert LopezFrozen
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Book of a Musical
Robert Lopez, The Book of Mormon
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Original Score
Robert Lopez, The Book of Mormon
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Robert Lopez, The Book of Mormon
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lyrics
Robert Lopez, The Book of Mormon
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Music
Robert Lopez, The Book of Mormon
winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Robert Lopez, The Book of Mormon
Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best New Musical
Robert Lopez, Avenue Q
winner
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Robert Lopez, Avenue Q
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lyrics
Robert Lopez, Avenue Q
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Music
Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx - Avenue Q
winner
- 2000 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist
Robert Lopez
Videos
Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast Tries to Guess Other Productions That Reached 5000 Shows
by Michael Major - Nov 4, 2024
Video: 'For The First Time in Forever' in Rehearsals for Olney Theatre's FROZEN
by Joshua Wright - Oct 23, 2024
Video: West End FROZEN Cast Performs Punk Rock 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?'
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 8, 2024
Video: Watch 'Let It Go' from the Dutch Production of Disney's FROZEN
by Joshua Wright - Jun 7, 2024
Video: High School Students Perform 'Let It Go' to Celebrate 10 Years of FROZEN
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2023
Video: Samantha Barks Performs 'Dangerous to Dream' From FROZEN THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2023
Videos: Watch Norm Lewis, Micaela Diamond & More in UP HERE Musical Numbers
by Michael Major - Mar 24, 2023
Video: Thomas Kail on Making a New Musical For TV With UP HERE on Hulu
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Mar 24, 2023
Video: Steven Levenson & Danielle Sanchez-Witzel on Writing UP HERE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2023
Video: Mae Whitman & Carlos Valdes on Starring in UP HERE on Hulu
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Mar 24, 2023
Video: Andréa Burns & Katie Finneran Talk Working Together in UP HERE
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Mar 23, 2023
Video: Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez on Their New Music For UP HERE on Hulu
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Mar 28, 2023
VIDEO: Hulu Shares UP HERE Musical Series Trailer Starring Andréa Burns, Katie Finneran & More
by Michael Major - Feb 28, 2023
VIDEO: Stephanie McKeon and Samantha Barks Sing 'I Can't Lose You' From FROZEN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2022
VIDEO: Caroline Bowman and Caroline Innerbichler in the All New Music Video For 'I Can't Lose You' From FROZEN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2022
VIDEO: Josh Gad, Rory O'Malley, Tituss Burgess & Emmy Raver-Lampman Sing New CENTRAL PARK Song
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2022
News
THE BOOK OF MORMON On Sale This Friday At Kravis Center
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Kravis Center will be available starting Friday, November 15. See the Tony Award-winning musical in West Palm Beach.
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Kravis Center will be available starting Friday, November 15. See the Tony Award-winning musical in West Palm Beach.
Photos: THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway's 5000th Performance
The Book of Mormon celebrated its 5,000th performance on Broadway on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment! See photos here!
The Book of Mormon celebrated its 5,000th performance on Broadway on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment! See photos here!
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Comes to The Eisemann Center in 2025
The Eisemann Center will present TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical will be presented in January 2025 in the Hill Performance Hall.
The Eisemann Center will present TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical will be presented in January 2025 in the Hill Performance Hall.
Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast Tries to Guess Other Productions That Reached 5000 Shows
The Book of Mormon celebrates its 5000th performance on Broadway tonight, a rare feat only a handful of Broadway shows have accomplished. To celebrate the milestone performance, the cast of the hit musical have tried to guess the other 11 musicals that have reached 5000 performances. See how many they got correct in a new video!
The Book of Mormon celebrates its 5000th performance on Broadway tonight, a rare feat only a handful of Broadway shows have accomplished. To celebrate the milestone performance, the cast of the hit musical have tried to guess the other 11 musicals that have reached 5000 performances. See how many they got correct in a new video!
CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL and EL OTRO OZ to Play Kirk Douglas Theatre
Center Theatre Group will present two TheaterWorksUSA's productions at the Kirk Douglas Theatre – Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical from November 22, 2024 to January 5, 2025 and the return of El Otro Oz, a bilingual musical inspired by The Wizard of Oz from March 29 to April 13, 2025.
Center Theatre Group will present two TheaterWorksUSA's productions at the Kirk Douglas Theatre – Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical from November 22, 2024 to January 5, 2025 and the return of El Otro Oz, a bilingual musical inspired by The Wizard of Oz from March 29 to April 13, 2025.
THE BOOK OF MORMON supera las 400 funciones en Madrid
Jan Buxaderas y Alejandro Mesa protagonizan esta producción.
Jan Buxaderas y Alejandro Mesa protagonizan esta producción.
Cast Set For THE BOOK OF MORMON in Sydney
Producers of the Tony, Olivier, and Grammy award-winning production THE BOOK OF MORMON, have announced principal casting for the production opening in Sydney in July 2025. Find out who is going to be starring in the show in Sydney.
Producers of the Tony, Olivier, and Grammy award-winning production THE BOOK OF MORMON, have announced principal casting for the production opening in Sydney in July 2025. Find out who is going to be starring in the show in Sydney.
Video: 'For The First Time in Forever' in Rehearsals for Olney Theatre's FROZEN
Watch a sneak peek behind the scenes as Anna (Alex De Bard) and Elsa (Gabriela Hernandez) get ready for the coronation ball in 'For The First Time in Forever' in rehearsals for Olney Theatre's production of Disney's FROZEN.
Watch a sneak peek behind the scenes as Anna (Alex De Bard) and Elsa (Gabriela Hernandez) get ready for the coronation ball in 'For The First Time in Forever' in rehearsals for Olney Theatre's production of Disney's FROZEN.
T.3 Returns With New Holiday EP 'FALALA LONELY' and National Tour
T.3 – the dazzling vocal trio featuring Liam Fennecken, Jim Hogan and Brendan Jacob Smith – will release their new holiday EP 'FaLaLaLonely' on Friday, November 15, alongside a national tour.
T.3 – the dazzling vocal trio featuring Liam Fennecken, Jim Hogan and Brendan Jacob Smith – will release their new holiday EP 'FaLaLaLonely' on Friday, November 15, alongside a national tour.
Japanese Breakfast Performs 'The Ballad of the Witches' Road' (Pop Version)' From AGATHA ALL ALONG
Indie pop band Japanese Breakfast performs the hit song “The Ballad of the Witches’ Road” (Pop Version) written by Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez from Marvel Television’s “Agatha All Along.”
Indie pop band Japanese Breakfast performs the hit song “The Ballad of the Witches’ Road” (Pop Version) written by Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez from Marvel Television’s “Agatha All Along.”
Josh Gad Reveals THE BOOK OF MORMON Was First Developed as an Animated Film
On a recent appearance on Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Dinner on Me podcast, Josh Gad revealed that The Book of Mormon was initially planned as an animated film.
On a recent appearance on Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Dinner on Me podcast, Josh Gad revealed that The Book of Mormon was initially planned as an animated film.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Celebrate 5000 Performances on Broadway Next Month
The Book of Mormon, winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will celebrate its 5,000th performance on Broadway on Monday, November 4.
The Book of Mormon, winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will celebrate its 5,000th performance on Broadway on Monday, November 4.
AGATHA ALL ALONG: VOL. 1 (Episodes 1-5) Original Soundtrack Available Now
Hollywood Records has released Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along: Vol. 1 (Episodes 1-5) Original Soundtrack that includes the fan favorite song 'The Ballad of the Witches' Road' written by Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
Hollywood Records has released Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along: Vol. 1 (Episodes 1-5) Original Soundtrack that includes the fan favorite song 'The Ballad of the Witches' Road' written by Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
Disney's FROZEN JR. Announced At Musical Theatre of Anthem
Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) has announced their upcoming production of Disney's Frozen Jr.
Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) has announced their upcoming production of Disney's Frozen Jr.
Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Ohio Theatre
There is no parental rating system for musicals, but after watching THE BOOK OF MORMON, some might believe there should be. It is not for the easily offended, but those who open that door are in for an unforgettable evening.
There is no parental rating system for musicals, but after watching THE BOOK OF MORMON, some might believe there should be. It is not for the easily offended, but those who open that door are in for an unforgettable evening.
Interview: Dewight Braxton Jr. of THE BOOK OF MORMON at Ohio Theatre
“I don't really feel like The General until I put the full costume on. Once you put it on, it brings this energy that speaks for itself.”
“I don't really feel like The General until I put the full costume on. Once you put it on, it brings this energy that speaks for itself.”
THE BOOK OF MORMON Comes to The Marcus Performing Arts Center This February
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which has played multiple sold-out runs in Milwaukee, returns for a limited engagement February 25 – March 2, 2025 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which has played multiple sold-out runs in Milwaukee, returns for a limited engagement February 25 – March 2, 2025 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at Barbara B. Mann Hall Available October 4
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking 1 week run in 2020 returns to Fort Myers for a limited engagement March 7-9, 2025 at Barbara B. Mann PAH at FSW.
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking 1 week run in 2020 returns to Fort Myers for a limited engagement March 7-9, 2025 at Barbara B. Mann PAH at FSW.
Video: Aubrey Plaza Recalls Medical Scare When Living With Patti LuPone
Aubrey Plaza stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers on Thursday to discuss some of her latest projects, including the Marvel series Agatha All Along. She appears alongside Patti LuPone in the show, and the duo famously lived together for a time during Plaza's run in an Off-Broadway play.
Aubrey Plaza stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers on Thursday to discuss some of her latest projects, including the Marvel series Agatha All Along. She appears alongside Patti LuPone in the show, and the duo famously lived together for a time during Plaza's run in an Off-Broadway play.
Disney's COCO Live-to-Film Concert Comes to the UNLV Performing Arts Center
On Nevada Day, Oct. 25, the UNLV Performing Arts Center (UNLV PAC) will present Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” in an exclusive family-friendly live-to-film concert at 8 p.m. in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall.
On Nevada Day, Oct. 25, the UNLV Performing Arts Center (UNLV PAC) will present Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” in an exclusive family-friendly live-to-film concert at 8 p.m. in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Robert Lopez written?
Robert Lopez has written 5 shows including Avenue Q (Source Material), If You Give A Mouse A Cookie & Other Story Books (Adaptation), The Book of Mormon (Lyricist), Up Here (Book, Music, and Lyrics), Frozen (Composer/Lyricist).
What awards has Robert Lopez been nominated for?
Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frozen, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Frozen, Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Avenue Q, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Avenue Q, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Avenue Q, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Jeff Marx - Avenue Q and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .
What awards has Robert Lopez won?
Robert Lopez has won several awards, including: - Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon - Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon - Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Avenue Q - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Avenue Q - Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Jeff Marx in Avenue Q - Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist These accolades highlight Lopez's contributions to notable musicals in Broadway history.
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