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BIO

Thomas Meehan won the 2003 Tony for co-writing the book for Hairspray, the 2001 Tony for the book of The Producers and the 1977 Tony for the book of Annie, which was his first Broadway show. He has since written the books for Young Frankenstein, I Remember Mama, Ain't Broadway Grand, Annie Warbucks and Bombay Dreams. He is a long-time contributor of humor, including "Yma Dream," to The New Yorker; an Emmy-winning television writer; and a collaborator on screenplays, including Mel Brooks' Spaceballs, To Be or Not to Be and The Producers. He is a member of the Council of the Dramatists Guild.

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Productions

AnnieAnnie
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Book
Elf The MusicalElf The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Book
ELF the MusicalELF the Musical
 
[West End, 2022]
Book
DaveDave
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Book Writer
Young FrankensteinYoung Frankenstein
 
[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
Book[Replacement]
AnnieAnnie
 
[West End, 2017]
Playwright
AnnieAnnie
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Book
RockyRocky
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Book
Young FrankensteinYoung Frankenstein
 
[Broadway, 2007] [Replacement]
Book[Replacement]
Bombay DreamsBombay Dreams
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Book Revisions
Oh, Kay!
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Book Revisions

Writing

Chaplin
Bookwriter
Annie
Bookwriter
Annie 2
Bookwriter
Annie Warbucks
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bombay Dreams
Bookwriter
Cry-Baby
Bookwriter
Hairspray
Bookwriter
I Remember Mama
Bookwriter
1984
Libretto
The Producers
Bookwriter
Robin Hood
Bookwriter

Movies

Annie
[ 1982 ] book
To Be or Not to Be
[ 1983 ] writer
One Magic Christmas
[ 1985 ] writer
Spaceballs
[ 1987 ] writer
The Producers
[ 2005 ] Max's Attorney

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Thomas Meehan, Death Takes a Holiday

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Book of a Musical

Thomas Meehan, Cry-Baby


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Thomas Meehan, Hairspray


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Best Musical

Thomas Meehan, Hairspray


winner
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Book of a Musical

Thomas Meehan, Hairspray


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Choreography

Thomas Meehan, The Producers


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Best Musical

Thomas Meehan, The Producers


winner
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Book of a Musical

Thomas Meehan, The Producers


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Outstanding Book

Thomas Meehan, Annie


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1977 - Best Musical

Thomas Meehan, Annie


winner
Tony Awards - 1977 - Best Book of a Musical

Thomas Meehan, Annie

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Tickets For ANNIE at the Marcus Performing Arts Center to go on Sale This Week Photo
Tickets For ANNIE at the Marcus Performing Arts Center to go on Sale This Week

Tickets for the beloved musical ANNIE will be available starting Friday at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: ELF THE MUSICAL 2024 National Tour First Look Photo
Photos: ELF THE MUSICAL 2024 National Tour First Look

You can now get a first look at photos of the 2024 National Tour of ELF THE MUSICAL. The National Tour officially launched on November 2nd and will continue to spread holiday cheer. See the photos here!
Photos: THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory in Rehearsal Photo
Photos: THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory in Rehearsal

The Menier Chocolate Factory has released all new rehearsal photos for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Check out the photos here and learn more about the production.
Photos: ELF Cast Takes Opening Night Bows on Broadway Photo
Photos: ELF Cast Takes Opening Night Bows on Broadway

Elf the Musical officially opened on Broadway last night, November 17. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: ELF THE MUSICAL Opens on Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: ELF THE MUSICAL Opens on Broadway

Elf the Musical, directed by Philip Wm. McKinley and choreographed by Liam Steel, with book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin and songs by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin opened on Broadway tonight. See what the critics had to say here!
Photos: Grey Henson, Sean Astin, & More in ELF THE MUSICAL on Broadway Photo
Photos: Grey Henson, Sean Astin, & More in ELF THE MUSICAL on Broadway

Grey Henson, Sean Astin, & more star in Elf the Musical, opening at the Marquis Theatre tonight. The limited engagement marks the first time the show has been on Broadway in over a decade. Check out production photos here!
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL Cast Performs 'Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingly' on GMA Photo
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL Cast Performs 'Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingly' on GMA

Grey Henson, Kayla Davion, and the cast of Elf the Musical joined Good Morning America on Friday to perform the finale number, 'Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingly.' Watch the magical performance now!
Video: Hazel Vogel Performs 'Tomorrow' from ANNIE on THE VIEW Photo
Video: Hazel Vogel Performs 'Tomorrow' from ANNIE on THE VIEW

The classic musical Annie will be playing Madison Square Garden this holiday season. Ahead of its limited engagement, Whoopi Goldberg brought her fellow cast members to The View to discuss and preview the production. Watch the interview and performance now!
ELF Star Kayla Davion Takes Over Our Instagram Story Photo
ELF Star Kayla Davion Takes Over Our Instagram Story

Elf the Musical star Kayla Davion will be taking over our Instagram! Davion, who plays Jovie in the beloved holiday musical, will take our followers behind-the-scenes of the production's performance on Good Morning America.
ANNIE to be Presented at Milton Theatre This Holiday Season Photo
ANNIE to be Presented at Milton Theatre This Holiday Season

Experience the timeless story of ANNIE: THE MUSICAL at Milton Theatre this December. Enjoy 17 performances of this award-winning classic, featuring iconic songs and heartwarming moments for the whole family. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Encore Musical Theatre Company Presents ANNIE Photo
The Encore Musical Theatre Company Presents ANNIE

The Encore Musical Theatre Company in Dexter, Michigan, has announced the opening of ANNIE on the Maas Stage from December 5, 2024, to January 12, 2025, featuring Ellen Gruber as Annie and David Moan as Daddy Warbucks.
ELF JR. THE MUSICAL Comes to Civic Center Music Hall Photo
ELF JR. THE MUSICAL Comes to Civic Center Music Hall

Spotlight Acting Academies production of Elf Jr; The Musical will come to the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma this holiday season. Performances begin this December.
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadet Photo
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon

The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
Video: Whoopi Goldberg Sings 'Tomorrow' from ANNIE on THE TONIGHT SHOW Photo
Video: Whoopi Goldberg Sings 'Tomorrow' from ANNIE on THE TONIGHT SHOW

Whoopi Goldberg is reminding audiences why Annie continues to be a beloved classic. The View host, who is playing the villainous Miss Hannigan in the New York production beginning in December, gave viewers a preview of the musical on a recent appearance to The Tonight Show.
ELF THE MUSICAL Will Offer a Digital Lottery Photo
ELF THE MUSICAL Will Offer a Digital Lottery

Elf The Musical will offer a digital ticket lottery starting this week ahead of the show's first preview. Find out how to get discount tickets to Elf The Musical here!
Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Elf The Musical is returning to Broadway with previews beginning tonight, November 9, ahead of opening night on November 17 at the Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast of Elf The Musical here!
CFCArts Youth Theatre to Present ANNIE JR. This Month Photo
CFCArts Youth Theatre to Present ANNIE JR. This Month

Join Central Florida Community Arts’ Youth Theatre for a supersized production of “Annie Jr.” featuring local young actors! Learn how to purchase tickets !
Review: ANNIE at Theatre South Playhouse Photo
Review: ANNIE at Theatre South Playhouse

“The sun'll come out, tomorrow. Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow there'll be sun…” If you are now belting out this tune in your living room, then you are not alone. The song, from the classic musical ANNIE, is one that has captured hearts ever since it was first heard when this uplifting show premiered at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, CT (shout out to my friends at the Goodspeed – my favorite theatre from my days in Connecticut). Today, almost 50 years later, this musical still has the power to thrill, to excite, and yes, even to heal. And on stage at Theatre South Playhouse in Dr. Phillips, ANNIE feels fresh, fun, and fantastic – and demonstrates why this timeless tale of one little girl’s power to change the world with a little thing called hope is more relevant, today, than ever.
Video: First Look at ANNIE Rehearsals in New York City Photo
Video: First Look at ANNIE Rehearsals in New York City

See footage of the cast of the Tony-award winning musical ANNIE rehearsing in New York City ahead of the limited engagement at The Theater at Madison Square Garden!
Photos: ANNIE Tour in Rehearsal Ahead of New York City Run Photo
Photos: ANNIE Tour in Rehearsal Ahead of New York City Run

All new photos have been released of the cast of the Tony-award winning musical ANNIE rehearsing in New York City ahead of the limited engagement at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Check out the photos here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Thomas Meehan written?

Thomas Meehan has written 17 shows including Cry-Baby (Bookwriter), Hairspray (Bookwriter), Annie (Bookwriter), I Remember Mama (Bookwriter), Lyle The Crocodile (Bookwriter), Annie 2 (Bookwriter), Ain't Broadway Grand (Bookwriter), Annie Warbucks (Bookwriter), The Producers (Bookwriter), Bombay Dreams (Bookwriter), Robin Hood (Bookwriter), Death Takes a Holiday (Bookwriter), 1984 (Libretto), Young Frankenstein (Bookwriter), Elf - The Musical (Bookwriter), Chaplin (Bookwriter), Rocky (Bookwriter).

What awards has Thomas Meehan been nominated for?

Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Death Takes a Holiday, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cry-Baby, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hairspray, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Hairspray, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hairspray, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Producers, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Producers, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Producers, Outstanding Book (Drama Desk Awards) for Annie, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Annie and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Annie.

What awards has Thomas Meehan won?

Thomas Meehan has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received the Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Hairspray. He also won the Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Hairspray, as well as the Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same show. Additionally, he was awarded Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for The Producers and the Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for The Producers, along with the Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Producers. Meehan also won the Outstanding Book at the Drama Desk Awards for Annie, Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Annie, and the Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Annie.

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