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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


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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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Harris Center Presents ANNIE In February Photo
Harris Center Presents ANNIE In February

Harris Center for The Arts will present the Tony Award-Winning musical ANNIE, performing six times, February 14-16, with three evening performances at 6:30pm, and three matinees at 1:30pm. 
HAIRSPRAY to be Presented at Sullivan Rep in February Photo
HAIRSPRAY to be Presented at Sullivan Rep in February

Hairspray, the modern classic with Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman, and book by Mark O'Donell & Thomas Meehan will be presented by Sullivan Rep as the opening show of their second season. Learn more!
SHE LOVES ME, ELF & More Set for Bucks County Playhouse 2025 Mainstage Season Photo
SHE LOVES ME, ELF & More Set for Bucks County Playhouse 2025 Mainstage Season

Bucks County Playhouse has revealed plans for its 2025 season, which includes six productions, and features the expansion of its mainstage programming. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
ANNIE to be Presented as Music Theater Works' Final Production of 2025 Season Photo
ANNIE to be Presented as Music Theater Works' Final Production of 2025 Season

Music Theater Works has revealed that the beloved musical Annie is the final production of its 45th season. Performances will take place in December 2025. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
Sutton Foster to Perform at State Theatre New Jersey in January Photo
Sutton Foster to Perform at State Theatre New Jersey in January

State Theatre New Jersey will present An Evening with Sutton Foster. The Tony Award-winning artist will perform from her extensive Broadway catalog including, The Music Man, Anything Goes, and Sweeney Todd. Learn more!
Tony Award-Winning Musical ANNIE Begins This Month At Peoria Civic Center Photo
Tony Award-Winning Musical ANNIE Begins This Month At Peoria Civic Center

The American Theatre Guild will present the iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE. This production is part of the 24–25 AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA Series and will take the Peoria Civic Center stage Jan. 21–22, 2025.
ANNIE Comes To The King Center In January Photo
ANNIE Comes To The King Center In January

The iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will be presented as part of the 24–25 BROADWAY AT THE KING CENTER Series and will take the King Center's L3Harris Technologies Theatre Main Stage Jan. 28–29, 2025.
Broadway Buying Guide: December 30, 2024- It's GYPSY's Turn on Top Photo
Broadway Buying Guide: December 30, 2024- It's GYPSY's Turn on Top

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 30, 2024.
3 Broadway Shows Close This Weekend Photo
3 Broadway Shows Close This Weekend

Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Suffs takes its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 24 previews and 301 regular performances; Back to the Future will conclude its run at the Winter Garden Theatre following 35 previews and 597 regular performances; and Elf ends its limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre after 8 previews and 57 regular performances.
Broadway Buying Guide: December 23, 2024- HAMILTON Is Back on Top Photo
Broadway Buying Guide: December 23, 2024- HAMILTON Is Back on Top

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 23, 2024.
REVIEW: Ready For Christmas, ELF: THE MUSICAL Is A Whimsical Seasonal Treat For The W Photo
REVIEW: Ready For Christmas, ELF: THE MUSICAL Is A Whimsical Seasonal Treat For The Whole Family

ELF: THE MUSICAL brings David Berenbaum’s(writer) 2003 comedy film to the musical theatre stage to the delight of families looking for some festive magic. 
Special Offer: ANNIE at Madison Square Garden Photo
Special Offer: ANNIE at Madison Square Garden

Last Chance to Save on ANNIE Tickets. Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award-winner Whoopi Goldberg stars as ‘Miss Hannigan’ in the National Tour of Annie's stop at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden. 
Why Whoopi Goldberg Isn't Reading Her ANNIE Reviews Photo
Why Whoopi Goldberg Isn't Reading Her ANNIE Reviews

Watch a video of Whoopi Goldberg explaining on The View why she won't read the reviews for her performance as Miss Hannigan in Annie. The production is currently playing at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden.
Photos: Whoopi Goldberg & ANNIE Cast Celebrate at Planet Hollywood NYC Photo
Photos: Whoopi Goldberg & ANNIE Cast Celebrate at Planet Hollywood NYC

Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award-winner Whoopi Goldberg is currently starring as ‘Miss Hannigan’ in the National Tour of Annie's stop at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden. See photos of the cast celebrating!
Alex Tatarsky Named 2024 Recipient of The Mark O’Donnell Prize Photo
Alex Tatarsky Named 2024 Recipient of The Mark O’Donnell Prize

The Entertainment Community Fund and Playwrights Horizons revealed that New York City creator and performer Alex Tatarsky is the 2024 recipient of The Mark O’Donnell Prize. Learn more about Tatarsky and the Prize!
Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of the Tour of ANNIE? Photo
Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of the Tour of ANNIE?

Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award-winner Whoopi Goldberg stars as ‘Miss Hannigan’ in the National Tour of Annie's stop at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden through January 5. See what the critics had to say here!
Photos/Video: Whoopi Goldberg Joins the Cast of ANNIE at The Theater at Madison Squar Photo
Photos/Video: Whoopi Goldberg Joins the Cast of ANNIE at The Theater at Madison Square Garden

All new photos and video clips have been released of Whoopi Goldberg in Annie, now in performances at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Check out the photos and video here!
ANNIE Takes the BJCC Concert Hall Stage in January Photo
ANNIE Takes the BJCC Concert Hall Stage in January

The American Theatre Guild will present the Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE as part of the 24–25 BROADWAY IN BIRMINGHAM Series in January. Learn more here!
Video: ANNIE's Hazel Vogel Performs 'Tomorrow' on GMA3 Photo
Video: ANNIE's Hazel Vogel Performs 'Tomorrow' on GMA3

Annie star Hazel Vogel joined GMA3 to discuss and perform from the musical Annie, playing this holiday season at Madison Square Garden. Watch the interview and performance now!  
Video: ANNIE Cast Performs 'Hard Knock Life' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Photo
Video: ANNIE Cast Performs 'Hard Knock Life' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

The cast of Annie joined Good Morning America on Tuesday to treat viewers to a performance of Hard Knock Life. The classic musical plays in New York City this holiday season in a limited engagement at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Watch the performance now!
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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 the following awards: Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Hairspray, Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Hairspray, and Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Hairspray. He also received Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for The Producers, Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for The Producers, and Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Producers. Additionally, he won Outstanding Book at the Drama Desk Awards for Annie, Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Annie, and Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Annie.

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