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Alan Menken is a Disney legend who has won more Academy Awards than any other living individual, including eight Oscars with 4 for Best Score and 4 for Best Song; 11 Grammy Awards (including Song of the Year for "A Whole New World"); and 7 Golden Globes. He is best known for his work on Disney films including The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Beauty and the Beast, Hercules, Pocahontas, Enchanted, and Tangled, as well as the onstage musicals Newsies, Little Shop of Horrors, A Christmas Carol and Sister Act. He is currently working with Lin-Manuel Miranda on the new live action version of The Little Mermaid.

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Alan Menken Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Alan Menken, A Bronx Tale

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Music

Alan Menken, Aladdin

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Score

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Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music

Alan Menken, Newsies The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music

Alan Menken, Leap of Faith


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Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre

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Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Alan Menken, Newsies the Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Music

Alan Menken, Sister Act

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Alan Menken, Sister Act

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best New Musical

Alan Menken, Sister Act

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Musical Revival

Alan Menken, Little Shop Of Horrors

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Alan Menken, The Little Mermaid


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Olivier Awards - 1998 - The American Express Award for Best New Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Music

Alan Menken, Beauty and the Beast

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Alan Menken, Beauty and the Beast

Drama Desk Awards - 1983 - Outstanding Music

Alan Menken, Little Shop of Horrors


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1983 - Best Musical

Alan Menken, Little Shop of Horrors

Olivier Awards - 1983 - Musical of the Year

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1983 - Best Score

Alan Menken, Little Shop of Horrors

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Review: Disney's Enchanting THE LITTLE MERMAID Swims Back to the La Mirada Theatre

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts' mesmerizing, visually-stunning 2016 production of Disney's stage adaptation of THE LITTLE MERMAID has returned for a limited engagement continuing through June 23, 2024. Filled with colorful costumes and sets and soaring mermaids, this spectacular show will enchant both new and repeat audiences alike.
Broadway Buying Guide: June 10, 2024- Get Tickets to Incoming Shows

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, June 10, 2024.
Video: Watch a Trailer for THE LITTLE MERMAID at La Mirada Theatre

Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID is now in performances at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Check out a trailer here!
Video/Photos: See New Look at Menken/Slater Animated Musical SPELLBOUND Featuring Rachel Zegler

New details have been released for Netflix's Spellbound, the animated musical by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater and featuring the voices of Rachel Zegler and Nathan Lane. Spellbound is directed by Vicky Jenson with an original score from EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater. Take a look at the new images and a short clip!
Philip Chaffin and Tommy Krasker to Present WILL HE LIKE ME? at Coachella Valley Repertory

PS Classics cofounders Philip Chaffin and Tommy Krasker — who, in addition to running the record label PS Classics, have been a couple for 31 years — will share the stage for the debut of Chaffin‘s new one-man show, Will He Like Me?. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Pacific Conservatory Theatre Reveals Summer Season 60

PCPA has announced the lineup for its Summer Season 60, from June 13th through September 8th, 2024, at Solvang Festival Theater and Marian Theatre in Santa Maria.
Latrice Royale to Star As Audrey II in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Ogunquit Playhouse

Drag Race alum Latrice Royale will be voicing Audrey II in Ogunquit Playhouse’s upcoming production of Little Shop of Horrors. Learn more about the show!
ALADDIN To Welcome Adi Roy In Title Role On Broadway Beginning Tonight

Aladdin on Broadway will welcome Adi Roy in the title role beginning tonight, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes to Arizona Broadway Theatre This Month

After enchanting audiences around the world for more than 35 years, The Little Mermaid makes a splash at Arizona Broadway Theatre, June 21-Aug. 4, 2024.
Broadway Buying Guide: June 3, 2024- Ben Platt is Back

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, June 3, 2024.
Photos: First Look at Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at La Mirada Theatre

Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID opens tonight at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Check out production photos here!
Centenary Stage Company Announces Its 2024-2025 Season Of Theatre, Music And Dance In Hackettstown

Centenary Stage Company, the not-for-profit theatre company prepares a full schedule of professional theatrical performances for their 39th season.
Video: Sarah Hyland Talks Returning to the Stage for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Sarah Hyland, who just took over the role of Audrey from Jinkx Monsoon in the Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors, stopped by Live With Kelly and Mark to discuss returning to the stage after a long time away. Watch the interview!
Photos: First Look at Wendi Peters in the UK and Ireland Tour of SISTER ACT

All new photos have been released of Wendi Peters as Mother Superior in the UK and Ireland tour of SISTER ACT, currently playing at the Buxton Opera House. Check out the photos here!
THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE & More Lead Los Angeles's June 2024 Top Theatre Shows

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2024 include The Ballad of Johnny and June & more!
54 SINGS PREQUELS, SEQUELS AND THREEQUELS Comes to 54 Below in June

54 Below will present 54 Sings Prequels, Sequels and Threequels on Tuesday, June 18 at 9:30pm. From Wicked and Love Never Dies to Disney's Mary Poppins Returns, Disenchanted, Mamma Mia 2, and so much more, you'll have a blast returning to characters you know and love!
Review: A BRONX TALE IS A 'HIT' at The Argyle Theatre

What did our critic think of A BRONX TALE IS A 'HIT' AT THE ARGYLE THEATRE at The Argyle Theatre?
Full Cast Set For THE BAKER'S WIFE at The Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Gordon Greenberg’s production of The Baker’s Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. Learnm ore about the cast here!
Students to Perform at Providence Performing Arts Center at Disney Musicals in Schools Event

Students will shine on stage at the Providence Performing Arts Center during the Disney Musicals in Schools this summer. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
Andrew Barth Feldman and Sarah Hyland Begin Performances in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Little Shop of Horrors gets a shakeup this week! Sarah Hyland and Andrew Barth Feldman will star as Audrey and Seymour in the off-Broadway revival, beginning tonight, May 28, 2024.

Alan Menken FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Alan Menken written?

Alan Menken has written 22 shows including Ballad of Little Pinks (Composer), Kicks (Composer), Patch, Patch, Patch (Conceiver), Personals (Composer), Maggie May (Composer), The Present Tense (Composer), God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater (Composer), Real Life Funnies (Composer/Lyricist), Little Shop of Horrors (Composer), Diamonds (Composer), The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (Composer), Weird Romance (Composer/Lyricist), Beauty and the Beast (Composer), Hundreds of Hats (Composer), A Christmas Carol (Composer), King David (Composer), Sister Act (Composer), The Little Mermaid (Composer), Leap of Faith (Composer), Newsies (Composer), Aladdin (Composer), A Bronx Tale (Music).

What awards has Alan Menken been nominated for?

Alan Menken has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "A Bronx Tale," Outstanding Music from the Drama Desk Awards for "Aladdin," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre from the Tony Awards for "Aladdin," Best Score from the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Newsies," Outstanding Music from the Drama Desk Awards for "Newsies The Musical," Outstanding Music from the Drama Desk Awards for "Leap of Faith," Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre from the Drama League Awards, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre from the Tony Awards for "Newsies the Musical," Outstanding Music from the Drama Desk Awards for "Sister Act," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre from the Tony Awards for "Sister Act," Best New Musical from the Olivier Awards for "Sister Act," Best Musical Revival from the Olivier Awards for "Little Shop Of Horrors," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre from the Tony Awards for "The Little Mermaid," The American Express Award for Best New Musical from the Olivier Awards for "Beauty And The Beast," Outstanding Music from the Drama Desk Awards for "Beauty and the Beast," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre from the Tony Awards for "Beauty and the Beast," Outstanding Music from the Drama Desk Awards for "Little Shop of Horrors," Best Musical from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Little Shop of Horrors," Musical of the Year from the Olivier Awards for "Little Shop Of Horrors," and Best Score from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Little Shop of Horrors."

What awards has Alan Menken won?

Alan Menken has won several awards for his work in Broadway, including Best Score in the BroadwayWorld Awards for Newsies, Outstanding Music in the Drama Desk Awards for Newsies The Musical, Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre in the Drama League Awards, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre in the Tony Awards for Newsies the Musical, The American Express Award for Best New Musical in the Olivier Awards for Beauty And The Beast, Best Musical in the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Little Shop of Horrors, and Best Score in the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Little Shop of Horrors.

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