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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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[West End, 2024]
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[West End, 2022]
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[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
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[Los Angeles, 2018]
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[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]
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[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2014]
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[Broadway, 2008] [Replacement]
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[Off-Off-Broadway, 1979]
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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

Alan Menken, Aladdin


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Score

Alan Menken, Newsies


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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

Alan Menken


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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

Alan Menken, Beauty And The Beast

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

Alan Menken, Little Shop Of Horrors


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1983 - Best Score

Alan Menken, Little Shop of Horrors

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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.
Broadway Buying Guide: May 28, 2024- HADESTOWN 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, May 28, 2024.
HOW WE GOT TO JERSEY �" A Tale of Two Frankies Comes to The John Saunders Centre

Both Jeff and Adrian were awarded the role of playing Frankie Valli in the hit musical Jersey Boys, time and time again!  And that is what Theatre Collingwood’s latest show, HOW WE GOT TO JERSEY – A Tale of Two Frankies is all about!
SISTER ACT Comes to QPAC Next Year

Sister Act, starring Casey Donovan, Genevieve Lemon and Rhonda Burchmore, will debut in Brisbane from February.
Jinkx Monsoon and Corbin Bleu Play Final Performance in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Jinkx Monsoon and Corbin Bleu will end their run as Audrey and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre off-Broadway today, May 26th.
SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL Will Release a Live Cast Album

SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL will release a live cast album of the show, which will be recorded over three nights, on Monday 27, Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May at the Dominion Theatre. The album will be released later this year. 
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to Entr'Acte Theatrix in June

Entr’Acte Theatrix in collaboration with Theatre of Collaborative Arts will present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at the William G Skaff Center from June 14th through June 30th. 
China Brickey and Will Roland to Star in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Guthrie Theater

The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Little Shop of Horrors. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Jinkx Monsoon Calls Role in LITTLE SHOP a 'Dream Come True' on TODAY

Jinkx Monsoon, who is currently playing Audrey in the Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors, discussed some of her latest projects on Tuesday's edition of TODAY. 'My job right now is a dream come true. I'm excited to go to work every day. I'm at a point in my life that just feels really exciting to be given the chance,' the performer shared. Watch the full interview!
MISTER LINCOLN, SISTER ACT & More Set for Ford's Theatre Society 2024-2025 Season

Ford’s Theatre Society reveals its 2024-2025 season lineup, featuring a diverse range of productions and events. Discover the upcoming shows and special performances at this historic Washington, D.C. venue.
Disney's NEWSIES Comes to PCS Theater This Month

PCS Theater has announced its production of Disney’s Newsies, running from May 31 to June 15, 2024.
Interview: Christina Wells of NEWSIES at Theatre Under the Stars

I love it whenever they take real strong women from history and infuse them into these musicals because it keeps their spirit alive and it lets us know what an amazing part these women played in the history of these great events.
Broadway Buying Guide: May 20, 2024- Broadway Classics Top the Week

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, May 20, 2024.
Grace Ellis Takes Over Our Instagram Story To Go Behind-the-Scenes of Argyle Theatre's A BRONX TALE

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Virginia Theatre Festival Announces Casting For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced casting for its upcoming production of the beloved cult-classic musical Little Shop of Horrors.
Applications Now Open for BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop

 BMI is currently accepting applications to the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop for librettists and first-year composers and lyricists. Learn how to apply.
Impact Arts Unveils 20th Anniversary Season Of Summer Stock Austin 2024

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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 various awards throughout his career. Some of his nominations include Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) for "A Bronx Tale," Outstanding Music for "Aladdin," Best Original Score for "Aladdin," Best Score for "Newsies," Outstanding Music for "Newsies The Musical," Outstanding Music for "Leap of Faith," Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre, Best Original Score for "Newsies the Musical," Outstanding Music for "Sister Act," Best Original Score for "Sister Act," Best New Musical for "Sister Act," Best Musical Revival for "Little Shop Of Horrors," Best Original Score for "The Little Mermaid," The American Express Award for Best New Musical for "Beauty And The Beast," Outstanding Music for "Beauty and the Beast," Best Original Score for "Beauty and the Beast," Outstanding Music for "Little Shop of Horrors," Best Musical for "Little Shop of Horrors," Musical of the Year for "Little Shop Of Horrors," and Best Score for "Little Shop of Horrors."

What awards has Alan Menken won?

Alan Menken has won several awards for his work in Broadway shows. Some of his notable wins include Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Newsies, Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Newsies The Musical, Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards, Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for Newsies the Musical, The American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for Beauty And The Beast, Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Little Shop of Horrors, and Best Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Little Shop of Horrors.

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