Robert Lopez
Birth Place: United States
Latest News on Robert Lopez:
Melissa Kelley's HOW DO WE GET THERE FROM HERE? Comes to The Avalon Theatre (May 29, 2024)
FROZEN's Samantha Barks to Perform on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT Next Week (May 25, 2024)
Video: First Look At Dutch Production of Disney's FROZEN (May 22, 2024)
Melissa Kelley's HOW DO WE GET THERE FROM HERE? Comes to The Avalon Theatre (May 29, 2024)
FROZEN's Samantha Barks to Perform on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT Next Week (May 25, 2024)
Video: First Look At Dutch Production of Disney's FROZEN (May 22, 2024)
Robert Lopez 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.
Robert Lopez 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
Robert Lopez, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Michael Grandage, Caissie Levy, John Riddle, Greg Hildretn, Patti Murin and Jelani Alladin attends the press day for 'Frozen' The Broadway Musical on February 13, 2018 at the Highline Hotel in New York City.
Date:
02/13/2018
From: FREEZE FRAME: Broadway Cools Down- Meet the Cast of FROZEN!
Michael James Scott (Recipient) with Casey Nicholaw, Robert Lopez, Scott Rudin, Trey Parker & Matt Stone attending the Broadway Opening Night Gypsy Robe for 'The Book Of Mormon' and the Gypsy Robe recipient Michael James Scott at The Eugene O'Neill Theatr
Date:
03/30/2011
From: Photo Coverage: THE BOOK OF MORMON Gypsy Robe Ceremony
Michael James Scott (Recipient) with Casey Nicholaw, Robert Lopez, Scott Rudin, Trey Parker & Matt Stone attending the Broadway Opening Night Gypsy Robe for 'The Book Of Mormon' and the Gypsy Robe recipient Michael James Scott at The Eugene O'Neill Theatr
Date:
03/30/2011
From: Photo Coverage: THE BOOK OF MORMON Gypsy Robe Ceremony
Michael James Scott (Recipient) with Casey Nicholaw, Robert Lopez, Scott Rudin, Trey Parker & Matt Stone attending the Broadway Opening Night Gypsy Robe for 'The Book Of Mormon' and the Gypsy Robe recipient Michael James Scott at The Eugene O'Neill Theatr
Date:
03/30/2011
From: Photo Coverage: THE BOOK OF MORMON Gypsy Robe Ceremony
Michael James Scott (Recipient) with Casey Nicholaw, Robert Lopez, Scott Rudin, Trey Parker & Matt Stone attending the Broadway Opening Night Gypsy Robe for 'The Book Of Mormon' and the Gypsy Robe recipient Michael James Scott at The Eugene O'Neill Theatr
Date:
03/30/2011
From: Photo Coverage: THE BOOK OF MORMON Gypsy Robe Ceremony
Michael James Scott (Recipient) with Robert Lopez, Scott Rudin, Trey Parker & Matt Stone attending the Broadway Opening Night Gypsy Robe for 'The Book Of Mormon' and the Gypsy Robe recipient Michael James Scott at The Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York Ci
Date:
03/30/2011
From: Photo Coverage: THE BOOK OF MORMON Gypsy Robe Ceremony
Ensemble cast with Casey Nicholaw, Trey Parker, Matt Stone & Robert Lopez during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'The Book Of Morman' at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City. during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'The Book
Date:
03/25/2011
From: Photo Coverage: THE BOOK OF MORMON Opening Night Curtain Call
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Robert Lopez Productions
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Robert Lopez 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
Robert Lopez 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
Robert Lopez Videos
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
VIDEO: Elizabeth Stanley, Nikki Renee Daniels, Jeff Kready, and Tamar Greene Sing Orchestral SOUTH PARK Theme Song
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Casts of FROZEN Come Together for 'Let It Go (Around the World Version)'
by Michael Major - Oct 7, 2021
VIDEO: Craig Gallivan and Obioma Ugoala Talk Disney's FROZEN THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Eleni Cashell - Sep 27, 2021
VIDEO: FROZEN West End First Look with Samantha Barks, Stephanie McKeon & More
by Robert Diamond - Sep 9, 2021
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs Appear in Netflix Music Series WE THE PEOPLE
by Sarah Leiber - Jun 3, 2021
VIDEO: Kathryn Hahn Reacts to 'Agatha All Along' Topping iTunes Charts
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 3, 2021
Robert Lopez News
Melissa Kelley's HOW DO WE GET THERE FROM HERE? Comes to The Avalon Theatre
Melissa Kelley explores who we are, who we want to be, and how we get there from here through an evening of song and story as a part of the Sounds of the Avalon Series at the Avalon Theatre.
Melissa Kelley explores who we are, who we want to be, and how we get there from here through an evening of song and story as a part of the Sounds of the Avalon Series at the Avalon Theatre.
FROZEN's Samantha Barks to Perform on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT Next Week
The Daily Star printed yesterday that Samantha Barks, who is currently playing Elsa in the West End production of Frozen, will perform 'Let It Go' on Britain's Got Talent during the semi-finals next week.
The Daily Star printed yesterday that Samantha Barks, who is currently playing Elsa in the West End production of Frozen, will perform 'Let It Go' on Britain's Got Talent during the semi-finals next week.
Video: First Look At Dutch Production of Disney's FROZEN
Get a first look at the company of Disney's Frozen in the Netherlands perform 'For The First Time In Forever' in this all-new video.
Get a first look at the company of Disney's Frozen in the Netherlands perform 'For The First Time In Forever' in this all-new video.
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.
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.
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.
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.
THE MAGIC BOX Will Premiere in South Africa in October
Disney's The Magic Box, a theatrical experience developed in association with Disney Theatrical Group, presented by Fever, together with Proactiv Entertainment and RGB, and produced by leading local promoter Showtime Management, announced the world premiere of its English-language production.
Disney's The Magic Box, a theatrical experience developed in association with Disney Theatrical Group, presented by Fever, together with Proactiv Entertainment and RGB, and produced by leading local promoter Showtime Management, announced the world premiere of its English-language production.
Patti LuPone and Cast of Marvel's AGATHA Series Reveal Official Title
Katherine Hahn, Patti LuPone, and Joe Locke took the stage Tuesday at Disney's Upfront Presentation to officially reveal the title for the upcoming Marvel series, centering on Hahn's Agatha Harkness. At the presentation, it was confirmed that the title is 'Agatha All Along,' like the song of the same name written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. The series will premiere September 18 on Disney+.
Katherine Hahn, Patti LuPone, and Joe Locke took the stage Tuesday at Disney's Upfront Presentation to officially reveal the title for the upcoming Marvel series, centering on Hahn's Agatha Harkness. At the presentation, it was confirmed that the title is 'Agatha All Along,' like the song of the same name written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. The series will premiere September 18 on Disney+.
RIDE THE CYCLONE & More Set for First Stage 2024/25 Season
First Stage has unveiled its 2024/25 season – a vibrant lineup of eight captivating productions featuring the power of unlikely heroes. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
First Stage has unveiled its 2024/25 season – a vibrant lineup of eight captivating productions featuring the power of unlikely heroes. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
BWW TV: AVENUE Q Estrena su Tráiler
Desde el pasado viernes 3 de mayo puede verse en el Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pio la nueva producción de AVENUE Q, el musical ganador de 3 Premios Tony incluyendo Mejor Musical que estrena ahora su primer tráiler.
Desde el pasado viernes 3 de mayo puede verse en el Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pio la nueva producción de AVENUE Q, el musical ganador de 3 Premios Tony incluyendo Mejor Musical que estrena ahora su primer tráiler.
PHOTOS: No te pierdas las fotos de escena de AVENUE Q
Esta nueva producción está dirigida por Gabriel Olivares y José Félix Romero.
Esta nueva producción está dirigida por Gabriel Olivares y José Félix Romero.
Greasepaint Theatre to Present Disney and Pixar's FINDING NEMO JR.
Greasepaint Theatre will present Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo JR. from May 10-19, 2024.
Greasepaint Theatre will present Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo JR. from May 10-19, 2024.
Hoy comienzan las funciones de AVENUE Q en el Gran Teatro Príncipe Pio
Esta nueva producción está dirigida por Gabriel Olivares y José Félix Romero.
Esta nueva producción está dirigida por Gabriel Olivares y José Félix Romero.
O'Neill Theater Center Chairman Tom Viertel to Step Down
Tom Viertel, who has been a member of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center board for nearly three decades and its Chairman since 2000, will step down from his role at the end of the O'Neill's 2024 season in August. Learn more.
Tom Viertel, who has been a member of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center board for nearly three decades and its Chairman since 2000, will step down from his role at the end of the O'Neill's 2024 season in August. Learn more.
The Coterie Reveals Lineup For 2024/25 Season
The Coterie Theatre has announced its 2024/2025 season lineup. Learn more here!
The Coterie Theatre has announced its 2024/2025 season lineup. Learn more here!
THE BOOK OF MORMON Comes to Buddy Holly Hall in May
The National Tour of the nine-time Tony Award-winning best musical, THE BOOK OF MORMON is part of the 23–24 BROADWAY AT THE BUDDY HOLLY HALL Series and will take the Buddy Holly Hall stage May 17–19, 2024.
The National Tour of the nine-time Tony Award-winning best musical, THE BOOK OF MORMON is part of the 23–24 BROADWAY AT THE BUDDY HOLLY HALL Series and will take the Buddy Holly Hall stage May 17–19, 2024.
The Coterie Announces 2024/2025 Season Including CINDERELLA: A SALSA TALE This Fall
Discover the exciting lineup for The Coterie's 2024/2025 season, beginning with a co-produced world premiere with the American Royal in September 2025. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld for more details.
Discover the exciting lineup for The Coterie's 2024/2025 season, beginning with a co-produced world premiere with the American Royal in September 2025. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld for more details.
THE BOOK OF MORMON to Return to Australia in July 2025
The Tony, Olivier and Grammy award-winning production THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Sydney from July 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Tony, Olivier and Grammy award-winning production THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Sydney from July 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE BOOK OF MORMON to Return to Australia in 2025
Australia, the Mormons are back! The Tony, Olivier and Grammy award-winning production THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Sydney from July 2025.
Australia, the Mormons are back! The Tony, Olivier and Grammy award-winning production THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Sydney from July 2025.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Launches Lottery Ticket Policy in Waterbury, CT
THE BOOK OF MORMON has announced a lottery ticket policy in Waterbury, CT playing at the Palace Theater on April 26, April 27, and April 28. A limited number of tickets will be available at $25 each.
THE BOOK OF MORMON has announced a lottery ticket policy in Waterbury, CT playing at the Palace Theater on April 26, April 27, and April 28. A limited number of tickets will be available at $25 each.
The Lesser-Known Works of Composer, Musician, and Orchestrator Tom Kitt
Tom Kitt's latest project is providing Orchestrations and Music Consulting for the new Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen. As Kitt's work hits the Broadway stage yet again, here are some of his recent collaborations that Broadway fans may not be as familiar with!
Tom Kitt's latest project is providing Orchestrations and Music Consulting for the new Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen. As Kitt's work hits the Broadway stage yet again, here are some of his recent collaborations that Broadway fans may not be as familiar with!
Robert Lopez 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?
Robert Lopez has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career, including Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Frozen, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Frozen, Best Book of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Book of Mormon, Best Original Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for The Book of Mormon, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for The Book of Mormon, Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for Avenue Q, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Avenue Q, Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Avenue Q, and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Jeff Marx - Avenue Q.
What awards has Robert Lopez won?
Robert Lopez has won several awards, including Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) and Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for "The Book of Mormon." He also received Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for the same show. Lopez won the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for both "The Book of Mormon" and "Avenue Q." Additionally, he received Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for "Avenue Q" and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Jeff Marx for "Avenue Q." Lopez was recognized as the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.
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