Alan Menken
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Etai Benson, Talia Suskauer & More Join LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Ogunquit Playhouse (Jul 17, 2024)
BACK TO THE FUTURE, THE LITTLE MERMAID, And DEAR EVAN HANSEN On Sale This Week At Lied Center (Jul 16, 2024)
Review: DISNEY'S NEWSIES at New Theatre & Restaurant (Jul 16, 2024)
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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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Video: First Look At Will Roland & China Brickey in The Guthrie's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORSby Joshua Wright - Jul 9, 2024
Video: Behind the Scenes at DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Munyby Blair Ingenthron - Jul 6, 2024
Video: Savy Jackson Sings 'The World Above' from The Muny's THE LITTLE MERMAIDby Joshua Wright - Jul 2, 2024
Video: Go Inside The Sitzprobe for the Guthrie's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORSby Joshua Wright - Jun 27, 2024
Video: Idina Menzel and James Marsden Sing Cut Song From ENCHANTED Filmby Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024
Video: Jonathan Groff Celebrates Tony Win for Best Leading Actor in a Musicalby Joey Mervis - Jun 17, 2024
Video: Director and Choreographer Casey Nicholaw Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburgby Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024
Video: Video Designer George Reeve Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburgby Blair Ingenthron - Apr 14, 2024
Video: Evan Rachel Wood Discusses Her Musical Theatre Roots Before LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORSby Michael Major - Feb 16, 2024
Video: Watch ALADDIN Perform 'Friend Like Me' on Disney's Christmas Day Paradeby Michael Major - Dec 26, 2023
Video: Watch the Trailer for MOMENT TO MOMENT: THE MAKING OF THE VIOLET HOUR STUDIO CAST RECORDINGby Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023
Video: Constance Wu Performs 'Somewhere That's Green' From LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORSby Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2023
VIDEO: Watch a Teaser Trailer for Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Walnut Street Theatreby Blair Ingenthron - Nov 25, 2023Alan Menken News
Etai Benson, Talia Suskauer and more will join Little Shop of Horrors at Ogunquit Playhouse. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Lied Center has announced its fall Broadway lineup, featuring shows like BACK TO THE FUTURE. Tickets are now on sale for an exciting season of performances.
This production of NEWSIES, directed and choreographed by Jerry Jay Cranford and assisted by Christina Burton, features a cast of twenty-two dancers and singers, plus constantly in motion LED backdrops, a bridge flown high off the stage floor, combined with three matching stair/tower units strategically moving about the stage, and an eleven-piece orchestra.
Tickets for the Brisbane season of the most heavenly of musicals, Sister Act, will go on sale at 9:00am AEST, Thursday 18 July. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Pleasant Valley Productions has announced the upcoming production of the divine musical comedy smash, Sister Act at the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center in West Orange, NJ
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, July 15, 2024.
Temecula Valley Players present Disney's NEWSIES: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL, bringing the high-energy story of newsboys standing up for their rights to Temecula, CA.
Dear Readers, the musical version of the hit 1992, Whoopi Goldberg comedy “Sister Act” has never been one of my favorites. On paper it should work with an Alan Menken score and fabulous source material were it not for those lackluster Glenn Slater lyrics. He writes passable songs but nothing that truly grabs you. But it’s a big, flashy musical with nuns rocking out so it isn’t all bad. But I must emphasize “big”, which is why the choice to put this up on Taproot Theatre’s quite cozy space baffled me. However, director Bretteney Beverly managed it. Sure, there were some downfalls, but overall, she managed it.
There’s something about a musical that never gets old, regardless of how many different productions one might see. It’s hard to pinpoint what the core reason for that may be – a catchy score? A tight book? A unique concept? A clarity of purpose? Whatever it may be, the fan favorite LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is one of those shows for me. I can always get a thrill in a production of this classic musical. And that was certainly the case with Garden Theatre’s latest production of this classic which kicks off its 2024 – 2025 season and delivers thrills, chills, laughs and a rollicking good time.
Three-Time Omaha's Choice Award Winner for Live Theater, the Lofte Community Theatre will open Beauty and the Beast, July 20th, 2024. The show will run through August 4th, with Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances at 7 PM and Sunday matinees at 2 PM.
See our exclusive photo of Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber in the audience on opening night of Oh, Mary! on Broadway, as well as photos of Matthew Broderick, Patti LuPone, and more as they hit the red carpet here!
It has been reported that newly-minted Tony Award-winner Jonathan Groff will lead a staged reading of a new Broadway-aimed musical about the life of singer Bobby Darin.
Watch as puppet designer James Ortiz talks about bringing the monsters of Hercules to life on stage in the Hamburg production, directed by Casey Nicholaw in this all-new video.
Greater Boston Stage Company has revealed its 25th anniversary season. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.
PCPA has announced its 61st season featuring THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE BOOK OF WILL, THE RIVER BRIDE, and more. Discover a diverse lineup of performances from classics to contemporary works.
Tonight, The REV Theatre Company raises the curtain on the second production of its 2024 season, Disney’s “Newsies,” playing at Auburn’s Merry-Go-Round Playhouse through July 27th. See photos from the show.
The Muny’s production of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID is a visually stunning explosion of color. Director John Tartaglia, his actors and technical teams collaborate to tell a memorable story that feels more animated movie than live musical theater. It is Tartaglia’s vision and leadership, the enthusiasm and vocal performance of his talented cast, and the vibrant effervescence of the set, costumes/wigs, choreography, puppets, lighting, video projections, sound, and music that make this an exuberant production.
Little Shop of Horrors will be performed at Krider Performing Arts Center in Tennessee from July 26-28.
Compass Rose Theater in Annapolis has announced its 2024-25 season featuring award-winning productions like INTIMATE APPAREL, SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR, PROOF, and LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Season subscriptions available until September 13, 2024.
Blake McIver Ewing and Tony Award Nominee Marcia Mitzman Gaven will headline THE BOY FROM OZ at OFC Creations Theatre Center in Rochester, NY. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
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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).
Alan Menken has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career, including Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "A Bronx Tale," Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "Aladdin," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Aladdin," Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Newsies," Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "Newsies The Musical," Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "Leap of Faith," Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Newsies the Musical," Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "Sister Act," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Sister Act," Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Sister Act," Best Musical Revival at the Olivier Awards for "Little Shop Of Horrors," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "The Little Mermaid," The American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Beauty And The Beast," Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "Beauty and the Beast," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Beauty and the Beast," Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "Little Shop of Horrors," Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Little Shop of Horrors," Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Little Shop Of Horrors," and Best Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Little Shop of Horrors."
Alan Menken has won several awards for his work in Broadway, including the 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 (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre 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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