Robert Lopez
Birth Place: United States
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Unveils Lineup for 100th Anniversary Season (Mar 2, 2026)
You Do You Theatre Co. to Present AVENUE Q In Zurich This May (Mar 2, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 23, 2026- Tony-Winner Daniel Radcliffe Returns to Broadway and More (Feb 23, 2026)
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.
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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)
From: Photos: Disney's FROZEN North American Tour Heads Back Into Rehearsals
Productions
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Movies
[ 2011 ] music producer
[ 2013 ] original songs by, song producer
[ 2017 ] original songs by
[ 2019 ] original songs by
[ 2019 ] songs
[ 2025 ] music and lyrics by
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Awards and Nominations
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Robert Lopez, Avenue Q
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Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx - Avenue Q
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Videos
Video: Mary Kate Morrissey, Samantha Williams and More in FROZEN Rehearsals at Paper Mill
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-11-24 16:53:01
Video: Watch the Trailer for LEGO DISNEY FROZEN: OPERATION PUFFINS Animated Special
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-16 12:30:33
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of FROZEN at The Muny With Patti Murin as 'Anna'
by Michael Major - 2025-07-03 12:59:03
Video: Patti Murin & Hannah Corneau Rehearse 'I Can't Lose You' from FROZEN at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 2025-07-01 15:50:14
Video: Watch the Trailer for Disney’s FROZEN: THE HIT BROADWAY MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-05 11:30:28
Video: Nienke Latten & Vajèn van den Bosch Sing 'I Can't Lose You' from Disney's FROZEN
by Joshua Wright - 2025-02-07 10:47:55
Video: Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s Production of Disney’s Frozen, The Broadway Musical
by Michael Major - 2025-01-22 16:53:06
Video: Watch a Preview of FROZEN By Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall
by Michael Major - 2024-12-10 12:30:34
Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast Tries to Guess Other Productions That Reached 5000 Shows
by Michael Major - 2024-11-04 12:38:21
Video: 'For The First Time in Forever' in Rehearsals for Olney Theatre's FROZEN
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-23 14:45:32
Video: Cast of Disney's FROZEN Tour Celebrates Final Performance
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-04 15:38:00
Video: First Look at Disney's FINDING NEMO, JR at Stages Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-23 15:46:51
Video: West End FROZEN Cast Performs Punk Rock 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?'
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-08 08:29:21
News
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre will present a special centennial season featuring a lineup of classic and contemporary shows, marking a century of theatrical excellence.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 2, 2026
Following sold-out runs of tick, tick... BOOM! and The Last Five Years, You Do You Theatre Co. returns to the stage with the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q, playing in May 2026 at Theater Stok.
by - Feb 23, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
WAY OFF BROADWAY will present the beloved musical FROZEN, bringing a magical story to life at Willowtree Plaza. The show promises a captivating experience for audiences of all ages.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
TheaterWorksUSA will present THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM at the MAC, offering a theatrical journey through space for family audiences.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
A workshop of the highly-anticipated stage musical adaptation of The Princess Bride recently took place featuring an impressive cast stacked with Broadway luminaries.
by Jerri Shafer - Feb 5, 2026
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
The Book of Mormon, a nine-time Tony Award-winning musical, will return to The Granada Theatre. The show offers a humorous look at the journeys of two missionaries.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026
The Book of Mormon will return to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts for an extremely limited engagement. The Broadway production is directed by Parker and two-time Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw, and choreographed by Nicholaw.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026
THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for a limited engagement in 2026. The production is part of the Gallagher Encore Specials presented by Shea’s Performing Arts Center.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026
The Book of Mormon on Broadway is turning 15 this year, and the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical will celebrate the occasion with a few surprises.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
The Kleban Foundation will present the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 2 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at ASCAP. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Melissa Heckscher - Jan 28, 2026
AVENUE Q is back at North Hollywood's Wisteria Theater with a superb cast and standout vocals that bring fresh life—and plenty of laughs—to the beloved, boundary-pushing musical.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
The full cast and creative team have been announced for the West End return of AVENUE Q, bringing the original Broadway puppets to the Shaftesbury Theatre. Learn more here!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2026
Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America have announced the full lineup of Broadway productions coming to Dallas as part of the 2026/2027 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas.
by Gillian Blum - Jan 17, 2026
The National Tour of The Book of Mormon, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play a strictly limited one-week engagement from February 17 through February 22 at the Harris Center in Folsom.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The winners are Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith. Learn more here!
by Herbert Paine - Jan 7, 2026
In a theatrical era where standing ovations are dispensed like party favors, THE BOOK OF MORMON at ASU Gammage on its opening night elicited a reaction that felt less like polite approval and more like an arena rock concert. Audiences weren’t just clapping, they were erupting, unable to contain their sheer delight.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026
The Book of Mormon is kicking off its 15th year on Broadway with specially priced $15 digital lottery tickets to celebrate the show marking a milestone 15 years on Broadway.
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 20, 2025
Slow Burn Theatre Company will present Disney’s Frozen, presented by United Community Bank, at the Broward Center’s Amaturo Theater from December 13, 2025 through January 4, 2026. Check out photos here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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).
Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frozen, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Frozen, Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Avenue Q, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Avenue Q, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Avenue Q, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Jeff Marx - Avenue Q and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .
Robert Lopez has won several prestigious awards, including the Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon and Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon. He received Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon as well. Lopez also earned the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for both The Book of Mormon and Avenue Q. Additionally, he was honored with Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Avenue Q. Early in his career, he was recognized as the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.
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