Alan Menken
Birth Place: USA
Latest News on Alan Menken:
Review: TOKYO DISNEY RESORT’S ULTIMATE SUMMER WITH MRS. GREEN APPLE (Jul 7, 2025)
FILMharmonique Orchestra Will Perform Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga Concert Experience (Jul 7, 2025)
BEATRIX IS INVISIBLE, Starring Ellen Greene, Takes Home Audience Award Following Premiere (Jul 2, 2025)
Review: TOKYO DISNEY RESORT’S ULTIMATE SUMMER WITH MRS. GREEN APPLE (Jul 7, 2025)
FILMharmonique Orchestra Will Perform Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga Concert Experience (Jul 7, 2025)
BEATRIX IS INVISIBLE, Starring Ellen Greene, Takes Home Audience Award Following Premiere (Jul 2, 2025)
BIO
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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David Ellison, John Lasseter, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Javier Bardem, Rachel Zegler, Vicky Jenson, Jenifer Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Olga Merediz, Alan Menken, Glenn Slater, Bela Bajaria, Dan Lin, and Dana Goldberg
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11/12/2024
From: Photos: Rachel Zegler, Alan Menken, & More Attend SPELLBOUND Premiere
David Ellison, John Lasseter, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Javier Bardem, Rachel Zegler, Vicky Jenson, Jenifer Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Olga Merediz, Alan Menken, Glenn Slater, Bela Bajaria, Dan Lin, and Dana Goldberg
Date:
11/12/2024
From: Photos: Rachel Zegler, Alan Menken, & More Attend SPELLBOUND Premiere
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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
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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
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Drama Desk Awards - 1983 - Outstanding Music
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1983 - Best Musical
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Olivier Awards - 1983 - Musical of the Year
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1983 - Best Score
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Videos
Video: Mae Ann Jorolan Performs 'I Won’t Say I’m in Love' in HERCULES THE MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - 2025-06-30 06:38:52
Video: Luke Brady Performs 'Go The Distance' in HERCULES in London
by Stephi Wild - 2025-06-25 08:14:27
Video: Liz Gillies Sings 'Somewhere That's Green' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - 2025-06-17 11:16:42
Photos/Video: First Look at Rehearsals for Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour
by Joshua Wright - 2025-06-04 12:38:58
Video: First Look at THE LITTLE MERMAID at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Michael Major - 2025-06-03 17:03:09
Video: ALADDIN Pays Tribute to Howard Ashman at 400th Performance
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-19 05:59:12
Video: Milo Manheim and Liz Gillies Talk LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Favorite Musicals, & More in Puppy Interview
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-24 14:58:28
Video: Andrew Burnap Talks Reimagined Love Interest in Disney's SNOW WHITE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-21 12:20:53
Video: Disney Drops HERCULES Music Video For 'Zero to Hero' With London's Muses
by Michael Major - 2025-03-06 14:37:16
Video: 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - 2025-02-14 15:56:59
Video: Meet BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour Stars, Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-02-13 08:00:20
Video: Sherie Rene Scott Belts Out 'My Strongest Suit' During Birthday Party
by Michael Major - 2025-02-10 14:01:38
Video: Rachel Zegler Performs 'My Parents Are Monsters' from SPELLBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-11-25 17:00:05
Video: The Cast of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Ordway Share Their Favorite Moments
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-11-23 15:44:28
Video: Rachel Zegler Recorded SPELLBOUND Songs Before Being Offered the Part
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-11-21 12:00:20
Video: Alan Menken and Glenn Slater Share What Makes SPELLBOUND Unique
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-11-22 10:00:20
Video: HERCULES UK Star Luke Brady Sings 'Go the Distance'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-11-07 07:13:36
News
Review: TOKYO DISNEY RESORT’S ULTIMATE SUMMER WITH MRS. GREEN APPLE
by Ayaka Ozaki - Jul 7, 2025
Summer Cool-off at Tokyo Disney Resort: Turning the Scorching Heat into the Coolest, Happiest Experience of the Season.
by Ayaka Ozaki - Jul 7, 2025
Summer Cool-off at Tokyo Disney Resort: Turning the Scorching Heat into the Coolest, Happiest Experience of the Season.
FILMharmonique Orchestra Will Perform Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga Concert Experience
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2025
Under the direction of Francis Choinière, the FILMharmonique Orchestra invites audiences to a spectacular cinematic and musical experience with Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga Concert Experience, presented at Place des Arts' Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2025
Under the direction of Francis Choinière, the FILMharmonique Orchestra invites audiences to a spectacular cinematic and musical experience with Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga Concert Experience, presented at Place des Arts' Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier.
BEATRIX IS INVISIBLE, Starring Ellen Greene, Takes Home Audience Award Following Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2025
Beatrix Is Invisible, a new short film led by Little Shop of Horrors alum Ellen Greene, has won the Audience Award for Best Live Action Short following the film's premiere at the Palm Springs International Shortfest.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2025
Beatrix Is Invisible, a new short film led by Little Shop of Horrors alum Ellen Greene, has won the Audience Award for Best Live Action Short following the film's premiere at the Palm Springs International Shortfest.
Review Roundup: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Launches National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2025
The new national tour of the iconic musical Beauty and the Beast is now underway. Read the reviews as they come in here and learn more about the production!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2025
The new national tour of the iconic musical Beauty and the Beast is now underway. Read the reviews as they come in here and learn more about the production!
Segunda Ronda de los Premios del Público BroadwayWorld Spain 2025
by Juan Cano - Jul 2, 2025
BroadwayWorld Spain se complace en anunciar la lista oficial de finalistas de los Premios del Público BroadwayWorld Spain 2025, donde los espectadores han tenido, una vez más, el poder de reconocer lo mejor del teatro musical del último año. Un año vibrante, lleno de talento, emoción y producciones memorables que han dejado huella en los escenarios de toda España.
by Juan Cano - Jul 2, 2025
BroadwayWorld Spain se complace en anunciar la lista oficial de finalistas de los Premios del Público BroadwayWorld Spain 2025, donde los espectadores han tenido, una vez más, el poder de reconocer lo mejor del teatro musical del último año. Un año vibrante, lleno de talento, emoción y producciones memorables que han dejado huella en los escenarios de toda España.
MCPKids! Will Present DISNEY'S NEWSIES JR. at Winthrop Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025
MCPKids! will present Disney’s Newsies Jr. for three performances, July 11–13, 2025, at the Winthrop Performing Arts Center in Winthrop, ME. Adapted for middle school performers, the 60-minute musical is based on the 1992 Disney film and the 2012 Tony Award-winning Broadway production.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025
MCPKids! will present Disney’s Newsies Jr. for three performances, July 11–13, 2025, at the Winthrop Performing Arts Center in Winthrop, ME. Adapted for middle school performers, the 60-minute musical is based on the 1992 Disney film and the 2012 Tony Award-winning Broadway production.
Video: Mae Ann Jorolan Performs 'I Won’t Say I’m in Love' in HERCULES THE MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
An all new video has been released of the West End Cast of Disney’s Hercules performing ‘I Won’t Say I’m in Love’ following opening night last week. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
An all new video has been released of the West End Cast of Disney’s Hercules performing ‘I Won’t Say I’m in Love’ following opening night last week. Check out the video here!
NEWSIES JR. Comes to the Young Players
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
Now is the time to seize the day! The Young Players Presents Disney’s Newsies, JR. Performances will begin in July. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
Now is the time to seize the day! The Young Players Presents Disney’s Newsies, JR. Performances will begin in July. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Spotlight: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Summer Theatre of New Canaan
by BWW Special Offer - Jun 27, 2025
Disney's The Little Mermaid Opens July 12. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a classic story of love and adventure for the ages. Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, in order to find the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargains with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
by BWW Special Offer - Jun 27, 2025
Disney's The Little Mermaid Opens July 12. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a classic story of love and adventure for the ages. Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, in order to find the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargains with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
SISTER ACT Comes to New London Barn Playhouse This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025
The New London Barn Playhouse continues its 93rd Summer Season with the smash-hit musical Sister Act. The feel-good musical comedy runs June 25 through July 13 in New London, NH.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025
The New London Barn Playhouse continues its 93rd Summer Season with the smash-hit musical Sister Act. The feel-good musical comedy runs June 25 through July 13 in New London, NH.
THE LITTLE MERMAID to be Presented at Summer Theatre Of New Canaan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025
Summer Theatre of New Canaan will present Disney's The Little Mermaid. Disney's The Little Mermaid is based on Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tale and Disney's animated classic. Learn how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025
Summer Theatre of New Canaan will present Disney's The Little Mermaid. Disney's The Little Mermaid is based on Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tale and Disney's animated classic. Learn how to attend.
SISTER ACT to be Presented at The New London Barn Playhouse This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025
The New London Barn Playhouse will continue its 93rd Summer Season with the heavenly hit musical Sister Act. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025
The New London Barn Playhouse will continue its 93rd Summer Season with the heavenly hit musical Sister Act. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Luke Brady Performs 'Go The Distance' in HERCULES in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025
Performances of Disney's Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Check out a new video of Luke Brady, who plays the title role, singing the iconic song 'Go The Distance.'
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025
Performances of Disney's Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Check out a new video of Luke Brady, who plays the title role, singing the iconic song 'Go The Distance.'
Review: DISNEY'S HERCULES, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 25, 2025
After years in development and several stagings across the globe, Disney’s Hercules has crashed like a lightning bolt into the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The show, with a book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, is an adaptation of the 1997 Disney film of the same name, an animated musical that follows the son of Zeus and Hera, Hercules, as he must earn his rightful place on Mount Olympus and face off against his evil uncle, Hades.
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 25, 2025
After years in development and several stagings across the globe, Disney’s Hercules has crashed like a lightning bolt into the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The show, with a book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, is an adaptation of the 1997 Disney film of the same name, an animated musical that follows the son of Zeus and Hera, Hercules, as he must earn his rightful place on Mount Olympus and face off against his evil uncle, Hades.
Review Roundup: HERCULES Opens at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025
Bless my soul! Performances of Disney's Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which will run until 28 March 2026. Check out reviews of the show below!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025
Bless my soul! Performances of Disney's Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which will run until 28 March 2026. Check out reviews of the show below!
Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Summer Place Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025
Get a first look of Summer Place Theatre's production of 'Little Shop of Horrors', now playing until June 29th at Naperville Central High School Auditorium. Check out photos from the show.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025
Get a first look of Summer Place Theatre's production of 'Little Shop of Horrors', now playing until June 29th at Naperville Central High School Auditorium. Check out photos from the show.
San Jose's Playful People Productions Reveals 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025
San Jose's Playful People Productions has announced its 15th Anniversary, 2025—26 season: live stage productions of musicals old and new, and more. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025
San Jose's Playful People Productions has announced its 15th Anniversary, 2025—26 season: live stage productions of musicals old and new, and more. Learn more here!
SISTER ACT Comes to Little Radical Theatrics
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025
Little Radical Theatrics will present its Summer 2025 production of Sister Act! This feel-good musical comedy, based on the hit 1992 film, features original music by Tony and Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025
Little Radical Theatrics will present its Summer 2025 production of Sister Act! This feel-good musical comedy, based on the hit 1992 film, features original music by Tony and Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken.
Interview: KIMMEL'S KRITZERLAND: YOUNG AT HEART!
by Gavin Glynn - Jun 23, 2025
Bruce Kimmel the preeminent LA Cabaret impresario and the most successful producer of Broadway music recordings is hosting KRITZERLAND: Young At Heart from the very start of singing Cabaret. Catalina Jazz Club will present new faces and rising stars of Broadway performers on Cabaret Tuesday 6/24/25.
by Gavin Glynn - Jun 23, 2025
Bruce Kimmel the preeminent LA Cabaret impresario and the most successful producer of Broadway music recordings is hosting KRITZERLAND: Young At Heart from the very start of singing Cabaret. Catalina Jazz Club will present new faces and rising stars of Broadway performers on Cabaret Tuesday 6/24/25.
Photos: HERCULES is Now Playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025
Performances of Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which will run until 28 March 2026. Check out all new photos from the show and learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025
Performances of Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which will run until 28 March 2026. Check out all new photos from the show and learn more here!
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?
Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Bronx Tale, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Aladdin, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Aladdin, Best Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Newsies, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Newsies The Musical , Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Leap of Faith , Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Newsies the Musical, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Sister Act, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Sister Act, Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Sister Act, Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for Little Shop Of Horrors, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Little Mermaid, The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Beauty And The Beast, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Beauty and the Beast, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Beauty and the Beast, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Little Shop Of Horrors and Best Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors.
What awards has Alan Menken won?
Alan Menken has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Newsies and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Newsies The Musical. He was honored with Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre by the Drama League Awards. Menken also earned the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Newsies the Musical. Additionally, he won The American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for Beauty And The Beast. His work on Little Shop of Horrors garnered Best Musical from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards and Best Score from the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
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