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BIO

Chad Beguelin is a four-time Tony nominee whose works include Disney's Aladdin (Tony Award nomination for Best Book and Best Original Score, Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Lyrics and Best Book) and The Wedding Singer (Tony Award nomination for Best Book and Best Original Score, Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Lyrics). He also wrote the lyrics for the Broadway musical Elf. Chad is the recipient of the Edward Kleban Award for Outstanding Lyric Writing, the Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation Award, the Gilman & Gonzalez- Falla Musical Theater Award and the ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award. Chad is a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Dramatic Writing Program. Much love to Tom.

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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
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[West End, 2022]
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[US Tour, 2021]
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Writing

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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Lyrics

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding New Score

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Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Book of a Musical

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Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lyrics

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Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Book of a Musical

Chad Beguelin, Aladdin

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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winner
Richard Rodgers Award - 2010 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award

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Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Book of a Musical

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Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play

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- 2000 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

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News


Video: ELF THE MUSICAL At Walnut Street Theatre

Walnut Street Theatre (WST) continues their 216th Season with the charming story of Buddy the Elf. Travel with Buddy from the North Pole all the way to New York City in ELF  The Broadway Musical. The show opens on November 27, and runs through December 29. Check out video highlights of the production.
ELF JR to be Presented at Greasepaint Theatre This Holiday Season

Greasepaint Theatre will present the family favorite, ELF JR in December. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole.
Photos: ELF THE MUSICAL 2024 National Tour First Look

You can now get a first look at photos of the 2024 National Tour of ELF THE MUSICAL. The National Tour officially launched on November 2nd and will continue to spread holiday cheer. See the photos here!
Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage

Whether you're into a more serious story like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, or something more silly and fun like Elf or How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is a Christmas movie-turned-musical for everyone who celebrates!
Photos: ELF Cast Takes Opening Night Bows on Broadway

Elf the Musical officially opened on Broadway last night, November 17. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: ELF THE MUSICAL Opens on Broadway

Elf the Musical, directed by Philip Wm. McKinley and choreographed by Liam Steel, with book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin and songs by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin opened on Broadway tonight. See what the critics had to say here!
Photos: Grey Henson, Sean Astin, & More in ELF THE MUSICAL on Broadway

Grey Henson, Sean Astin, & more star in Elf the Musical, opening at the Marquis Theatre tonight. The limited engagement marks the first time the show has been on Broadway in over a decade. Check out production photos here!
ALADDIN to Welcome Jacob Ben-Shmuel as 'Omar' Beginning Next Week

Aladdin on Broadway will welcome Jacob Ben-Shmuel as Omar this month. Learn more about the current Broadway cast and the production see how to purchase tickets.
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL Cast Performs 'Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingly' on GMA

Grey Henson, Kayla Davion, and the cast of Elf the Musical joined Good Morning America on Friday to perform the finale number, 'Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingly.' Watch the magical performance now!
ELF Star Kayla Davion Takes Over Our Instagram Story

Elf the Musical star Kayla Davion will be taking over our Instagram! Davion, who plays Jovie in the beloved holiday musical, will take our followers behind-the-scenes of the production's performance on Good Morning America.
Ateneo blueREP Gets Ready for THE PROM

Newbies at Ateneo Blue Repertory are raring to deliver the best night of your life with 'the Prom.' With music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and book by Bob Martin and Beguelin, 'the Prom' was Drama Desk Award’s Outstanding Musical in 2019.
ELF JR. THE MUSICAL Comes to Civic Center Music Hall

Spotlight Acting Academies production of Elf Jr; The Musical will come to the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma this holiday season. Performances begin this December.
ELF THE MUSICAL Will Offer a Digital Lottery

Elf The Musical will offer a digital ticket lottery starting this week ahead of the show's first preview. Find out how to get discount tickets to Elf The Musical here!
Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Elf The Musical is returning to Broadway with previews beginning tonight, November 9, ahead of opening night on November 17 at the Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast of Elf The Musical here!
ELF THE MUSICAL Announced At Walnut Street Theatre

ELF THE BROADWAY MUSICAL is set to bring holiday cheer to the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. Follow Buddy the Elf's journey from the North Pole to the big city in this festive production.
Broadway Buying Guide: November 4, 2024- SWEPT AWAY Arrives on Broadway

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, November 4, 2024.
ELF THE MUSICAL Adds Performances in Indianapolis

ELF THE MUSICAL will present an additional performance in Indianapolis due to high demand. The show, based on the beloved holiday film, will now offer more opportunities for audiences to enjoy. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Buying Guide: October 28, 2024- Fall in Love with ROMEO + JULIET

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, October 28, 2024.
ELF THE MUSICAL Comes to Walnut Street Theatre

Walnut Street Theatre will continue their 216th Season with the story of Buddy the elf. Travel with Buddy from the North Pole all the way to New York City in ELF The Broadway Musical. Meet the creative team and learn who's who in the cast and how to get tickets.
Photos: ELF THE MUSICAL Heads Into Rehearsal for Its Holiday Return

Elf The Musical returns to Broadway this November at The Marquis Theatre. The show's company came together for the first time this week for a meet & greet as they prepare to head into rehearsals! Check out photos from the jolly afternoon!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Chad Beguelin written?

Chad Beguelin has written 9 shows including Half Time (Bookwriter), The Rhythm Club (Bookwriter/Lyricist), On the Record (Bookwriter), The Wedding Singer (Bookwriter), Elf - The Musical (Lyricist), Harbor (Playwright), Aladdin (Bookwriter), Gotta Dance (Book), The Prom (Book and Lyrics).

What awards has Chad Beguelin been nominated for?

Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Prom, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Prom, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Prom, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Prom, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Prom, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Aladdin, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Aladdin, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Aladdin, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Aladdin, Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award), Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Wedding Singer, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Wedding Singer, The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Rhythm Club and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .

What awards has Chad Beguelin won?

Chad Beguelin has won the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (also known as the Richard Rodgers Award) and the award for Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.

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