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BIO

Broadway: Disney's The Little Mermaid (2008 Tony Award Nomination - Best Score, Grammy Nomination - Best Cast Album). West End: Sister Act the Musical (2009), Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies (2010, Olivier Nomination - Best Musical). Regional: Leap of Faith (Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles, 2010). Off-Broadway: Newyorkers (Manhattan Theatre Club, 2001, Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle nominations). Film: Disney's Home On The Range (2004), Disney's Tangled (2010, Oscar and Golden Globe Nominations - Best Song).

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Productions

Clueless the MusicalClueless the Musical
 
[West End, 2025]
Lyricist
Sister ActSister Act
 
[West End, 2024]
Lyricist
Sister Act The MusicalSister Act The Musical
 
[West End, 2022]
Lyricist
A Bronx TaleA Bronx Tale
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Lyrics[Replacement]

Writing

Newyorkers
Lyricist
That's Life!
Lyricist
Love Never Dies
Lyricist
Bookwriter
Leap of Faith
Lyricist
Bookwriter
The Little Mermaid
Lyricist
Lyricist
Sister Act
Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Glenn SlaterA Bronx Tale

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lyrics

Glenn Slater, School of Rock

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Glenn Slater, School of Rock-The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lyrics

Glenn Slater, Sister Act

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Glenn Slater, Sister Act

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Glenn Slater, The Little Mermaid


winner
- 1996 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

Glenn Slater

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Photos/Video: SISTER ACT at Drury Lane Theatre Photo
Photos/Video: SISTER ACT at Drury Lane Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025

Sister Act is now playing at Drury Lane Theatre, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner. Check out all new photos and video from the show here!
Cynthia Erivo, John Lithgow, & More Receive Children’s & Family Emmy Nominations- S Photo
Cynthia Erivo, John Lithgow, & More Receive Children’s & Family Emmy Nominations- See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2025

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has unveiled the nominations for the 4th Children's & Family Emmy Awards, which include Cynthia Erivo, John Lithgow, Joe Locke, Ana Gasteyer, and more. Check out the full list here.
TANGLED Live-Action Remake Moving Forward at Disney; Scarlett Johansson in Talks for Photo
TANGLED Live-Action Remake Moving Forward at Disney; Scarlett Johansson in Talks for Mother Gothel
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2025

A live-action Tangled is once again moving forward at Disney, now with Scarlett Johansson in the running to play the villainous Mother Gothel. Filmmaker Michael Gracey is still attached as director.
Review: Hale Centre Theatre’s SISTER ACT is Sacred Yet Secular Fun Photo
Review: Hale Centre Theatre’s SISTER ACT is Sacred Yet Secular Fun
by Tyler Hinton - Sep 29, 2025

SISTER ACT on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is a top-tier production of the Utah favorite, from its raw, spiritual emotion to its heightened disco-charged revelry.
THE LITTLE MERMAID to Open in October at Zephyr Theatre Photo
THE LITTLE MERMAID to Open in October at Zephyr Theatre
by Gillian Blum - Sep 28, 2025

DIY Musical Theatre and Chromolume Theatre's THE LITTLE MERMAID will open on October 3 at the Zephyr Theatre in Los Angeles, running until October 12.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 5, 2025- ROMY & MICHELE Cast Announced and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 5, 2025- ROMY & MICHELE Cast Announced and More
by - Sep 5, 2025

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Whether you're gearing up for a backstage call or settling in with your morning coffee, we've got all the big Broadway headlines you need to know. Today, take a sneak peek at the electrifying new musical MEXODUS as it heads to New York City, and go backstage with Phillip Taratula from Ginger Twinsies for all his pre-show routines.
Young Actors Version of SCHOOL OF ROCK " THE MUSICAL Now Available at Concord Theat Photo
Young Actors Version of SCHOOL OF ROCK " THE MUSICAL Now Available at Concord Theatricals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

A one-hour version of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Julian Fellowes and Glenn Slater’s School of Rock – The Musical has been released to amateur theaters in North America through Concord Theatricals. Learn more!
Performance Now Theatre Company Brings Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID to the Lakewood Cu Photo
Performance Now Theatre Company Brings Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID to the Lakewood Cultural Center
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2025

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.
92NY Reveals 2025"2026 Theater For Young Audiences Season Beginning With RED RIDING Photo
92NY Reveals 2025"2026 Theater For Young Audiences Season Beginning With RED RIDING HOOD
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025

92NY has revealed the 2025–2026 Theater for Young Audiences season, beginning September 14 with RED RIDING HOOD. The season will include nine productions—the most ever for the program—featuring returning originals, new works, and beloved revivals such as Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Little Women.
Review: SISTER ACT at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts Photo
Review: SISTER ACT at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - Aug 16, 2025

At its heart, Sister Act: The Musical is a celebration of sisterhood and the unexpected bonds formed in the most unlikely places. While Deloris Van Cartier begins her journey chasing fame, her time with the nuns reveals a deeper calling: not spiritual in the traditional sense, but rooted in connection, community, and self-worth.
Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Musicals at Richter Photo
Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Musicals at Richter
by Sean Fallon - Jul 26, 2025

On Friday, July 25th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another phenomenal show put on by Musicals at Richter, outdoors in Danbury, CT. THE LITTLE MERMAID, the musical, is based on the classic Hans Christian Andersen story and Disney animated movie.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 22, 2025- SUNSET BLVD. Says Goodbye and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 22, 2025- SUNSET BLVD. Says Goodbye and More
by - Jul 22, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 22, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK at Porthouse Theatre/Kent State University Photo
Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK at Porthouse Theatre/Kent State University
by Roy Berko - Jul 21, 2025

What happens when a musical film earns over $131-million on a $35-million-dollar investment?  If you are Andrew Lloyd Webber, you buy the rights and turn it into the stage musical, SCHOOL OF ROCK, with lyrics by Glenn Slater and book by Julian Fellowes. 
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes to Danbury's Musicals At Richter Photo
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes to Danbury's Musicals At Richter
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2025

Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating its 41st season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, will continue its summer offerings with 'Disney's The Little Mermaid.'
Chazz Palminteri To Appear For One-Night-Only Talkback At Lighthouse Rep’s A BRONX Photo
Chazz Palminteri To Appear For One-Night-Only Talkback At Lighthouse Rep’s A BRONX TALE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025

Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri will make a special appearance on Saturday, August 2 for a post-show talkback following Lighthouse Repertory Theatre’s production of A Bronx Tale at The Bellmore Showplace.
CLUELESS THE MUSICAL Will Conclude West End Run This August Photo
CLUELESS THE MUSICAL Will Conclude West End Run This August
by Emmy Rice - Jul 12, 2025

After a wildly successful West End run, CLUELESS, The Musical will play its final performance at the Trafalgar Theatre on Saturday 23 August. But fans needn’t panic, the party’s just getting started.
Spotlight: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Summer Theatre of New Canaan Photo
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.
THE LITTLE MERMAID to be Presented at Summer Theatre Of New Canaan Photo
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.
WICKED Composer Stephen Schwartz Wins 2025 Johnny Mercer Award Photo
WICKED Composer Stephen Schwartz Wins 2025 Johnny Mercer Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025

Stephen Schwartz is this year's recipient of the Johnny Mercer Award at the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame presentation. The award was presented at the star-studded Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala on June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Ballroom in New York City.
The Morgan-Wixson Theatre to Bring SISTER ACT to The Stage Photo
The Morgan-Wixson Theatre to Bring SISTER ACT to The Stage
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025

The Morgan-Wixson Theatre brings Sister Act, the hit movie turned stage musical, to Santa Monica this summer. Sister Act is a lively stage adaptation of the beloved 1992 film about a nightclub singer turned accidental nun.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Glenn Slater written?

Glenn Slater has written 9 shows including Maggie May (Lyricist), That's Life! (Lyricist), Newyorkers (Lyricist), Sister Act (Lyricist), The Little Mermaid (Lyricist), Leap of Faith (Lyricist), Love Never Dies (Lyricist), School of Rock (Lyrics), A Bronx Tale (Lyrics).

What awards has Glenn Slater been nominated for?

Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Bronx Tale, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for School of Rock, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for School of Rock-The Musical, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Sister Act, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Sister Act, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Little Mermaid and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .

What awards has Glenn Slater won?

Glenn Slater won the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist award for his work on the musical The Wild Party.

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