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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: John Targalia, June Squibb, & More at 2026 Children’s & Family Emmys Photo
Photos: John Targalia, June Squibb, & More at 2026 Children’s & Family Emmys
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2026

The Fourth Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards was held on Monday evening in New York, hosted by Broadway alum John Tartaglia. Notable attendees included Ana Gasteyer, Amber Riley, June Squibb, and more. Check out photos from the event here.
John Lithgow, Ana Gasteyer & More Win Children’s & Family Emmys - Full List Photo
John Lithgow, Ana Gasteyer & More Win Children’s & Family Emmys - Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2026

John Lithgow, Joe Locke, Ana Gasteyer, Andrew Garfield, and more were honored with Emmys at the Fourth Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, held Monday evening at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York. 
John Tartaglia to Host 2026 Children’s & Family Emmy Awards with Special AVENUE Q R Photo
John Tartaglia to Host 2026 Children’s & Family Emmy Awards with Special AVENUE Q Reunion
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2026

An Avenue Q reunion will take place next week at the 2026 Children’s & Family Emmy Awards in New York City. Host John Tartaglia will be joined onstage by fellow Avenue Q Broadway cast members Stephanie d’Abruzzo and Jennifer Barnhart to present an award at the ceremony.
Licensing Rights Will Soon Be Available for SISTER ACT SR. and THE DROWSY CHAPERONE S Photo
Licensing Rights Will Soon Be Available for SISTER ACT SR. and THE DROWSY CHAPERONE SR.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 25, 2026

Sister Act SR. and The Drowsy Chaperone SR are expected to be available for licensing in the coming months, joining The Music Man SR.,Guys and Dolls SR., Singin’ in the Rain SR., Fiddler on the Roof SR., and Into the Woods SR. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying SR. is currently in development. 
Video: Susan Egan and James Monroe Iglehart Perform 'Mother Knows Best' From TANGLED Photo
Video: Susan Egan and James Monroe Iglehart Perform 'Mother Knows Best' From TANGLED
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026

Susan Egan and James Monroe Iglehart recently performed a fun rendition of 'Mother Knows Best' from the 2010 Disney animated film, Tangled. The performance was part of the Disney on Broadway performances at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026.
Scots Duo Noisemaker are Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant Photo
Scots Duo Noisemaker are Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 19, 2026

Each person/duo will be awarded a $20,000 unrestricted grant in addition to a $2,500 Saw Island Foundation Recording Grant to support the production of new demo recordings that better represent the artist’s vision.
The American Theatre Wing Reveals Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grants Photo
The American Theatre Wing Reveals Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant, the annual prize awarded to exceptional emerging musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams.
OH, MARY!, KINKY BOOTS and More Set For Theatre Under The Stars 2026/27 Season Photo
OH, MARY!, KINKY BOOTS and More Set For Theatre Under The Stars 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026

Theatre Under The Stars has unveiled a lineup of Broadway hits for its 2026/27 season. The upcoming season features everything from beloved classics to the acclaimed comedy, Oh, Mary!
Santino Fontana, Talia Suskauer, and More Will Appear at the 2026 Kleban Prize For Mu Photo
Santino Fontana, Talia Suskauer, and More Will Appear at the 2026 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Ceremony
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!
Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith Receive 2026 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Photo
Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith Receive 2026 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre
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!
Kathryn Hahn in Talks to Play 'Mother Gothel' In Live-Action TANGLED Photo
Kathryn Hahn in Talks to Play 'Mother Gothel' In Live-Action TANGLED
by Michael Major - Jan 8, 2026

Katherine Hahn is now in talks to play 'Mother Gothel' in Disney's live-action remake of Tangled. Since the new film was announced, online fans have lobbied for Hahn to be cast in the role, which was voiced in the original film by Donna Murphy.
Milo Manheim and Teagan Croft Set to Lead Disney's Live-Action TANGLED Photo
Milo Manheim and Teagan Croft Set to Lead Disney's Live-Action TANGLED
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026

Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim are set to lead Disney's live-action remake of Tangled as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. Michael Gracey of The Greatest Showman and 2024's Better Man will direct the movie.
Freya Skye, Milo Manheim Among Top Contenders for Disney's Live-Action TANGLED Photo
Freya Skye, Milo Manheim Among Top Contenders for Disney's Live-Action TANGLED
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2025

Casting is now underway for Disney's live-action Tangled with Freya Skye, Sarah Catherine Hook, Teagan Croft and Olivia-Mai Barrett having screen tested for the leading role of Rapunzel. Little Shop alum Milo Manheim has tested for the part of Flynn Rider.
Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Wilmington Drama League Photo
Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Wilmington Drama League
by Rosanne DellAversano - Dec 18, 2025

Disney’s The Little Mermaid, loosely based on the fairytale of Hans Christian Andersen, tells the simple story of the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, and her longing to leave her ocean home and live in the world above with humans.
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.
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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 The Little Mermaid.

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