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BIO

Kristen Anderson-Lopez (born March 21, 1972) is an American songwriter and lyricist known for co-writing the songs for the 2013 animated film Frozen with her husband Robert Lopez. Anderson-Lopez won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Let It Go" from Frozen and "Remember Me" from Coco (2017) at the 86th Academy Awards and 90th Academy Awards. She also won two Grammy Awards at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

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[US Tour, 2019]
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Writing

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Composer
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Book, Music, and Lyrics
Composer/Lyricist
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Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score

Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Frozen

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Frozen

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Kristen Anderson-Lopez, In Transit

Videos

News

Review: Encore Performing Arts Warms a FROZEN Heart at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - Jul 19, 2026

The selection of Frozen as the summer musical served multiple masters. Thematically, it fit within Encore’s 2025-2026 season’s theme of “Finding Yourself,” as the story of Queen Elsa discovering how to better control her powers also serves as a metaphor for self-love, self-acceptance, and self-esteem. Frozen also, let’s be honest, has always been a crowd-pleaser. It has a near universal appeal for various attendees who’d be interested in seeing a production at Dr. Phillips Center. Musical Theatre Acolytes. Disney Adults. Families looking for kid-friendly entertainment.
Review: MAGIC, WONDER, & TRUE HEART in Disney's FROZEN at Pickard
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 16, 2026

Maine State Music Theatre celebrates Mid-summer with a dazzling production of Disney’s FROZEN, brilliantly directed and choreographed by Marc Robin. The delightful extravaganza transforms the Pickard Theater into a magical kingdom where the young and the young at heart can revel in the beloved fairytale performed by an outstanding cast in an opulent production that is certain to hold audiences spellbound.
Review: DISNEY'S FROZEN at White Theatre
by Alan Portner - Jul 15, 2026

This joint White Theatre and Coterie production succeeds with dazzling sets, super special effects, the best pit band I have heard in many years, and a cast who seems determined to wring every bit of value out of the playscript and the score that is there.What did our critic think of DISNEY'S FROZEN at White Theatre?
DEAR EVAN HANSEN, FROZEN and More Set for White Plains Performing Arts Center 24th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026

The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) has revealed its 2026–2027 Mainstage Season, marking the professional regional theatre’s 24th season. This season features three Mainstage productions.
Review: FROZEN at Broadway At Music Circus
by Courtney Symes - Jun 24, 2026

Arendelle has once again transformed Sacramento into a wintry wonderland, this time in the round at Broadway at Music Circus. Frozen the Broadway Musical is a dazzling stage adaptation of Disney's beloved 2013 animated film. It opened on Broadway in 2018 with additional songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and earned three Tony Award nominations: Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score. Director Glenn Casale has assembled a star-studded cast for this adaptation, and his signature touch elevates the joy and magic that Disney represents.                    
DARE TO DREAM JR. to Open at CCBC Essex with Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2026

Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre's youth ensemble, the Court Jesters, will perform the Disney musical revue DARE TO DREAM JR. at CCBC Essex's Administration Building Lecture Hall in Baltimore County.
FINDING NEMO Musical to Play Argyle Theatre's Children's Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026

The Argyle Theatre in Babylon, NY, will present Disney Pixar's Finding Nemo as part of its Children's Theatre series, featuring a cast led by Ashlee Fucarino, Peter Rezkalla, and Katie Garthe.
DISNEY'S FINDING NEMO KIDS to Launch Summer Theatre Intensive at Shawnee Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2026

The Shawnee Playhouse will host a three-week S.T.A.R.S. Academy musical theatre intensive for children ages five to eleven, culminating in four performances of DISNEY'S FINDING NEMO KIDS.
Review: FROZEN at the SCERA Shell Will Take Your Breath Away
by Tyler Hinton - Jun 15, 2026

Disney’s FROZEN at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre invites longing, love, and light in a splendiferous, meaningful community theatre production. It’s just what you need on a cool summer evening under the stars.
PCPA Announces Summer Season Featuring COME FROM AWAY, Disney's FROZEN And More
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 13, 2026

This summer, PCPA invites audiences to enjoy a season of inspiring true stories, family-friendly adventures, and memorable music. Experience the triumph of Come From Away, the magic of Frozen, the excitement of Luchadora!, and the energy of Beehive.
Video: DISNEY'S FROZEN Costume Designer Colleen Grady Reimagines Arendelle at Sacramento Music Circus
by Robert Diamond - Jun 8, 2026

Costume designer Colleen Grady, who originally built the costume package for Theatre Under The Stars in Houston, returns to bring new detail and innovation to Sacramento Music Circus's production of DISNEY'S FROZEN.
FROZEN Movie Soundtrack Reaches RIAA Diamond Status
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026

The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for Disney's Frozen is now officially Diamond certified from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying 10 million in sales and streams in the US alone.
DISNEY & PIXAR'S FINDING NEMO: A FAMILY MUSICAL Announced at Tuacahn Center for the Arts
by Robert Diamond - Jun 7, 2026

Tuacahn Center for the Arts announced DISNEY & PIXAR'S FINDING NEMO: A FAMILY MUSICAL for its 2026 outdoor season, featuring puppetry, visual effects, and songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
THE PRINCESS BRIDE Musical Moves Forward With New Development Work Session This Fall
by Joshua Wright - Jun 3, 2026

The stage musical adaptation of The Princess Bride is continuing its development, with a new work session set for this fall as the creative team behind the project pushes ahead.
Josh Gad Says FROZEN III is 'the Funniest,' Teases 'Incredible' New Songs
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2026

Olaf, Anna, and the whole Frozen gang are returning to the world of Arendelle in Frozen III, the third installment in Disney's blockbuster animated franchise. During a visit to Good Morning America, actor Josh Gad shared that voiceover work has officially begun for the highly anticipated threequel.
Sir Stephen Hough Sets 'Piano Postcards' with New Covers of MARY POPPINS, FROZEN & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026

Sir Stephen Hough's new solo piano album features his own arrangements with a selection of favorite piano works, including selections from Mary Poppins, Frozen, and more. A series of six digital singles is now available.
DISNEY'S FROZEN Will Come to MPAC This Week
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

MPAC's spring production of DISNEY'S FROZEN will feature 50 young performers from seven New Jersey counties, directed by Cathy Roy with music direction by Charles Santoro.
FROZEN to be Presented at the Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026

Emerald City Theatrical will present Frozen for one weekend at the Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center in Foxborough, MA, featuring regional professional performers.
WINNIE THE POOH KIDS to Be Presented by Avalon Arts Academy in Marysville
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2026

Avalon Arts Academy will present Disney's Winnie The Pooh Kids at The Avalon Theatre in Marysville, Ohio, featuring student performers ages 8 to 15 in a production based on the 2011 Disney animated film.
Review: DISNEY'S DIE EISKÖNIGIN at Stage Apollo Theater, Stuttgart
by André Böke - May 17, 2026

The global musical phenomenon “Die Eiskönigin” („Frozen“) continues to captivate audiences of all ages in Germany. Following a successful run in Hamburg, Elsa, Anna, and Olaf have firmly established themselves in Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg. This acclaimed production — a replica of the Broadway and West End versions — proves to be nothing less than pure Disney magic here as well.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Kristen Anderson-Lopez written?

Kristen Anderson-Lopez has written 3 shows including In Transit (Bookwriter), Up Here (Book, Music, and Lyrics), Frozen (Composer/Lyricist).

What awards has Kristen Anderson-Lopez been nominated for?

Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frozen, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Frozen and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for In Transit.

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