Robert Lopez
Birth Place: United States
Latest News on Robert Lopez:
Video: Mary Kate Morrissey, Samantha Williams and More in FROZEN Rehearsals at Paper Mill (Nov 24, 2025)
Review: Hale Centre Theatre’s FROZEN is a Winter Wonderland (Nov 23, 2025)
National Tour Of THE BOOK OF MORMON To Play Limited Engagement At The King Center (Nov 22, 2025)
Video: Mary Kate Morrissey, Samantha Williams and More in FROZEN Rehearsals at Paper Mill (Nov 24, 2025)
Review: Hale Centre Theatre’s FROZEN is a Winter Wonderland (Nov 23, 2025)
National Tour Of THE BOOK OF MORMON To Play Limited Engagement At The King Center (Nov 22, 2025)
BIO
Broadway: co-creator/writer of The Book of Mormon (nine Tony Awards including Best Book, Best Original Score and Best Musical), co-creator/songwriter of Avenue Q (three Tony Awards including Best Original Score and Best Musical). Regional: Frozen (Denver Center), Up Here (La Jolla Playhouse), 1001 Nights (Atlantic Theater). Film: Pixar's Coco (Oscar Best Original Song win for "Remember Me"), Frozen (Oscar Best Original Song win for "Let It Go"). TV: songs for The 87th Academy Awards, "The Simpsons," "South Park," "Scrubs," "The Wonder Pets." Upcoming projects include Disney's Frozen 2. One of 12 artists to win Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards (EGOT). Yale University grad, BMI Workshop, Dramatists Guild council. A NYC native, he lives in Brooklyn with Kristen and their two daughters.
Photos
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Disney Theatrical Productions under the direction of Thomas Schumacher presents Frozen, the North American Tour, music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and book by Jennifer Lee
directed by Michael Grandage
with: Caroline Bowman (Elsa), Caroline Innerbichler (Anna), Mason Reeves (Kristoff), F. Michael Haynie (Olaf), Austin Colby (Hans), Jeremy Morse (Weselton)
Date:
08/16/2021
From: Photos: Disney's FROZEN North American Tour Heads Back Into Rehearsals
Productions
Writing
Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter
Composer
Bookwriter
Book, Music, and Lyrics
Composer/Lyricist
Source Material
Composer
Lyricist
Composer
Lyricist
Movies
Winnie the Pooh
[ 2011 ] music producer
[ 2011 ] music producer
Frozen
[ 2013 ] original songs by, song producer
[ 2013 ] original songs by, song producer
Coco
[ 2017 ] original songs by
[ 2017 ] original songs by
Frozen II
[ 2019 ] original songs by
[ 2019 ] original songs by
Spies in Disguise
[ 2019 ] songs
[ 2019 ] songs
Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical
[ 2025 ] music and lyrics by
[ 2025 ] music and lyrics by
TV Shows
Wonder Pets: In the City
Composer
Composer
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score
Robert LopezFrozen
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Robert LopezFrozen
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Book of a Musical
Robert Lopez, The Book of Mormon
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Original Score
Robert Lopez, The Book of Mormon
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Robert Lopez, The Book of Mormon
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lyrics
Robert Lopez, The Book of Mormon
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Music
Robert Lopez, The Book of Mormon
winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Robert Lopez, The Book of Mormon
Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best New Musical
Robert Lopez, Avenue Q
winner
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Robert Lopez, Avenue Q
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lyrics
Robert Lopez, Avenue Q
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Music
Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx - Avenue Q
winner
- 2000 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist
Robert Lopez
Videos
Video: Mary Kate Morrissey, Samantha Williams and More in FROZEN Rehearsals at Paper Mill
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-11-24 16:53:01
Video: Watch the Trailer for LEGO DISNEY FROZEN: OPERATION PUFFINS Animated Special
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-16 12:30:33
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of FROZEN at The Muny With Patti Murin as 'Anna'
by Michael Major - 2025-07-03 12:59:03
Video: Patti Murin & Hannah Corneau Rehearse 'I Can't Lose You' from FROZEN at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 2025-07-01 15:50:14
Video: Watch the Trailer for Disney’s FROZEN: THE HIT BROADWAY MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-05 11:30:28
Video: Nienke Latten & Vajèn van den Bosch Sing 'I Can't Lose You' from Disney's FROZEN
by Joshua Wright - 2025-02-07 10:47:55
Video: Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s Production of Disney’s Frozen, The Broadway Musical
by Michael Major - 2025-01-22 16:53:06
Video: Watch a Preview of FROZEN By Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall
by Michael Major - 2024-12-10 12:30:34
Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast Tries to Guess Other Productions That Reached 5000 Shows
by Michael Major - 2024-11-04 12:38:21
Video: 'For The First Time in Forever' in Rehearsals for Olney Theatre's FROZEN
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-23 14:45:32
Video: Cast of Disney's FROZEN Tour Celebrates Final Performance
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-04 15:38:00
Video: First Look at Disney's FINDING NEMO, JR at Stages Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-23 15:46:51
Video: West End FROZEN Cast Performs Punk Rock 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?'
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-08 08:29:21
Video: Watch 'Let It Go' from the Dutch Production of Disney's FROZEN
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-07 10:08:00
Video: High School Students Perform 'Let It Go' to Celebrate 10 Years of FROZEN
by Stephi Wild - 2023-11-27 11:06:21
Video: Samantha Barks Performs 'Dangerous to Dream' From FROZEN THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2023-07-07 06:04:57
News
Video: Mary Kate Morrissey, Samantha Williams and More in FROZEN Rehearsals at Paper Mill
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
You can now get a first look inside the rehearsal room for Paper Mill Playhouse’s upcoming production of Disney’s Frozen. The production stars Mary Kate Morrissey as Elsa.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
You can now get a first look inside the rehearsal room for Paper Mill Playhouse’s upcoming production of Disney’s Frozen. The production stars Mary Kate Morrissey as Elsa.
Review: Hale Centre Theatre’s FROZEN is a Winter Wonderland
by Tyler Hinton - Nov 23, 2025
FROZEN on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is a magical winter wonderland that is also rooted in familial love and a communal force that rises above despair.
by Tyler Hinton - Nov 23, 2025
FROZEN on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is a magical winter wonderland that is also rooted in familial love and a communal force that rises above despair.
National Tour Of THE BOOK OF MORMON To Play Limited Engagement At The King Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025
The national tour of The Book of Mormon will return to Florida for a two-night engagement at the King Center in Melbourne on December 15–16, 2025. The Tony Award–winning musical will open the 2025–2026 Broadway at the King Center Series.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025
The national tour of The Book of Mormon will return to Florida for a two-night engagement at the King Center in Melbourne on December 15–16, 2025. The Tony Award–winning musical will open the 2025–2026 Broadway at the King Center Series.
THE BOOK OF MORMON National Tour To Return For Limited Run At Prairie Home Alliance Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025
The American Theatre Guild will present the national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater in Peoria for a limited engagement December 2–3, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025
The American Theatre Guild will present the national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater in Peoria for a limited engagement December 2–3, 2025.
Review: The Arts Club Shares the Magic of FROZEN in a Production that Surprises and Delights
by Alyson Eng - Nov 13, 2025
This month, the Arts Club presents a fresh production of Disney’s FROZEN at the Stanley BFL Canada Stage in Vancouver, BC. The production runs from October 30, 2025 to January 4, 2026, and arrives as one of the company’s largest family titles of the season! This version places the spotlight on the bond between two sisters who face fear, change, and responsibility in different ways. FROZEN blends magic, powerful music, and an emotional story that speaks to audiences of all ages.
by Alyson Eng - Nov 13, 2025
This month, the Arts Club presents a fresh production of Disney’s FROZEN at the Stanley BFL Canada Stage in Vancouver, BC. The production runs from October 30, 2025 to January 4, 2026, and arrives as one of the company’s largest family titles of the season! This version places the spotlight on the bond between two sisters who face fear, change, and responsibility in different ways. FROZEN blends magic, powerful music, and an emotional story that speaks to audiences of all ages.
THE BOOK OF MORMON to Return to BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, will return to San Francisco for a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, will return to San Francisco for a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre.
FINDING NEMO JR. to be Presented at Orange County School Of The Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
Orange County School of the Arts Integrated Arts Conservatory students will present their rendition of the musical adaptation, 'Finding Nemo Jr', based on the beloved Oscar-winning Disney Pixar film.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
Orange County School of the Arts Integrated Arts Conservatory students will present their rendition of the musical adaptation, 'Finding Nemo Jr', based on the beloved Oscar-winning Disney Pixar film.
AVENUE Q Will Return to the West End With New 20th Anniversary Production
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
The three-time Tony Award winning and Olivier Award nominated musical, AVENUE Q, will return to the West End for its 20th anniversary. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
The three-time Tony Award winning and Olivier Award nominated musical, AVENUE Q, will return to the West End for its 20th anniversary. Learn more about the show here!
Photos: FROZEN in Rehearsal at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2025
Paper Mill Playhouse began rehearsals this week for the beloved musical Disney’s Frozen. The production will begin performances this month. Check out rehearsal photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2025
Paper Mill Playhouse began rehearsals this week for the beloved musical Disney’s Frozen. The production will begin performances this month. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Mary Kate Morrissey, Samantha Williams and More to Star in FROZEN at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for Disney’s Frozen, the next production in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for Disney’s Frozen, the next production in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. Learn more!
Tickets To Wilmington Engagement Of THE BOOK OF MORMON Go On Sale This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking run during the 2022-23 season, will return to Wilmington for a limited engagement.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking run during the 2022-23 season, will return to Wilmington for a limited engagement.
Video: Watch the Trailer for LEGO DISNEY FROZEN: OPERATION PUFFINS Animated Special
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2025
Check out a new trailer for LEGO Disney Frozen: Operation Puffins, a new special featuring the fan favorite characters of Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and more. The special will begin streaming on Disney+ on October 24.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2025
Check out a new trailer for LEGO Disney Frozen: Operation Puffins, a new special featuring the fan favorite characters of Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and more. The special will begin streaming on Disney+ on October 24.
THE BOOK OF MORMON comienza su tercera temporada en Madrid
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Oct 15, 2025
El próximo 24 de octubre el Teatro Rialto acogerá el estreno de la tercera temporada de THE BOOK OF MORMON, que se muda a la Gran Vía después de dos temporadas de Éxito en el Teatro Calderón.
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Oct 15, 2025
El próximo 24 de octubre el Teatro Rialto acogerá el estreno de la tercera temporada de THE BOOK OF MORMON, que se muda a la Gran Vía después de dos temporadas de Éxito en el Teatro Calderón.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is Returning to Wharton Center in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
Dog Man: The Musical, based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey, will return to Wharton Center in November. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
Dog Man: The Musical, based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey, will return to Wharton Center in November. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
DISNEY'S FROZEN and More Announced for Syracuse University Drama 2025"2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2025
The Syracuse University Department of Drama has announced its 2025–2026 season, featuring Bernarda Alba, Antigonick, Picnic, A Rebel Prayer, Baltimore, and a co-production of Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical with Syracuse Stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2025
The Syracuse University Department of Drama has announced its 2025–2026 season, featuring Bernarda Alba, Antigonick, Picnic, A Rebel Prayer, Baltimore, and a co-production of Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical with Syracuse Stage.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns to Madison This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
The Book of Mormon will return to Madison for a limited engagement this month at Overture Center For the Arts. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
The Book of Mormon will return to Madison for a limited engagement this month at Overture Center For the Arts. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Review: FINDING NEMO JR at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 4, 2025
What did our critic think of FINDING NEMO JR at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas?
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 4, 2025
What did our critic think of FINDING NEMO JR at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas?
ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS Comes to McAninch Arts Center October 24
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2025
TheaterWorksUSA’s musical Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends will play the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, IL on October 24, 2025. Inspired by Andrea Beaty’s beloved children’s books, the show introduces young audiences to Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck, and Ada Twist as they tackle big challenges through curiosity and teamwork.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2025
TheaterWorksUSA’s musical Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends will play the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, IL on October 24, 2025. Inspired by Andrea Beaty’s beloved children’s books, the show introduces young audiences to Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck, and Ada Twist as they tackle big challenges through curiosity and teamwork.
DISNEY’S FROZEN IN CONCERT Will Play Eventim Apollo This December
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2025
Disney’s Frozen in Concert will play London’s Eventim Apollo on December 21, 2025. The Novello Symphony Orchestra will perform Christophe Beck’s GRAMMY-nominated score live to film, featuring the Academy Award-winning song “Let It Go.” Tickets go on sale October 3.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2025
Disney’s Frozen in Concert will play London’s Eventim Apollo on December 21, 2025. The Novello Symphony Orchestra will perform Christophe Beck’s GRAMMY-nominated score live to film, featuring the Academy Award-winning song “Let It Go.” Tickets go on sale October 3.
Tickets to THE BOOK OF MORMON at Popejoy Hall on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Albuquerque for a limited engagement in March. Tickets are on sale now. Learn more about the tour here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Albuquerque for a limited engagement in March. Tickets are on sale now. Learn more about the tour here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Robert Lopez written?
Robert Lopez has written 5 shows including Avenue Q (Source Material), If You Give A Mouse A Cookie & Other Story Books (Adaptation), The Book of Mormon (Lyricist), Up Here (Book, Music, and Lyrics), Frozen (Composer/Lyricist).
What awards has Robert 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, Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Avenue Q, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Avenue Q, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Avenue Q, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Jeff Marx - Avenue Q and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .
What awards has Robert Lopez won?
Robert Lopez has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received the Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Book of Mormon. He also earned Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for The Book of Mormon. Additionally, Lopez won the Tony Awards for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for both The Book of Mormon and Avenue Q. He was recognized for Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Avenue Q as well. Early in his career, he was honored as the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.
Videos