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Robert Lopez

Date of Birth: February 23, 1975 (48)

Birth Place: United States

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Robert Lopez 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.

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Robert Lopez STAGE CREDITS

Robert Lopez Productions

 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2015]
Vocal Arrangements
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Book
Music
Lyricist
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Animation Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Orchestrator
 
[West End, 2006] [Replacement]
Music/Lyrics[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Animation Designer

Writing

Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter
Book, Music, and Lyrics
Composer/Lyricist
Source Material
Composer
Lyricist

Robert Lopez Movies

[2011]Winnie the Pooh music producer

[2013]Frozen original songs by, song producer

[2017]Coco original songs by

[2019]Frozen II original songs by

[2019]Spies in Disguise songs

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TheaterWorksUSA to Receive NEA Grant for its Production of DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical

TheaterWorksUSA has been approved for a $40,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts to support the development, world premiere production, and tour of DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical.

Outcry Youth Theatre's FINDING NEMO JR. Will Feature Puppets By Kyle Igneczi

This July 20-23, Outcry Youth Theatre will present Finding Nemo JR. at the Cox Playhouse in downtown Plano. The charming 60-minute musical is based on the beloved 2003 Pixar film Finding Nemo. The show is directed and choreographed by Becca Johnson-Spinos and music directed by Cindy Johnston.

FOOTLOOSE, FINDING NEMO JR. & More Set for Playful People Productions 23-24 Season

San Jose's Playful People Productions has announced its 2023—24 season: nine months to journey through small-town America, under the ocean, and into worlds never before seen by humans for delight, laughter, song, dance, and a supportive environment for children and adults alike to play.

Applications For The Award-Winning BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop Are Now Open

BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) is currently accepting applications to the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop for librettists and first-year composers and lyricists. The Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning workshop is a free weekly program where lyricists and composers collaborate with peers to develop and cultivate their skills under the guidance of experienced instructors and veteran guest lecturers. 

Lottery Tickets Available For THE BOOK OF MORMON in San Francisco

THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards® including Best Musical, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy in San Francisco playing at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre (1192 Market St., San Francisco) May 23–June 18, 2023. A limited number of tickets will be available at $25 each sold via the TodayTix Digital Lottery.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns to Tulsa PAC This Summer

THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record- breaking run in January, 2019 returns to Tulsa for a limited engagement July 26-27 at The Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

Tony Award-Winning Best Musical THE BOOK OF MORMON Comes To Santa Barbara Next Weekend!

The producers of the national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, and The American Theatre Guild have announced that single tickets will go on sale Tuesday, February 21 at 10:00 a.m.

Duluth Playhouse Reveals 2023-2024 Youth Theatre Season

Duluth Playhouse has announced their 2023-2024 Youth Theatre season, an extraordinary collection of iconic musicals which celebrate individual expression and the power of imagination.  Bring the entire family along to laugh and connect with one another while experiencing the magic of live theater and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Tickets to FROZEN in Columbus Are Now on Sale

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, PNC Broadway in Columbus and CAPA announced that tickets for the long-awaited production of Disney’s Frozen went on sale to the public on Thursday, May 4 at 10 am.

Tickets For Disney's FROZEN At Bass Performance Hall In Fort Worth On Sale May 12!

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Performing Arts Fort Worth, the non-profit owner and operator of Bass Performance Hall, has announced that tickets for the long-awaited production of Disney's FROZEN will go on sale to the public on Friday, May 12 at 10am.

FUNNY GIRL, TICK, TICK… BOOM, BYE BYE BIRDIE & More Set for The Kennedy Center's 2023-24 Theater Season

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2023–2024 Theater season, featuring thrilling Broadway hits and the fifth season of its critically-acclaimed, star-studded Broadway Center Stage series.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Announces Lottery Ticket Policy For North Charleston PAC

THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical has announced a lottery ticket policy in North Charleston playing at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center May 5-7.

New Block Of Tickets For THE BOOK OF MORMON Now On Sale

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played two very successful engagements in 2015 and 2019, returns to Fort Worth's Bass Performance Hall for a limited engagement July 28-30, 2023 as part of the 2023-2024 Broadway at the Bass Season presented by PNC Bank.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Comes to Tulsa PAC in July

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record- breaking run in January, 2019 returns to Tulsa for a limited engagement July 26-27 at The Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

FROZEN Regional Premiere is Coming To Tuacahn In 2024

Next year, everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf, won’t have to just imagine how much cooler he’ll be in summer — he can feel it first-hand when Disney’s Frozen comes to the Tuacahn stage in 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets!

HADESTOWN, MEAN GIRLS & More Set for Broadway Across Canada 2023-24 Season

Broadway Across Canada has unveiled their highly anticipated 25th Anniversary Broadway season, featuring four spectacular theatrical productions that will take center stage at the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Theatre starting this fall.

Photos: New Albany Middle School Theatre's FROZEN JR.

New Albany Middle School Theatre Department will bring Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage with Frozen Jr., April 14-16,2023, at the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts. Based on the Disney Film written by Jennifer Lee, Frozen Jr., is a story of love, and acceptance between sisters. The show features the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson Lopez and Robert Lopez, and follows the emotional relationship and journey between Princess Anna and Elsa. Watch as the two discover their powerful bond of sisterhood. Loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is a show for all ages. New Albany Middle School will present Frozen Jr. to be performed Friday, Apr. 14, 2023 at 7 pm. Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts. 100 E Dublin Granville Rd, New Albany, OH 43054 $10 tickets available at https://www.cbusarts.com/

Photos: TheaterWorksUSA Performs at The White House Easter Egg Roll

TheaterWorksUSA performed at The White House Easter Egg  Roll on April 10, 2023.  Check out photos here!

CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL to be Presented at TheaterWorkUSA This Summer

Following the success of Dog Man: The Musical, TheaterWorkUSA’s new musical adaptation of  Dav Pilkey’s acclaimed and bestselling Cat Kid Comic Club series will debut at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

HADESTOWN, FROZEN & More Set for FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville 2023/24 Season

The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville has announced the 23/24 Broadway season shows coming to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Robert Lopez FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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).

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 .

Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld 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 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 Qand Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .

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