Thomas Meehan
Thomas Meehan won the 2003 Tony for co-writing the book for Hairspray, the 2001 Tony for the book of The Producers and the 1977 Tony for the book of Annie, which was his first Broadway show. He has since written the books for Young Frankenstein, I Remember Mama, Ain't Broadway Grand, Annie Warbucks and Bombay Dreams.
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BIO
Thomas Meehan won the 2003 Tony for co-writing the book for Hairspray, the 2001 Tony for the book of The Producers and the 1977 Tony for the book of Annie, which was his first Broadway show. He has since written the books for Young Frankenstein, I Remember Mama, Ain't Broadway Grand, Annie Warbucks and Bombay Dreams. He is a long-time contributor of humor, including "Yma Dream," to The New Yorker; an Emmy-winning television writer; and a collaborator on screenplays, including Mel Brooks' Spaceballs, To Be or Not to Be and The Producers. He is a member of the Council of the Dramatists Guild.
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Writing
Bookwriter
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[ 1982 ] book
[ 1983 ] writer
[ 1985 ] writer
[ 1987 ] writer
[ 2005 ] Max's Attorney
Awards and Nominations
Thomas Meehan, Death Takes a Holiday
Thomas Meehan, Cry-Baby
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Thomas Meehan, Hairspray
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Thomas Meehan, Hairspray
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Thomas Meehan, Hairspray
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Thomas Meehan, The Producers
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Thomas Meehan, The Producers
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Thomas Meehan, The Producers
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Thomas Meehan, Annie
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Thomas Meehan, Annie
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Thomas Meehan, Annie
Videos
Video: Ogunquit Playhouse Goes Behind the Scenes in The Wig Shop
by Joshua Wright - 2026-09-01 16:59:42
Video: Ogunquit Playhouse's THE PRODUCERS Rehearse 'You Never Say Good Luck On Opening Night'
by Michael Major - 2026-08-18 15:26:23
Video: Goodspeed Musicals Introduces Sandy for ANNIE's 50th Anniversary Production
by Stephi Wild - 2026-08-10 10:16:38
Video: 'Mama I'm A Big Girl Now' from HAIRSPRAY at The Cape Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-28 14:32:20
Video: HAIRSPRAY Trailer Released for San Francisco Playhouse Production
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-25 21:06:58
Video: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Choreographer Sara Edwards on Bringing Transylvania to Life at Sacramento Music Circus
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-17 15:59:39
Video: Goodspeed Musicals Launches Search for Sandy Ahead of ANNIE's 50th Anniversary Production
by Joshua Wright - 2026-05-20 12:22:11
Video: 'The Story of Buddy' from ELF-THE MUSICAL at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2025-12-18 14:44:21
Video: 'Nobody Cares About Santa' from ELF THE MUSICAL at 5th Avenue Theatre
by Michael Major - 2025-12-10 16:29:25
Video: Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL Opens At Hope Mill Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-10-29 21:31:07
Video: Gigi Hadid, Cole Escola, & More Perform 'You Can’t Stop the Beat'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-11 15:58:54
News
by Joshua Wright - Sep 3, 2026
Goodspeed Musicals has announced that Tony nominee Emily Skinner will play Miss Hannigan in its 50th anniversary production of Annie. The musical, which premiered at Goodspeed in 1976 before transferring to Broadway, returns to The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn., from Oct. 30 through Dec. 27, 2026. The official press opening is set for Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 1, 2026
Ogunquit Playhouse's Wig Shop Supervisor Teagan Rose shows how the hair and wig team helps bring CITY OF ANGELS and THE PRODUCERS to the stage in a new behind-the-scenes video.
by - Sep 1, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 31, 2026
The 25th anniversary production of Mel Brooks' The Producers is now underway at Ogunquit Playhouse. The production reunites members of the original Broadway cast and creative team while featuring the original Broadway costumes restored exclusively for Ogunquit audiences, with a book by Thomas Meehan and Mel Brooks, and music & lyrics by Mel Brooks. Check out photos here!
by Paula Makar - Aug 27, 2026
Hairspray at Music Theatre Wichita, which closed this past Sunday, was full of energy, and a delight for the eyes and ears! The curtain call had the audience on their feet!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2026
Bergen County Players is opening its 94th season with the area premiere of Mel Brooks' The Producers. See photos of the cast in character ahead of the show's run.
by Courtney Symes - Aug 24, 2026
The nicest kids in town are back! Hairspray is bringing its unstoppable beat to the round, and you do not want to miss Robbie Roby’s visionary direction and choreography of this bright spectacle of the best of the 60s. Based on the 1988 John Waters' movie that became a cult classic, Hairspray opened on Broadway in 2002. It took home eight Tony Award wins, including Best Musical. Its staying power can be credited to a memorable score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and relatable themes in the book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
92NY's Theater for Young Audiences will present a new season featuring RED RIDING HOOD, SEUSSICAL, VIOLET'S MAGIC GLASSES, and ANNIE, with performances scheduled for families in New York.
by Michael Major - Aug 18, 2026
Ogunquit Playhouse has released a video of John Scherer (Roger), John Rapson (Franz), and Nathan Lee Graham (Carmen), along with Jason Kravits (Max), as They Walk Dan Deluca (Leo) rehearsing 'You Never Say Good Luck On Opening Night.'
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026
Goodspeed Musicals shared the second episode of its Search for Sandy series, introducing Scotty, the shelter mutt cast to play Sandy in the theatre's 50th anniversary staging of Annie. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026
Ogunquit Playhouse announced full casting for its 25th anniversary staging of Mel Brooks' THE PRODUCERS, which will be led by Jason Kravits and Dan DeLuca. Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026
All new photos have been released of Claire Sweeney as Miss Hannigan in the UK & Ireland tour of the musical ANNIE. Learn more about the show and check out the photos here!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2026
Cortland Repertory Theatre released production photos from its staging of ANNIE, featuring dual casts and performances at the Little York Pavilion in Preble, New York.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 28, 2026
The Cape Playhouse has released footage of 'Mama I'm a Big Girl Now' from their current production of HAIRSPRAY, running July 15 through August 8.
by Peter Nason - Jul 26, 2026
A wonderful production that provides a heavy dose of optimism that's needed now more than ever!
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse has shared a trailer for its current production of HAIRSPRAY, the Tony Award-winning musical closing the company's 2025-26 season, running through September 12.
by Rosanne DellAversano - Jul 23, 2026
Who doesn’t enjoy an evening of young musical theater performers strutting their stuff on a professional stage? Not me and certainly not the enthusiastic Opening Night audience of ANNIE now playing at The Candlelight Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
CM Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast for the Long Island premiere of Rocky The Musical with Rich Giordano leading as Rocky Balboa at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre in Oakdale.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
The Cape Playhouse has released new performance video and production photos from Hairspray, now playing through August 8.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2026
Crossroads Live North America and the Harris Center announced a brand-new tour of ELF THE MUSICAL coming to Folsom, CA. The production, based on the 2024 Broadway run, follows Buddy the Elf on his journey to New York City.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Thomas Meehan has written 17 shows including Cry-Baby (Bookwriter), Hairspray (Bookwriter), Annie (Bookwriter), I Remember Mama (Bookwriter), Lyle The Crocodile (Bookwriter), Annie 2 (Bookwriter), Ain't Broadway Grand (Bookwriter), Annie Warbucks (Bookwriter), The Producers (Bookwriter), Bombay Dreams (Bookwriter), Robin Hood (Bookwriter), Death Takes a Holiday (Bookwriter), 1984 (Libretto), Young Frankenstein (Bookwriter), Elf - The Musical (Bookwriter), Chaplin (Bookwriter), Rocky (Bookwriter).
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Death Takes a Holiday, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cry-Baby, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hairspray, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Hairspray, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hairspray, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Producers, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Producers, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Producers, Outstanding Book (Drama Desk Awards) for Annie, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Annie and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Annie.
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hairspray, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Hairspray, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hairspray, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Producers, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Producers, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Producers, Outstanding Book (Drama Desk Awards) for Annie, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Annie, and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Annie.
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