Thomas Meehan
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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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Productions
Writing
Bookwriter
Movies
[ 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: 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 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.
by Steve Murray - Jul 19, 2026
What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at SF Playhouse?
by Joshua Wright - Jul 17, 2026
A new clip from Sacramento Music Circus features choreographer Sara Edwards discussing her work on the company's production of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, detailing how she uses movement and dance to transport audiences to Transylvania. Edwards speaks to the physical storytelling behind the show's dance numbers and the choreographic choices that drive the production's energy.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse has released production photos from Hairspray, now on stage through September 12. Directed by Bill English, the production stars Ella Ruth Francis as Tracy Turnblad and Trevor March as Link Larkin.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 13, 2026
Spaceballs: The Plot. The official synopsis has been revealed for Spaceballs: The New One, the highly anticipated sequel to Mel Brooks' 1987 sci-fi comedy.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026
Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven, NJ is set to stage YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, the musical comedy based on Mel Brooks' classic film, with casting directed by Gail Anderson.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 9, 2026
The Cape Playhouse has released rehearsal footage of HAIRSPRAY, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical, running July 15 through August 8.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2026
HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL is set to play Milton Keynes Theatre for a limited run, with tickets now on sale through ATG Tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026
Bristol Riverside Theatre revealed its 40th anniversary 2026-2027 season, featuring Annie, Fences, Antigone and more at its Bristol, PA home. The season will run October to June.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2026
Brenda Edwards and Paul Kerryson's production of Hairspray will embark on its second major national UK and Ireland tour in 2027. Learn more about the show and tour dates here!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2026
The Cape Playhouse announced full casting for HAIRSPRAY, led by Grace Carroll as Tracy Turnblad and 'Drag Race' star Alexis Michelle, with direction by Bill Fennelly and choreography by Felicity Stiverson.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026
Millbrook Playhouse will present Annie, the Musical on the Ryan Mainstage in Mill Hall, PA, featuring a professional cast, local youth ensemble, and the title role shared by two young actors in alternating performances.
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 21, 2026
What did our critic think of ANNIE at Greater Boston Stage Company?
by Tina St. Angelo - Jun 13, 2026
What did our critic think of THE PRODUCERS at BrightSide Theatre?
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026
Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom, CA, announced subscriptions are now on sale for its upcoming Broadway season, featuring five touring productions plus two add-on shows.
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026
San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Mamma Mia & more.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
THE PRODUCERS at London's Garrick Theatre will offer 100 tickets at £19.26 to mark Mel Brooks' upcoming 100th birthday, honoring his 1926 birth year, with Andy Nyman starring as Max Bialystock.
by Marc Savitt - Jun 3, 2026
Listening to SELECTED STORIES is a delight. The actors bring energy, nuance, intonation, inflection, and character to every aspect of the story they are telling. Having them do so live, in-person to a room full of enthusiastic audience member reactions made it even more so.
by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2026
Goodspeed Musicals has released the first episode of The Search for Sandy, a video series documenting the search for the shelter dog who will play Sandy in the company's 50th Anniversary production of ANNIE, opening October 30, 2026.
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.
