Thomas Meehan
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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 ...
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Thomas Meehan Biography
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.Thomas Meehan Awards and Nominations
| Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Book of a Musical | ||
| Thomas Meehan, Death Takes a Holiday | ||
| Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Book of a Musical | ||
| Thomas Meehan, Cry-Baby | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Book of a Musical  |
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| Thomas Meehan, Hairspray | ||
| New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Best Musical |
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| Thomas Meehan, Hairspray | ||
| Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Book of a Musical |
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| Thomas Meehan, Hairspray | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Choreography |
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| Thomas Meehan, The Producers | ||
| New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Best Musical |
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| Thomas Meehan, The Producers | ||
| Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Book of a Musical |
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| Thomas Meehan, The Producers | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Outstanding Book |
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| Thomas Meehan, Annie | ||
| New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1977 - Best Musical |
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| Tony Awards - 1977 - Best Book of a Musical |
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Thomas Meehan News
ANNIE Comes To Thalia Mara Hall in May 2023by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2022
Leapin' Lizards! Broadway in Jackson has announced that an all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will play at Thalia Mara Hall on May 3rd, 2023. Tickets for the Jackson engagement go on sale Friday, December 2nd, 2023.
Central Florida Community Arts Presents A Trio Of Holiday Eventsby A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2022
Central Florida Community Arts will ring in the holiday season with three exciting Christmas shows. Members from multiple CFCArts programs will bring to life different fun-filled shows throughout December, including the organization's annual extravaganza Winter Wonderland, the jazz performance A Big Band Christmas, and a youth performance of Elf the Musical.
Photos: Inside Press Night For ELF THE MUSICAL at Dominion Theatreby Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2022
Press night of ELF The Musical took place at the Dominion Theatre yesterday, Thursday 24 November 2022. Guests included Katherine Ryan, Russell Kane, Shane Richie, Rachel Stevens and Denise Welch. Check out photos here!
Review: ELF THE MUSICAL, Dominion Theatreby Franco Milazzo - Nov 25, 2022
When Elf The Musical last set foot in London, the critics noted its family appeal, the syrupy content and the extortionate ticket prices. Has much changed this time around?
Gas Lamp Players to Present ELF THE MUSICAL This Holiday Seasonby Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2022
Gas Lamp Players will bring Elf the Musical to Essex County as its annual Main Stage production. Four Shows will be staged at Ridgewood Avenue School Theater in Glen Ridge. Performances are Friday, December 9 at 8:00 p.m., Saturday December 10 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 11 at 2:00 p.m.
HAIRSPRAY is Coming to Proctors Next Monthby Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2022
Hairspray will bring its tour to Proctors next month. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play Tuesday, December 6 - Sunday, December 11 in Schenectady at Proctors.
Photos/Video: First Look at ELF THE MUSICAL, Now Playing in Londonby BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 22, 2022
All new photos and video footage have been released from ELF The Musical, opening at the Dominion Theatre on Thursday 24 November 2022. Previews began on Monday 14 November.
ELF, JR. Opens at St. John's UCC Next Monthby Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2022
Emmaus, residents will embrace their inner “elf” when STAR OF THE DAY presents their production of Elf The Musical Jr. The show featuring STAR OF THE DAY youth performers opens on December 2nd running through the 11th with six performances scheduled on Friday and Saturday nights at 7pm, and Sunday matinees at 3pm.
ANNIE Comes To San Jose's Center For The Performing Arts in January 2023by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2022
Leapin' Lizards! Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, announced today that the all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will play San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) from January 10–15, 2023.
Review: HAIRSPRAY National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Centerby Jeffrey Kare - Nov 17, 2022
Based on John Waters' 1988 cult film of the same name, Hairspray takes place in Baltimore, Maryland in the year 1962. The story centers on a plump teenage girl named Tracy Turnblad, whose lifelong dream is to dance on the local TV dance program known as The Corny Collins Show. When Tracy wins a role on the show and becomes an overnight sensation, she launches a campaign to integrate the show.
Thomas Meehan Videos
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 22, 2022
All new photos and video footage have been released from ELF The Musical, opening at the Dominion Theatre on Thursday 24 November 2022. Previews began on Monday 14 November.
by Show Highlights - Oct 11, 2022
Leapin’ Lizards! Brand new publicity photos and promotional video of the new national tour of ANNIE have just been released. Check them out here! ANNIE is directed by Jenn Thompson, who at the age of 10 stepped into the role of “Pepper” in the Original Broadway production.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Oct 6, 2022
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment are presenting the monstrously hilarious first show of their 2022-2023 season, the Southern California premiere of the newly-revised, London version of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein. Take a look at a backstage tour here!
by Sneak Peek - Sep 29, 2022
All new photos and video have been released of the new cast of the North American tour of Hairspray, helmed by Jack O’Brien and Jerry Mitchell. Check out the clips and photos here!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 22, 2022
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment are presenting the monstrously hilarious first show of their 2022-2023 season, the Southern California premiere of the newly-revised, London version of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein. Get an exclusive first look at the company in action!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 14, 2022
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment are presenting the monstrously hilarious first show of their 2022-2023 season, the Southern California premiere of the newly-revised, London version of Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. Get an exclusive first look inside rehearsals here!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 6, 2021
Helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, the new non-Equity national tour of HAIRSPRAY is visiting more than 60 cities in its first touring season and is expected to play for multiple seasons.
by Stage Tube - Jun 24, 2021
See the performance, which earned a Golden Buzzer from Sofia Vergara, here.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 22, 2020
Today we rewind to 2010, when Elf opened on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, where it played for 57 performances.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 30, 2020
Today we rewind to 2014, when Rocky was getting ready to take center ring on Broadway. Rocky opened March 13 at the Winter Garden Theatre, where it ran for 180 performances.
