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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

The Producers
 
[West End, 2025]
Book Writer
AnnieAnnie
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Book
Elf The MusicalElf The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Book
ELF the MusicalELF the Musical
 
[West End, 2022]
Book
DaveDave
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Book Writer
Young FrankensteinYoung Frankenstein
 
[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
Book[Replacement]
AnnieAnnie
 
[West End, 2017]
Playwright
AnnieAnnie
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Book
RockyRocky
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Book
Young FrankensteinYoung Frankenstein
 
[Broadway, 2007] [Replacement]
Book[Replacement]
Bombay DreamsBombay Dreams
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Book Revisions
Oh, Kay!
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Book Revisions

Writing

Chaplin
Bookwriter
Annie
Bookwriter
Annie 2
Bookwriter
Annie Warbucks
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bombay Dreams
Bookwriter
Cry-Baby
Bookwriter
Hairspray
Bookwriter
I Remember Mama
Bookwriter
1984
Libretto
The Producers
Bookwriter
Robin Hood
Bookwriter

Movies

Annie
[ 1982 ] book
To Be or Not to Be
[ 1983 ] writer
One Magic Christmas
[ 1985 ] writer
Spaceballs
[ 1987 ] writer
The Producers
[ 2005 ] Max's Attorney

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


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Thomas Meehan, Hairspray


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Best Musical

Thomas Meehan, Hairspray


winner
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Book of a Musical

Thomas Meehan, Hairspray


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Choreography

Thomas Meehan, The Producers


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Best Musical

Thomas Meehan, The Producers


winner
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Book of a Musical

Thomas Meehan, The Producers


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Outstanding Book

Thomas Meehan, Annie


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1977 - Best Musical

Thomas Meehan, Annie


winner
Tony Awards - 1977 - Best Book of a Musical

Thomas Meehan, Annie

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Ore Oduba Will Lead Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Hope Mill Theatre Photo
Ore Oduba Will Lead Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

Ore Oduba will star as Dr Frederick Frankenstein in Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL which will have its regional premiere at Hope Mill Theatre in October.
THE PRODUCERS Comes to Little Theatre of Virginia Beach Photo
THE PRODUCERS Comes to Little Theatre of Virginia Beach
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025

This summer, get ready to laugh until it hurts! The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach proudly presents Mel Brooks’ The Producers, a riotously funny and irreverent musical that took Broadway by storm.
The Theatre Group at SBCC Will Perform Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Photo
The Theatre Group at SBCC Will Perform Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025

The Theatre Group at SBCC will present the hilarious musical, Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks.
Photos: ROCKY at Tacoma Little Theatre Photo
Photos: ROCKY at Tacoma Little Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Jun 8, 2025

Tacoma Little Theatre closes out its 106 th season with a knockout of a show, Rocky, beginning in June. Rocky is directed by Chris Serface, co-directed and choreographed by Ashley Roy-Simpson, and musically directed by Lindsay Delmarter, with fights choreographed by J. Carter.
Sharon Playhouse Reveals Casting For 2025-26 Season Photo
Sharon Playhouse Reveals Casting For 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025

The Sharon Playhouse will continue its tradition of pairing extraordinary talent from Broadway, television and film with talented local theater artists from the region and beyond, proudly announces casting for the 2025 season.
Creative Team Set For West End Transfer of Mel Brooks' THE PRODUCERS Photo
Creative Team Set For West End Transfer of Mel Brooks' THE PRODUCERS
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025

The full creative team has been announced for the West End Transfer of The Menier Chocolate Factory's production of The Producers with book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, and music & lyrics by Mel Brooks.
The Theatre Group at SBCC Reveals 80th Season Photo
The Theatre Group at SBCC Reveals 80th Season
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025

The Theatre Group at SBCC has announced its 80th season, starting in July 2025. Learn more about the full upcoming season and find out how to get tickets here!
ELF, FROZEN, And More Set for The Coterie 2025/2026 Season Photo
ELF, FROZEN, And More Set for The Coterie 2025/2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025

The Coterie Theatre has announced its 2025/2026 season which will entertain, engage, and become memorable experiences for all ages of the family. The line-up will expand The Coterie's reach beyond its mainstage into the Kansas City community with unique co-productions with multiple KC organizations.
New Village Arts Reveals 24th Season Photo
New Village Arts Reveals 24th Season
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025

This, the 24th season and third full season in the renovated and renamed Ray Charles Stage at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center, celebrates stories of resilience and friendship: tales of grit, growth, and the powerful joy that comes from facing life’s challenges together.
SLEIGH BELLS ARE RINGING! ELF THE MUSICAL Flies Into Wolverhampton This November Photo
SLEIGH BELLS ARE RINGING! ELF THE MUSICAL Flies Into Wolverhampton This November
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2025

Back by popular demand after six sell-out tours, World's Biggest Productions bring their thrilling staging of ELF THE MUSICAL, starring dare-devil comedian Jordan Conway, to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Tuesday 11 - Sunday 16 November 2025.
Music Theater Works to Host ANNIE Auditions Through Late May Photo
Music Theater Works to Host ANNIE Auditions Through Late May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025

Music Theater Works will hold auditions and “pawditions” for the fourth and final production of its 2025 season, Annie. Learn more about the show and see how audition here!
Brittany Snow Recalls 'Bombing' Initial Audition for HAIRSPRAY Movie Photo
Brittany Snow Recalls 'Bombing' Initial Audition for HAIRSPRAY Movie
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2025

In 2007, Brittany Snow starred as Amber Von Tussle in the hit film adaptation of Hairspray. However, on a recent episode of Owen Thiele's In Your Dreams, the Pitch Perfect star recalled that the initial audition was far from perfect.
ANNIE Comes to The Ringwald Theatre in June Photo
ANNIE Comes to The Ringwald Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2025

The Ringwald Theatre has announced its production of the powerhouse musical Annie. The world-famous musical written by Thomas Meehan with music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin will play the Ferndale venue.
Broadway Composer Charles Strouse Passes Away at 96 Photo
Broadway Composer Charles Strouse Passes Away at 96
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025

Charles Strouse, 96, the celebrated and multi-award-winning American film, television, and Broadway musical composer, died at his home in New York City on May 15.
ROCKY Begins Performances At Tacoma Little Theatre Photo
ROCKY Begins Performances At Tacoma Little Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025

Tacoma Little Theatre closes out its 106th season with a knockout of a show, ROCKY, beginning in June.  ROCKY is directed by Chris Serface, co-directed and choreographed by Ashley Roy-Simpson, and musically directed by Lindsay Delmarter, with fights choreographed by J. Carter.
Zach Theatre Unveils 2025/26 Season Featuring DEAR EVAN HANSEN, COME FROM AWAY & More Photo
Zach Theatre Unveils 2025/26 Season Featuring DEAR EVAN HANSEN, COME FROM AWAY & More
by Joshua Wright - May 7, 2025

Zach Theatre in Austin has announced its 2025-26 season, featuring Murder on the Orient Express, Dear Evan Hansen, Annie, Come From Away, and the regional premiere of Suzan-Lori Parks' Sally & Tom, along with holiday favorites and family programming.
Review: ANNIE at Texas Performing Arts Photo
Review: ANNIE at Texas Performing Arts
by Sabrina Wallace - May 6, 2025

Annie is a heartfelt, faithful revival and a timeless message of hope. The red-haired orphan and her cast of outcasts left the audience smiling and on its feet, proving once more that “The sun’ll come out tomorrow”
Come 'Behind The Red Curtain' With ANNIE in Sydney Photo
Come 'Behind The Red Curtain' With ANNIE in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2025

The ever-popular Broadway musical Annie is offering audience members at Wednesday and Thursday evening performances in May a unique, never-before-seen opportunity — and it's all included in the ticket price.
HAIRSPRAY Takes Center Stage at Dundalk Community Theatre In May Photo
HAIRSPRAY Takes Center Stage at Dundalk Community Theatre In May
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2025

HAIRSPRAY will take center stage at Dundalk Community Theatre (DCT) on May 9, 10, 16, 17 at 8 p.m. and May 11 & 18 (SOLD OUT) at 3 p.m.. Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Will Be Performed by Avon Players Photo
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Will Be Performed by Avon Players
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025

 A classic horror parody movie by a legend of the entertainment field will come to life on stage in Avon Players’ Young Frankenstein, which begins performances this month.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Thomas Meehan written?

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).

What awards has Thomas Meehan been nominated for?

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.

What awards has Thomas Meehan won?

Thomas Meehan has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Hairspray, which also earned him Best Musical from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards and Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards. For The Producers, he received Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Musical from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, and Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards. Additionally, Meehan won Outstanding Book at the Drama Desk Awards for Annie, as well as Best Musical from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards and Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same show.

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