Alan Menken
Birth Place: USA
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BIO
Alan Menken is a Disney legend who has won more Academy Awards than any other living individual, including eight Oscars with 4 for Best Score and 4 for Best Song; 11 Grammy Awards (including Song of the Year for "A Whole New World"); and 7 Golden Globes. He is best known for his work on Disney films including The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Beauty and the Beast, Hercules, Pocahontas, Enchanted, and Tangled, as well as the onstage musicals Newsies, Little Shop of Horrors, A Christmas Carol and Sister Act. He is currently working with Lin-Manuel Miranda on the new live action version of The Little Mermaid.
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David Ellison, John Lasseter, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Javier Bardem, Rachel Zegler, Vicky Jenson, Jenifer Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Olga Merediz, Alan Menken, Glenn Slater, Bela Bajaria, Dan Lin, and Dana Goldberg
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David Ellison, John Lasseter, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Javier Bardem, Rachel Zegler, Vicky Jenson, Jenifer Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Olga Merediz, Alan Menken, Glenn Slater, Bela Bajaria, Dan Lin, and Dana Goldberg
From: Photos: Rachel Zegler, Alan Menken, & More Attend SPELLBOUND Premiere
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Awards and Nominations
Alan Menken, A Bronx Tale
Alan Menken, Aladdin
Alan Menken, Aladdin
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Alan Menken, Newsies
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Alan Menken, Newsies The Musical
Alan Menken, Leap of Faith
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Alan Menken, Newsies the Musical
Alan Menken, Sister Act
Alan Menken, Sister Act
Alan Menken, Sister Act
Alan Menken, Little Shop Of Horrors
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Alan Menken, Beauty And The Beast
Alan Menken, Beauty and the Beast
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Alan Menken, Little Shop of Horrors
Alan Menken, Little Shop Of Horrors
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Alan Menken, Little Shop of Horrors
Videos
Exclusive: Nikki M. James Performs 'Somewhere That's Green' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - 2026-06-16 12:18:10
Jordan Fisher Performs 'Feed Me (Git It!)' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS New York
by Robert Diamond - 2026-06-07 12:06:44
Video: BEAUTY & THE BEAST's 'Belles' Susan Egan & Kyra Belle Johnson Interview Each Other
by Michael Major - 2026-03-25 13:52:49
Video: In Rehearsals for SISTER ACT at Brampton Music Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2026-03-25 13:26:22
Video: Watch Songs From LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Marriott Theatre
by Michael Major - 2026-02-05 11:32:29
Video: New Footage of Disney's HERCULES Stage Musical on the Disney Destiny
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-17 15:33:45
Video: Original BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Star Susan Egan Surprises Tour Cast
by Michael Major - 2025-11-17 12:43:09
Video: Watch 'Great Bolts of Thunder' From HERCULES in the West End
by Michael Major - 2025-11-11 10:25:53
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'A Whole New World' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-04 13:27:47
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'Friend Like Me' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-23 14:17:39
Video: Rory O’Malley Performs New 'I Want' Song for LeFou Inspired by BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-10 11:35:35
Video: Disney's HERCULES Cast Performs 'Zero To Hero' for New Cruise Line Show
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-29 12:47:17
News
by Patrick Honoré - Jun 27, 2026
50+ professional voices, 5 musicians, and a program of Alan Menken rarities performed in French for the first time. The Chœur à l'Horizon's sixth annual concert was joyful, precise, and quietly revelatory. A communal celebration of the best kind.
by Cheyenne Lewis - Jun 26, 2026
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the perfect love story for the whole family. This adaptation of the 1991 film is an exciting take on the story that brings the magic of the story to the stage. Its blend of comedy, elaborate design, and captivating music brings something for any viewer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
Broadway alum Rodney Ingram took over the title role in Aladdin earlier this year, and new production photography of him with Sonya Balsara (Jasmine) has been revealed!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026
The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center will present Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, directed by Bailey Dumlao, with tickets ranging from $17.50–$32.50 and a special children's matinee performance.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2026
Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre's youth ensemble, the Court Jesters, will perform the Disney musical revue DARE TO DREAM JR. at CCBC Essex's Administration Building Lecture Hall in Baltimore County.
by Team BWW - Jun 23, 2026
Ready to see your next West End show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to this week!
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 21, 2026
Tony winner Janie Sell died at the age of 86 after a brief illness, according to her longtime friend James Dybas, who confirmed the news online. She was surrounded by her friends and family members.
by Jonathan Netek - Jun 21, 2026
The Bells Ring Loud Through The Wortham.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026
Genderqueer performing artist Earl Grey will bring their debut cabaret show, I AM ME – ON PURPOSE, to the Laurie Beechman Theatre, directed by Michael Kirk Lane with musical direction by Yasuhiko Fukuoka.
by Zach Wetzel - Jun 17, 2026
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the reimagined Broadway touring musical, is a truly magical experience at Centennial Hall. This touring production, which features new musical arrangements and choreography, is largely a success. The production mostly stays faithful to the music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice and book by Linda Woolverton.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
Theatre Raleigh's site-specific staging of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Vintage Church in downtown Raleigh is nearly sold out, with only matinee tickets remaining. Broadway veterans Julian R. Decker and Graham Rowat lead the cast.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2026
Jason Graae will reprise IT'S A GRAAE NIGHT FOR SINGING! at 54 Below in New York City, following sold-out performances in Los Angeles and an earlier NYC run. Gerald Sternbach serves as musical director.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2026
Summer is here and there is no better time of year to soak up the sun and dive into a new book. You're in luck, because Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 21 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2026 reading list.
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2026
Watch a new video of Tony Award winner Nikki M. James (Suffs, The Book of Mormon) performing 'Somewhere That's Green' in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 16, 2026
The Laurie Beechman Theatre is set to welcome actor/singer, AEA and MAC Member, genderqueer performing artist, Earl Grey (they/them) to the stage for their debut cabaret show, I Am Me – On Purpose! Grey will perform three shows beginning in the Fall under the direction of Michael Kirk Lane with musical direction by Yasuhiko Fukuoka.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has named Jason Daunter as its new Theatre Director. Mr. Daunter’s responsibilities include planning, organizing, and managing all aspects of the theatre, its rehearsal hall, and the staff.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
Disney's Newsies Jr. will come to the Omaha Community Playhouse this month. The musical will be performed at the Howard Drew Theatre as a special event during the 2025/26 season.
by Brett Cullum - Jun 14, 2026
The Hunchback of Notre Dame will be playing the Houston Broadway Theatre at the Cullen Theater in the Wortham Center. Diego Guevara is playing Clopin, and spoke about creating a sexier, fashion-forward, yet still dark version of the classic tale.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
Composer/lyricist Maury Yeston – who recently celebrated his landmark 80th birthday – will join author Joshua Rosenblum and theater journalist Peter Filichia at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
Little Theatre of Virginia Beach will present SISTER ACT, featuring music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater, at its Virginia Beach venue. The production includes a Pride Night performance benefiting Hampton Roads Pride and LGBT Life Center.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Alan Menken has written 22 shows including Ballad of Little Pinks (Composer), Kicks (Composer), Patch, Patch, Patch (Conceiver), Personals (Composer), Maggie May (Composer), The Present Tense (Composer), God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater (Composer), Real Life Funnies (Composer/Lyricist), Little Shop of Horrors (Composer), Diamonds (Composer), The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (Composer), Weird Romance (Composer/Lyricist), Beauty and the Beast (Composer), Hundreds of Hats (Composer), A Christmas Carol (Composer), King David (Composer), Sister Act (Composer), The Little Mermaid (Composer), Leap of Faith (Composer), Newsies (Composer), Aladdin (Composer), A Bronx Tale (Music).
Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Bronx Tale, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Aladdin, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Aladdin, Best Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Newsies, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Newsies The Musical , Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Leap of Faith , Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Newsies the Musical, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Sister Act, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Sister Act, Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Sister Act, Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for Little Shop Of Horrors, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Little Mermaid, The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Beauty And The Beast, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Beauty and the Beast, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Beauty and the Beast, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Little Shop Of Horrors and Best Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors.
Alan Menken has won several prestigious awards, including Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Newsies, Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Newsies The Musical, and the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards. He received the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Newsies The Musical, as well as The American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for Beauty and the Beast. Additionally, he won Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Little Shop of Horrors and Best Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Little Shop of Horrors.
