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
From: Photos: Rachel Zegler, Alan Menken, & More Attend SPELLBOUND Premiere
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
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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
Alan Menken, The Little Mermaid
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Alan Menken, Beauty And The Beast
Alan Menken, Beauty and the Beast
Alan Menken, Beauty and the Beast
Alan Menken, Little Shop of Horrors
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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
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: Corey J. Bradford, Matthew Patrick Quinn, & More in HERCULES 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
Video/Photos: Inside Rehearsals for Disney's HERCULES for the Disney Destiny
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-29 11:22:33
Video: First Look at SHIKI Theatre Company's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in Japan
by Joshua Wright - 2025-07-10 12:24:01
Video: Mae Ann Jorolan Performs 'I Won’t Say I’m in Love' in HERCULES THE MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - 2025-06-30 06:38:52
News
by Brett Cullum - Apr 28, 2026
One day, I thought, you know what? There's one group of songs from the Disney studios, their animated films, that we all grew up with. So many songs that have become part of the American consciousness.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 23, 2026
Lin-Manuel Miranda will host a unique virtual event in support of Senator Jon Ossoff’s re-election campaign, featuring performances by Sara Bareilles, Betty Buckley, Rosanne Cash, and Alan Menken.
by Team BWW - Apr 22, 2026
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026
Ramsey Theatre Company has revealed a 34-member cast plus a 20-person choir for its production of Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame at SKYPAC in Bowling Green, KY, with Orchestra Kentucky in the pit.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 21, 2026
The BBC Proms returns in summer 2026, presenting eight weeks of world-class music from an array of leading orchestras, conductors and soloists from across the UK and around the world.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Porchlight Music Theatre announced its 32nd season, including LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, the Chicago premiere of DEAD OUTLAW, and the world premiere of SHAKE IT AWAY: THE ANN MILLER STORY at the Biograph Theater.
by Steve Murray - Apr 20, 2026
Composer, lyricist, and pianist extraordinaire Stephen Schwartz presented an evening of conversation and song- a celebration of his continuing support and collaboration with the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts has unveiled its 2026/2027 season of shows! The season will feature a new productin of Little Shop of Horrors, Hairspray, and more.
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 14, 2026
Growing up in Miami, actor and puppeteer Fergie L. Philippe took regular family trips to Disney World, where he developed his love for all things Disney.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026
Houston Broadway Theatre has revealed the creatives for Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Wortham Center playing this summer with a limited three-week engagement.
by BWW Special Offer - Apr 13, 2026
Raise Your Voice with Sister Act. Directed by Tyler Collins, with music direction by Jordan May and choreography by Stephanie Gemmell, this high-energy production brings heart, humour, and show-stopping performances to the stage.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026
Theatre Group Asia announced Morissette as Middle Allie in THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Manila, marking the production's international premiere.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 12, 2026
Broadway has a long history of one-person shows, including many that have been added to the canon in this century. Seeing one actor powerfully create a whole world on stage can be an exceptional experience. Of course, one handers are hardly one-person projects; while there may only be one actor on stage, they are collaborating with an entire team of creatives, designers, and behind-the-scenes personnel to bring a show to life.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026
The Smith Center announced its 2026-2027 Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series, featuring seven productions including BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and MAYBE HAPPY ENDING. Subscriptions go on sale April 13.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026
Tituss Burgess, Kyle Dean Massey, and Jasmine Amy Rogers will join The New York Pops for Changed for Good: A Celebration of Stephen Schwartz at Carnegie Hall.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 7, 2026
Brampton Music Theatre is bringing the joyful, gospel-fueled energy of Sister Act to the stage this April, and at the heart of the convent's chaos is Caitie, who takes on the scene-stealing role of Mary Patrick.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
Theatre Calgary has revealed the company’s 2026-27 season of plays. The lineup features six shows including a musical with teeth, two distinctly different comedies, a new adaptation of a beloved novel, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2026
Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway and WABC-TV Channel 7 Eyewitness News New York have launched a new initiative, “Magical Moments,' which offers select audience members the chance to visit backstage.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
Bradley Gibson, who originated the role of Hercules in the 2023 world premiere, will reprise the part from June 29 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane as the Disney musical completes its London run.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026
Aisha Jackson, Telly Leung, Sherie Rene Scott will now join The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, to honor Grammy, Academy, and Tony Award winning composer Stephen Schwartz at the orchestra’s 43rd Birthday Gala.
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. He received the Outstanding Music award at the Drama Desk Awards for Newsies The Musical. Menken also earned the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre from the Drama League Awards. He won the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Newsies The Musical. His accolades include the American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for Beauty and the Beast. Additionally, he was honored with the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Little Shop of Horrors and the Best Score award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, also for Little Shop of Horrors.
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