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Kristen Anderson-Lopez

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BIO

Kristen Anderson-Lopez (born March 21, 1972) is an American songwriter and lyricist known for co-writing the songs for the 2013 animated film Frozen with her husband Robert Lopez. Anderson-Lopez won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Let It Go" from Frozen and "Remember Me" from Coco (2017) at the 86th Academy Awards and 90th Academy Awards. She also won two Grammy Awards at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

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[US Tour, 2019]
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Book, Music, and Lyrics
Composer/Lyricist
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Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score

Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Frozen

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Frozen

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Kristen Anderson-Lopez, In Transit

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News


Video: FROZEN At Hale Centre Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2025

Disney's FROZEN is live on stage at  Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage. Check out new video of the magical winter wonderland production that tells a tale of the power of familial love and a communal force that rises above despair.
Interview: Chelsea Rose Winsby and Synthia Yusuf Talk Playing Elsa and Anna in FROZEN
by Alyson Eng - Dec 12, 2025

Bringing the world of Arendelle to life in Vancouver are Chelsea Rose Winsby as Elsa and Synthia Yusuf as Anna. Their performances sit at the centre of a production shaped by dynamic set changes, digital effects, and a score expanded from the film. Both actors bring a personal perspective to the roles, shaped by their own histories, instincts, and connection to the story’s themes. 
Exclusive: Hear 'My Sister, Naomi' from CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025

Center Stage Records will release the original cast recording of Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical, the TheaterWorksUSA production based on Dav Pilkey’s book series. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen of the album with a new single, 'My Sister, Naomi,' Watch the video!
Hong Kong Philharmonic Will Perform FROZEN LIVE IN CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025

The Hong Kong Philharmonic will perform Frozen Live in Concert. Performances run December 18-20 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. Learn more about the show here!
Review: DISNEY'S FROZEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at Murry's Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 9, 2025

When snowflakes sparkle across the stage and the familiar strains of the first chords begin, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse’s production of Frozen the Musical, with Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, Book by Jennifer Lee, and Directed by Don Bolinger, makes one thing immediately clear: this is going to be something special. 
Slow Burn Theatre Company To Present Disney’s FROZEN At Broward Center This Holiday Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025

Slow Burn Theatre Company will present Disney’s Frozen at the Broward Center’s Amaturo Theater. Tickets are available through the Broward Center and Ticketmaster.
Review: FROZEN at Paper Mill Playhouse-An Enchanting and Spectacular Production
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 2, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting a spectacular production of Disney’s Frozen and audience members of all ages are thrilled!
Disney's FROZEN Begins At The Encore Musical Theatre Company This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025

This winter, The Encore Musical Theatre Company invites audiences to step into the kingdom of Arendelle with its upcoming production of Disney's Frozen, running December 4, 2025 through January 11, 2026.
Photos: Disney's FROZEN Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025

You can now check out photos from the opening night of Disney’s Frozen at Paper Mill Playhouse. The production stars Mary Kate Morrissey as Elsa, and more.
Review: Disney's FROZEN in Tokyo
by Ayaka Ozaki - Nov 30, 2025

Based on the 2013 animated feature Frozen — one of the most beloved films in the history of Walt Disney Animation Studios — the stage musical premiered on Broadway in 2018 and opened in Japan in 2021 at JR East Shiki Theatre [HARU].
Review: FROZEN at Springer Opera House
by Russell Warne - Nov 30, 2025

Script changes and strong performances make this production more pleasant than the film.
Review: FROZEN at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by Russell Warne - Nov 29, 2025

In Montgomery, 'Frozen' is a wintery treat for all ages.
Video: Mary Kate Morrissey, Samantha Williams and More in FROZEN Rehearsals at Paper Mill
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

You can now get a first look inside the rehearsal room for Paper Mill Playhouse’s upcoming production of Disney’s Frozen. The production stars Mary Kate Morrissey as Elsa.
Review: Hale Centre Theatre’s FROZEN is a Winter Wonderland
by Tyler Hinton - Nov 23, 2025

FROZEN on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is a magical winter wonderland that is also rooted in familial love and a communal force that rises above despair.
Review: The Arts Club Shares the Magic of FROZEN in a Production that Surprises and Delights
by Alyson Eng - Nov 13, 2025

This month, the Arts Club presents a fresh production of Disney’s FROZEN at the Stanley BFL Canada Stage in Vancouver, BC. The production runs from October 30, 2025 to January 4, 2026, and arrives as one of the company’s largest family titles of the season! This version places the spotlight on the bond between two sisters who face fear, change, and responsibility in different ways. FROZEN blends magic, powerful music, and an emotional story that speaks to audiences of all ages. 
FINDING NEMO JR. to be Presented at Orange County School Of The Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

Orange County School of the Arts Integrated Arts Conservatory students will  present their rendition of the musical adaptation, 'Finding Nemo Jr', based on the beloved Oscar-winning Disney Pixar film.
Photos: FROZEN in Rehearsal at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse began rehearsals this week for the beloved musical Disney’s Frozen. The production will begin performances this month. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Mary Kate Morrissey, Samantha Williams and More to Star in FROZEN at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for Disney’s Frozen, the next production in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. Learn more!
Betsy Wolfe Will Take Over as 'Madeline Ashton' in DEATH BECOMES HER
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 20, 2025

Betsy Wolfe will take over as ‘Madeline Ashton’ in DEATH BECOMES HER starting January 16, 2026, replacing Megan Hilty. Get the latest updates!
Video: Watch the Trailer for LEGO DISNEY FROZEN: OPERATION PUFFINS Animated Special
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2025

Check out a new trailer for LEGO Disney Frozen: Operation Puffins, a new special featuring the fan favorite characters of Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and more. The special will begin streaming on Disney+ on October 24.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Kristen Anderson-Lopez written?

Kristen Anderson-Lopez has written 3 shows including In Transit (Bookwriter), Up Here (Book, Music, and Lyrics), Frozen (Composer/Lyricist).

What awards has Kristen Anderson-Lopez been nominated for?

Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frozen, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Frozen and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for In Transit.

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