Robert Lopez News

In an interview posted on today's EWonline, Broadway star Idina Menzel commented on this morning's announcement that Disney's latest animated hit film FROZEN received two Oscar nominations.

Coming as no surprise to anyone, the talented husband and wife musical team of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Avenue Q, Book of Mormon) received a nod for Best Original Song, Frozen's 'Let It Go', performed in the film by Idina Menzel and by Demi Lovato as a single. The Disney hit film also picked up a nomination for Best Animated Film. Now one question remains- which belting beauty (if either at all) will perform the song at the ceremony? Would you rather watch Idina or Demi onstage on March 2? Reacquaint yourself with both versions below!

Several notable Broadway vets were among this year's esteemed list, including Amy Adams as Best Actress in a Lead Role for American Hustle.

Actor Chris Hemsworth and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced the 86th Academy Awards nominations this morning, Thursday, January 16. Boone Isaacs and Hemsworth unveiled the nominations at a 5:38 a.m. PT live news conference at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, where hundreds of media representatives from around the world gathered.

AVENUE Q's Jennifer Barnhart, Darren Bluestone, Sala Iwamatsu, Jason Jacoby, Veronica Kuehn, Nick Kohn, Jed Resnick, and Danielle Kamilah Thomas just joined Alan Seales from Google for a special performance and Q&A. Check out the full appearance below!

On March 21, 2014, The New York Pops continues its 31st season at Carnegie Hall with On Broadway, an evening celebrating some of Broadway's most unforgettable hits from the past and present, featuring Tony Award nominees Stephanie J. Block and Andrew Rannells. Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley were previously slated to perform but are unable to appear due to scheduling conflicts.

Today, talented musician Ryan Jones tickles the ivories with a beautiful piano version of FROZEN's 'Let It Go'!

It's Frozen-mania! In recent weeks, many YouTubers have posted their own cover of Let It Go, the most successful song of the brand new Disney movie FROZEN. The song, written by Robert Lopez (Avenue Q, The Book Of Mormon) and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, has caught the attention of performers all over the world and - thanks to the web, which allows us to find these hidden gems - today we put you before this 'Pop Male Version' made by Daniele Carta Mantiglia, a promising young Italian performer.

Today we present talented singer Gina Naomi Baez who covers Frozen's 'Let It Go' while her dog, Tinkerbelle, watches on in amazement.

In yet another stunning coup, Disney's newest animated movie musical FROZEN started last week as the #1 movie in the country, became the #1 soundtrack during the week and has now capped it this weekend with standout single 'Let It Go' cracking the Billboard Hot 100 Top 40.

Today we present a classical medley FROZEN tunes inspired by the hit animated film.

FROZEN, featuring showstopper 'Let It Go,' which was nominated for 'Best Original Song,' beat out DESPICABLE ME 2 and THE CROODS.

According to Cinelinx.com, Disney's super-successful animated film FROZEN will be released on Blu-ray, DVD, and On-Demand on March 18th, with a Digital HD release on February 25th, 2014.

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour, which begins January 21, 2014 at Hollywood Pantages in Los Angeles and plays a limited 16-week engagement through May 11, 2014. In Los Angeles, the production will conduct a pre-show lottery at the box office, making a limited number of tickets available at $25 apiece; cash only. This lottery will be held prior to every performance.

Today we present a heavy metal cover of 'Let It Go'. The song was originally performed in the film by Broadway's Idina Menzel, but today it's been 'metalized' by artist Pelle K.

Today, in honor of Disney's newest animated feature film musical FROZEN topping the charts as both the #1 film and its soundtrack becoming the #1 album in the country, we are taking a look at some of the biggest Disney blockbusters to date - and the unforgettable musical moments within them.

Hartford Stage announces the schedule for Winter Studio youth theatre classes for 2014. All classes are taught by Hartford Stage's professional teaching artists and all classes take place at Classical Magnet School, 85 Woodland St. in Hartford.

The cast of The Book of Mormon, at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London, continues to be led by Gavin Creel as Elder Price, Jared Gertner as Elder Cunningham and Alexia Khadime as Nabulungi. On 3 February 2014, the production will welcome new cast members Hugo Harold Harrison, Kevin Harvey, Christopher Copeland, Keisha T Fraser, Sia Kiwa, Joshua Liburd, David McMullan, Felix Mosse, Tanya Nicole-Edwards, Ashley Samuels, Rhys Taylor, and Michael Vinsen.

Today we present a romantic marriage proposal inspired by the adorable duet, 'Love Is An Open Door.'

This is Avenue Q, a very different neighborhood, no less fun, but not for children! Stage West is importing the long-running Theatre 3 production of this mega-hit from Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx (Music & Lyrics) and Jeff Whitty (Book), featuring a brand-new set, for a 6-week run at Stage West beginning tonight, January 9.