Tag Archives: Alan Menken

A Little Brains, A Little Talent Preview

Posted on October 29, 2021 by boz

On October 29, musical satirist Randy Rainbow released A Little Brains, A Little Talent, his first studio album. The track list features an assortment of Broadway standards, popular song parodies, and two original offerings from Rainbow: “Pink Glasses,” cowritten with … Continue reading →

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2021 Hall of Fame Inductees

Posted on June 14, 2021 by boz

The American Theater Hall of Fame has announced its 2021 inductees: designer Bob Crowley, director Gerald Freedman, composer Alan Menken, writers Lynn Nottage and Anna Deavere Smith, and actor Leslie Uggams. To be eligible for induction, a theater professional must … Continue reading →

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Broadway Legends: Howard Ashman

Posted on May 17, 2021 by boz

Two-time Oscar-winning writer Howard Ashman was born May 17, 1950, in Baltimore. At age 6, he discovered his passion at Children’s Theater Association. His first known writing was L’il Abner’s Poke Chops, which he also directed and starred in at … Continue reading →

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Today in Musical History: Galavant

Posted on January 4, 2021 by boz

The musical TV series Galavant premiered Jan. 4, 2015, on ABC. The first season included eight episodes, aired in back-to-back pairs over four weeks. The second (and final) season included 10 episodes, aired in the same pattern. After cancellation, composer … Continue reading →

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He’s Got an EGOT

Posted on July 28, 2020 by boz

On July 26, CBS aired the 47th annual Daytime Emmy Awards (watch here), with some categories announced simultaneously on Twitter. The big news from the ceremony was that composer Alan Menken became the 16th person to join the EGOT club, … Continue reading →

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2013 Grammy Nominations

Posted on December 6, 2012 by boz

The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences kicked off the nomination announcements for its 55th annual Grammy Awards yesterday during a concert at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville hosted by Taylor Swift and LL Cool J. The roster of works … Continue reading →

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Tony Awards Recap

Posted on June 11, 2012 by boz

The revival of Follies wasn’t as loved as I had expected, perhaps just a case of out of sight out of mind, but the remainder of awards was delivered as I had predicted. The original Once was the big winner … Continue reading →

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2012 Awards Update #4

Posted on June 5, 2012 by boz

On Sunday, Brooke Shields and Brian d’Arcy James hosted the 57th annual Drama Desk Awards at New York’s Town Hall. Presenters included Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones, Bernadette Peters, Doug Wright, Rick Elice, Maury Yeston, William Finn, Roger Rees, Alex … Continue reading →

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2012 Awards Update #3

Posted on May 24, 2012 by boz

This week three more sets of award winners were named for work in the 2011/12 New York theater season. The first were the 78th annual Drama League Awards, handed out this weekend in a ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Times … Continue reading →

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Newsies: Album Reviews

Posted on May 18, 2012 by boz

Recorded March 4-5 at MSR Studios in New York, the original Broadway cast album of Newsies was released this week and has received generally positive reviews. The creative team includes Harvey Fiersetin (book), Jack Feldman (lyrics), Alan Menken (music), Kurt … Continue reading →

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