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Alan
Menken
"Songs should have an infectious melody and rythm."
Biography
Portfolio
Awards
portfolio
Little Shop
of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
Summary
A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a gaint man-eating plant, Audrey II.
soundtrack
Prologue ("Little Shop of Horrors") - Chiffon, Crystal, and Ronette
"Skid Row (Downtown)" - Company
"Da-Doo" - Chiffon, Crystal, and Ronette
"Grow for Me" - Seymour
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The Little
Mermaid
The Little Mermaid
Summary
The Little Mermaid is based on the 1989 movie of the same name. It takes place in a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the young and beautiful mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.
Soundtrack
"Overture" - Orchestra
"Fathoms Below" - Pilot, Prince Eric, Grimbsby, Ensemble
"Daughters of Triton" - Mersisters
"The World Above" - Ariel
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Newsies
Newsies
Summary
New York City newsie, Jack "Cowboy" Kelly, befriends two newcomers to his trade, brothers David and Les Jacobs. When publisher Joseph Pulitzer sets new rules that make it harder for the young newspaper salesmen to earn a buck, the boys go on a strike.
Soundtrack
"Overture" - Orchestra
"Sante Fe (Prologue)" - Jack and Crutchie
"Carrying the banner" - Race, Albert, Specs, Henry, Finch, Jack, Crutchie, Newsies, Nuns
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Biography
Life
childhood
early career
After graduation, Menken's interest in musicals grew when he joined the Broadcast Music, Inc. He was mentored by famous composer, Lehman Engel.
During 1974-1978, Menken showcased various works, such as Midnight, Conversations with Pierre, and more.
Alan Irwin Menken was born on July 22, 1949, to Judith and Norman Menken. Judith Menken was an actress, dancer, and playwright. According to Alan Menken, Norman Menken was a
boogie-woogie piano-playing dentist.
Alan Menken had developed a love for music and began composing at an early age. At the age of nine, his original composition "Bouree" was described as excellent and brilliant.
Quotes
"when I was younger, I'd get very invested in things. It's a hard lesson to learn, but you have to know that if you want gold, you've got to love the process of digging."
"Collaboration is being open to each other's ideas and benefiting from each other's perspectives in an open way."
"If you write enough musicals you pretty much have a sense of where they should go, what you'll need, and when; how to pull people on that journey."
1972
1949
1964
2022
Videos
"prologue" - Little Shop of Horrors
Alan Menken playing Disney songs
Awards
Academy Awards
The Little Mermaid - "Under the Sea"
Beauty and the Beast - "Beauty and the Beast"
Aladdin - "A Whole New World"
Pocahontas - "Colors of the Wind"
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Golden Globes
The Little Mermaid - "Under the Sea
Beauty and the Beast - "Beauty and the Beast"
Aladdin - "A Whole New World"
Pocahontas - "Colors of the Wind"
Grammy Awards
Pocahontas - "Colors of the Wind"
Tangled - "I See the Light"
Aladdin - "A Whole New World"
The Little Mermaid - "Under the Sea"
Tony Awards
Best Original Score - Newsies