Disney composer Alan Menken: ‘I won my first Oscar, then Howard Ashman told me he was dying’ - INTERVIEW: The mastermind musician behind ‘Aladdin’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’ has more ...

Songwriters Alan Menken and Glenn Slater explain why ‘Spellbound’ is ‘a much bigger story than your typical fairytale’ David Buchanan Tue, November 12, 2024 at 11:07 PM UTC ...

INTERVIEW: EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken and Tony-nominated lyricist Glenn Slater walk IndieWire through their process and new film "Spellbound." ...

When it comes to princess songs, there’s no bigger name in the game than Alan Menken. That’s why Skydance Animation turned to the legendary eight-time Oscar winner to write music for and score ...

Alan Menken, Kenny Ortega & Original ‘Newsies’ Cast Members Reunite For Medley Remix Video To Get Out The Vote. By Greg Evans. Greg Evans. NY & Broadway Editor @GregEvans5 ...

Alan Menken is a true romantic. Just ask him how he met his wife of 52 years, Janis. “This dancer walks into the room, and I knew immediately who she was, because I dreamt her,” he says ...

Alan Menken (Aladdin, Hercules, Tangled) composed the music, Jack Feldman (Thumbelina) wrote the lyrics, and Kenny Ortega (Hocus Pocus, High School Musical 3) directed it. The trio all worked on ...

You wouldn’t clock Alan Menken on the street. The composer – spiky grey hair, crinkled forehead, encouraging grin – is altogether unassuming. To see his oeuvre, though, is to realise this 75 ...