42 years later, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS still thrives. I’m sending love and thanks to everyone in this pic, most especially my brilliant collaborator, our book writer and director Howard Ashman.

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Today, being Ron Clements’ birthday is a great excuse to share this priceless pic from the MERMAID re-release in ‘97. Happy birthday Ron. And lots of love to everyone involved with the original animated classic.

Happy Birthday Janis Menken! I’ve said it before (countless times) and I’ll say it again (endlessly.) You are simply the love of my life.

When Beauty & the Beast premiered on Broadway 30 years ago, we had no idea that it would lead to a historic run and a new era for Broadway shows. Happy anniversary to the show that launched Disney on Broadway!

Here is Nick Hutson’s interview with Alan Menken. They discuss Hercules, adapting and translating musicals and Alan’s creative process.

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Happy birthday to my little sister, Leah! In a variation of the words of The Beatles - A SISTER, A MOM, MENKEN STUDIO TEAM TOO. WHO COULD ASK FOR MORE? WE’LL ALWAYS NEED YOU, WE’LL ALWAYS (metaphorically) FEED YOU. NOW YOU’RE la la FOUR.

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Happy Birthday Rick Kunis! Thanks for keeping the Menken train on track, personally and professionally. Here’s to a great year ahead! XOX

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Oscar-winning composer and songwriter Alan Menken shares his memories of working alongside the late, great Robin Williams in his iconic role as Genie in Aladdin.

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Happy Birthday to my beautiful, amazing, daughter, Anna Rose, who makes me so proud of her on every possible level.

In honor of #NationalFilmScoreDay , here's a throwback photo of me with Adam Shankman and Michael Kosarin recording the score for Disenchanted a couple of years ago, loving the process!

Yodel-Adle-Eedle-Idle-Oo! It's been 20 years since Home on the Range was released in theaters-- my first collaboration with Glenn Slater, a gift that has continued giving ever since!

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We're FABULOUS, BABY!

#Throwback to our divine Press Night where some familiar faces joined our congregation. ✨

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In honor of #WorldTheatreDay , here's a throwback photo of my mother, my sister and me performing in some version of a Cinderella story.

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What a night! The premiere of Hercules in Hamburg was wunderbar, and I'm so glad I got to be there for it. Congratulations to the company on a great show, and here's to a successful run at the Neue Flora!