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Chad Beguelin

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Book WriterLyricist b. 1969

Chad Beguelin (born September 24, 1969) is an American playwright and lyricist. He wrote the lyrics and co-wrote the book for The Prom. He also wrote the book for Disney's Aladdin, as well as additional lyrics for the score. He was nominated for Best Original Book and Best Original Score for Aladdin. He is also known for his collaborations with composer Matthew Sklar, having written the lyrics and co-written the book for the Broadway musical The Wedding Singer and the lyrics for the Broadway musical Elf the Musical. Beguelin was nominated for two Tony Awards for his work on The Wedding Singer, as well as a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics.

Also credited on4 works

Aladdin
Elf
The Prom
The Wedding Singer

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In the literature3 passages

  • Since Drowsy , Nicholaw and Martin have collaborated on Minsky’s , with music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead based on the 1968 film The Night They Raided Minsky’s , which tried out at the Ahmanson Theatre , opening 6 February 2009. He also collaborated with Thomas Meehan on the book for the 2010 Christmas show Elf , als…ebooks/Atkey, Mel/Million Miles from Broadway_ Musical Theatre Beyond New York and London, A - Mel Atkey.txt
  • (Musical Theatre Works) Friday, Feb. 3-12, 1995 (10 performances) Musical Theatre Works (Anthony J. Stimac, Artistic Director) presents: OEDIPUS-PRIVATE EYE; Music, Matthew Sklar; Lyrics /Book/Direction, Chad Beguelin; Musical Director, Fred Lassen; Choreography, Patricia Wilcox; Press, Jeffrey Richards/Kevin Rehac CAST: George Merrick (O…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1994-95 Season, v. 51 (Willis).txt
  • Gay Bride of Frankenstein Book by Dane Leeman and Billy Butler; music and lyrics by Billy Butler; Director, Stephen Nachamie; TBG Theater; September 28—October 11 The Happy Embalmer Book, music, and lyrics by Mark Noonan and Nick Oddy; Director/Choreography, Kelly Devine; October 6-10 Hurricane Book, music, and lyrics by Michael Holland,…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 2009-2010 Season, v. 66 (Willis).txt

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