Alan Menken

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Alan Irwin Menken (born July 12, 1949) is an American composer, pianist, music director, and record producer, best known for his scores and songs for films produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Menken's music for The Little Mermaid (1989), Beauty and the Beast (1991), Aladdin (1992), and Pocahontas (1995) has each won him two Academy Awards. He also composed the scores and songs for Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Newsies (1992), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), Hercules (1997), Home on the Range (2004), Enchanted (2007), Tangled (2010), and Disenchanted (2022), among others. His accolades include winning eight Academy Awards — becoming the second most prolific Oscar winner in the music categories after Alfred Newman (who has 9 Oscars), a Tony Award, eleven Grammy Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, and a Daytime Emmy Award. Menken is one of nineteen people to have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony ("an EGOT").

Most Popular Alan Menken Trailers

Total trailers found: 52

Beauty and the Beast Trailer (2017)

16 March 2017

A live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.

Tangled Trailer (2010)

24 November 2010

Feisty teenager Rapunzel, who has long and magical hair, wants to go and see sky lanterns on her eighteenth birthday, but she's bound to a tower by her overprotective mother.

The Little Mermaid Trailer (1989)

17 November 1989

This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him.

Aladdin Trailer (2019)

22 May 2019

A kindhearted street urchin named Aladdin embarks on a magical adventure after finding a lamp that releases a wisecracking genie while a power-hungry Grand Vizier vies for the same lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.

Spellbound Trailer (2024)

22 November 2024

When a powerful spell turns her parents into giant monsters, a teenage princess must journey into the wild to reverse the curse before it's too late.

Aladdin Trailer (1992)

25 November 1992

In the boorish city of Agrabah, kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin and Princess Jasmine fall in love, although she can only marry a prince.

The Little Mermaid Trailer (2023)

18 May 2023

The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric.

Beauty and the Beast Trailer (1991)

22 October 1991

Follow the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself in the castle of a prince who's been turned into a mysterious beast.

Hercules Trailer (1997)

13 June 1997

Bestowed with superhuman strength, a young mortal named Hercules sets out to prove himself a hero in the eyes of his father, the great god Zeus.

Mirror Mirror Trailer (2012)

15 March 2012

After she spends all her money, an evil enchantress queen schemes to marry a handsome, wealthy prince.

The Little Mermaid Live! Trailer (2019)

05 November 2019

Live musical performances by a star-studded cast will be interwoven into the broadcast of the animated classic.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Trailer (1996)

21 June 1996

Isolated bell-ringer Quasimodo wishes to leave Notre Dame tower against the wishes of Judge Claude Frollo, his stern guardian and Paris' strait-laced Minister of Justice.

Pocahontas Trailer (1995)

14 June 1995

Pocahontas, daughter of a Native American tribe chief, falls in love with an English soldier as colonists invade 17th century Virginia.

Sausage Party Trailer (2016)

11 July 2016

Hot dog Frank leads a group of supermarket products on a quest to discover the truth about their existence and what really happens when they become chosen to leave the grocery store.

Home on the Range Trailer (2004)

02 April 2004

When a greedy outlaw schemes to take possession of the "Patch Of Heaven" dairy farm, three determined cows, a karate-kicking stallion and a colorful corral of critters join forces to save their home.

The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World Trailer (1992)

25 November 1992

Hosted by John Rhys-Davies, a made-for-TV documentary details the work that went into the production of Aladdin, Disney's musical rendition of the classic Arabian Nights' tale.

Disenchanted Trailer (2022)

18 November 2022

Disillusioned with life in the city, feeling out of place in suburbia, and frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find, Giselle turns to the magic of Andalasia for help.

Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue Trailer (1990)

21 April 1990

The plot chronicles the exploits of Michael, a teenager who is using marijuana and stealing his father's beer.

Little Shop of Horrors Trailer (1986)

19 December 1986

Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's; a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors a crush on fellow co-worker, Audrey Fulquard, and is berated by Mr.

Enchanted Trailer (2007)

20 November 2007

The beautiful princess Giselle is banished by an evil queen from her magical, musical animated land and finds herself in the gritty reality of the streets of modern-day Manhattan.

Howard Trailer (2018)

22 April 2018

Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable.

The Disney Family Singalong Trailer (2020)

16 April 2020

Ryan Seacrest hosts a nationwide singalong event featuring celebrities and their families as they take on their favorite Disney tunes from their homes; onscreen lyrics allow viewers to sing along.

The Puppet That Ate Off-Broadway: Little Shop of Audrey Trailer (2025)

01 March 2025

When it came to Little Shop of Horrors, designer Martin P. Robinson faced an impossible challenge: he needed to create a giant plant that could talk, sing, dance… and swallow people whole—live on stage.

Tangled: Before Ever After Trailer (2017)

10 March 2017

Rapunzel grapples with the responsibilities of being a princess and the overprotective ways of her father.

Diamond in the Rough: The Making of Aladdin Trailer (2004)

05 October 2004

The making of Disney's Aladdin

The Shaggy Dog Trailer (2006)

09 March 2006

The tale of a workaholic dad-turned-dog who finds that being man's best friend shows him the most important job - being a great dad.

Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' Trailer (2006)

03 October 2006

Find out how the spectacular music inspired the animation, and learn more about the development of the characters—such as how Ursula ended up being a big octopus—and how the memorable song "Part of Your World" almost got cut from the film.

Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 1 - Once Upon A Dream Trailer (2004)

07 September 2004

Sound the trumpets and prepare for the ultimate celebration of magic, music and dreams come true! Ins

Hollywood in Vienna 2022: A Celebration of Disney Classics - Featuring Alan Menken Trailer (2022)

09 October 2022

A CELEBRATION OF DISNEY CLASSICS - FEATURING ALAN MENKEN In 1989, THE LITTLE MERMAID marked Disney’s glorious return to the genre of the grand fairy tale musical.

Newsies Trailer (2017)

16 February 2017

A week in the life of the exploited, child newspaper sellers in turn-of-the-century New York. When their publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, tries to squeeze a little more profit out of their labours, they organize a strike, only to be confronted with the Pulitzer's hard-ball tactics.

God Bless You, Mr Rosewater Trailer (2016)

27 July 2016

Follows Elliot Rosewater, heir of a massive fortune controlled by the Rosewater Foundation, as he deals with the guilt surrounding his wealth.

Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast Trailer (2010)

05 October 2010

An interactive, feature-length behind-the-scenes documentary teeming with worthwhile bonus content all its own.

Noel Trailer (2004)

12 November 2004

Christmas Eve in New York, and the lonely divorced publisher, Rose Collins, needs a miracle to improve the health of her mother, interned in a hospital with Alzheimers.

Aladdin on Ice Trailer (1995)

17 November 1995

A retelling of the Disney film, Aladdin (1992). This was staged on ice, and featured songs and clips from the animated film.

Beauty and the Beast: A Concert on Ice Trailer (1996)

06 December 1996

A retelling of the Disney film, Beauty and the Beast (1991), on ice. This also included live singers from the Broadway stage show, and clips of the animated film.

Lincoln Trailer (1992)

26 December 1992

Famous actors read testimonies from people close to Lincoln about him and his actions during the Civil War.

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story Trailer (2009)

24 April 2009

The troubled fraternal relationship between songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning Sherman Brothers, famous for the iconic hits they wrote for Disney.

Waking Sleeping Beauty Trailer (2009)

05 September 2009

By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control.

A Christmas Carol Trailer (2004)

28 November 2004

Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways.

Behind the Magic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Trailer (2015)

13 December 2015

The story of the rocky road that Walt Disney took to get his interpretation of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (1937) to the silver screen.

Newsies Trailer (1992)

10 April 1992

A week in the life of the exploited, child newspaper sellers in turn-of-the-century New York. When their publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, tries to squeeze a little more profit out of their labours, they organize a strike, only to be confronted with the Pulitzer's hard-ball tactics.

Disney's Broadway Hits at London's Royal Albert Hall Trailer (2016)

21 December 2016

Experience the Disney on Broadway songs you know and love in a whole new way from the comfort of your home.

Voyage of the Little Mermaid Trailer (2012)

21 October 2012

Enter a world where the ocean floor is full of fish and Ariel longs to stroll and dance with humans. Sing along with colorful puppets, spirited live performers, wondrous special effects, and enchanting film clips.

Tangled: The Musical Trailer (2020)

24 July 2020

A live recording of Disney's Tangled: The Musical, an original live stage production exclusively on the Disney Magic cruise ship.

Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook Trailer (2021)

13 February 2021

Stephen Schwartz's SNAPSHOTS: A Musical Scrapbook is an original musical which incorporates over two dozen of Mr.

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration Trailer (2022)

15 December 2022

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the animated classic, this animated and live-action blended special showcases the fan-favorite movie, along with new musical performances, sets and costumes inspired by the classic story.

Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20 Trailer (2023)

14 December 2023

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the entertainment company with interviews, rare footage and photos, and never-before-heard stories from those who built the Disney legend; a look inside Disney's newest attraction.

Life with Mikey Trailer (1993)

04 June 1993

Michael Chapman, a former child TV star, runs a struggling talent agency specilizing in child acts. When a young girl off the street puts on a real performance after he catches her picking his pocket, he may have just found the next big thing.

An Evening with Alan Menken Trailer (2020)

06 August 2020

The Walt Disney Family Museum is delighted to host Oscar®-, Grammy®-, Tony®-, and Golden Globe®-winning composer and songwriter Alan Menken for an intimate evening of music and storytelling.

Beauty and the Beast Jr Trailer (2024)

23 November 2024

Performed by TADA school of performing arts

Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman Trailer (2003)

31 March 2003

Documentary on the actress & singer.

Michelle Kwan Skates to Disney's Greatest Hits Trailer (1999)

05 March 1999

Michelle Kwan and friends skate to songs from Disney movies. Viewers voted on the internet for which songs would be used in this special.