13 Facts About Chad Beguelin

Chad Beguelin was born on September 24,1969 and is an American playwright and lyricist.

Chad Beguelin wrote the lyrics and co-wrote the book for The Prom.

Chad Beguelin wrote the book for Disney's Aladdin, as well as additional lyrics for the score.

Chad Beguelin was nominated for Best Original Book and Best Original Score for Aladdin.

Chad Beguelin is 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.

Chad Beguelin wrote the book and lyrics for The Rhythm Club which was produced at the Signature Theatre, Arlington, Virginia in 2000 and was nominated for a Helen Hayes Award.

Chad Beguelin wrote the book and lyrics for Wicked City, which was produced at the American Stage Company and the Mason Street Warehouse, Saugatuck, Michigan, in 2004.

Chad Beguelin wrote the books for Disney's Aladdin and On the Record.

Chad Beguelin made his Off-Broadway playwrighting debut with Harbor, directed by Mark Lamos, presented by Primary Stages, from August 6,2013, to September 8,2013.

Chad Beguelin wrote the book with Bob Martin and lyrics for a new musical The Prom, with music by Matthew Sklar based on an original concept by Jack Viertel.

Chad Beguelin has received six Tony Award nominations: 2019 Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score for The Prom; 2014 Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score Written for the Theatre for Aladdin; 2006 Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score for The Wedding Singer.

Chad Beguelin received three Drama Desk Award nominations: 2014 Outstanding Book of a Musical and Outstanding Lyrics for Aladdin; 2006 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Lyrics for The Wedding Singer.

Chad Beguelin was named to the Centralia High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame in November 2016.