Chad Beguelin 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 is also known for 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.

Listen in to this podcast, and you'll hear about this season’s breakout original hit, The Prom, his experience with failure, writing original musicals versus adaptations, and how to have confidence as a writer as well as:

The pros and cons of writing original musicals versus adaptations of big, branded source material.

How he settles “differences of opinions” with his collaborators . . . from Alan Menken to Matt Sklar.

The importance of having confidence as a writer, even when you are just starting out, and when those around you have more experience.

What award season is like when you’re up against your friends and peers.

What he looks for in a producer and why.

We are taking a break on this podcast! Don't worry . . . we will be back on September 9th with a brand new, very exciting season! 

This episode is sponsored by The Long Room, the Irish gastropub with an extensive beer menu featuring craft, domestic & international brews. Visit The Long Room today!  www.thelongroomnyc.com 

Follow Chad: @ChadBeg

Keep up with me during the break: @KenDavenportBway

This podcast was edited by Stanley Wiercinski. 

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