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Howard Elliott Ashman (May 17, 1950 – March 14, 1991) was an American playwright, lyricist and stage director. He is most widely known for his work on feature films for Walt Disney Animation Studios, for which Ashman wrote the lyrics and Alan Menken composed the music.
Apr 20, 2018 · Howard Ashman, the show’s genius lyricist, didn’t live to see the original animated movie premiere in theaters back in 1991—but his legacy lives on in works including Beauty and the Beast ...
Mar 11, 2021 · Howard Ashman was a musical theatre genius who changed Disney forever with his lyrics and vision. He died of AIDS in 1991, but his legacy lives on in films like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin.
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Howard ashman was an extraordinary artist and an extraordinary man who touched millions of lives through his songs, films, and shows
Howard earned a BA in Theater from Goddard in 1971 as his interest in theater began to move from performance to directing and writing. Howard attended Indiana University, where he was a member of the Indiana Theater Company, the university’s professional repertory company.
Jul 27, 2017 · Learn how the musical theatre legends adapted a cult horror film into a hit Off-Broadway show. Read their 1982 interview about the inspiration, challenges and creative process of Little Shop of Horrors.
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Howard Ashman was a composer, writer and lyricist who created songs for Disney animated musicals such as The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. He won two Oscars and died of AIDS in 1991 at the age of 40.
