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Howard Ashman

Director

Howard Ashman

Howard Ashman

Director

Born: May 17, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland
Death: Mar 14, 1991 in New York, New York

Roles (9)

	Aladdin (2014) Opened Mar 20, 2014	Lyrics
	The Little Mermaid (2008) Opened Jan 10, 2008	Lyrics Based on the Disney Film Produced by
	Little Shop of Horrors (2003) Opened Oct 2, 2003	Book Lyrics
	Beauty and the Beast (1994) Opened Apr 18, 1994	Lyrics
	Smile (1986) Opened Nov 24, 1986	Book Lyrics Director

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Awards

Drama Desk Award
2014	Outstanding Lyrics	Aladdin	Nominee
1994	Outstanding Lyrics	Beauty and the Beast	Nominee
1983	Outstanding Director of a Musical	The Little Shop of Horrors	Nominee
1983	Outstanding Lyrics	The Little Shop of Horrors	Winner

Outer Critics Circle
2014	Outstanding New Score	Aladdin	Nominee

Tony Award
2014	Original Score	Aladdin	Nominee
2008	Original Score	The Little Mermaid	Nominee
1994	Original Score	Beauty and the Beast	Nominee
1987	Book of a Musical	Smile	Nominee

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