A Whole New World of Alan Menken
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EGOT WINNER AND DISNEY LEGEND ALAN MENKEN HEADING TO AUSTRALIA FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME PERFORMANCE
ONE-NIGHT-ONLY SHOWS CONFIRMED FOR MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY IN 2026
Melbourne and Sydney audiences are in for a once-in-a-life3me experience, with legendary composer Alan Menken confirming one-night-only performances of A Whole New World of Alan Menken in May 2026.
The celebrated musical genius behind Disney classics The Li4le Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, as well as Broadway favourites Li4le Shop of Horrors, Sister Act and Newsies, Menken has shaped genera3ons with songs that have become woven into the cultural fabric.
He is one of only 21 people ever to achieve EGOT status and holds more Academy Awards than any living individual, cemen3ng his place as one of the most awarded and influen3al composers of our 3me.
Taking to the piano for his first ever public performance in Australia, A Whole New World of Alan Menken brings his extraordinary career to life, featuring chart-topping hits including Beauty and the Beast, A Whole New World, Colors of the Wind and Go the Distance, and many more.
Providing the backdrop to Alan Menken, seated centre stage at the piano, is projected archival photos and rarely seen footage that will bring audiences inside his crea3ve world, revealing the inspira3on, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments that shaped some of the most iconic songs of all 3me. The evening offers an in3mate look at his legendary collabora3ons, especially with the late lyricist Howard Ashman, whose partnership helped define the Disney Renaissance.
Following acclaimed seasons in Japan, London, mul3ple US ci3es and with engagements to come in Dublin and Toronto early 2026, A Whole New World of Alan Menken arrives in Australia with rave reviews in tow. BroadwayWorld described it as “absolutely magical,” praising Menken’s “truly incredible voice” in a glowing 5-star review.
Menken holds more Academy Awards than any living individual, earning 8 Oscars®, 11 Grammy® Awards, 7 Golden Globes®, A Day3me Emmy® Award, A Tony Award®, as well as the Olivier Award®, Evening Standard Award, 3 Outer Cri3cs Circle Awards, 2 Drama Desk Awards, a Billboard #1 soundtrack with Pocahontas, and the Max Steiner Award.
A Whole New World of Alan Menken offers a nostalgic, joyful and immersive journey through one of the most influen3al musical careers of our 3me, crea3ng an unforge_able night with a true master storyteller.
A Whole New World of Alan Menken will play at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on Wednesday 6 May, and the Sydney Event Centre on Friday 8 May.
Melbourne 3ckets will be on sale from 10am on Thursday 18 December - here Sydney 3ckets will be released soon, with a waitlist now live - here
For more informa3on visit www.wholenewworldalanmenken.au
A Whole New World of Alan Menken
Wednesday 6 May: Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Friday 8 May: Sydney Event Centre, Sydney
Written and Performed by Alan Menken
Directed by Richard Krab
Produced by AMP Worldwide, Krab-Engel Produc3ons
Additional Material by Jennifer Lucy Cook & Richard Kra; Presented by MT Canvas in partnership with Stuart Johnston
