Howard Ashman (1950–1991) |
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A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Howard Ashman moved to New York City in 1974 and began writing plays while working as an editor in a publishing house. His work attracted attention and he became WPA Theatre's artist director in 1977. In 1982, Ashman collaborated with composer Alan Menken on the musical "Little Shop of Horrors", one of ...
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Born:in Baltimore, Maryland, USADied:(age 40) in St. Vincent's Hospital, Harrison, New York, USA |
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Music department (24 credits)
2022
NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
(TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode)
- Little Shop of Horrors: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
(2022)
... (lyrics)
2017
The Railways of Crotoonia: Tillie to the Rescue
(Short) (composer: additional music - as Howard Ashmen)
1994-1995
Aladdin
(TV Series) (composer - 86 episodes)
- The Great Rift
(1995)
... (composer: title theme)
- The Shadow Knows
(1995)
... (composer: title theme)
- The Ethereal
(1995)
... (composer: title theme)
- Two to Tangle
(1995)
... (composer: title theme)
- While the City Snoozes
(1995)
... (composer: title theme)
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Soundtrack (108 credits)
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Thanks (7 credits)
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Self (5 credits)
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Archive footage (6 credits)
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(2015-2016 season) Alan Menken and his musical, "Little Shop of Horrors," was performed at the American Blues Theater in Chicago, Illinois. Austin Cook was music director. Sarah E. Ross was puppet designer. See more »Alternate Names:
Howard AshmenParents:
Shirley AshmanRelatives:
Sarah Gillespie (sibling)
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