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When did Menken return to musical theatre?
Menken debuted on Broadway with a musical theatre adaptation of Beauty and the Beast that opened in 1994.
Did he have other Broadway shows?
In 1997, he collaborated with lyricist Tim Rice on a musical, King David, based on the biblical character.
Did he win any awards during this time?
He was nominated for another Tony Award for Best Score.
Did he win any other awards?
In 2012, Menken won a Tony Award for Best Score for his musical adaptation of Newsies.
Did he work on any other musicals?
His stage adaptation of Aladdin opened on Broadway in 2014.
Was Aladdin successful?
Aladdin opened on Broadway in 2014, earning him another Tony nomination for Best Score.
Did he have any failures during this time?
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Question: Wha else is interesting about his life during this time?
Self-contained rewrite: What else is interesting about Alan Menken's life during 2014 besides Aladdin?