EGOT WINNER AND DISNEY LEGEND, ALAN MENKEN, COMES TO AUSTRALIA
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime evening with legendary composer Alan Menken confirming one-night-only performances of A Whole New World of Alan Menken for Melbourne and Sydney in May 2026.
This 8-Time Oscar®-Winner will perform publicly in Australia for the very first time.
Alan Menken’s music has shaped generations, from his era-defining Disney hits “Beauty and the Beast,” “A Whole New World,” “Colors of the Wind,” and “Go the Distance,” to beloved stage and screen musicals that have become cultural landmarks. His extraordinary catalogue includes The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Newsies, Hercules, Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and many more.
In this two hour event Menken performs his unforgettable songs and offers audiences a rare glimpse into the stories, memories, and creative moments that shaped them.
An 8-time Oscar®, 11-time Grammy®, 7-time Golden Globe® winner and one of only 22 EGOT honourees, Menken is the most awarded living person in Academy Award history.
Don’t miss out on this historic moment. A Whole New World of Alan Menken offers a nostalgic, joyful and revealing journey through one of the most influential musical careers of our time, creating an unforgettable night with a true master storyteller.
Event Details:
Dates: Friday 8 May 2026, 7.30PM
Duration: Approx. 2 hours 20 minutes including a 20 minute intermission
Suitable for: Recommended for ages 8 and up. All patrons under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 18 or over.
Location: Sydney Event Centre - The Star, 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009
Warnings: This production may contain strobe lighting, flashing lights, smoke & haze.