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Irene Mecchi BIO. Irene Mecci began her association with Disney in March 1992, when she wrote Recycle Rex, an animated short, which won the 1994 Environmental Media Award. Irene is a co-writer of...
Broadway. Touring. The Lion King (Nov 13, 1997 - Present) Book by Irene Mecchi. Adapted from the screenplay by Irene Mecchi.
Irene Mecchi (born September 21, 1949) is an American screenwriter and playwright, whose prominent works include screenplays for several Disney animated films. She co-authored the screenplays for The Lion King (1994), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), and Hercules (1997).
The Lion King is a stage musical with music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, and a book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, with additional music and lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor, and Hans Zimmer.
- Elton John, Tim Rice, Lebo M, Roger Allers, Irene Mecchi
- Garth Fagan
- 1994
- Julie Taymor
Aug 19, 2021 · The stage adaptation of the animated film, featuring music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, and a book by Irene Mecchi and Roger Allers, earned 11 Tony Award nominations and won six,...
Feb 10, 2023 · Jennifer Lee and Irene Mecchi were key in the creation of the massive Disney films — and stage musicals — 'Frozen' and 'The Lion King.' Both musicals are currently playing in Southern California.
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Irene is a co-writer of Disney s animated features The Lion King, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Hercules. Along with co-author Roger Allers, she received a 1998 TONY® nomination for writing the book for The Lion King.
