Mousetalgia Episode 617: Howard and Alan
This week, join Mousetalgia as we speak with Disney producer and filmmaker Don Hahn in a conversation about Howard, his documentary about legendary lyricist Howard Ashman. Hahn joins us to speak about the journey he has made with the film in the two years since it first premiered, and talks about the man who “gave a mermaid her voice and a beast his soul.” Then, Jeff and Kristen report on a fundraising event hosted by the Walt Disney Family Museum starring Alan Menken, legendary Disney tunesmith who worked with Howard for many years before Howard’s passing. We discuss Alan’s work and musicianship. and his incredible imprint on the world of musical theater and film. Also – Jeff reviews a book about maps,Kristen Carr checks in with a Mousetalgia FastPass – and more!
