Howard Ashman: Little Shop of Mermaid
This week, Dana takes Anthony through the extraordinary life of Howard Ashman—the brilliant lyricist and creative force behind Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. From transforming musical theater to helping launch the Disney Renaissance, Howard's talent changed animation forever.
But behind the unforgettable songs was a heartbreaking story of love, ambition, and resilience. Dana unpacks Howard's career, his creative partnership with Alan Menken, his battle with AIDS during one of the most pivotal moments in Disney history, and the legacy he left…
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