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Alan Menken is the man, so I'm sure the music will be better than the lackluster Princess and the Frog.

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To paraphrase Menken: Nobody ever went broke underestimating the math knowledge of the

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"I had already done a show with R&B and Motown," said Mr. Menken, referring to his 1982 off-Broadway hit "Little Shop of Horrors."

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In 1960, Don Draper never seemed fully comfortable with Rachel Menken, the Jewish department store heiress with whom he had an affair.

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But the musical's composer, Alan Menken (an eight-time Academy Award winner), and lyricist, Glenn Slater ("The Little Mermaid" on Broadway, "Tangled" on film), wanted their songs to take a different direction.

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"This is flowers-and-sunshine love song—in praise of disemboweling his girl," said Mr. Menken.

At Work in the City of Heavenly Song Pia Catton 2011

In 1960, Don Draper never seemed fully comfortable with Rachel Menken, the Jewish department store heiress with whom he had an affair.

Diane Winston: Did Mad Men Get Religion? Diane Winston 2010

In 1960, Don Draper never seemed fully comfortable with Rachel Menken, the Jewish department store heiress with whom he had an affair.

Diane Winston: Did Mad Men Get Religion? Diane Winston 2010

A reader correctly points out that H.L. Menken did not coin the "lies, damn lies" quote.

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"The whole score is studded with little references," said Mr. Slater, who with Mr. Menken talked me through some of the specifics.

At Work in the City of Heavenly Song Pia Catton 2011