Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare archival footage and interviews with Ashman’s family, friends, associates, and longtime partner Bill Lauch, Howard is an intimate tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent and a rousing celebration of musical storytelling itself.

Howard Ashman
as Self / Various Character Scratch Singing (archive footage)

Alan Menken
as Self / Various Character Scratch Singing

Bill Lauch
as Self

Don Hahn
as Self

Sarah Gillespie
as Self

Shirley Ashman
as Self

Kyle Renick
as Self

Nancy Parent
as Self

Dennis Green
as Self

Jodi Benson
as Self / Ariel (voice) / Doria Hudson