“Moana 2” is now in theaters and just like it’s predecessor, it is chock full of original songs. This time though, Lin-Manuel Miranda isn’t the one who wrote them. That task fell to Abigail Barlow and ...

The following contains spoilers for Moana 2, now playing in theatersMoana 2 and the film that proceeded it boast some impressive songs, the strongest of which rank among the best musical contributions ...

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Moana 2 songwriters Abigail Barlow, 25, and Emily Bear, 22, have addressed the criticism surrounding the sequel’s soundtrack following its theatrical premiere. The highly-anticipated follow-up to ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. “Music is always such an important part of all of our stories, whether it's ...

At the end of “Moana,” which came out eight years ago, our plucky Polynesian heroine-who’s-not-a-princess had defeated the giant lava monster Te Kā and returned the heart of Te Fiti, the moss-green ...

Make no mistake about it, “Moana 2” is a hit. The Disney sequel set a Thanksgiving box office record with $225 million over the five-day holiday frame. While audiences have flocked to movie theaters, ...

Moana 2's new songs won't be written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. We also wanted her to be more ...