Steve Cuden is a prolific television writer, having penned nearly ninety teleplays for a wide range of popular TV series, including the likes of "X-Men," "The Batman," "Iron Man," "Xiaolin Showdown," "Loonatics Unleashed," "The Mask," "Goof Troop," "Bonkers," "Quack Pack," "Gargoyles," "Beetlejuice," "Pink Panther," "RoboCop," "Extreme Ghostbusters," "Stargate Infinity," "ExoSquad," and "Mummies Alive."
In addition to his work in television, Cuden has also made a name for himself in the world of film, having directed and co-produced the cult-favorite horror-comedy feature "Lucky," which won numerous awards, including Best Director at the Nodance Film Festival and Best Feature at several other notable festivals.
As a published author, Cuden has written two popular books, "Beating Broadway: How to Create Stories for Musicals That Get Standing Ovations" and "Beating Hollywood: Tips for Creating Unforgettable Screenplays," which offer valuable insights and guidance for aspiring writers.
Cuden is perhaps best known for his work on the hit Broadway and international musical "Jekyll & Hyde," which he co-created with composer Frank Wildhorn. The show's original book and lyrics were written by Cuden, and it played for nearly four years on Broadway, enjoying four US national tours and being performed by hundreds of theater companies across the United States.
Translated into more than twenty languages, "Jekyll & Hyde" has been produced in numerous venues around the world, cementing its status as a global phenomenon. Cuden and Wildhorn also co-conceived the international hit musical "Rudolf, Affaire Mayerling," which has been produced throughout Europe and Asia.
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Cuden holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Screenwriting from UCLA and teaches a variety of screenwriting classes to students at the Conservatory of Performing Arts at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
