Nell Benjamin
Nell Benjamin is a lyricist, writer, and composer noted for her work in musical theatre. With her husband and frequent collaborator Laurence O'Keefe, she won the Laurence Olivier Award for writing Legally Blonde in 2011.
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BIO
Nell Benjamin is a lyricist, writer, and composer noted for her work in musical theatre. With her husband and frequent collaborator Laurence O'Keefe, she won the Laurence Olivier Award for writing Legally Blonde in 2011. And in 2007, she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Original Score for Legally Blonde, and then again in 2018 for her lyrics for Mean Girls.
Photos
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 16: Nell Benjamin poses at the opening night of the new musical based on the film "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" on Broadway at The Longacre Theatre on October 16, 2019 in New York City (Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage)
From: Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for THE LIGHTNING THIEF
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Awards and Nominations
Nell Benjamin, Mean Girls
Nell Benjamin, Mean Girls
Nell Benjamin, The Explorers Club
Nell Benjamin, Legally Blonde
Nell Benjamin, Legally Blonde
Nell Benjamin, Legally Blonde The Musical
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Videos
Video: Emily Lane, Vivian Panka and More in MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - 2026-04-30 09:46:42
Video: Amber Davies and More in LEGALLY BLONDE UK and Ireland Tour New Footage
by Stephi Wild - 2026-03-31 08:12:54
Video: Leo Roberts And The Cast Of HUZZAH! Perform 'Song Of Roland'
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-10-13 22:18:11
Video: Liisi Lafointaine and Leo Roberts Perform 'Howl At The Moon' From HUZZAH! at The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-10-13 22:14:06
Video: All Is Faire with Laurence O'Keefe & Nell Benjamin; Watch a Sneak Peek from HUZZAH!
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2025-10-13 14:43:04
Video: The Making of the REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Cast Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-10-10 12:45:42
Video: Leo Roberts Sings 'Song Of Roland' from HUZZAH! at San Diego's Old Globe
by Joshua Wright - 2025-10-09 14:43:48
Exclusive: Watch 'The Song of Roland' from Nell Benjamin & Laurence O’Keefe's HUZZAH!
by Joshua Wright - 2025-08-13 14:19:31
Videos: Go Inside the Final Performance of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by Michael Major - 2025-06-30 10:02:05
Video: Broadway Siblings Christopher and Monica Ramirez Featured on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-21 10:53:04
Video: Get A First Look at LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL at La Mirada Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2025-04-29 13:52:06
Photos: Eva Longoria, Sofia Vergara and More Attend REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by Stephi Wild - 2025-04-23 06:00:07
Video: Justina Machado Praises REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Co-Star Tatianna Córdoba: 'She Is Incredible'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-22 17:45:47
Video: Kathryn Brunner Talks Playing Elle Woods in LEGALLY BLONDE at La Mirada
by Michael Major - 2025-04-16 10:36:00
Video: Tatianna Córdoba Performs 'Flying Away' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-15 10:34:44
News
by Rachel Stone - Sep 15, 2026
Life Jacket Theatre Co. will present a new musical about six inmates in the 1930s Men's Penitentiary's Fag Ward, weaving their stories into high-camp numbers from the ward's annual Christmas pageant.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2026
Amber Davies will reprise her role as Elle Woods when LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL transfers to London Coliseum from March 22 to May 22, 2027, following a sold-out UK and Ireland tour.
by Team BWW - Sep 3, 2026
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for September 2026 include Come From Away and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the latest recipients of their Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Initiative commissions for new theatrical works surrounding themes of science, math, and technology.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 25, 2026
54 BELOW, is set to presents a cast of Harvard and Yale grads and current students in The Eleventh Annual Harvard-Yale Cantata. This show is a competition of Harvard alumni vs. Yale alumni, as performers and writers.
by Michael Gioia - Aug 21, 2026
If you missed the exclusive preview of the seven new and original works at The Festival, BroadwayWorld has you covered with a full breakdown and recap of what these musicals are and where they’re headed.
by - Aug 19, 2026
On Wednesdays we wear PINK
by - Aug 14, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Paula Makar - Aug 13, 2026
If you want to spend an evening laughing, and love Monty Pythonesque humour, hurry out to see ICT Rep’s The Explorer’s Club at the Welsbacher Theatre at the WSU Metroplex!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026
You can now get a first look at production photos of The Cape Playhouse's Mean Girls, featuring a book by Tina Fey and music by Jeff Richmond and Nell Benjamin.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026
Performer and figure skater Elizabeth Gibson recently took part in the National Showcase, where she performed a figure skating routine to the song 'What You Want' from Legally Blonde the Musical. Watch the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026
Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center will present MEAN GIRLS, the musical based on the 2004 film, with performances running on weekends at the venue's East Los Angeles Avenue location.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026
Jennifer Ellison will play Ms Heron/Ms Norbury/Mrs George in select cities including Bristol, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Newcastle as MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL tours the UK and Ireland through January 2027.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026
The Actors Studio of New Jersey announced the full cast and creative team for MEAN GIRLS, THE MUSICAL, set to run at the historic Dunellen Theatre this fall.
by Caryl Kristine Guillermo - Aug 3, 2026
With high-energy numbers, incredible singing, and hilarious material, Legally Blonde – The Musical is an infectiously joyous show perfectly suited to make all kinds of audience members leave with a smile and a pep in their step.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2026
The Pleasanton Youth Theater Company will present Mean Girls: The Musical (High School Edition) at the Firehouse Arts Center, featuring two rotating youth casts under director Mathew Glynn.
by - Jul 31, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 31, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2026
Seven new musicals will be showcased during The Festival's Previews of New Musicals program taking place on the Broadway Direct Main Stage. The program will showcase an exclusive sneak peek of selections from the new works.
by Oliver Oliveros - Jul 25, 2026
Singapore Repertory Theatre’s (SRT) production of the Broadway hit musical 'Legally Blonde' will run at the Esplanade Theatre from July 29 to August 16, 2026.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Nell Benjamin has written 10 shows including Half Time (Lyrics), Sarah, Plain and Tall (Lyricist), Sarah, Plain and Tall (Lyricist), Cam Jansen (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Legally Blonde (Composer), The Explorers Club (Playwright), Gotta Dance (Lyrics), Mean Girls (Lyricist), Because of Winn Dixie (Bookwriter), Real Women Have Curves (Additional Material).
Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Mean Girls, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Explorers Club, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Legally Blonde, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Legally Blonde, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Legally Blonde The Musical and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .
Nell Benjamin has received several awards, including the Richard Rodgers Award for Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist. She has also been nominated for a Tony Award for Best Original Score for Mean Girls. Additionally, she won the ASCAP Foundation’s Cole Porter Award and the Theatre World Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre.
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