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Pasek & Paul's musical Dogfight had its world premiere at Second Stage Theatre, where it won the Lortel Award for Best New Musical. Theater credits include A Christmas Story, The Musical on Broadway, which received Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle nominations for Outstanding New Broadway Musical; James and the Giant Peach; Edges. TV credits include "Smash," "Sesame Street," "Johnny and the Sprites."


Pasek and Paul created the song "Unlimited" for Old Navy's 2014 back-to-school campaign, which earned them a Daytime Emmy Award nomination. Upcoming film projects include La La Land (Lionsgate); The Greatest Showman (FOX); Trolls (Dreamworks Animation); Medusa (Sony Pictures Animation); Tom and Jerry Return to Oz (Warner Bros Animation). Honors: Richard Rodgers Award for Musical Theatre (American Academy of Arts and Letters), ASCAP Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award, Jonathan Larson Award.
Both are B.F.A. Musical Theatre graduates of the University of Michigan and members of the Dramatists Guild of America, Inc.

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Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity)Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2024] [Replacement]
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Dear Evan HansenDear Evan Hansen
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
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A Christmas Story (Non-Eq)A Christmas Story (Non-Eq)
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
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Writing

Dogfight
Composer
Lyricists
Dear Evan Hansen
Music and Lyrics

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2017 - Best Score

Benj Pasek, Dear Evan Hansen


winner
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Benj Pasek, Dear Evan Hansen


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lyrics

Benj Pasek, Dear Evan Hansen

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway)

Benj Pasek, Dear Evan Hansen

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Music

Benj Pasek, A Christmas Story, The Musical!

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Benj Pasek, A Christmas Story, The Musical


winner
Richard Rodgers Award - 2011 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award

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Paramount Theatre Reveals 2025-26 Broadway and BOLD Series Photo
Paramount Theatre Reveals 2025-26 Broadway and BOLD Series
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

Paramount has revealed the lineup for their 2025-26 Broadway and BOLD series, including the Chicago premieres of Come From Away and Dear Evan Hansen. Learn more here!
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season Photo
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!
Video: COME ALIVE! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular New Trailer Photo
Video: COME ALIVE! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular New Trailer
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

COME ALIVE! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is the brand new circus spectacular now playing in London’s Earls Court. Check out an all new trailer here!
Video: Watch 'Waving Through A Window' From the DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tour Led By Michael Photo
Video: Watch 'Waving Through A Window' From the DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tour Led By Michael Fabisch
by Michael Major - Jan 9, 2025

Watch a video of Michael Fabisch performing 'Waving Through A Window' on the national tour of Dear Evan Hansen. The tour has stops scheduled in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, Colorado, and more in 2025.
Video: Watch Nicole Scherzinger Sing 'Never Enough' From THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Photo
Video: Watch Nicole Scherzinger Sing 'Never Enough' From THE GREATEST SHOWMAN
by Michael Major - Jan 6, 2025

Watch a video of Sunset Boulevard star Nicole Scherzinger singing 'Never Enough' from The Greatest Showman with Counter-Melodies Podcast co-hosts Jonathan Tilkin and Anthony Gargiula.
20 Unique Audition Songs for Tenors Photo
20 Unique Audition Songs for Tenors
by Sarah Lasko - Jan 6, 2025

If you’re tired of seeing tenor audition song lists with recommendations that have already been sung a million times, we’ve curated this selection of songs to help you make a great impression at your next audition.
Harris Center Presents DEAR EVAN HANSEN This Month Photo
Harris Center Presents DEAR EVAN HANSEN This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

Harris Center for The Arts will present the Tony and Grammy-Winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN, performing eight times, January 28-February 2. Individual tickets for DEAR EVAN HANSEN are on sale now at the Harris Center Box Office.
Video: Rachel Zegler Performs New Pasek and Paul Song 'Waiting On A Wish' in SNOW WHI Photo
Video: Rachel Zegler Performs New Pasek and Paul Song 'Waiting On A Wish' in SNOW WHITE Special Look
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 26, 2024

In a special look at Disney's Snow White, Rachel Zegler performs an extended snippet of 'Waiting on a Wish,' the new power ballad from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul written for Disney's forthcoming live-action remake. Watch it now!
TV: Disney estrena tráiler de BLANCANIEVES, con Rachel Zegler Photo
TV: Disney estrena tráiler de BLANCANIEVES, con Rachel Zegler
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 23, 2024

La cinta se estrena sólo en cines el 21 de marzo de 2025.
Society Of Composers & Lyricists Presents Special Awards During 2024 Holiday Events H Photo
Society Of Composers & Lyricists Presents Special Awards During 2024 Holiday Events Held In NYC, LA, And Nashville
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024

At the Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL) holiday soirees held in Los Angeles, NYC, and Nashville, a Who's Who of the entertainment industry gathered to celebrate together and recognize accomplishments of many of the world's top music creators in films, TV, and other visual media.
Video: Rachel Zegler Sings in New SNOW WHITE Trailer Photo
Video: Rachel Zegler Sings in New SNOW WHITE Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 19, 2024

The tale that started it all comes to life in a new trailer for Snow White, Disney's live-action remake of the animated classic. This new trailer features an extended preview of young Snow White, a few new moments with several familiar characters, and a longer sample of a new song from Pasek and Paul. Watch it now!
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide Photo
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2024

From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
COME ALIVE! THE GREATEST SHOWMAN CIRCUS SPECTACULAR Extends to September 2025 Photo
COME ALIVE! THE GREATEST SHOWMAN CIRCUS SPECTACULAR Extends to September 2025
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2024

‘COME ALIVE!’ The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular has confirmed its run extension until September 2025 following a successful initial run since opening at the Empress Museum, Earls Court.
Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL at Springer Opera House Photo
Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL at Springer Opera House
by Russell Warne - Dec 6, 2024

COLUMBUS, GEORGIA — A Christmas Story is one of the most beloved holiday films of all time. Though lesser known, the stage musical adaptation (with a script by Joseph Robinette and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul) is gaining a following. Over the past ten years, productions of the musical have proliferated, and it has even become an annual tradition for some theatre companies. The Springer Opera House is the latest group to mount A Christmas Story: The Musical, and though the production has a rocky start, it finds its legs in the end.
Patrick Page Transforms Into SNOW WHITE's Magic Mirror in Behind-the-Scenes Photos Photo
Patrick Page Transforms Into SNOW WHITE's Magic Mirror in Behind-the-Scenes Photos
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2024

Patrick Page has confirmed his involvement in the new Snow White remake, lending his voice and likeness as the Magic Mirror. Take a look at behind-the-scenes photos of his transformation!
TV: Disney estrena el trailer de BLANCANIEVES en castellano Photo
TV: Disney estrena el trailer de BLANCANIEVES en castellano
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 4, 2024

La versión de acción real de este clásico se estrenará en Cines el 21 de marzo de 2025.
Video: SNOW WHITE Official Trailer Starring Rachel Zegler Photo
Video: SNOW WHITE Official Trailer Starring Rachel Zegler
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2024

Disney has finally released the official trailer for Snow White, the live-action remake of the animated classic starring Rachel Zegler. Watch the trailer, which features a new song by Pasek and Paul!
Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage Photo
Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2024

Whether you're into a more serious story like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, or something more silly and fun like Elf or How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is a Christmas movie-turned-musical for everyone who celebrates!
Photos: First look at Dublin Jerome High School's JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR Photo
Photos: First look at Dublin Jerome High School's JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR
by Jerri Shafer - Nov 21, 2024

Based on one of Roald Dahl's most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this 'masterpeach' of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic. 
Society Of Composers & Lyricists To Present Awards To Giorgio Moroder, Benj Pasek & Photo
Society Of Composers & Lyricists To Present Awards To Giorgio Moroder, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2024

The Society of Composers & Lyricists announced Giorgio Moroder will receive the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Jeff Beal to receive SCL Ambassador Awards.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Benj Pasek written?

Benj Pasek has written 3 shows including A Christmas Story, The Musical (Lyricist), Dogfight (Composer), Dear Evan Hansen (Music and Lyrics).

What awards has Benj Pasek been nominated for?

Best Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for A Christmas Story, The Musical!, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for A Christmas Story, The Musical and Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).

What awards has Benj Pasek won?

Benj Pasek has won several prestigious awards, including Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Dear Evan Hansen. He also received the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Dear Evan Hansen. Additionally, he was honored with the Outstanding Lyrics award at the Drama Desk Awards for Dear Evan Hansen. Pasek was also the recipient of the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).

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