Benj Pasek
UNORTHODOX New Musical By Benj Pasek, Shaina Taub, And Joshua Harmon and More Set for The Huntington 2026/27 Season (Apr 16, 2026)
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, HAIRSPRAY and More Set for La Mirada 2026/27 Season (Apr 15, 2026)
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Zach Theater (Apr 13, 2026)
BIO
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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Awards and Nominations
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Benj Pasek, Dear Evan Hansen
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Benj Pasek, Dear Evan Hansen
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Benj Pasek, Dear Evan Hansen
Benj Pasek, Dear Evan Hansen
Benj Pasek, A Christmas Story, The Musical!
Benj Pasek, A Christmas Story, The Musical
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Videos
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Video: Jonathan Groff and Lea Michele Lead a School Talent Show in CELEBRITY SUBSTITUTE
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Video: Inside the First High School Production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN with CBS SATURDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-05 10:16:09
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN In Rehearsal At Pioneer Theatre Company
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Video: Watch Reneé Rapp Teach Music to Kids in New Episode of CELEBRITY SUBSTITUTE
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Video: Loren Allred Performs 'Tightrope' From 'The Showman Sessions'
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Video: Watch Gal Gadot Perform New Villain Song 'All Is Fair' From Disney's SNOW WHITE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-27 17:11:17
Video: Watch Rachel Zegler Rehearse 'Whistle While You Work' From SNOW WHITE
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Video: Rachel Zegler Treats Young Fans to 'Waiting on a Wish' on GMA
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Video: Dive Into the Iconic Costumes of Disney's SNOW WHITE in New Featurette
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Videos: Rachel Zegler Talks EVITA, Performs SNOW WHITE on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
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Video: Go Behind the Scenes of Disney's SNOW WHITE Music in New Featurette
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News
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026
The Huntington has announced its 2026/27 season, led by the world premiere musical UNORTHODOX by Benj Pasek, Shaina Taub, and Joshua Harmon. The lineup also includes PURPOSE, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts has unveiled its 2026/2027 season of shows! The season will feature a new productin of Little Shop of Horrors, Hairspray, and more.
by Sabrina Wallace - Apr 13, 2026
Dear Evan Hansen at ZACH explores mental illness, grief, and the aftermath of a teenage tragedy in a hyperconnected world. Strong cast led by Evan Jennings, emotional music, and urgent themes left me moved, reflective, and deeply affected.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2026
Music superstar P!NK is officially set to host the 79th Annual Tony Awards this June. Though the musician hasn't appeared on Broadway herself, the world of musical theater has overlapped with her career in several instances. Find out how in our roundup!
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Apr 8, 2026
El musical llegará a la capital en una producción de ATG Entertainment España.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2026
Theatre Raleigh will present DEAR EVAN HANSEN as part of its 2026 season. The production will be directed by Jessica Boevers Bogart and feature a mix of Broadway and local performers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
Zach Theater will present a two-week extension of Dear Evan Hansen. As one of the first regional theaters to produce the show, Zach’s production will now run through late May.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026
Alliance Theatre has revealed its 2026/27 season, featuring the world premiere musical Alice in Neverland, a world premiere adaptation of Winnie the Pooh, and more.
by Krista Garver - Mar 30, 2026
DEAR EVAN HANSEN, now running at Broadway Rose, is a multiple Tony Award-winning musical about an anxious, depressed, and profoundly lonely high schooler who gets swept into an extraordinary situation when a classmate named Connor Murphy dies by suicide.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released from the brand-new stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman, based on the 2017 film, with songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Check out the photos here!
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 26, 2026
Today’s subject Nick Blaemire is currently living his theatre life at Signature Theatre as the book writer for the new musical Safety Not Guaranteed. The show runs through April 12th in Signature Theatre’s MAX space.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026
THEATRE444 will present the regional premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN from April 2-12 at Cobblestone Arts Center in Farmington, featuring a cast from multiple cities and directed by Pam Rapoza.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026
Pittsburgh Musical Theater will present Dear Evan Hansen this spring. Dear Evan Hansen features a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Steven Levenson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2026
CMT MARQUEE, a division of Children's Musical Theatre San Jose, will present the regional premiere of Dear Evan Hansen, performing April 10 - 18, 2026 at the historical Montgomery Theater in downtown San Jose.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026
OFC Creations Theatre Center in Rochester, NY, will present its 2026-2027 Broadway in Brighton Series featuring shows like HAIRSPRAY, MISS SAIGON, and the regional premiere of THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 23, 2026
The Omaha Community Playhouse unveiled its eagerly awaited 2026–27 season, presenting a slate of live performances designed to uplift, captivate, and resonate with audiences.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 23, 2026
For its first musical, Reverie Theatre Group will present Edges by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul of The Greatest Showman and Dear Evan Hansen fame, directed by Alyssa Germaine and music directed by Dave Laros.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026
Skylight Music Theatre announced its 67th season, featuring a lineup that underscores the transformative power of music theatre. The season promises to engage audiences with daring characters and compelling stories, set to iconic music. This milestone season reflects the theatre's commitment to bold artistic vision and community engagement, continuing its legacy as a pivotal cultural institution.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026
Summer Stock Stage will present the Central Indiana premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN from August 5-9, 2026, at the Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University. The production will star newcomer Preston Angus as Evan Hansen and introduce Erin Rosenfeld, the first Deaf actor to play Zoe Murphy, alongside Isabella Agresta. Rosenfeld's casting marks a significant milestone in the show's history, bringing a new dimension to the role with the incorporation of American Sign Language. This event promises
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2026
Josh Groban is offering a first preview from his new album with a snippet from his new recording of 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight?' from The Lion King. Check it out now.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Benj Pasek has written 3 shows including A Christmas Story, The Musical (Lyricist), Dogfight (Composer), Dear Evan Hansen (Music and Lyrics).
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).
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, and the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).
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