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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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Productions

Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity)Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2024] [Replacement]
Composer[Replacement]
Dear Evan HansenDear Evan Hansen
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Music and Lyrics[Replacement]
A Christmas Story (Non-Eq)A Christmas Story (Non-Eq)
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Composer/lyricist[Replacement]
Dear Evan HansenDear Evan Hansen
 
[Toronto, 2019]
Vocal Arrangements and Additional Arrangements
Dear Evan HansenDear Evan Hansen
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Vocal Arranger and Additional Arrangements
A Christmas Story, The MusicalA Christmas Story, The Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Vocal Arranger

Writing

Dogfight
Composer
Lyricist
Dear Evan Hansen
Music and Lyrics

Movies

I Shot Andy Warhol
[ 1996 ] Mark
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
[ 1997 ] Cowboy
Below Utopia
[ 1997 ] Daniel Beckett
Frogs for Snakes
[ 1998 ] Flav Santana
Dead Broke
[ 1998 ] James
The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy
[ 2000 ] Marshall
American Psycho
[ 2000 ] Timothy Bryce
Mulholland Drive
[ 2001 ] Adam
Zoolander
[ 2001 ] Evil DJ
The Sleepy Time Gal
[ 2001 ] Rebecca's Boyfriend
Duplex
[ 2003 ] Coop
Happy End
[ 2003 ] Jack
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
[ 2003 ] Seamus O Grady
The Baxter
[ 2005 ] Bradley Lake
Strangers with Candy
[ 2005 ] Carlo Honklin
Miami Vice
[ 2006 ] Detective Larry Zito
Inland Empire
[ 2006 ] Devon Berk, Billy Side
The Legend of Lucy Keyes
[ 2006 ] Guy Cooley
Return to Rajapur
[ 2006 ] Jeremy Reardon
The Ten
[ 2007 ] Jesus H. Christ
Broken English
[ 2007 ] Nick Gable
Tropic Thunder
[ 2008 ] writer
Megamind
[ 2010 ] Megamind's Father
Iron Man 2
[ 2010 ] writer
Your Highness
[ 2011 ] Leezar
Wanderlust
[ 2012 ] Seth
Rock of Ages
[ 2012 ] writer
Zoolander 2
[ 2016 ] Evil DJ
The Girl on the Train
[ 2016 ] Tom
The Lego Ninjago Movie
[ 2017 ] Garmadon
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
[ 2017 ] Mter Codebreaker
The Spy Who Dumped Me
[ 2018 ] Drew
Bumblebee
[ 2018 ] Dropkick
Mute
[ 2018 ] Duck
On the Basis of Sex
[ 2018 ] Mel Wulf
Lady and the Tramp
[ 2019 ] Tramp
False Positive
[ 2021 ] Adrian
Violet
[ 2021 ] The Voice

TV Shows

At Home with Amy Sedaris
Hip Guy, Sea Captain, Colonel Cary Commander
Sex and the City
Vaughn Wysel, Jared
Six Feet Under
Joe
The District
Nick Pierce
The Leftovers
Kevin Garvey
The Mosquito Coast
Allie Fox
FBI: Most Wanted
Luca Marino

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2017 - Best Score

Justin PaulDear Evan Hansen


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

Justin PaulDear Evan Hansen


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lyrics

Justin Paul, Dear Evan Hansen

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

Justin Paul, Dear Evan Hansen

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Music

Justin Paul, A Christmas Story, The Musical!

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

Justin Paul, A Christmas Story, The Musical


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

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Video: Rachel Zegler Treats Young Fans to 'Waiting on a Wish' on GMA
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 20, 2025

On Thursday morning, Snow White star Rachel Zegler took the Good Morning America stage for a special performance of Waiting on a Wish, one of the new songs from the new reimagining. She was joined by a slew of young fans, many channeling the iconic Disney princess. Watch the performance now!
Listen: Disney's SNOW WHITE Deluxe Edition Soundtrack Now Available Photo
Listen: Disney's SNOW WHITE Deluxe Edition Soundtrack Now Available
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 20, 2025

Walt Disney Records has released the Deluxe Edition Original Soundtrack for “Disney’s Snow White”. The deluxe edition was written by the EGOT winning team, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul with additional lyrics by Jack Feldman.
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Comes to SD Junior Theatre Photo
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Comes to SD Junior Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

San Diego Junior Theatre will continue its 77th Season with Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach, a magical adventure for the whole family!
Review Roundup: Rachel Zegler Stars in Disney's SNOW WHITE Live-Action Musical Photo
Review Roundup: Rachel Zegler Stars in Disney's SNOW WHITE Live-Action Musical
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 19, 2025

Disney's Snow White finally hits theaters this Friday and, ahead of its debut, critics have weighed in on the new film, which is a reimagining of the Walt Disney animated classic. Find out what critics think of the Disney musical here!
Video: Dive Into the Iconic Costumes of Disney's SNOW WHITE in New Featurette Photo
Video: Dive Into the Iconic Costumes of Disney's SNOW WHITE in New Featurette
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025

A new behind-the-scenes featurette is shining a spotlight on the magical costumes on display in the live-action reimagining of Disney's Snow White. Watch the video now!
Videos: Rachel Zegler Talks EVITA, Performs SNOW WHITE on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Photo
Videos: Rachel Zegler Talks EVITA, Performs SNOW WHITE on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025

On Monday evening, Rachel Zegler visited Jimmy Kimmel Live! to discuss the live-action reimagining of Disney's Snow White, which hits theaters this Friday. On the show, she also shed light on several other projects, the West End production of Evita. Watch the interview and a performance from Snow White now!
Video: Inside the Choreography of Disney's SNOW WHITE Photo
Video: Inside the Choreography of Disney's SNOW WHITE
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 17, 2025

In a new behind-the-scenes featurette for Disney's Snow White, choreographer Mandy Moore dives into her work on the new live-action film. Watch the video now!
Photos: SNOW WHITE Premiere with Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot & More Photo
Photos: SNOW WHITE Premiere with Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot & More
by Emmy Rice - Mar 16, 2025

At the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, the cast and creative team of Disney's Snow White celebrated the film's upcoming release. Check here for the photos.
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Talk About SNOW WHITE
by Emmy Rice - Mar 15, 2025

Ben Pasek and Justin Paul discuss new songs for the film, such as 'Good Things Grow,' 'Hand Meets a Hand,' and 'Waiting on a Wish' along with Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot. Check here for the video.
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of Disney's SNOW WHITE Music in New Featurette Photo
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of Disney's SNOW WHITE Music in New Featurette
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025

In a new video, EGOT winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Rachel Zegler, and the filmmakers go behind-the-scenes of the music featured in Disney's new live-action Snow White. Watch it now!
Rachel Zegler and Andrew Burnap to Appear on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Next Week Photo
Rachel Zegler and Andrew Burnap to Appear on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025

Snow White’s Rachel Zegler and Andrew Burnap are both set to make separate Good Morning America appearances next week to promote the new film, which hits theaters on Friday, March 21.
A Guide to Upcoming Movie Musicals- MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, GUYS & DOLLS & More Photo
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by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025

Though many are eagerly awaiting Wicked: For Good, there are plenty of other upcoming movie musicals to get Broadway fans on their feet, some of which we will see before November. Take a look at our guide to all upcoming movie musicals!
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by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025

Loren Allred, best known for being the secret singer behind Never Enough from The Greatest Showman, has shared her new cover of A Million Dreams. She performs the track with Filipino superstar Regine Velasquez. Watch the video now!
Listen: Disney's SNOW WHITE Soundtrack Feat. Rachel Zegler and New Songs by Pasek & P Photo
Listen: Disney's SNOW WHITE Soundtrack Feat. Rachel Zegler and New Songs by Pasek & Paul
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025

Ahead of the highly anticipated premiere of Disney's Snow White, the full soundtrack, featuring Rachel Zegler and new songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, is now available. Check out the new soundtrack here!
Video: Rachel Zegler Performs SNOW WHITE's 'Waiting on a Wish' at Iconic Spanish Cast Photo
Video: Rachel Zegler Performs SNOW WHITE's 'Waiting on a Wish' at Iconic Spanish Castle
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

Rachel Zegler took the stage on Wednesday for a special performance of Waiting on a Wish, the first single from Snow White's original soundtrack, at a European event at the Alcázar of Segovia Castle in Spain. Watch a sneak peek of the performance!
La BSO de BLANCANIEVES en español se publica el 14 de marzo Photo
La BSO de BLANCANIEVES en español se publica el 14 de marzo
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Mar 13, 2025

Mañana 14 de marzo llega a plataformas digitales como Apple Music la BSO de BLANCANIEVES, que además de en su versión original se publicará en castellano con las voces de Anabel García (Blancanieves),Samuel Gómez (Jonathan), Ruth Lorenzo (Reina Malvada), Beltrán Iraburu, Adrián Soto, Manu Pilas, Luis Rod, Paula Argüelles, Ely Malavia, Lucía Pérez, Juan Logar, Miguel Ángel Varela o José Escobosa.
TV: Disney celebra el estreno de BLANCANIEVES en España con Rachel Zegler Photo
TV: Disney celebra el estreno de BLANCANIEVES en España con Rachel Zegler
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Mar 13, 2025

Rachel Zegler interpretó la canción “Waiting on a Wish” en el Alcázar de Segovia, el castillo que inspiró el de BLANCANIEVES, durante la presentación europea.
Pasek & Paul’s DOGFIGHT is Sentinel Theatre’s Inaugural Production Photo
Pasek & Paul’s DOGFIGHT is Sentinel Theatre’s Inaugural Production
by Tyler Hinton - Mar 11, 2025

Sentinel Theatre, a newly established 501c3 non-profit organization, will present its inaugural production, DOGFIGHT, from April 4 through 12 at the Valentine Theater in American Fork, Utah. From the creators of THE GREATEST SHOWMAN and DEAR EVAN HANSEN, this new musical tells the romantic and heartbreaking story of a Marine on the eve of his deployment and the awkward and idealistic waitress who changes his life.
Video: Rachel Zegler Performs Acoustic SNOW WHITE Medley Photo
Video: Rachel Zegler Performs Acoustic SNOW WHITE Medley
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 10, 2025

In a new music video Rachel Zegler sings a medley of songs from Disney's Snow White, the new live-action reimagining of the Disney animated classic. Watch the video!
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Comes To State Theatre New Jersey Photo
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Comes To State Theatre New Jersey
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025

State Theatre New Jersey will present the North American tour of the Tony and Grammy®-winning Best Musical sensation, Dear Evan Hansen for five performances. Tickets range from $50-$110.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Justin Paul written?

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

What awards has Justin Paul 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 Justin Paul won?

Justin Paul has won several prestigious awards, including Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Dear Evan Hansen, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Dear Evan Hansen, and the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).

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