Nell Benjamin
Latest News on Nell Benjamin:
Video: Watch an Acoustic Performance of 'If I Were A Bird' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL (Dec 18, 2024)
MEAN GIRLS Takes The Granada Theatre Stage In January (Dec 12, 2024)
MEAN GIRLS Takes The Bank Of America Performing Arts Center Stage In January (Dec 12, 2024)
Video: Watch an Acoustic Performance of 'If I Were A Bird' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL (Dec 18, 2024)
MEAN GIRLS Takes The Granada Theatre Stage In January (Dec 12, 2024)
MEAN GIRLS Takes The Bank Of America Performing Arts Center Stage In January (Dec 12, 2024)
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.
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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)
Date:
10/17/2019
From: Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for THE LIGHTNING THIEF
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lyrics
Nell Benjamin, Mean Girls
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Nell Benjamin, Mean Girls
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Play
Nell Benjamin, The Explorers Club
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lyrics
Nell Benjamin, Legally Blonde
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Music
Nell Benjamin, Legally Blonde
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Nell Benjamin, Legally Blonde The Musical
winner
- 2003 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist
Nell Benjamin
Videos
Video: Watch an Acoustic Performance of 'If I Were A Bird' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024
Video: First Look at Georgina Castle as Regina George in MEAN GIRLS in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024
VIDEO: Mean Girls The Musical Comes To State Theatre New Jersey In May
by Joshua Wright - Jan 17, 2024
Listen: Hear the MEAN GIRLS Soundtrack With Reneé Rapp, Auliʻi Cravalho & More
by Michael Major - Jan 12, 2024
VIDEO: See The Load-In for REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL at American Repertory Theater
by Joshua Wright - Jan 5, 2024
Video: Watch 'Regina's Version' of the MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical Trailer
by Michael Major - Nov 15, 2023
Video: Watch Ashley Park & Stephanie Hsu in the New JOY RIDE Trailer
by Michael Major - Jun 15, 2023
Video: Lorne Michaels & the Cast of MEAN GIRLS Walk the Red Carpet in Los Angeles
by Adam Riegler - Jan 6, 2023
VIDEO: Watch Ashley Park Perform 'Don't Start Now' By Dua Lipa on EMILY IN PARIS
by Michael Major - Dec 22, 2022
VIDEO: First Look at COME FALL IN LOVE - THE DDLJ MUSICAL at The Old Globe
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE Reunite to Sing 'What I Got'
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2020
VIDEO: MEAN GIRLS On Broadway's Plastics Perform 'Jingle Bell Rock' At The Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2019
VIDEO: MEAN GIRLS Performs for the CBS Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Abigail Charpentier - Nov 28, 2019
News
Video: Watch an Acoustic Performance of 'If I Were A Bird' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has released a special acoustic video of “If I Were A Bird,” performed by Aline Mayagoitia and Grammy Award-winning artist Joy Huerta, accompanied by Nadia DiGiallonardo, Rich Mercurio, and Yair Evnine.
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has released a special acoustic video of “If I Were A Bird,” performed by Aline Mayagoitia and Grammy Award-winning artist Joy Huerta, accompanied by Nadia DiGiallonardo, Rich Mercurio, and Yair Evnine.
MEAN GIRLS Takes The Granada Theatre Stage In January
The American Theatre Guild will present MEAN GIRLS—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit 2004 Paramount Pictures film- as part of the 24–25 BROADWAY IN SANTA BARBARA Series.
The American Theatre Guild will present MEAN GIRLS—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit 2004 Paramount Pictures film- as part of the 24–25 BROADWAY IN SANTA BARBARA Series.
MEAN GIRLS Takes The Bank Of America Performing Arts Center Stage In January
The American Theatre Guild will present MEAN GIRLS—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit 2004 Paramount Pictures film.
The American Theatre Guild will present MEAN GIRLS—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit 2004 Paramount Pictures film.
South Asian Dancers, Actors and Singers Sought For New Musical Comedy COME FALL IN LOVE - THE DDLJ MUSICAL
Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical will make its UK premiere at Manchester Opera House next year. Producers are looking for South Asians to join the cast. Learn more here!
Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical will make its UK premiere at Manchester Opera House next year. Producers are looking for South Asians to join the cast. Learn more here!
MEAN GIRLS is Now Playing at the Auditorium Theatre
Broadway In Chicago is presenting MEAN GIRLS – the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film – now playing at the Auditorium Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway In Chicago is presenting MEAN GIRLS – the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film – now playing at the Auditorium Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tickets on Sale For REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL; Listen to Songs From the Show!
Tickets are on sale now for Real Women Have Curves: The Musical, which will play at Broadway’s James Earl Jones Theatre this spring. Plus listen to new music from the show!
Tickets are on sale now for Real Women Have Curves: The Musical, which will play at Broadway’s James Earl Jones Theatre this spring. Plus listen to new music from the show!
THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Lead Chicago's Holiday 2024 Top Theatre Shows
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 the holiday season include The Little Mermaid and more.
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 the holiday season include The Little Mermaid and more.
MEAN GIRLS Comes To Fox Performing Arts Center This December
The American Theatre Guild will present MEAN GIRLS—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit 2004 Paramount Pictures film. This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE Series and will take the Fox Performing Arts Center stage Dec. 30–31, 2024.
The American Theatre Guild will present MEAN GIRLS—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit 2004 Paramount Pictures film. This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE Series and will take the Fox Performing Arts Center stage Dec. 30–31, 2024.
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL at Village Theatre
Dear Readers, if you know my reviews then you know how picky I can be, especially with shows I love. One such show is certainly “Legally Blonde: The Musical”, currently playing at Village Theatre. I managed to see the original cast down in San Francisco and it’s always held a special place in my heart. Plus, I just think it’s an outstanding show. So, while I think the current Village production has oodles going for it in regards to talent and general all-around fun, there were just a few tiny things that kept it from blowing me away, the big one being that ineffable spark. But we’ll get to that.
Dear Readers, if you know my reviews then you know how picky I can be, especially with shows I love. One such show is certainly “Legally Blonde: The Musical”, currently playing at Village Theatre. I managed to see the original cast down in San Francisco and it’s always held a special place in my heart. Plus, I just think it’s an outstanding show. So, while I think the current Village production has oodles going for it in regards to talent and general all-around fun, there were just a few tiny things that kept it from blowing me away, the big one being that ineffable spark. But we’ll get to that.
MEAN GIRLS is Coming to The Emerson Colonial Theatre
The Emerson Colonial Theatre will present the North American Tour of Mean Girls – the musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film – will be coming to Boston. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Emerson Colonial Theatre will present the North American Tour of Mean Girls – the musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film – will be coming to Boston. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast And Creative Team Set For LEGALLY BLONDE at Music Theater Works
Music Theater Works has revealed the cast and creative team for LEGALLY BLONDE, running in December at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Music Theater Works has revealed the cast and creative team for LEGALLY BLONDE, running in December at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. Learn how to purchase tickets.
MEAN GIRLS Will Make Delaware Debut This Week At The Playhouse On Rodney Square
The North American Tour of Mean Girls, the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film, will be coming to The Playhouse on Rodney Square this week as part of the 2024-2025 Broadway in Wilmington Season.
The North American Tour of Mean Girls, the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film, will be coming to The Playhouse on Rodney Square this week as part of the 2024-2025 Broadway in Wilmington Season.
MEAN GIRLS Extends West End Booking
The producers of MEAN GIRLS in the West End have announced that the musical is extending to 8 June 2025 with over 75,000 new tickets released for sale.
The producers of MEAN GIRLS in the West End have announced that the musical is extending to 8 June 2025 with over 75,000 new tickets released for sale.
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Key Bank State
With that in mind, depending on your place in the pecking order, you may or may not be ready to immerse yourself into MEAN GIRLS, the stage-show with music by Jeff Richmond, lyrics by Nell Benjamin, and a book by the queen of television comedy, Tina Fey.
With that in mind, depending on your place in the pecking order, you may or may not be ready to immerse yourself into MEAN GIRLS, the stage-show with music by Jeff Richmond, lyrics by Nell Benjamin, and a book by the queen of television comedy, Tina Fey.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL Will Open at the James Earl Jones Theatre
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has set its Broadway theatre! As previously announced, the musical will begin previews on April 1 ahead of an April 27 opening night. The production has now found its Broadway house, and will play at the James Earl Jones Theatre.
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has set its Broadway theatre! As previously announced, the musical will begin previews on April 1 ahead of an April 27 opening night. The production has now found its Broadway house, and will play at the James Earl Jones Theatre.
Review: MEAN GIRLS at National Theatre
It was 20 years ago when 'Mean Girl' first hit movie theaters, cementing a certain kind of malevolent high school clique even as it launched a million memes, introduced a generation of actresses and established a pink dress code for its female fans years before “Barbie.” A rite of passage in itself, “Mean Girls” has never really gone away.
It was 20 years ago when 'Mean Girl' first hit movie theaters, cementing a certain kind of malevolent high school clique even as it launched a million memes, introduced a generation of actresses and established a pink dress code for its female fans years before “Barbie.” A rite of passage in itself, “Mean Girls” has never really gone away.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL Sets Broadway Dates
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has set its Broadway dates for the Spring of 2025. The musical will begin previews on April 1 ahead of an April 27 opening night at a theatre to be announced.
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has set its Broadway dates for the Spring of 2025. The musical will begin previews on April 1 ahead of an April 27 opening night at a theatre to be announced.
Spotlight: LEGALLY BLONDE at Visual & Performing Arts Center
Omigod You Guys! Legally Blonde the Musical comes to Danbury This October
Omigod You Guys! Legally Blonde the Musical comes to Danbury This October
Dublin Coffman High School Drama Club Presents HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Dublin Coffman High School (DCHS) Drama Club will present High School Musical One Act Edition in the DCHS Performing Arts Center (6780 Coffman Road, Dublin).
Dublin Coffman High School (DCHS) Drama Club will present High School Musical One Act Edition in the DCHS Performing Arts Center (6780 Coffman Road, Dublin).
NOISES OFF Completes The Old Globe's 2025 Season
THE OLD GLOBE announced the upcoming production of NOISES OFF, a classic farce by Michael Frayn. The play will run from November 15 to December 20, 2024, featuring a talented cast and creative team.
THE OLD GLOBE announced the upcoming production of NOISES OFF, a classic farce by Michael Frayn. The play will run from November 15 to December 20, 2024, featuring a talented cast and creative team.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Nell Benjamin written?
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).
What awards has Nell Benjamin been nominated for?
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 .
What awards has Nell Benjamin won?
Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist from the Richard Rogers Awards for Musical Theatre; Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics for Legally Blonde; Tony Award nomination for Best Original Score for Something Rotten!; and Tony Award nomination for Best Book of a Musical for Legally Blonde.
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