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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

The Greatest Showman
 
[West End, 2026]
Composer
A Christmas Story, The Musical
 
[US Tour, 2025]
Music
Lyrics
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]

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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1776, ROALD DAHL’S JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR. and More Set for Berkshire Theatre Photo
1776, ROALD DAHL’S JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR. and More Set for Berkshire Theatre Group 2026 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2026

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced its 2026 summer season at The Colonial Theatre and The Unicorn Theatre. The lineup includes ROALD DAHL’S JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR., 1776, THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE, and additional productions.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 19, 2026- ALL OUT Welcomes Starry New Cast Member Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 19, 2026- ALL OUT Welcomes Starry New Cast Members and More
by - Feb 19, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: First Look at DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre in Aurora Photo
Video: First Look at DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre in Aurora
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026

Video highlights have been released from the Chicago regional premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre in Aurora. The Tony Award-winning musical runs February 4 through March 22 and is directed by Jessica Fisch. The cast includes Cody Combs, Megan McGinnis, and Isabel Kaegi.
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre Photo
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Feb 18, 2026

Paramount Theatre is now presenting the Chicago-area premiere of Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony Award-winning musical with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and a book by Steven Levenson. Get a first look at the production in this all-new video.
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre Photo
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo - Feb 17, 2026

What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora IL?
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH to be Presented at Beck Center Photo
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH to be Presented at Beck Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026

Beck Center for the Arts will present Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach as part of its Youth Theater 2025–2026 season, based on the beloved children's book by Roald Dahl.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More Set for City Springs Theatre Company Ninth Season Photo
DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More Set for City Springs Theatre Company Ninth Season
by Caroline Powell - Feb 13, 2026

Atlanta’s fastest-growing performing arts organization, City Springs Theatre Company (CSTC) has announced its ninth season of musicals at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center (SSPAC).
HEART to Stage Tony-Winning DEAR EVAN HANSEN at East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center Photo
HEART to Stage Tony-Winning DEAR EVAN HANSEN at East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026

HEART continues its season with DEAR EVAN HANSEN, a Tony-winning musical, from February 13 to March 1 at the East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center, directed by award-winner Larry Reitzer.
ITF Expands Student Access to Performance with More Main Stage Opportunities Photo
ITF Expands Student Access to Performance with More Main Stage Opportunities
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026

The Educational Theatre Association have announced an expanded slate of student performance opportunities for ITF 2026, reinforcing the festival's growing role as a national celebration of what is happening in school theatre programs.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN And More Set for Bay Street Theater 2026 Summer Mainstage Lineup Photo
DEAR EVAN HANSEN And More Set for Bay Street Theater 2026 Summer Mainstage Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026

Bay Street Theater has announced its lineup for the 2026 Summer Mainstage Season, featuring a series of compelling productions set to captivate audiences in Sag Harbor.
DOGFIGHT Concert Reading Coming to The Morgan-Wixson Theatre Photo
DOGFIGHT Concert Reading Coming to The Morgan-Wixson Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026

The Morgan-Wixson Theatre will bring a concert reading of Benj Pasek & Justin Paul's DOGFIGHT to Santa Monica to kick off its 80th anniversary season. It will be presented at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre, opening February 7th and running through February 15, 2026.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN, ARCADIA and More Set for Cygnet Theatre 22nd Season Photo
DEAR EVAN HANSEN, ARCADIA and More Set for Cygnet Theatre 22nd Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2026

Cygnet Theatre has announced the eight productions that will make up its 2026–27 season, marking the company’s 22nd season overall and its second season at The Joan in the Arts District Liberty Station.
Violinist Esther Yoo to Release LOVE SYMPOSIUM On Deutsche Grammophon Photo
Violinist Esther Yoo to Release LOVE SYMPOSIUM On Deutsche Grammophon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026

Esther Yoo, one of the world's leading violinists, will celebrate Valentine's Day with the release of Love Symposium, her most personal album yet, on Deutsche Grammophon.
Full Cast And Creative Team Set For DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Actors' Playhouse Photo
Full Cast And Creative Team Set For DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Actors' Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the South Florida regional premiere of Dear Evan Hansen in the Dr. Lawrence and Barbara Stein Center for the Performing Arts.
CASTING CALL: QUERIDO EVAN HANSEN busca a sus protagonistas en Madrid Photo
CASTING CALL: QUERIDO EVAN HANSEN busca a sus protagonistas en Madrid
by Adela González Pérez - Jan 14, 2026

La producción de ATG Entertainment para el otoño de 2026 inicia el proceso de selección para encontrar a Evan Hansen y el resto del elenco juvenil y adulto.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 6, 2026- Win Tickets to TITANIQUE Opening Night an Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 6, 2026- Win Tickets to TITANIQUE Opening Night and More
by - Jan 6, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Inside the First High School Production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN with CBS SATURDAY Photo
Video: Inside the First High School Production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN with CBS SATURDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 5, 2026

CBS Saturday Morning recently aired a segment dedicated to the development of the new high school edition of Dear Evan Hansen. The segment highlights the pilot production that took place in Wisconsin and features an interview with the lead star and director of the production, as well as writers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Check out the full segment now.
London Theatre to See in 2026- What's Coming to the West End and Beyond Photo
London Theatre to See in 2026- What's Coming to the West End and Beyond
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 5, 2026

2025 was a stellar year from theatre, but now the New Year has rolled in, we can put away the festive decorations, throw out the last bit of leftover turkey and look forward to an even better twelve months of theatrical goodies.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 5, 2026- Look Back at Broadway in 2025 And More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 5, 2026- Look Back at Broadway in 2025 And More
by - Jan 5, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN High School Edition To Be Spotlighted on CBS SATURDAY MORNING Photo
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN High School Edition To Be Spotlighted on CBS SATURDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 2, 2026

On Saturday, January 3, CBS Saturday Morning will air a segment dedicated to the development of the new high school edition of Dear Evan Hansen, featuring an interview with EGOT winners Benj Pasek & Justin Paul. Check out a sneak peek at the segment now.
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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 the Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Dear Evan Hansen, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics for Dear Evan Hansen, and the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award from the Richard Rodgers Award program.

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