Benj Pasek
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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.
Productions
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Lyricists
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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Benj Pasek
Videos
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Farmers Alley Theatre Shares 'Good For You' Clip
by Michael Major - 2026-07-30 11:04:28
Video: Watch 'Only Us' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Michael Major - 2026-07-07 11:49:47
Video: 'Waving Through A Window' Rehearsal to Stage Preview | The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Michael Major - 2026-06-25 12:44:41
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Trailer Debuts for The Phoenix Theatre Company Production
by Robert Diamond - 2026-06-12 21:01:00
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Trailer Released for Arden Theatre Production Running Through July 5
by Robert Diamond - 2026-06-07 12:06:48
Video: Watch the Trailer For DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Theatre Raleigh
by Michael Major - 2026-06-04 14:50:54
Video: What Fans Can Expect at the Tony Awards? P!nk Says a 7-Minute Opening Number with 170+ People
by Luka Vonier - 2026-06-03 09:30:20
Video: The Cast of COME ALIVE! THE GREATEST SHOWMAN SPECTACULAR Perform 'From Now On'
by Stephi Wild - 2026-03-06 08:29:10
Video: Derek Klena Sings 'Shut Up and Dance' With the Savannah Bananas
by Michael Major - 2026-03-04 11:06:12
Video: Jonathan Groff and Lea Michele Lead a School Talent Show in CELEBRITY SUBSTITUTE
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-04 11:07:54
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 High School Edition To Be Spotlighted on CBS SATURDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-02 09:30:20
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN In Rehearsal At Pioneer Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-10-13 23:00:31
Video: Watch Reneé Rapp Teach Music to Kids in New Episode of CELEBRITY SUBSTITUTE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-10 10:40:10
Video: Watch Rachel Zegler Perform 'Whistle While You Work' in SNOW WHITE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-02 17:41:21
Video: Loren Allred Performs 'Tightrope' From 'The Showman Sessions'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-28 13:10:31
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026
Upper Darby Summer Stage will present the pilot production of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: The Musical Jr., at Haverford High School, ahead of the show's national release to theaters.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026
Bay Street Theater will present DEAR EVAN HANSEN in Sag Harbor, directed by Artistic Director Scott Schwartz, with Kenny Lee starring as Evan Hansen alongside Maya Days and Olivia Foght. Check out photos of the production.
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 4, 2026
Mickey White is about to realize one of his career dreams – playing the title role in “Dear Evan Hansen,” the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical.
by Michael Major - Jul 30, 2026
Farmers Alley Theatre posted a video clip of 'Good for You' from its production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN as the Kalamazoo run reaches its final weekend of performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2026
Theatre444 will present the musical DOGFIGHT at the Geneva Community Center, featuring a regional cast and a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
by Martin Ganeider - Jul 30, 2026
Having thrilled over 250,000 visitors in the German-speaking area, the musical concert phenomenon THIS IS THE GREATEST SHOW! is now making its grand arrival on record. The famous label HitSquad Records released the official live double-CD of this year’s acclaimed staging.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Kennedy Caughell, currently starring as Jersey in the national tour of HELL'S KITCHEN, has released her debut album 'Just the Beginning' via Center Stage Records, featuring three world premiere recordings and guest vocalists including Jason Gotay and Shoba Narayan.
by Team BWW - Jul 23, 2026
Christmas came early this year! OFC Creations Theatre is thrilled to announce GloZell Green will be starring in A Christmas Story: The Musical as Miss Shields! Known as the original “Queen of YouTube,” GloZell has entertained millions for over 20 years since her iconic Cinnamon Challenge video.
by Fasika Velasco Gomez - Jul 24, 2026
Con música de Benj Pasek y Justin Paul, DEAR EVAN HANSEN ha conquistado al público de todo el mundo gracias a una historia que aborda temas como la identidad, la salud mental y la necesidad de pertenecer.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
Nearly 10 years after La La Land premiered, Lionsgate has updated the film's iconic poster for its anniversary re-release, replacing Ryan Gosling's infamous 'La La hand' pose with the version he says he should have done all along.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
Some Theatre Company will present Maine's first locally produced staging of DEAR EVAN HANSEN in Bangor, featuring the Tony Award-winning score by Pasek and Paul. Seating is limited.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2026
Bay Street Theater announced the cast for its intimate staging of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, led by Kenny Lee and Broadway veteran Maya Days, directed by Artistic Director Scott Schwartz in Sag Harbor.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 15, 2026
Get a first look at A.C.T. of CT's production recent production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical, which ran during May and June 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
The singing and dancing baseball team, Savannah Bananas, have teamed up with Atlantic Records, to release their first original song, 'Show Starts Now', written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and performed by Derek Klena.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026
The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) has revealed its 2026–2027 Mainstage Season, marking the professional regional theatre’s 24th season. This season features three Mainstage productions.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 8, 2026
Interview with Bethany Slomka, who plays Rose in San Diego Musical Theatre’s staged reading of “Dogfight”, part of the company’s Off-Broadway Series running July 13–14, 2026.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 8, 2026
Interview with 'Dogfight' director Frankie Errington on how this show offers a powerful opportunity to experience a musical with a terrific score and a deeply human story.
by Michael Major - Jul 7, 2026
The Phoenix Theatre Company has shared a sneak peek of 'Only Us' from its current production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical, playing in the Hormel Theatre. Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026
Village Theatre has announced creative leadership teams for its upcoming Mainstage season, featuring Broadway veterans and award-winning directors helming RAGTIME, COME FROM AWAY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, and the world premiere of LOVE IS DEAD.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026
Centre Stage will present DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical with a book by Steven Levenson and score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, exploring social anxiety, grief, and human connection.
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).
Benj Pasek has won several awards, including Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Dear Evan Hansen. He also received the award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Dear Evan Hansen. Additionally, he won Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Dear Evan Hansen and the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).
