Justin Paul
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Will Come to the Arden Theatre in May (Apr 30, 2026)
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Casting Announced at A.C.T. Of CT (Apr 26, 2026)
Review: EDGES at Reverie Theatre Group (Apr 24, 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.
Productions
Writing
Composer
Lyricist
Movies
[ 1996 ] Mark
[ 1997 ] Cowboy
[ 1997 ] Daniel Beckett
[ 1998 ] Flav Santana
[ 1998 ] James
[ 2000 ] Marshall
[ 2000 ] Timothy Bryce
[ 2001 ] Adam
[ 2001 ] Evil DJ
[ 2001 ] Rebecca's Boyfriend
[ 2003 ] Coop
[ 2003 ] Jack
[ 2003 ] Seamus O Grady
[ 2005 ] Bradley Lake
[ 2005 ] Carlo Honklin
[ 2006 ] Detective Larry Zito
[ 2006 ] Devon Berk, Billy Side
[ 2006 ] Guy Cooley
[ 2006 ] Jeremy Reardon
[ 2007 ] Jesus H. Christ
[ 2007 ] Nick Gable
[ 2008 ] writer
[ 2010 ] Megamind's Father
[ 2010 ] writer
[ 2011 ] Leezar
[ 2012 ] Seth
[ 2012 ] writer
[ 2016 ] Evil DJ
[ 2016 ] Tom
[ 2017 ] Garmadon
[ 2017 ] Mter Codebreaker
[ 2018 ] Drew
[ 2018 ] Dropkick
[ 2018 ] Duck
[ 2018 ] Mel Wulf
[ 2019 ] Tramp
[ 2021 ] Adrian
[ 2021 ] The Voice
TV Shows
Hip Guy, Sea Captain, Colonel Cary Commander
Vaughn Wysel, Jared
Joe
Nick Pierce
Kevin Garvey
Allie Fox
Luca Marino
[ 2024-2025 ] executive produced byexecutive producer
Awards and Nominations
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Justin Paul, A Christmas Story, The Musical!
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Videos
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 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
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
by Michael Major - 2025-03-25 12:00:47
Video: Andrew Burnap Talks Reimagined Love Interest in Disney's SNOW WHITE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-21 12:20:53
Video: Rachel Zegler Treats Young Fans to 'Waiting on a Wish' on GMA
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-20 12:36:29
Video: Dive Into the Iconic Costumes of Disney's SNOW WHITE in New Featurette
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-18 17:27:56
Videos: Rachel Zegler Talks EVITA, Performs SNOW WHITE on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-18 10:30:40
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of Disney's SNOW WHITE Music in New Featurette
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-14 17:29:02
News
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Arden Theatre Company will stage the Tony Award-winning musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN, directed by Terrence J. Nolen with a reimagined visual approach exploring digital identity, social media, and mental health.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 26, 2026
A.C.T. of Connecticut will close its 2025–2026 season with the Broadway musical, Dear Evan Hansen. The production will star Kenny Lee as Evan Hansen.
by Christopher Verleger - Apr 24, 2026
Reverie Theatre Group presents ‘Edges,’ a funny, thoughtful, highly entertaining four-person song cycle, with no spoken dialogue or discernible plot, that explores the challenges of young adults, including family dynamics, career opportunities, and most significantly, the trials and tribulations of finding that special someone.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
Paper Mill Playhouse has announced its 88th season of shows to be presented during the theater’s 2026-2027 season in Millburn, New Jersey. The lineup includes Mary Poppins, Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor, Million Dollar Quartet, and Dear Evan Hansen.
by Paula Makar - Apr 19, 2026
Roxy’s Downtown Theatre, Inc. is proud to announce its upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen, opening May 8.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026
The John W. Engeman Theater has revealed its 2026–2027 Main Stage Season, commemorating its 20th Anniversary, including Dear Evan Hansen, Misery, and more. Season tickets are available now, and single show tickets go on sale May 18, 2026.
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 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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Justin Paul 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).
Justin Paul has won several awards, including 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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