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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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[East Haddam, CT (Regional), 2019]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
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[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2007]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[East Haddam, CT (Regional), 2006]
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Feature: 2024-25 SEASON ANNOUNCED at Desert Theatreworks

Desert TheatreWorks has announced its highly anticipated lineup for the 2024-2025 season, promising to captivate audiences with a diverse selection of productions that promise to entertain, inspire, and provoke thought!

New Staging Of FROZEN, IN THE HEIGHTS & More Set for Theatre Under The Stars 2024/25 Season

Today, Theatre Under The Stars has revealed the shows that make up the musical theatre company’s 2024/25 Season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

MEAN GIRLS, MYSTIC PIZZA & More Set for The Ordway 24-25 Season

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts has revealed its 24-25 Broadway season lineup, which includes five hit musicals. See which musicals are a part of the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

SOME LIKE IT HOT And More Announced for Denver Center for the Performing Arts 2024/25 Season

Get the latest updates on DCPA Broadway's 2024/25 subscription season and newly added attractions. Stay tuned for exciting performances and theatrical experiences coming your way.

London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from £15, £25 or £35

London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35

MEAN GIRLS, THE LION KING & More Set for Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 24/25 Broadway in Orlando Season

 Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has unveiled the lineup for the 24/25 AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando season. Learn about the shows being presented and see how to purchase tickets.

COMPANY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN And More The AT&T Performing Arts Center's Spectacular 24/25 Broadway Season!

The AT&T Performing Arts Center unveils its 2024/2025 Broadway at the Center lineup in Dallas. Check out the exciting series of shows!

Feel-Good Musical Comedy LEGALLY BLONDE Announced At Cheney Hall

Legally Blonde - The Musical is coming to CT! Follow the transformation of Elle Woods from a pink-loving sorority girl to a Harvard law student in this award-winning Broadway musical. Get ready for rousing songs and dynamic dance numbers in this feel-good comedy.

Larry Owens, Veronica Mansour & More to Receive 2023 Jonathan Larson Grants

The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of the 2023 Jonathan Larson Grant. Learn more about the grant and the winners here.

Review: MEAN GIRLS at Robinson Center

What did our critic think of MEAN GIRLS at Robinson Center?

MEAN GIRLS Comes To Broadway San Jose, March 19-24

Broadway San Jose has announced that the North American Tour of Mean Girls—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film—will be coming to San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) from March 19–24, 2024.

Review: MEAN GIRLS Makes 'Fetch' Happen in Vancouver For the First Time

MEAN GIRLS couldn’t have come to Vancouver at a better time. Donning the same iconic story and famous one-liners used in the 2004 cultural touchstone movie, MEAN GIRLS is everything you would expect and more, all wrapped up in a Broadway musical form.

What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America For The 2024/2025 Season? - A Complete Guide

Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production.

Single Tickets On Sale Tomorrow For Music Theater Works 2024 Season

Music Theater Works has announced single tickets for its 2024 season of productions at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd. go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 12 p.m.

VIDEO: Mean Girls The Musical Comes To State Theatre New Jersey In May

Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde), and original director and choreographer CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Mormon).

Broadway's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Launches Rooftop Writers Initiative

The Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG has announced the Rooftop Writers Initiative, in partnership with the Stephen Sondheim Foundation and American Theatre Wing’s Jonathan Larson Grant.

Why MEAN GIRLS Was Not Marketed as a Musical: 'You Have the Potential to Turn Off Audiences'

After two trailers not featuring music from the film, the new film adaptation of Mean Girls was not explicitly sold to general audiences as a musical. After its triumphant opening at the box office, Variety reports that Paramount elected not to market the film as a musical, in an effort to not 'turn off audiences.'

Listen: Hear the MEAN GIRLS Soundtrack With Reneé Rapp, Auliʻi Cravalho & More

Get a first listen to the Mean Girls movie musical soundtrack featuring Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, Bebe Wood, Tim Meadows, and more. The soundtrack includes music by Jeff Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin. Rapp also contributed to 'What Ifs' and 'Not My Fault' featuring Megan Thee Stallion.

Hoy se estrena la versión musical de CHICAS MALAS en cines

De la mente cómica de Tina Fey llega una nueva vuelta de tuerca del hit CHICAS MALAS con su versión musical en cine.

Exclusive: How Tina Fey Made MEAN GIRLS Sing in New Movie Musical

Tina Fey has returned to the halls of North Shore High to bring the Mean Girls musical adaptation to the big screen. In order to adapt the Broadway hit, Fey enlisted director duo Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne to helm the movie musical. Find out how they used 'every cinematic tool possible' to bring the musical to the big screen!

Nell Benjamin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Nell Benjamin has written 9 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).

Nell Benjamin has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career. These nominations include Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "Mean Girls," Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "Mean Girls," Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Explorers Club," Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "Legally Blonde," Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "Legally Blonde," and Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "Legally Blonde The Musical." Benjamin was also recognized as the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.

Nell Benjamin has won the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist award for her work.

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