Justin Paul
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.
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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
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
[ 2024 ] Luca Marino
[ 2024-2025 ] executive produced byexecutive producer
Awards and Nominations
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Justin Paul, Dear Evan Hansen
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Justin Paul, Dear Evan Hansen
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Justin Paul, Dear Evan Hansen
Justin Paul, A Christmas Story, The Musical!
Justin Paul, A Christmas Story, The Musical
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Videos
Video: First Look at DEAR EVAN HANSEN at John W. Engeman Theater
by Joshua Wright - 2026-09-13 20:23:22
Video: Cygnet Theatre Shares DEAR EVAN HANSEN Trailer Ahead of San Diego Run
by Rachel Stone - 2026-09-12 07:03:04
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Sitzprobe Shared by Cygnet Theatre in San Diego
by Rachel Stone - 2026-09-05 17:45:25
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
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
Additional performers join the all-star lineup for the one-night-only concert at Carnegie Hall celebrating the legendary songwriting team of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, including Patti LuPone, Shoshana Bean and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2026
See production photos of Joe Serafini and the cast of Dear Evan Hansen at the John W. Engeman Theater, where the Tony Award-winning musical is now running through October 25.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 13, 2026
The John W. Engeman Theater in Northport has shared a first look at its production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, starring Joe Serafini in the title role through October 25, 2026.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 12, 2026
Jackson Olson is bringing his signature Savannah Bananas showmanship to the ballroom—without forgetting how to entertain on the diamond. Check out the video! The Banana Ball player joined his Dancing with the Stars partner for a performance set to “Rewrite The Stars.'
by Rachel Stone - Sep 12, 2026
Cygnet Theatre posted a trailer for its production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, giving audiences a preview of the musical ahead of its run at the Joseph Clayes III Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2026
Baldwin Wallace University will be among the first universities granted rights to produce Dear Evan Hansen, running for dates in November at the Kleist Center for Art & Drama.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 10, 2026
Cygnet Theatre's DEAR EVAN HANSEN got a local news spotlight, with director Blake McCarty and actor Aiden Meyndert discussing the production ahead of its San Diego run.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
Award-winning writer Rebecca Solnit received the inaugural Barry Lopez Foundation Writing Fellowship at Ucross, a new annual award supporting mid-career American writers on projects aligned with environmental ethics and planetary stewardship.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2026
JBM Theatre, a newly launched Vancouver company, will present its inaugural production of DOGFIGHT: THE MUSICAL at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island, featuring a female-led creative team and emerging professional performers.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 5, 2026
Cygnet Theatre posted sitzprobe footage from its upcoming production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, giving an early listen to the band and cast ahead of the show's San Diego run.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the cast of Dear Evan Hansen in rehearsal at the John W. Engeman Theater. The production, starring Joe Serafini as Evan Hansen, begins performances September 10. Watch the video.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
PCS Theater will present DEAR EVAN HANSEN in a double-cast production at The Players Club of Swarthmore, directed by Anne Marie Scalies with real-life parents and teenagers cast in corresponding roles.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026
The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical.
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 25, 2026
I love visiting Northwest Arkansas, and when I was invited to see Dear Evan Hansen at Arkansas Public Theatre, I was especially excited because it meant I would finally get to visit the historic Victory Theater in downtown Rogers. Owned by the City of Rogers and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Victory is a beautiful piece of the city’s history as well as a home for live theatre.
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Aug 25, 2026
El próximo 23 de octubre el Teatro Rialto de Madrid acogerá el estreno de QUERIDO EVAN HANSEN, la nueva apuesta de ATG Entertainment Spain que nos ofrecen un primer fragmento de Te encontrarán, uno de los temas más célebres de la producción.
by Michael Gioia - Aug 21, 2026
If you missed the exclusive preview of the seven new and original works at The Festival, BroadwayWorld has you covered with a full breakdown and recap of what these musicals are and where they’re headed.
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Aug 15, 2026
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event ha dejado una batería de grandes anuncios que confirma el ambicioso futuro de Disney en cine, televisión, streaming y teatro. El evento, celebrado ante un Honda Center completamente lleno, reunió a grandes estrellas, creadores y artistas para presentar imágenes inéditas, actuaciones y novedades de algunas de las franquicias más esperadas de la compañía.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2026
Disney Theatrical Group just announced that, following its sell-out run at The Bristol Hippodrome earlier this year, their brand-new stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman, based on the 2017 smash-hit film, with songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, book by Tim Federle and direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw, will premiere at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in Spring 2027. We have all of the details!
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 14, 2026
Making his debut with the Boston Pops at Tanglewood on August 11, Hugh Jackman dazzled his sold-out audience – under the Koussevitzky Music Shed and stretching as far as the eye could see on the lawn that surrounds it – from the moment he took the stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Center Theatre Group will bring back TWTheatricals' production of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, based on Dav Pilkey's bestselling books, to the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City.
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 at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Dear Evan Hansen, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Dear Evan Hansen, and Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Dear Evan Hansen. He also received the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).
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