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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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Benj Pasek and Justin Paul to Release Children's Book AXL THE AXOLOTL IS NOT A FROG w Photo
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul to Release Children's Book AXL THE AXOLOTL IS NOT A FROG with J.P. Brammer
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 24, 2025

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, acclaimed songwriting team known for projects like Dear Evan Hanson and The Greatest Showman, are heading into new territory with their children's book Axl the Axolotl Is Not a Frog.
Exclusive Photos: First Look at A CHRISTMAS STORY at Walnut Street Theatre Photo
Exclusive Photos: First Look at A CHRISTMAS STORY at Walnut Street Theatre
by Gillian Blum - Nov 22, 2025

Check out exclusive photos of A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL at Walnut Street Theatre, which opens November 26 and runs through January 4 in Philadelphia.
Stephen Schwartz To Receive 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award From The Society Of Com Photo
Stephen Schwartz To Receive 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award From The Society Of Composers & Lyricists
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025

Stephen Schwartz will be honored with the 2025 SCL Lifetime Achievement Award during the Society of Composers & Lyricists’ annual holiday celebrations this December.
Previews: A CHRISTMAS STORY at Straz Center Photo
Previews: A CHRISTMAS STORY at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Nov 21, 2025

A Christmas Story: The Musical brings Ralphie, his Red Ryder dreams, and the Parker family’s holiday chaos to the Straz Center November 28–30. With heart, humor, and music that sticks with you, this nostalgic production promises laughter, warmth, and a reminder to “treasure every moment.”
Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL at Arizona Broadway Theatre Photo
Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Nov 18, 2025

A big-hearted, crowd-pleasing production that wraps nostalgia, comedy, and a festive score into one joyful package.
Photos: Peek Backstage at DEAR EVAN HANSEN International Tour Photo
Photos: Peek Backstage at DEAR EVAN HANSEN International Tour
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 31, 2025

The UK and international touring production of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s beloved musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' is now playing at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands.
A CHRISTMAS STORY The Musical Comes to Walnut Street Theatre Photo
A CHRISTMAS STORY The Musical Comes to Walnut Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2025

Walnut Street Theatre will continue their 217th season by inviting audiences to experience the holidays with Ralphie Parker and his family! Learn more about the production here!
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Pioneer Theatre Company Photo
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Oct 28, 2025

Get a first look at Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC)'s Utah premiere of Dear Evan Hansen, the acclaimed Broadway musical featuring a book by Steven Levenson and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The production runs through November 8, 2025, at the Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre in Salt Lake City.
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Pioneer Theatre Company is Arrestingly Layered Photo
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Pioneer Theatre Company is Arrestingly Layered
by Tyler Hinton - Oct 25, 2025

Pioneer Theatre Company’s professional production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN could easily be at home on a Broadway stage, and it is certainly one of Utah’s best shows this year. The original production is rightfully beloved, but this iteration adds even more layers, brilliantly flitting between realism and theatricality in arresting ways.
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Théâtre de La Madeleine Photo
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Théâtre de La Madeleine
by Patrick Honoré - Oct 19, 2025

The French premiere of Dear Evan Hansen at the Théâtre de la Madeleine on 10 October 2025 marks an accomplished and thoughtful introduction of the Tony Award–winning musical to Parisian audiences.
10 Musicals About Technology That Came Before MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Photo
10 Musicals About Technology That Came Before MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 19, 2025

Technology plays an ever-present role in the life of every human on earth. As computer technology and social media have begun to heavily impact everyday life, this has gradually been reflected in modern musicals on Broadway.
ILP Theatrical Acquires Literary Works of A CHRISTMAS STORY Writer Jean Shepherd Photo
ILP Theatrical Acquires Literary Works of A CHRISTMAS STORY Writer Jean Shepherd
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025

The Theatrical division of International Literary Properties has acquired the literary works of Jean Shepherd from Dalfie Entertainment Inc. Learn more here!
EL GRAN SHOWMAN anuncia el elenco completo con Oliver Tompsett y Samantha Barks Photo
EL GRAN SHOWMAN anuncia el elenco completo con Oliver Tompsett y Samantha Barks
by MIGUEL DE LA SOTA TOME - Oct 17, 2025

Por fin llega a los teatros una de las adaptaciones más esperadas. EL GRAN SHOWMAN aterrizará en el Hipódromo de Bristol (Reino Unido) el 15 de marzo de 2026 con una espectacular producción que durará hasta el 10 de mayo.
A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL 2025 National Tour Cast And Dates Revealed Photo
A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL 2025 National Tour Cast And Dates Revealed
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025

Full cast and an official tour schedule has been announced for the 2025 National Tour of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL, launching November 11, 2025 in Utica, New York.
Full Cast of The Greatest Showman Announced for Stage Premiere Photo
Full Cast of The Greatest Showman Announced for Stage Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Disney Theatrical reveals the full cast of The Greatest Showman stage adaptation, featuring Oliver Tompsett and Samantha Barks. Discover the details!
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is Returning to Wharton Center in November Photo
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is Returning to Wharton Center in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025

Dog Man: The Musical, based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey, will return to Wharton Center in November. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN In Rehearsal At Pioneer Theatre Company Photo
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN In Rehearsal At Pioneer Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2025

Go behind the scenes with a first look at video of Dear Evan Hansen in rehearsal at Pioneer Theatre Company, directed by Karen Azenberg and starring Kyle Dalsimer in the title role.
Dramatists Guild Foundation to Present Work of 2024-2025 Musical Theater and Playwrit Photo
Dramatists Guild Foundation to Present Work of 2024-2025 Musical Theater and Playwriting Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

The Dramatists Guild Foundation will present selections of work by the 2024-2025 Class of Musical Theater and Playwriting Fellows. Learn more and see how to attend.
ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS Comes to McAninch Arts Center October 24 Photo
ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS Comes to McAninch Arts Center October 24
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2025

TheaterWorksUSA’s musical Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends will play the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, IL on October 24, 2025. Inspired by Andrea Beaty’s beloved children’s books, the show introduces young audiences to Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck, and Ada Twist as they tackle big challenges through curiosity and teamwork.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Utah Premiere to be Presented at Pioneer Theatre Company Photo
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Utah Premiere to be Presented at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025

Pioneer Theatre Company will present the Utah premiere of Dear Evan Hansen at Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets here!
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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 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, Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Dear Evan Hansen, and the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award from the Richard Rodgers Award Foundation.

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