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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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Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN High School Edition To Be Spotlighted on CBS SATURDAY MORNING Photo
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN High School Edition To Be Spotlighted on CBS SATURDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 2, 2026

On Saturday, January 3, CBS Saturday Morning will air a segment dedicated to the development of the new high school edition of Dear Evan Hansen, featuring an interview with EGOT winners Benj Pasek & Justin Paul. Check out a sneak peek at the segment now.
Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL at Argenta Contemporary Theatre in North Little Photo
Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL at Argenta Contemporary Theatre in North Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 31, 2025

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL at Argenta Contemporary Theatre?
BREAKING: ATG Entertainment traerá QUERIDO EVAN HANSEN a Madrid en otoño de 2026 Photo
BREAKING: ATG Entertainment traerá QUERIDO EVAN HANSEN a Madrid en otoño de 2026
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 30, 2025

La productora responsable de LOS MISERABLES y WICKED esta temporada y con THE BOOK OF MORMON y MAMMA MIA! actualmente en cartel apuesta ahora por uno de los grandes títulos del siglo XXI.
Review Roundup: A CHRISTMAS STORY Embarks on National Tour Photo
Review Roundup: A CHRISTMAS STORY Embarks on National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2025

The 2025 National Tour of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL launched on November 11, 2025 in Utica, New York. Read the reviews and learn more about the show here!
Exclusive: Hear 'My Sister, Naomi' from CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL Original Cast Photo
Exclusive: Hear 'My Sister, Naomi' from CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025

Center Stage Records will release the original cast recording of Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical, the TheaterWorksUSA production based on Dav Pilkey’s book series. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen of the album with a new single, 'My Sister, Naomi,' Watch the video!
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Comes to Aarhus Teater in 2026 Photo
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Comes to Aarhus Teater in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025

Dear Evan Hansen er en vedkommende og hjertegribende historie om  længslen efter at blive set og høre til. Musicalen, der er skabt i 2015, har spillet med kæmpe succes på bl.a. Broadway i New York og i West End i London og blev i 2021 filmatiseret.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Is Now Available to License Through MTI Photo
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Is Now Available to License Through MTI
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 8, 2025

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) announced that the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen is now available for licensing
Video: A CHRISTMAS STORY At Walnut Street Theatre Photo
Video: A CHRISTMAS STORY At Walnut Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

Walnut Street Theatre continues their 217th season by inviting audiences to experience the holidays with Ralphie Parker and his family in A Christmas Story The Musical. Check out video highlights of the show.
A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL Comes to Lied Center This Holiday Season Photo
A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL Comes to Lied Center This Holiday Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025

A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL will begin performances at Lied Center for Performing Arts. Christmas Story, The Musical, brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage in Lincoln on December 16-21, 2025
Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2025 - Where to Watch A VERY JONES CHRISTMAS MOVE Photo
Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2025 - Where to Watch A VERY JONES CHRISTMAS MOVE & More
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 29, 2025

From the new Jonas Brothers Christmas special to musical classics like White Christmas, take a look here to find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
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.
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 17, 2025

A big-hearted, crowd-pleasing production that wraps nostalgia, comedy, and a festive score into one joyful package.
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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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