Benj Pasek
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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
Lyricists
Awards and Nominations
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Benj Pasek, Dear Evan Hansen
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Benj Pasek, Dear Evan Hansen
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Benj Pasek, Dear Evan Hansen
Benj Pasek, Dear Evan Hansen
Benj Pasek, A Christmas Story, The Musical!
Benj Pasek, A Christmas Story, The Musical
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Benj Pasek
Videos
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
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 SNOW WHITE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-27 17:11:17
News
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2026
Bay Street Theater announced the cast for its intimate staging of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, led by Kenny Lee and Broadway veteran Maya Days, directed by Artistic Director Scott Schwartz in Sag Harbor.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 15, 2026
Get a first look at A.C.T. of CT's production recent production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical, which ran during May and June 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
The singing and dancing baseball team, Savannah Bananas, have teamed up with Atlantic Records, to release their first original song, 'Show Starts Now', written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and performed by Derek Klena.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026
The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) has revealed its 2026–2027 Mainstage Season, marking the professional regional theatre’s 24th season. This season features three Mainstage productions.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 8, 2026
Interview with Bethany Slomka, who plays Rose in San Diego Musical Theatre’s staged reading of “Dogfight”, part of the company’s Off-Broadway Series running July 13–14, 2026.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 8, 2026
Interview with 'Dogfight' director Frankie Errington on how this show offers a powerful opportunity to experience a musical with a terrific score and a deeply human story.
by Michael Major - Jul 7, 2026
The Phoenix Theatre Company has shared a sneak peek of 'Only Us' from its current production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical, playing in the Hormel Theatre. Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026
Village Theatre has announced creative leadership teams for its upcoming Mainstage season, featuring Broadway veterans and award-winning directors helming RAGTIME, COME FROM AWAY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, and the world premiere of LOVE IS DEAD.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026
Centre Stage will present DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical with a book by Steven Levenson and score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, exploring social anxiety, grief, and human connection.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026
GloZell Green is the first headliner for OFC Creations Theatre's 2026-2027 Broadway in Brighton Series in A Christmas Story The Musical. GloZell will be taking on the role of Miss Shields, Raphie’s over-the-top schoolteacher.
by Michael Major - Jun 25, 2026
From the rehearsal hall to the Hormel Theatre stage! Watch a video of 'Waving Through a Window' from Dear Evan Hansen. DEAR EVAN HANSEN follows a socially anxious teenager whose private letter becomes the catalyst for a web of connection.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2026
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring five main stage productions including FLAME OF FIRE, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, THE STRANGER, and TITANIC.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2026
The new season on Broadway (2026-2027) at the Vivian Beaumont Theater brings the first-ever Broadway revival of Aaron Sorkin’s seminal work, A Few Good Men, starring Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth, with direction by Tony Award winner Michael Arden. In the spring, Artistic Director Lear deBessonet returns to the Beaumont with the first Broadway revival of The Sound of Music in nearly 30 years, starring Tony Award nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli.
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jun 16, 2026
Guillermo Martín encabezará el elenco de la producción dirigida por David Serrano, que se estrenará el próximo mes de octubre en el Teatro Rialto de Madrid.
by Herbert Paine - Jun 13, 2026
A bittersweet production with good performances all around.
by Robert Diamond - Jun 12, 2026
The Phoenix Theatre Company has posted a trailer for its production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical, running in the Hormel Theatre through August 2, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026
Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo, MI will present DEAR EVAN HANSEN as the final production of its 18th season, directed by Kathy Mulay, featuring the Tony Award-winning score by Pasek and Paul.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2026
On Sunday, host P!nk kicked off The 79th Tony Awards with a memorable tribute to leading ladies everywhere. Less than 24 hours later, we caught up with executive producers Raj Kapoor and Sarah Levine Hall, who shared their reactions and insights into the big night and its standout moments.
by Michael Gioia - Jun 8, 2026
BroadwayWorld takes you inside a handful of the afterparties during Broadway’s biggest night.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
Broadway's biggest night has come and gone! What are the critics saying about the 2026 ceremony? Check out the reviews for this year's Tony Awards here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Benj Pasek 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).
Benj Pasek has won several awards, including Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Dear Evan Hansen. He also received the award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Dear Evan Hansen. Additionally, he won Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Dear Evan Hansen and the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).
