Benj Pasek
Exclusive: How Did the Tony Awards Opening Number Come Together? Producers Weigh In (Jun 9, 2026)
What Happened Inside the 2026 Tony Awards Afterparties (Jun 8, 2026)
Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of the 79th Annual Tony Awards? (Jun 8, 2026)
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
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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 P!NK Open the 2026 Tony Awards with 'Leading Lady Marmalade'
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-07 22:16:07
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 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 Disney's SNOW WHITE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-27 17:11:17
Video: Watch Rachel Zegler Rehearse 'Whistle While You Work' From SNOW WHITE
by Michael Major - 2025-03-25 12:00:47
Video: Andrew Burnap Talks Reimagined Love Interest in Disney's SNOW WHITE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-21 12:20:53
Video: Rachel Zegler Treats Young Fans to 'Waiting on a Wish' on GMA
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-20 12:36:29
Video: Dive Into the Iconic Costumes of Disney's SNOW WHITE in New Featurette
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-18 17:27:56
News
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!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 7, 2026
P!nk kicked off the 79th Annual Tony Awards with a star-studded performance of 'Leading Lady Marmalade,' a reimagined take on 'Lady Marmalade.' Check out the flashy number, featuring 170 performers and numerous leading ladies from this season.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 7, 2026
The 79th Annual Tony Awards are currently underway and BroadwayWorld can now share the full lyrics to the opening number, sung by host P!nk and numerous other performers. Take a look at the full lyrics below!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
Once again, Broadway's biggest night has come and gone! With the 79th Annual Tony Awards now behind us, we have compiled a list of some of the most memorable moments from the evening, including standout wins, performances, and more.
by Robert Diamond - Jun 7, 2026
The Arden Theatre has released a trailer for its production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical following a young man navigating isolation, belonging, and a private letter that changes everything.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2026
Award-winning songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are teaming up with fan-favorite song-and-dance sports team, The Savannah Bananas, which features Derek Klena.
by Michael Major - Jun 4, 2026
Theatre Raleigh has released a first look at DEAR EVAN HANSEN. The video includes Catherine Brunell, whose Broadway credits include Les Misérables, Mary Poppins, Elf, and Mean Girls.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
The Tony Awards has revealed the line-up of stage and screen stars slated to appear during the 79th Annual Tony Awards, including Rachel Zegler, Darren Criss, Cole Escola and many more.
by Luka Vonier - Jun 3, 2026
P!nk is ready to raise the roof at Radio City Music Hall! The music superstar will host Broadway's biggest night, the 79th Annual Tony Awards, in just a matter of days.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
Lone Star College-North Harris and Cash Carpenter Productions will present Dear Evan Hansen, featuring music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, at their Houston campus. Tickets start at $20.
by Brian Michaels - May 27, 2026
Act Up Theatre and Minnesota State University Moorhead present the regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen.
by Joshua Wright - May 19, 2026
Catherine Brunell stars as Heidi Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen at Theatre Raleigh, June 3–21. The Broadway veteran discusses motherhood, mental health, and preparing the demanding score.
by Paula Makar - May 13, 2026
What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Roxy's Downtown?
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The New York Philharmonic's PHILHARMONIC YOUTH CHOIR, formed in partnership with The Unsung Collective and The Abyssinian Baptist Church, will present its inaugural free concert at Christ & Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church in Manhattan.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
Wesleyan University has named its black box theater in the new Fries Arts Building the Lin-Manuel Miranda Theater, in honor of Lin-Manuel Miranda, who graduated from the university in 2002.
by Josh Sharpe - May 4, 2026
Ahead of the debut PBS airing of Suffs, BroadwayWorld caught up with Shaina Taub to discuss the origins of the Suffs proshot, the importance of arts accessibility, and why PBS was the right platform to spotlight this history-making musical.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Arden Theatre Company will stage the Tony Award-winning musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN, directed by Terrence J. Nolen with a reimagined visual approach exploring digital identity, social media, and mental health.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 26, 2026
A.C.T. of Connecticut will close its 2025–2026 season with the Broadway musical, Dear Evan Hansen. The production will star Kenny Lee as Evan Hansen.
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).
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