Benj Pasek
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.
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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
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Benj Pasek, A Christmas Story, The Musical!
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Videos
Video: 'Sincerely, Me' from DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Engeman Theater
by Rachel Stone - 2026-10-11 14:07:05
Video: 'Anybody Have a Map?' from DEAR EVAN HANSEN at the John W. Engeman Theater
by Joshua Wright - 2026-10-08 09:37:14
Video: 'Waving Through a Window' from DEAR EVAN HANSEN at John W. Engeman Theater
by Joshua Wright - 2026-10-08 09:36:00
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
News
by Adela González Pérez - Oct 23, 2026
Disney+ da luz verde al regreso del fenómeno televisivo musical, la Gran Vía y Barcelona reciben títulos de peso y Lin-Manuel Miranda sacude la escena neoyorquina.
by Sandra Arias Muñoz - Oct 22, 2026
Podrás ver los números musicales 'Nadie Puede Verme' y 'Te encontrarán' interpretados en directo por el elenco en el Teatro Rialto
by Sandra Arias Muñoz - Oct 22, 2026
El musical calienta motores para su estreno el próximo 23 de octubre en el Teatro Rialto.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026
Hollywood Records and 20th Century Studios released the WHALEFALL Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, featuring an original score by composer Joseph Trapanese. The score features a 100-piece orchestra with experimental textures including tuned glass, microtonal violins, and a wordless choir.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026
Banana Ball will host its four-day tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex featuring all six teams. A music-driven documentary will stream on Disney+ and Hulu.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 15, 2026
La Mirada Theatre shared rehearsal footage of Tyler Donovan McCall performing 'Waving Through a Window' ahead of DEAR EVAN HANSEN's upcoming regional premiere run this fall.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026
Lionsgate revealed the creative team for its stage adaptation of LA LA LAND, reuniting the film's Emmy-winning choreographer Mandy Moore and Oscar-nominated costume designer Mary Zophres.
by Adela González Pérez - Oct 13, 2026
El musical regresa al Teatro Metropolitan en enero con un elenco renovado y la aclamada vuelta a los escenarios argentinos de Silvia Luchetti.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 11, 2026
A performance clip from DEAR EVAN HANSEN shows Joe Serafini in the number 'Sincerely, Me' at the John W. Engeman Theater, where the musical is now running in Northport, Long Island.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 8, 2026
The White Plains Performing Arts Center production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN released photos from its run, featuring a cast including Ryan Norton as Evan and Jenn Gambatese as Cynthia.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 8, 2026
A performance clip from DEAR EVAN HANSEN, now playing at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport, offers a glimpse of the number Anybody Have a Map?
by Joshua Wright - Oct 8, 2026
Joe Serafini performs 'Waving Through a Window' in DEAR EVAN HANSEN, now playing at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport, Long Island through October 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026
The ASCAP Foundation honored Cinco Paul, creator of the Tony-winning musical SCHMIGADOON, with the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award for his significant contributions to American musical theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026
The Huntington is inviting Greater Boston performers to submit materials to be considered for a Boston local audition call for upcoming new musical Unorthodox, based on the New York Times best-selling memoir by Deborah Feldman.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment revealed the full cast for the Southern California regional theatre premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 25, 2026
oe Serafini discusses playing the title role in DEAR EVAN HANSEN at the John W. Engeman Theater, a full-circle moment five years after his HSMTMTS character joked about the show's rights, running through October 25, 2026.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026
The White Plains Performing Arts Center will present the Tony Award-winning musical with a cast featuring Broadway veterans Donna Vivino, Jenn Gambatese, and more.
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.
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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