Justin Paul
Student Blog: Evan Hansen, Endless Tears, and Late-Night Cheesecake (Feb 26, 2026)
Cast Set for DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Zach Theater (Feb 24, 2026)
Josh Groban Wraps Recording on New Album (Feb 20, 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
Composer
Lyricist
Movies
[ 1996 ] Mark
[ 1997 ] Cowboy
[ 1997 ] Daniel Beckett
[ 1998 ] Flav Santana
[ 1998 ] James
[ 2000 ] Marshall
[ 2000 ] Timothy Bryce
[ 2001 ] Adam
[ 2001 ] Evil DJ
[ 2001 ] Rebecca's Boyfriend
[ 2003 ] Coop
[ 2003 ] Jack
[ 2003 ] Seamus O Grady
[ 2005 ] Bradley Lake
[ 2005 ] Carlo Honklin
[ 2006 ] Detective Larry Zito
[ 2006 ] Devon Berk, Billy Side
[ 2006 ] Guy Cooley
[ 2006 ] Jeremy Reardon
[ 2007 ] Jesus H. Christ
[ 2007 ] Nick Gable
[ 2008 ] writer
[ 2010 ] Megamind's Father
[ 2010 ] writer
[ 2011 ] Leezar
[ 2012 ] Seth
[ 2012 ] writer
[ 2016 ] Evil DJ
[ 2016 ] Tom
[ 2017 ] Garmadon
[ 2017 ] Mter Codebreaker
[ 2018 ] Drew
[ 2018 ] Dropkick
[ 2018 ] Duck
[ 2018 ] Mel Wulf
[ 2019 ] Tramp
[ 2021 ] Adrian
[ 2021 ] The Voice
TV Shows
Hip Guy, Sea Captain, Colonel Cary Commander
Vaughn Wysel, Jared
Joe
Nick Pierce
Kevin Garvey
Allie Fox
Luca Marino
[ 2024-2025 ] executive produced byexecutive producer
Awards and Nominations
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Justin PaulDear Evan Hansen
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Justin PaulDear Evan Hansen
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Justin Paul, Dear Evan Hansen
Justin Paul, Dear Evan Hansen
Justin Paul, A Christmas Story, The Musical!
Justin Paul, A Christmas Story, The Musical
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Justin Paul
Videos
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
Videos: Rachel Zegler Talks EVITA, Performs SNOW WHITE on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-18 10:30:40
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of Disney's SNOW WHITE Music in New Featurette
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-14 17:29:02
Video: Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot Talk SNOW WHITE's Legacy in New Featurette
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-20 15:31:12
Video: Rachel Zegler Stars in SNOW WHITE TV Spot with New Footage
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-14 13:42:16
Video: COME ALIVE! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular New Trailer
by Stephi Wild - 2025-01-13 09:26:30
News
by Student Blogger: Olivia Clark - Feb 26, 2026
My mom came to musical theater through me. I am not sure why she wasn’t already there. My earliest memories of her include dancing and singing. Read BroadwayWorld's student blog.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026
Zach Theater has revealed the cast and creatives for Dear Evan Hansen, the modern musical phenomenon with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and a book by Steven Levenson.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 20, 2026
Josh Groban has another album under his belt. The Tony Award-nominated performer and recording artist took to Instagram on Friday to reveal that his next album is officially a wrap, even sharing some behind-the-scenes photos from the recording sessions.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
TheaterWorksUSA will present THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM at the MAC, offering a theatrical journey through space for family audiences.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2026
Berkshire Theatre Group has announced its 2026 summer season at The Colonial Theatre and The Unicorn Theatre. The lineup includes ROALD DAHL’S JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR., 1776, THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE, and additional productions.
by - Feb 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026
Video highlights have been released from the Chicago regional premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre in Aurora. The Tony Award-winning musical runs February 4 through March 22 and is directed by Jessica Fisch. The cast includes Cody Combs, Megan McGinnis, and Isabel Kaegi.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 18, 2026
Paramount Theatre is now presenting the Chicago-area premiere of Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony Award-winning musical with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and a book by Steven Levenson. Get a first look at the production in this all-new video.
by Tina St. Angelo - Feb 17, 2026
What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora IL?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026
Beck Center for the Arts will present Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach as part of its Youth Theater 2025–2026 season, based on the beloved children's book by Roald Dahl.
by Caroline Powell - Feb 13, 2026
Atlanta’s fastest-growing performing arts organization, City Springs Theatre Company (CSTC) has announced its ninth season of musicals at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center (SSPAC).
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026
HEART continues its season with DEAR EVAN HANSEN, a Tony-winning musical, from February 13 to March 1 at the East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center, directed by award-winner Larry Reitzer.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
The Educational Theatre Association have announced an expanded slate of student performance opportunities for ITF 2026, reinforcing the festival's growing role as a national celebration of what is happening in school theatre programs.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
Bay Street Theater has announced its lineup for the 2026 Summer Mainstage Season, featuring a series of compelling productions set to captivate audiences in Sag Harbor.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026
The Morgan-Wixson Theatre will bring a concert reading of Benj Pasek & Justin Paul's DOGFIGHT to Santa Monica to kick off its 80th anniversary season. It will be presented at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre, opening February 7th and running through February 15, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2026
Cygnet Theatre has announced the eight productions that will make up its 2026–27 season, marking the company’s 22nd season overall and its second season at The Joan in the Arts District Liberty Station.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
Esther Yoo, one of the world's leading violinists, will celebrate Valentine's Day with the release of Love Symposium, her most personal album yet, on Deutsche Grammophon.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the South Florida regional premiere of Dear Evan Hansen in the Dr. Lawrence and Barbara Stein Center for the Performing Arts.
by Adela González Pérez - Jan 14, 2026
La producción de ATG Entertainment para el otoño de 2026 inicia el proceso de selección para encontrar a Evan Hansen y el resto del elenco juvenil y adulto.
by - Jan 6, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Justin Paul 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).
Justin Paul has won several prestigious awards, including the Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Dear Evan Hansen. He also received the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Dear Evan Hansen. Additionally, he was honored with the Outstanding Lyrics award at the Drama Desk Awards for Dear Evan Hansen, as well as the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award from the Richard Rodgers Award program.
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