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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
Vocal Music Arranger
Musical Director
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]
Dear Evan HansenDear Evan Hansen
 
[Toronto, 2019]
Vocal Arrangements and Additional Arrangements
Dear Evan HansenDear Evan Hansen
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Vocal Arranger and Additional Arrangements
A Christmas Story, The MusicalA Christmas Story, The Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Vocal Arranger

Writing

A Christmas Story, The Musical
Lyricist
Composer
Dogfight
Composer
Lyricist
Dear Evan Hansen
Music and Lyrics

Movies

I Shot Andy Warhol
[ 1996 ] Mark
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
[ 1997 ] Cowboy
Below Utopia
[ 1997 ] Daniel Beckett
Frogs for Snakes
[ 1998 ] Flav Santana
Dead Broke
[ 1998 ] James
The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy
[ 2000 ] Marshall
American Psycho
[ 2000 ] Timothy Bryce
Mulholland Drive
[ 2001 ] Adam
Zoolander
[ 2001 ] Evil DJ
The Sleepy Time Gal
[ 2001 ] Rebecca's Boyfriend
Duplex
[ 2003 ] Coop
Happy End
[ 2003 ] Jack
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
[ 2003 ] Seamus O Grady
The Baxter
[ 2005 ] Bradley Lake
Strangers with Candy
[ 2005 ] Carlo Honklin
Miami Vice
[ 2006 ] Detective Larry Zito
Inland Empire
[ 2006 ] Devon Berk, Billy Side
The Legend of Lucy Keyes
[ 2006 ] Guy Cooley
Return to Rajapur
[ 2006 ] Jeremy Reardon
The Ten
[ 2007 ] Jesus H. Christ
Broken English
[ 2007 ] Nick Gable
Tropic Thunder
[ 2008 ] writer
Megamind
[ 2010 ] Megamind's Father
Iron Man 2
[ 2010 ] writer
Your Highness
[ 2011 ] Leezar
Wanderlust
[ 2012 ] Seth
Rock of Ages
[ 2012 ] writer
Zoolander 2
[ 2016 ] Evil DJ
The Girl on the Train
[ 2016 ] Tom
The Lego Ninjago Movie
[ 2017 ] Garmadon
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
[ 2017 ] Mter Codebreaker
The Spy Who Dumped Me
[ 2018 ] Drew
Bumblebee
[ 2018 ] Dropkick
Mute
[ 2018 ] Duck
On the Basis of Sex
[ 2018 ] Mel Wulf
Lady and the Tramp
[ 2019 ] Tramp
False Positive
[ 2021 ] Adrian
Violet
[ 2021 ] The Voice

TV Shows

At Home with Amy Sedaris
Hip Guy, Sea Captain, Colonel Cary Commander
Sex and the City
Vaughn Wysel, Jared
Six Feet Under
Joe
The District
Nick Pierce
The Leftovers
Kevin Garvey
The Mosquito Coast
Allie Fox
FBI: Most Wanted
Luca Marino
Celebrity Substitute
[ 2024-2025 ] executive produced byexecutive producer

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2017 - Best Score

Justin PaulDear Evan Hansen


winner
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Justin PaulDear Evan Hansen


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lyrics

Justin Paul, Dear Evan Hansen

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway)

Justin Paul, Dear Evan Hansen

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Music

Justin Paul, A Christmas Story, The Musical!

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Justin Paul, A Christmas Story, The Musical


winner
Richard Rodgers Award - 2011 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award

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HELL'S KITCHEN Star Kennedy Caughell Releases Debut Album 'Just the Beginning' Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN Star Kennedy Caughell Releases Debut Album 'Just the Beginning'
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026

Kennedy Caughell, currently starring as Jersey in the national tour of HELL'S KITCHEN, has released her debut album 'Just the Beginning' via Center Stage Records, featuring three world premiere recordings and guest vocalists including Jason Gotay and Shoba Narayan.
Glozell Green to Star in OFC Creations' A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL Photo
Glozell Green to Star in OFC Creations' A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL
by Team BWW - Jul 23, 2026

Christmas came early this year! OFC Creations Theatre is thrilled to announce GloZell Green will be starring in A Christmas Story: The Musical as Miss Shields! Known as the original “Queen of YouTube,” GloZell has entertained millions for over 20 years since her iconic Cinnamon Challenge video.
​​​​​​​MUSICALES PARA DUMMIES descubre por qué DEAR EVAN HANSEN conqui Photo
​​​​​​​MUSICALES PARA DUMMIES descubre por qué DEAR EVAN HANSEN conquistó Broadway
by Fasika Velasco Gomez - Jul 24, 2026

Con música de Benj Pasek y Justin Paul, DEAR EVAN HANSEN ha conquistado al público de todo el mundo gracias a una historia que aborda temas como la identidad, la salud mental y la necesidad de pertenecer.
Ryan Gosling's Infamous 'La La Hand' Finally Gets Fixed in LA LA LAND 10th Anniversar Photo
Ryan Gosling's Infamous 'La La Hand' Finally Gets Fixed in LA LA LAND 10th Anniversary Poster
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026

Nearly 10 years after La La Land premiered, Lionsgate has updated the film's iconic poster for its anniversary re-release, replacing Ryan Gosling's infamous 'La La hand' pose with the version he says he should have done all along.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN to Make Maine Debut With Some Theatre Company Photo
DEAR EVAN HANSEN to Make Maine Debut With Some Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026

Some Theatre Company will present Maine's first locally produced staging of DEAR EVAN HANSEN in Bangor, featuring the Tony Award-winning score by Pasek and Paul. Seating is limited.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Casting Unveiled At Bay Street Theater Photo
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Casting Unveiled At Bay Street Theater
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.
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at A.C.T. of CT Photo
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at A.C.T. of CT
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.
Savannah Bananas Will Release First Single 'Show Starts Now' by Pasek & Paul, Perform Photo
Savannah Bananas Will Release First Single 'Show Starts Now' by Pasek & Paul, Performed by Derek Klena
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.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN, FROZEN and More Set for White Plains Performing Arts Center 24th Se Photo
DEAR EVAN HANSEN, FROZEN and More Set for White Plains Performing Arts Center 24th Season
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.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY & More Lead R. Scott Reedy's Boston Summer Theatre Picks Photo
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY & More Lead R. Scott Reedy's Boston Summer Theatre Picks
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 16, 2026

Looking to escape from the hot sun? Why not check out one of the many intriguing offerings at greater Boston venues where this summer’s vibrant theater scene boasts pre-Broadway productions, national tours, and summer-stock productions of everything from Shakespeare to classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and concerts. Bay State audiences have much to look forward to, including:
Interview: Bethany Slomka of DOGFIGHT at San Diego Musical Theatre Photo
Interview: Bethany Slomka of DOGFIGHT at San Diego Musical Theatre
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.
Interview: Frankie Errington of DOGFIGHT at San Diego Musical Theatre Photo
Interview: Frankie Errington of DOGFIGHT at San Diego Musical Theatre
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.
Video: Watch 'Only Us' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN at The Phoenix Theatre Company Photo
Video: Watch 'Only Us' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN at The Phoenix Theatre Company
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!
RAGTIME, COME FROM AWAY & More Set for Village Theatre 2026-27 Season Photo
RAGTIME, COME FROM AWAY & More Set for Village Theatre 2026-27 Season
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.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN to Open at Centre Stage Photo
DEAR EVAN HANSEN to Open at Centre Stage
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.
GloZell Green to Star in A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL at OFC Creations Theatre Cente Photo
GloZell Green to Star in A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL at OFC Creations Theatre Center
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.
Video: 'Waving Through A Window' Rehearsal to Stage Preview | The Phoenix Theatre Com Photo
Video: 'Waving Through A Window' Rehearsal to Stage Preview | The Phoenix Theatre Company
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.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, and More Set for Overshadowed Thea Photo
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, and More Set for Overshadowed Theatrical Productions 2026-2027 Season
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.
Jasmine Amy Rogers Will Lead THE SOUND OF MUSIC Broadway Revival; Bradley Whitford & Photo
Jasmine Amy Rogers Will Lead THE SOUND OF MUSIC Broadway Revival; Bradley Whitford & Tom Blyth Will Star in A FEW GOOD MEN in Lincoln Center Theater's 2026/27 Season
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. 
ATG Entertainment anuncia el reparto completo de QUERIDO EVAN HANSEN Photo
ATG Entertainment anuncia el reparto completo de QUERIDO EVAN HANSEN
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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Justin Paul written?

Justin Paul has written 3 shows including A Christmas Story, The Musical (Lyricist), Dogfight (Composer), Dear Evan Hansen (Music and Lyrics).

What awards has Justin Paul 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 Justin Paul won?

Justin Paul has won several 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, and Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Dear Evan Hansen. He also received the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).

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