Justin Paul
Latest News on Justin Paul:
'Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?' Wins Emmy; Pasek & Paul Become EGOT Winners (Sep 8, 2024)
NAS, Kim Dracula, and More Join WARRIORS Album From Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis (Sep 5, 2024)
ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Renewed for Season Five (Sep 4, 2024)
'Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?' Wins Emmy; Pasek & Paul Become EGOT Winners (Sep 8, 2024)
NAS, Kim Dracula, and More Join WARRIORS Album From Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis (Sep 5, 2024)
ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Renewed for Season Five (Sep 4, 2024)
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
Lyricist
Composer
Composer
Composer
Lyricist
Lyricist
Music and Lyrics
Movies
I Shot Andy Warhol
[ 1996 ] Mark
[ 1996 ] Mark
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
[ 1997 ] Cowboy
[ 1997 ] Cowboy
Below Utopia
[ 1997 ] Daniel Beckett
[ 1997 ] Daniel Beckett
Dead Broke
[ 1998 ] James
[ 1998 ] James
Frogs for Snakes
[ 1998 ] Flav Santana
[ 1998 ] Flav Santana
American Psycho
[ 2000 ] Timothy Bryce
[ 2000 ] Timothy Bryce
The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy
[ 2000 ] Marshall
[ 2000 ] Marshall
Mulholland Drive
[ 2001 ] Adam
[ 2001 ] Adam
Zoolander
[ 2001 ] Evil DJ
[ 2001 ] Evil DJ
The Sleepy Time Gal
[ 2001 ] Rebecca's Boyfriend
[ 2001 ] Rebecca's Boyfriend
Duplex
[ 2003 ] Coop
[ 2003 ] Coop
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
[ 2003 ] Seamus O Grady
[ 2003 ] Seamus O Grady
Happy End
[ 2003 ] Jack
[ 2003 ] Jack
Strangers with Candy
[ 2005 ] Carlo Honklin
[ 2005 ] Carlo Honklin
The Baxter
[ 2005 ] Bradley Lake
[ 2005 ] Bradley Lake
Inland Empire
[ 2006 ] Devon Berk, Billy Side
[ 2006 ] Devon Berk, Billy Side
Miami Vice
[ 2006 ] Detective Larry Zito
[ 2006 ] Detective Larry Zito
The Legend of Lucy Keyes
[ 2006 ] Guy Cooley
[ 2006 ] Guy Cooley
Return to Rajapur
[ 2006 ] Jeremy Reardon
[ 2006 ] Jeremy Reardon
Broken English
[ 2007 ] Nick Gable
[ 2007 ] Nick Gable
The Ten
[ 2007 ] Jesus H. Christ
[ 2007 ] Jesus H. Christ
Tropic Thunder
[ 2008 ] writer
[ 2008 ] writer
Iron Man 2
[ 2010 ] writer
[ 2010 ] writer
Megamind
[ 2010 ] Megamind's Father
[ 2010 ] Megamind's Father
Your Highness
[ 2011 ] Leezar
[ 2011 ] Leezar
Wanderlust
[ 2012 ] Seth
[ 2012 ] Seth
Rock of Ages
[ 2012 ] writer
[ 2012 ] writer
Zoolander 2
[ 2016 ] Evil DJ
[ 2016 ] Evil DJ
The Girl on the Train
[ 2016 ] Tom
[ 2016 ] Tom
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
[ 2017 ] Mter Codebreaker
[ 2017 ] Mter Codebreaker
The Lego Ninjago Movie
[ 2017 ] Garmadon
[ 2017 ] Garmadon
On the Basis of Sex
[ 2018 ] Mel Wulf
[ 2018 ] Mel Wulf
Mute
[ 2018 ] Duck
[ 2018 ] Duck
Bumblebee
[ 2018 ] Dropkick
[ 2018 ] Dropkick
The Spy Who Dumped Me
[ 2018 ] Drew
[ 2018 ] Drew
Lady and the Tramp
[ 2019 ] Tramp
[ 2019 ] Tramp
Violet
[ 2021 ] The Voice
[ 2021 ] The Voice
False Positive
[ 2021 ] Adrian
[ 2021 ] Adrian
TV Shows
At Home with Amy Sedaris
Hip Guy, Sea Captain, Colonel Cary Commander
Hip Guy, Sea Captain, Colonel Cary Commander
Sex and the City
Vaughn Wysel, Jared
Vaughn Wysel, Jared
Six Feet Under
Joe
Joe
The District
Nick Pierce
Nick Pierce
The Leftovers
Kevin Garvey
Kevin Garvey
The Mosquito Coast
Allie Fox
Allie Fox
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
Justin Paul
Videos
Video: Watch Full 'The Greatest Show' from THE GREATEST SHOWMAN at D23
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 29, 2024
Video: SNOW WHITE Starring Rachel Zegler Releases Teaser Trailer, Poster, and First Clip
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 10, 2024
Video: Meryl Streep & Ashley Park Sing an ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Song By Sara Bareilles, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2023
Video: Take a Look Behind the Music of SPIRITED on Apple TV+ with Pasek and Paul
by HaleyJane Rose - Dec 22, 2022
Video: Patrick Page Talks Playing Jacob Marley In SPIRITED on Apple TV+
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Nov 16, 2022
VIDEO: Will Ferrell, Octavia Spencer & Ryan Reynolds Reveal How They Prepared For SPIRITED Musical Numbers on TODAY
by Michael Major - Nov 7, 2022
VIDEO: Ryan Reynolds & Will Ferrell Tap Dance in SPRITED Movie Musical Teaser
by Michael Major - Oct 12, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Jordan Fisher Perform 'Waving Through A Window' on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2021
VIDEO: Watch Ben Platt Sing 'Waving Through A Window' in a New Lyric Video from DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Michael Major - Oct 12, 2021
VIDEO: Watch Ben Platt Perform ' You Will Be Found' on BBC's STRICTLY COME DANCING
by Michael Major - Oct 11, 2021
VIDEO: Julianne Moore and Amy Adams Talk 'Parent Perspective' in DEAR EVAN HANSEN Film
by Michael Major - Sep 21, 2021
VIDEO: Amandla Stenberg Talks Co-Writing a Song For DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2021
News
'Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?' Wins Emmy; Pasek & Paul Become EGOT Winners
Along with Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics for their work in Only Murders in the Building. They won for the viral patter song 'Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?' sung by Steve Martin in season three of the acclaimed series.
Along with Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics for their work in Only Murders in the Building. They won for the viral patter song 'Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?' sung by Steve Martin in season three of the acclaimed series.
NAS, Kim Dracula, and More Join WARRIORS Album From Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis have unveiled the fourth group of voices for the star-studded cast of the concept album, WARRIORS.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis have unveiled the fourth group of voices for the star-studded cast of the concept album, WARRIORS.
ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Renewed for Season Five
Only Murders in the Building will be back for a fifth season, according to multiple reports. The news comes following the Season 4 premiere of the Hulu series last week. Like previous seasons, it will have a total of ten episodes.
Only Murders in the Building will be back for a fifth season, according to multiple reports. The news comes following the Season 4 premiere of the Hulu series last week. Like previous seasons, it will have a total of ten episodes.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Returns to BroadwaySF
BroadwaySF, an ATG Entertainment company, will welcome the return of TheaterWorksUSA’s NY Times Critic’s Pick, Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical will be presented January 4 & 5, 2025 at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre.
BroadwaySF, an ATG Entertainment company, will welcome the return of TheaterWorksUSA’s NY Times Critic’s Pick, Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical will be presented January 4 & 5, 2025 at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre.
Pharrell Williams Musical Film ATLANTIS Dated for 2025; Features New Songs Co-Written by Pasek & Paul
Universal will release the movie musical on May 9, 2025, which features new songs written by Pharrell Williams and Tony Award-winning songwriting team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
Universal will release the movie musical on May 9, 2025, which features new songs written by Pharrell Williams and Tony Award-winning songwriting team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
Colman Domingo and More Join WARRIORS Album From Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis unveil the third group of voices for the star-studded cast of the concept album, WARRIORS, which includes Colman Domingo, James Remar, David Patrick Kelly, and Cam’ron.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis unveil the third group of voices for the star-studded cast of the concept album, WARRIORS, which includes Colman Domingo, James Remar, David Patrick Kelly, and Cam’ron.
Video: Watch Full 'The Greatest Show' from THE GREATEST SHOWMAN at D23
At the D:23 fan event in Anaheim, California - Disney on Broadway celebrated its 30th anniversary with a performance of 'The Greatest Show' featuring Ryan Vasquez, Aisha Jackson, Josh Strickland, Mykal Kilgore, Anastasia Talley, and Hannah Corneau. Watch in this video!
At the D:23 fan event in Anaheim, California - Disney on Broadway celebrated its 30th anniversary with a performance of 'The Greatest Show' featuring Ryan Vasquez, Aisha Jackson, Josh Strickland, Mykal Kilgore, Anastasia Talley, and Hannah Corneau. Watch in this video!
Video: Meryl Streep Calls ONLY MURDERS Song 'A Gift': 'I Still Sing It To My Grandchildren'
Ahead of the Season 4 premiere on Tuesday, the stars of Only Murders in the Building were interviewed on Good Morning America to tease the new season and talk about what fans can expect. During the interview, Meryl Streep discussed joining the hit series and singing 'Look for the Light' in Season 3.
Ahead of the Season 4 premiere on Tuesday, the stars of Only Murders in the Building were interviewed on Good Morning America to tease the new season and talk about what fans can expect. During the interview, Meryl Streep discussed joining the hit series and singing 'Look for the Light' in Season 3.
Shaina Taub Will Host Broadway for Harris Community Launch
Shaina Taub, creator and star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Suffs, will host the Broadway for Harris Community Launch Call tonight, Monday, August 26 from 6:00-7:00pm ET. The call will take place over Zoom and is open to the public.
Shaina Taub, creator and star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Suffs, will host the Broadway for Harris Community Launch Call tonight, Monday, August 26 from 6:00-7:00pm ET. The call will take place over Zoom and is open to the public.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Set for COUNTDOWN TO THE POLLS Virtual Volunteer and Training Rally Next Week
According to an Instagram post from When We All Vote, Lin Manuel-Miranda will join the organization's Countdown to the Polls Volunteer and Training Rally on Tuesday, August 27th from 8-9pm EST.
According to an Instagram post from When We All Vote, Lin Manuel-Miranda will join the organization's Countdown to the Polls Volunteer and Training Rally on Tuesday, August 27th from 8-9pm EST.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Comes To Miller Auditorium This November
DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the Tony and Grammy-winning musical, will be at Kalamazoo’s Miller Auditorium from November 14-15, 2024.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the Tony and Grammy-winning musical, will be at Kalamazoo’s Miller Auditorium from November 14-15, 2024.
Billy Porter, Michaela Jaé, & More Join Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS Album
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis unveil the second group of voices for the star-studded cast of the concept album, WARRIORS. Newly announced are THE HURRICANES featuring Billy Porter as Granger, Michaela Jaé as Yaya and Mykal Kilgore as Élan, and more.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis unveil the second group of voices for the star-studded cast of the concept album, WARRIORS. Newly announced are THE HURRICANES featuring Billy Porter as Granger, Michaela Jaé as Yaya and Mykal Kilgore as Élan, and more.
Society of Composers & Lyricists To Present Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Jeff Beal With The Ambassador Award
The Society of Composers & Lyricists will honor Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Jeff Beal with the Ambassador Award at the SCL New York Holiday Party on December 4, 2024.
The Society of Composers & Lyricists will honor Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Jeff Beal with the Ambassador Award at the SCL New York Holiday Party on December 4, 2024.
70+ Broadway Stars Unite in Support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
New York’s theater community is organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. Broadway for Harris is a volunteer coalition of industry professionals and theater enthusiasts united to elect Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and down ballot Democratic candidates this November.
New York’s theater community is organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. Broadway for Harris is a volunteer coalition of industry professionals and theater enthusiasts united to elect Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and down ballot Democratic candidates this November.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Sydney Season Extends
Sydney Theatre Company and Michael Cassel Group have announced the Australian premiere season of Dear Evan Hansen has been extended due to overwhelming demand, with tickets now on sale for final shows through until 1 December 2024.
Sydney Theatre Company and Michael Cassel Group have announced the Australian premiere season of Dear Evan Hansen has been extended due to overwhelming demand, with tickets now on sale for final shows through until 1 December 2024.
Video: Steve Martin and ONLY MURDERS Songwriters Reunite for New Singalong of 'Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?'
Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, Marc Shaiman, and Steve Martin have reunited for a live singalong of Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It? from Only Murders in the Building. Martin sang the patter song in the third season of the hit Hulu series, which has been nominated for an Emmy. Watch the video now!
Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, Marc Shaiman, and Steve Martin have reunited for a live singalong of Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It? from Only Murders in the Building. Martin sang the patter song in the third season of the hit Hulu series, which has been nominated for an Emmy. Watch the video now!
DEAR EVAN HANSEN, MEAN GIRLS, and More Set For Broadway in Scranton 2024-25 Season
Broadway in Scranton has announced its upcoming 2024-25 season, featuring four shows. The season kicks off in November with Ain't Too Proud, and continues with The Addams Family, Dear Evan Hansen, and Mean Girls. Learn more about the season lineup here!
Broadway in Scranton has announced its upcoming 2024-25 season, featuring four shows. The season kicks off in November with Ain't Too Proud, and continues with The Addams Family, Dear Evan Hansen, and Mean Girls. Learn more about the season lineup here!
Marc Anthony And More Join WARRIORS Album From Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis have unveiled initial casting for The Warriors concept album, out everywhere October 18.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis have unveiled initial casting for The Warriors concept album, out everywhere October 18.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is Coming to Southern Theatre
CAPA will present THEATERWORKSUSA’S production of Dog Man: The Musical, based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CAPA will present THEATERWORKSUSA’S production of Dog Man: The Musical, based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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?
Justin Paul has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including: - 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 - 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. He also received the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Dear Evan Hansen. Additionally, he won the Outstanding Lyrics award at the Drama Desk Awards for Dear Evan Hansen and the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).
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