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Nell Benjamin is a lyricist, writer, and composer noted for her work in musical theatre. With her husband and frequent collaborator Laurence O'Keefe, she won the Laurence Olivier Award for writing Legally Blonde in 2011. And in 2007, she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Original Score for Legally Blonde, and then again in 2018 for her lyrics for Mean Girls.

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Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[West End, 2024]
Lyrics
Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Lyricist
Because of Winn DixieBecause of Winn Dixie
 
[East Haddam, CT (Regional), 2019]
Bookwriter
Lyricist
DaveDave
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Book Writer
Lyricist
Pirates!
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2007]
Concept
Book/Lyrics
Legally BlondeLegally Blonde
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Music and Lyrics
The Pirates of Penzance
 
[East Haddam, CT (Regional), 2006]
Concept
Book/Lyrics

Writing

Sarah, Plain and Tall
Lyricist
Lyricist
Half Time
Lyrics
Mean Girls
Lyricist
Because of Winn Dixie
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Cam Jansen
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist
Legally Blonde
Composer
Lyricist

Nell Benjamin Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lyrics

Nell Benjamin, Mean Girls

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Nell Benjamin, Mean Girls

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Play

Nell Benjamin, The Explorers Club

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lyrics

Nell Benjamin, Legally Blonde

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Music

Nell Benjamin, Legally Blonde

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Nell Benjamin, Legally Blonde The Musical


winner
- 2003 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

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Broadway In Chicago Announces Single Tickets On Sale For MEAN GIRLS And More Photo
Broadway In Chicago Announces Single Tickets On Sale For MEAN GIRLS And More

It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year! Broadway In Chicago has announced that four shows are celebrating Christmas in July!
MEAN GIRLS, PRETTY WOMAN, and More Set For Broadway in the Rio Grande Valley 2024/25 Photo
MEAN GIRLS, PRETTY WOMAN, and More Set For Broadway in the Rio Grande Valley 2024/25 Season

Broadway in the Rio Grande Valley has announced its 2024/2025 season, featuring four area premieres! Learn more about the full season here!
Aspire Performing Arts Company To Present LEGALLY BLONDE Photo
Aspire Performing Arts Company To Present LEGALLY BLONDE

Aspire Performing Arts Company will present LEGALLY BLONDE, a musical comedy about Elle Woods' journey from sorority girl to Harvard Law School, this August!
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL at John W. Engeman Theater Photo
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL at John W. Engeman Theater

What did our critic think of LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL at John W. Engeman Theater?
Tickets On Sale Now For Two Shows Returning to Playhouse Square This Fall Photo
Tickets On Sale Now For Two Shows Returning to Playhouse Square This Fall

Tickets are available now for the return of Mean Girls and Les Miserables to Playhouse Square this fall. Learn more about the shows!
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE at Garden Theater Photo
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE at Garden Theater

SNS elevates its presentation with another stellar cast, tight choreography and several minute details and musical director Jonathan Collura helps the cast deliver the show’s snappy, tightly fashioned songs with power. The net result far exceeds the entertainment value of the original non-musical movie.
MEAN GIRLS North American Tour Unveils Company for Upcoming Season Photo
MEAN GIRLS North American Tour Unveils Company for Upcoming Season

The full cast has been revealed for the upcoming second year of the Mean Girls North American Tour. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Single Tickets for 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington Season to go on Sale This Month Photo
Single Tickets for 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington Season to go on Sale This Month

Single tickets for the 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington season at The Playhouse on Rodney Square, featuring HADESTOWN, Dear Evan Hansen, and more go on sale July 12, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Interview: LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL at Garden Theater Photo
Interview: LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL at Garden Theater

“It has such a great message. It's a very layered show. There’s this kind of ‘Barbie Girl Power’ aspect of it -- women can do anything. People are more than what you just think we are by our looks or all other preconceived notions.” Director Dionysia Williams Velazco
MEAN GIRLS to Play The Majestic Theatre This Fall; Tickets Now on Sale Photo
MEAN GIRLS to Play The Majestic Theatre This Fall; Tickets Now on Sale

Broadway in San Antonio at the Majestic Theatre has announced that single tickets to the much anticipated return of MEAN GIRLS are officially on-sale to the public. MEAN GIRLS will play for three days only beginning November 8 through November 10, 2024. Opening night is set for Friday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. 
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Makes Its WNC Premiere At Hendersonville Theatre Photo
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Makes Its WNC Premiere At Hendersonville Theatre

Elle Woods brings her charm and wit to Hendersonville Theatre in LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL from July 18 to August 4, 2024.
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL to be Presented at The MAC Players in July Photo
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL to be Presented at The MAC Players in July

The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center present LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL. Follow Elle Woods' journey in this fun, award-winning musical. Directed by Victoria Keiser. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: First Look at Charlie Burn as Cady Heron MEAN GIRLS in London Photo
Video: First Look at Charlie Burn as Cady Heron MEAN GIRLS in London

An all new video clip has been released of Charlie Burn as Cady Heron in Mean Girls The Musical on the West End. Check out the video here!
Photos: First Look at MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL at the Savoy Theatre Photo
Photos: First Look at MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL at the Savoy Theatre

All new production photos have been released for MEAN GIRLS at the Savoy Theatre, which is currently booking to 16 February 2025.
Middletown Arts Center to Present LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL by The MAC Players Photo
Middletown Arts Center to Present LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL by The MAC Players

The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center will present Legally Blonde the Musical over two weekends this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: First Look at Georgina Castle as Regina George in MEAN GIRLS in the West End Photo
Video: First Look at Georgina Castle as Regina George in MEAN GIRLS in the West End

An all new video clip has been released of Georgina Castle as Regina George in Mean Girls The Musical on the West End. Check out the video here!
The Theatre Group at SBCC to Present LEGALLY BLONDE Photo
The Theatre Group at SBCC to Present LEGALLY BLONDE

The Theatre Group at SBCC will open the 2024-25 season with the exuberant musical, LEGALLY BLONDE. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Original MEAN GIRLS Cast Wishes the UK Production Luck Ahead of Previews Tonig Photo
Video: Original MEAN GIRLS Cast Wishes the UK Production Luck Ahead of Previews Tonight

Watch the OG Mean Girls wish the UK cast 'good luck' before their first preview tonight!
The Theatre Group At SBCC Announces LEGALLY BLONDE And More for 2024-25 Season Photo
The Theatre Group At SBCC Announces LEGALLY BLONDE And More for 2024-25 Season

The Theatre Group at SBCC has announced the plays for the 2024-25 season, its 79th season in Santa Barbara.
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE at Roxy's Downtown Photo
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE at Roxy's Downtown

What did our critic think of LEGALLY BLONDE at Roxy's Downtown?
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Nell Benjamin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Nell Benjamin written?

Nell Benjamin has written 9 shows including Half Time (Lyrics), Sarah, Plain and Tall (Lyricist), Sarah, Plain and Tall (Lyricist), Cam Jansen (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Legally Blonde (Composer), The Explorers Club (Playwright), Gotta Dance (Lyrics), Mean Girls (Lyricist), Because of Winn Dixie (Bookwriter).

What awards has Nell Benjamin been nominated for?

Nell Benjamin has been nominated for several prestigious awards in the Broadway industry. These nominations include Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "Mean Girls," Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "Mean Girls," Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Explorers Club," Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "Legally Blonde," Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "Legally Blonde," and Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "Legally Blonde The Musical." Benjamin was also recognized as Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.

What awards has Nell Benjamin won?

Nell Benjamin has won the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist award for her work.

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