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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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[US Tour, 2021]
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[East Haddam, CT (Regional), 2019]
Bookwriter
Lyricist
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Book Writer
Lyricist
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2007]
Concept
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[Broadway, 2007]
Music and Lyrics
 
[East Haddam, CT (Regional), 2006]
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MEAN GIRLS, THE CHER SHOW & More Set for 2023"2024 Broadway Season at the King Center for the Performing Arts

The American Theatre Guild, with ASM Global and the King Center unveiled its 23–24 Season for the King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, FL. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Wake Up With BWW 5/12: CHESS at the Muny Casting, Plus a Message From Mischief Theatre!

Top stories: Casting for Chess at The Muny, JoJo and Derek Klena extend in Moulin Rouge!, plus a message from Mischief Theatre!

NANCY DREW Musical By Alan Menken and Nell Benjamin, Directed by James Lapine, is in Development

NANCY DREW AND THE MYSTERY AT SPOTLIGHT MANOR: A MUSICAL, a live stage adaptation based on the beloved and trailblazing character, is currently in development. The musical is written by Alan Menken and Nell Benjamin, and is directed by James Lapine.

The Lied Center Reveals Lineup For 2023-24 Season

The Lied Center’s 2023-2024 season will feature more than 30 events including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family, illusion, and more.  

Duluth Playhouse Reveals 2023-2024 Youth Theatre Season

Duluth Playhouse has announced their 2023-2024 Youth Theatre season, an extraordinary collection of iconic musicals which celebrate individual expression and the power of imagination.  Bring the entire family along to laugh and connect with one another while experiencing the magic of live theater and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Ameren Illinois Broadway In Peoria Series To Present MEAN GIRLS, THE CHER SHOW, And More

The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, has unveiled its highly anticipated 23–24 Season for the Peoria Civic Center. The AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA SERIES will include the following touring productions: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS, MEAN GIRLS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, and THE CHER SHOW.

Review: With River Ridge High School's Talented Royal Knight Stage Company's Production, MEAN GIRLS Is So Fetch!

The musical may have many flaws, but this is one stellar production of it featuring so many fabulously talented teens.

Review: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL at Hot Springs School District Joyce L. Littleton Craft Auditorium

What did our critic think of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL at Hot Springs School District Joyce L. Littleton Craft Auditorium?

Review: MEAN GIRLS at Jacksonville Center For The Performing Arts

Cady, the new student who learns that high school is like the jungles of Africa. She “Meets the Plastics” the top of the high school hierarchy, and learns how cruel queen bee, Regina George, is and her friends Janice and Damian create a “Revenge Party” to bring Regina down. We see each characters' growth, just as we all did through high school.

MEAN GIRLS, THE BOOK OF MORMON, and More Set For Palace Theater Waterbury's 2023-2024 Webster Bank Broadway Series

The Palace Theater has announced a seven-show line-up for the 2023-2024 Webster Bank Broadway Series. Filled with exciting titles, including the nine-time Tony Award winning THE BOOK OF MORMON, and HARPER LEE'S TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, the most successful play in Broadway history.

SIX, MEAN GIRLS, COME FROM AWAY And More Announced for Celebrity Attractions 2023/2024 Season

Celebrity Attractions has announced its 2023-2024 Broadway Season and it is one that is fit for a Queen!  We open in August with COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world in a time of tragedy.  The smash Broadway hit, SIX, commands the stage in October with Henry VIII's wives remixing the history into a pop concert that will make you lose your head!  

HADESTOWN, SIX And More Announced For 2023 " 24 'Best Of Broadway' Season At The North Charleston PAC

The national tours of HADESTOWN and SIX will make their Lowcountry premieres part of the 2023-2024 Best of Broadway season at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. HADESTOWN performances are January 2 – 7, 2024 and SIX performances are March 12 – 17, 2024. Each show will offer eight performances.

HADESTOWN, MEAN GIRLS & More Set for Broadway Across Canada 2023-24 Season

Broadway Across Canada has unveiled their highly anticipated 25th Anniversary Broadway season, featuring four spectacular theatrical productions that will take center stage at the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Theatre starting this fall.

Review: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center

What did our critic think of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center?

Review: MEAN GIRLS at WESTHILL HIGH SCHOOL

How far would you have gone to be one of the cool kids in high school? That's the theme of Mean Girls, which is running now through April 22 only.

MEAN GIRLS, THE CHER SHOW, and More Set For the 2023-2024 Broadway Season at the King Center For The Performing Arts

The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, with ASM Global and the King Center unveils its highly anticipated 23–24 Season for the King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, FL. Learn more about the lineup here!

NETworks To Launch Non-Equity MEAN GIRLS Tour Fall 2023

BroadwayWorld has learned that NETworks will launch a Non-Equity tour of Mean Girls which is currently set to begin performances in September 2023, following the closure of the Equity tour next month. The union tour will play its final performance on May 7th, 2023 at Fort Lauderdale's Broward Center.

WICKED, FUNNY GIRL & More Set for Kimmel Cultural Campus' 2023-24 Broadway Season

The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization have announced the 2023-24 Broadway series with a stellar lineup of extraordinary productions, including Broadway’s newest hits, hot revivals, and adored classics. See how to purchase tickets!

MEAN GIRLS, CLUE & More Set for 2023-2024 Broadway in Akron Series

Three popular movie titles and the story behind a music icon will come to life on stage this season, as Playhouse Square brings four new shows to E.J. Thomas Hall as part of the 2023-2024 Broadway in Akron Series.

Alan Menken Reveals Details on New LITTLE MERMAID Songs Written With Lin-Manuel Miranda

Alan Menken has revealed more information on the new songs that he and Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote for the upcoming Little Mermaid film. Menken confirmed that there were four new songs written for Prince Eric, Sebastian, Scuttle, and King Triton.

Nell Benjamin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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).

Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Mean Girls , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls , Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Explorers Club , Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Legally Blonde , Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Legally Blonde Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Legally Blonde The Musical and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .

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