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Benj Pasek (born June 9, 1985) is an American composer and lyricist best known for writing songs for films such as La La Land (2016) and The Greatest Showman (2017), and the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen, all of which he co-wrote with his songwriting partner, Justin Paul.
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, known together as Pasek and Paul, are an American songwriting duo and composing team for musical theater, films and television. Their works include A Christmas Story, Dogfight, Edges, Dear Evan Hansen, and James and the Giant Peach.
Benj Pasek is one half of the musical duo Pasek and Paul, known for their scores for La La Land, Dear Evan Hansen, and The Greatest Showman. He has won multiple awards and accolades for his work in film, theatre, and television, and is also a New York Times best-selling author.
Benj Pasek is a multi-talented artist who has won an Oscar for La La Land and co-created Dear Evan Hansen. He has also worked on The Greatest Showman, Aladdin, Spirited, and more.
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- Composer, Music Department, Producer
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- Benj Pasek
Benj Pasek has won several awards for his work on the Broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen," including Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written...
Dec 20, 2018 · Oscar, Grammy, Tony and Golden Globe Award-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul talk about creating the music for The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman. The duo also touches...
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Benj Pasek is an Oscar, Grammy, Tony, and Golden Globe Award-winning songwriter for Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, and The Greatest Showman. Learn more about his biography, awards, and upcoming projects on MTI's website.