Benj Pasek

Songwriter and composer

New York City, USA

About Benj

Benj Pasek is an American songwriter, composer, and record producer. He is best known for his work with Justin Paul on the musical Dear Evan Hansen. He is also a co-founder of the Tony Award-winning musical The Greatest Showman.

Associated Podcasts

Another Fucking Horror Podcast

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Sound Opinions

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Switched on Pop

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Professor of Rock

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Recent Appearances

How Charlie Puth honored Whitney Houston for 125 million people (live at Berklee NYC)

Switched on Pop•Apr 3, 2026•56:34•host

The Soundtracks That Made Cult Classics: Dazed and Confused, Pretty in Pink, Napoleon Dynamite, and The Crow

Professor of Rock•Apr 1, 2026•37:32•host

Benj Pasek

About Benj

Associated Podcasts

Another Fucking Horror Podcast

Sound Opinions

Switched on Pop

Professor of Rock

Connect

Recent Appearances

How Charlie Puth honored Whitney Houston for 125 million people (live at Berklee NYC)

The Soundtracks That Made Cult Classics: Dazed and Confused, Pretty in Pink, Napoleon Dynamite, and The Crow

Key Topics

The Jinx: Season 2, Episodes 1-3 (Patreon Episode)

Wonders: "Stacy's Mom" and Adam Schlesinger

#165 The Hold Steady & Opinions on Bruce Springsteen and Andrew Bird