Paul, Pasek — And Jackman

Posted on November 18, 2014 | 2 Comments

Staples graduate Justin Paul ’03 and songwriting partner Benj Pasek are well known on Broadway (“A Christmas Story” was nominated for a Tony Award).

They’re known off-Broadway, and overseas (“Dogfight” was just nominated for an Evening Standard Award for Best Musical in London).

They’re known on TV (NBC’s “Smash”).

Now the talented duo heads to the big screen.

They’ll contribute most of the songs to the new Hugh Jackman film musical, “The Greatest Showman on Earth.” Filming begins this summer in New York.

The movie showcases P.T. Barnum’s life. He was a circus creator and the promoter of Tom Thumb, of course. But Barnum was also the mayor of Bridgeport.

So as far from Westport as Justin Paul’s career has taken him, he hasn’t really left at all.

Justin Paul

Justin Paul

 

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2 responses to “Paul, Pasek — And Jackman”

  1. Fred Cantor | November 19, 2014 at 1:08 pm |

    I wouldn’t be surprised to see an Oscar nomination added to his resume in the near future. What a wonderful opportunity.

  2. Isabelle Breen | November 20, 2014 at 7:49 pm |

    I saw these 2 young men performing years ago and the talent was so evident, even back then. Bravo!