Justin Paul — the 2003 Staples High School graduate who, with his songwriting partner Benj Pasek, has taken both Broadway and Hollywood by storm — began 2017 the same way he ended 2016: with raves from critics and fans.
A few minutes ago in Beverly Hills, the duo earned a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in a movie. The winner was “City of Stars,” from the hit film “La La Land.” Pasek and Paul wrote the lyrics; Justin Hurwitz wrote the music.
Paul did the honors, giving the acceptance speech.
Justin Paul (left) and Benj Pasek, moments after learning they’d won a Golden Globe for writing the lyrics to “La La Land.” (Photo/Rhonda Paul)
The Oscar nominees are not yet out. However, Pasek and Paul’s latest award gives them a leg up in that race.
And, of course, there are the Tony Awards in June. Perhaps you’ve heard of the songwriters’ other little project, “Dear Evan Hansen”?
(Hat tip: David Roth)
Ah, the next Rogers and Hammerstein duo, reincarnate, perhaps?
Congrats to the Westport talent!!
I hear Jerome Kern.
Yeah Staples “kids”!
What a year for “Pasek & Paul”!!! Congratulations to these two talented young men…
So blessed to have followed Justin on his musical journey…
How about a “trifecta” – Golden Globe, Tony, Oscar!!!!
Congratulations! Well done!
I still remember Justin ar Staples particularly Merriily We Roll. Along. Mom Rhonda always a booster. How proud she must be.