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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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[West End, 2024]
Lyrics
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Lyricist
 
[East Haddam, CT (Regional), 2019]
Bookwriter
Lyricist
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Book Writer
Lyricist
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2007]
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[Broadway, 2007]
Music and Lyrics
 
[East Haddam, CT (Regional), 2006]
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Book/Lyrics

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Nell Benjamin Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lyrics

Nell Benjamin, Mean Girls

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Nell Benjamin, Mean Girls

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Play

Nell Benjamin, The Explorers Club

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lyrics

Nell Benjamin, Legally Blonde

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Music

Nell Benjamin, Legally Blonde

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Nell Benjamin, Legally Blonde The Musical


winner
- 2003 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

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Nell Benjamin's THE EXPLORERS CLUB to Open at Theatre 40 in May


 The Explorers Club, written by Nell Benjamin, directed by Melanie MacQueen, and produced by David Hunt Stafford, will be presented at Theatre 40. Learn how to purchase tickets.

MEAN GIRLS Musical Comes to Whitefish This Month


Mean Girls the Musical is the latest offering from ATP Kids. Forty six high school students from all over the Flathead Valley have been working together to present the hilarious musical based on the hit movie.

State Theatre New Jersey Presents MEAN GIRLS This May


Catch the Broadway hit MEAN GIRLS at the State Theatre New Jersey on May 11-12, 2024.

MEAN GIRLS, AIN'T TOO PROUD And More Announced for Broadway At Pikes Peak Center 2024-25 Season


Discover the exciting new season lineup for the 24-25 Broadway at Pikes Peak Center series.

Cast Set for LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL at Zilker Theatre Productions


Zilker Theatre Productions has revealed the cast for Legally Blonde the Musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Lesser-Known Works of Composer, Musician, and Orchestrator Tom Kitt


Tom Kitt's latest project is providing Orchestrations and Music Consulting for the new Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen. As Kitt's work hits the Broadway stage yet again, here are some of his recent collaborations that Broadway fans may not be as familiar with!

MEAN GIRLS, AIN'T TOO PROUD And More Announced for Broadway In Thousand Oaks 2024-25 Season


Discover the exciting new season lineup at 24-25 Broadway in Thousand Oaks. Get ready for a riveting mix of classic and contemporary performances that will captivate all theater enthusiasts.

MEAN GIRLS to Return to Toronto This Summer at the Royal Alexandra Theatre


After a sold-out five-week run in 2022, the North American Tour of Mean Girls will return to Toronto for a limited four-week engagement at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Disney's FROZEN, WAITRESS & More Set For La Mirada's 2024/2025 Season


La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts & Mccoy Rigby Entertainment have announced their 2024/2025 season of shows.

THE BOOK OF MORMON, MEAN GIRLS And More Announced for 2024�"2025 Broadway Season At Fox Performing Arts Center


Discover the upcoming season at the Fox in Riverside, featuring a line-up of dazzling Broadway shows. Get the latest news and updates about the theater's 24-25 season.

Could LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Be Belmont University Musical Theatre's Best-Ever?


With its silver anniversary year within sight, Belmont University Musical Theatre concludes its 24th season with what is perhaps its best show yet: Legally Blonde, The Musical. Featuring a remarkable cast of student performers, including most of the Class of 2024, which is arguably the most accomplished and most promising group of students assembled in the program’s quarter-century of musical theatre pedagogy and preparation, this Legally Blonde could easily hold its own against other productions of the tremendously entertaining show, whether on tour or even on Broadway.

Review: MEAN GIRLS at The McCallum Theatre


Through the zany situations, there is a message about “girl power”; a timeless message. Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY, composer JEFF RICHMOND, lyricist NELL BENJAMIN and original director and choreographer CASEY NICHOLAW.

MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL Comes To The Lied Center In April


The North American Tour of Mean Girls—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film— is coming to the Lied Center for 5 performances on April 12-14.

Review: THE EXPLORERS CLUB at Stirling Community Theatre


A gloriously silly show that will tickle your funny bone.

Charlie Burn, Georgina Castle, and More Will Lead MEAN GIRLS in the West End; Now Extended into 2025


Discover the full cast and creative team for MEAN GIRLS at the Savoy Theatre. With bookings extended into 2025, don't miss your chance to see this iconic show.

MEAN GIRLS Teases West End Cast On Social Media


Which fetch performers will be starring in Mean Girls in the UK? The social media accounts for the production debuted a teaser that has fans guessing who might be taking on the iconic roles in the upcoming production. Can you guess who might be part of the company?

Dublin Coffman High School Drama Club Presents MEAN GIRLS In April


Join Dublin Coffman High School Drama Club for their performance of MEAN GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL VERSION from April 3-6.

MEAN GIRLS, DEAR EVAN HANSEN And More Announced For Shubert Theatre 2024-2025 Broadway Series


Shubert Theatre, has announced the lineup of shows for the theatre's 2024-2025 Broadway Series. The 5-Show Broadway Series begins October 24–27, 2024 with TINA – The Tina Turner Musical.

Review: MEAN GIRLS Comes to Broadway San Jose


Tina Fey’s 2004 cult teen classic film MEAN GIRLS, made its way to Broadway in 2018 and has been playing to sold-out houses ever since.  The musical is presented as a “Cautionary Tale,” about the cut-throat, caustic social climbing and clamoring that happens in high school where mean girls reign supreme.

Broadway In Chicago 2024/25 Season to Feature BACK TO THE FUTURE, CURSED CHILD, and More


Broadway In Chicago has announced its next season is now on sale. Learn more about the lineup here!

Nell Benjamin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Nell Benjamin written?

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).

What awards has Nell Benjamin been nominated for?

Nell Benjamin has been nominated for several prestigious awards in the Broadway industry. These include Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "Mean Girls" and "Legally Blonde," Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "Mean Girls" and "Legally Blonde The Musical," and Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Explorers Club." Additionally, she has been recognized as the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.

What awards has Nell Benjamin won?

Nell Benjamin has won the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist award.

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