Justin Paul (b. 1985) is an American theatrical composer, partnering with Benj Pasek on many projects, including the musical adaptation of A Christmas Story, Smash, the Academy Award-winning film La La Land and the Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen. Paul has also composed music for John Tartaglia's Johnny and the Sprites. Starting with season 42, Paul began composing for Sesame Street through season 44.