Benj Pasek and Justin Paul EGOT With OMITB

Only Murders in the Building Helps Pasek and Paul Complete EGOT Status

On Monday night, songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul accomplished the rare feat of winning all four major entertainment awards (EGOT) when they won an Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for the song "Saved by the Bell (30 Rock Theme)" from the Hulu comedy series Only Murders in the Building.

Pasek and Paul have previously won an Oscar for Best Original Song for "City of Stars" from the film La La Land (2016), a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for Dear Evan Hansen (2017), and a Tony Award for Best Original Score for Dear Evan Hansen (2017).

EGOT Winners

With their Emmy win, Pasek and Paul join an exclusive club of EGOT winners, which includes only 17 other people. Some of the most notable EGOT winners include Audrey Hepburn, Rita Moreno, John Gielgud, Whoopi Goldberg, and Mel Brooks.

Successful Collaboration

Pasek and Paul's success on Only Murders in the Building is a testament to their versatility as songwriters. The duo has a knack for writing catchy and memorable songs that perfectly complement the tone and themes of the show.

In an interview with Variety, Pasek said, "We're so grateful to the Television Academy for this honor. It's been an incredible experience working on Only Murders in the Building, and we're so proud of the work we've done with Dan Fogelman and the entire cast and crew."

Paul added, "This is a dream come true for us. We've always wanted to win an Emmy, and to do it for a show that we love so much is really special."

Continued Success

Pasek and Paul are currently working on several new projects, including a musical adaptation of the film Mean Girls. They are also set to write the songs for the upcoming Disney animated film Snow White.

With their EGOT win, Pasek and Paul have cemented their status as one of the most successful songwriting duos in entertainment today. Their work has touched the hearts of millions of people around the world, and they are sure to continue to entertain and inspire for many years to come.