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Ex-Westport Resident Justin Paul Teams With Alan Menken On 'Aladdin' Remake

WESTPORT, Conn. --Justin Paul, the award winning songwriter -- he won a Tony for Best Original Score for "Dear Evan Hansen" with his writing partner Benj Pasek as well as an Oscar for "La La Land,"  -- has now been tapped to collaborate on "Aladdin"

Justin Paul, left, with Benji Pasek, at their Oscar win for "La La Land."

Justin Paul, left, with Benji Pasek, at their Oscar win for "La La Land."

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Famed Composer Alan Menken is leading the team on the Disney remake.

Paul moved to Westport when he was six and is a Staples High School grad.

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