Marc Shaiman
Birth Place: Scotch Plains, NJ, USA
Latest News on Marc Shaiman:
HAIRSPRAY and World Premiere of TRICK! THE MUSICAL Lead Out Front Theatre Company's 2024/25 Season (Jun 27, 2024)
Second Street Players Are Bringing Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN to Milford (Jun 27, 2024)
Video: Steve Martin and Martin Short Discuss the Premise of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4 (Jun 25, 2024)
HAIRSPRAY and World Premiere of TRICK! THE MUSICAL Lead Out Front Theatre Company's 2024/25 Season (Jun 27, 2024)
Second Street Players Are Bringing Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN to Milford (Jun 27, 2024)
Video: Steve Martin and Martin Short Discuss the Premise of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4 (Jun 25, 2024)
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Marc Shaiman is a composer/lyricist/arranger/performer working in films, television, musical theater and recordings. He has won several honors, including a Tony, an Emmy, a Grammy, plus seven Oscar nominations.
For "Mary Poppins Returns" he was nominated for two Oscars, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe and a Grammy. His other Oscar nominations have been for “Sleepless In Seattle", “Patch Adams”, “The First Wives Club”, "The American President" and “South Park-Bigger, Longer & Uncut”.
Other film credits include “Beaches”, “When Harry Met Sally”, “City Slickers”, “The Addams Family”, “Sister Act”, “A Few Good Men”, "Hocus Pocus", “The Bucket List” and "Hairspray". He and Mariah Carey were nominated for a Golden Globe for their title song for the animated film "The Star".
For Broadway, he and co-lyricist Scott Wittman have written "Hairspray" (Tony & Grammy Awards), “Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me”, “Catch Me If You Can” (Tony nom), "Charlie & The Chocolate Factory" and they are currently writing a new musical version of "Some Like It Hot, coming to Broadway in 2022.
Television credits include "Saturday Night Live" (Emmy and Golden Globe nom), “Smash” (Emmy & Golden Globe nom), The Oscars with Billy Crystal (Emmy Award), Bette Midler (final guest with Johnny Carson) and countless appearances with Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Lane, Jennifer Hudson, Jack Black & Will Ferrell, among others.
He has produced/arranged recordings and performances for Bette Midler, Harry Connick Jr., Peter Allen, Eric Clapton, Diane Keaton, Patti LuPone, Steve Martin, Barbra Streisand, Robin Williams and many more. His online opus “Prop 8 - The Musical” was a Webbie Award winner.
Recent projects include "Rogers The Musical" for Marvel/Disney+'s Hawkeye, and the score for the upcoming Billy Eichner romcom "Bros".
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Marc Shaiman STAGE CREDITS
Marc Shaiman Productions
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Lyricist[Replacement]
Original Music[Replacement]
Writing
Score
Composer
Lyricist
Lyricist
Composer
Lyricist
Lyricist
Composer
Lyricist
Lyricist
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Composer
Lyricist
Lyricist
Marc Shaiman Movies
Broadcast News
[ 1987 ] News Theme Writer
[ 1987 ] News Theme Writer
Beaches
[ 1988 ] music supervisor
[ 1988 ] music supervisor
Big Business
[ 1988 ] music arranger
[ 1988 ] music arranger
When Harry Met Sally...
[ 1989 ] music adaptor, music arranger, orchestrator
[ 1989 ] music adaptor, music arranger, orchestrator
The Addams Family
[ 1991 ] Conductor
[ 1991 ] Conductor
For the Boys
[ 1991 ] song and music consultant
[ 1991 ] song and music consultant
Hot Shots!
[ 1991 ] Piano Player
[ 1991 ] Piano Player
Scenes from a Mall
[ 1991 ] Pianist
[ 1991 ] Pianist
Mr. Saturday Night
[ 1992 ] Lucky Zindberg
[ 1992 ] Lucky Zindberg
Sister Act
[ 1992 ] music producer, orchestrator
[ 1992 ] music producer, orchestrator
A Few Good Men
[ 1992 ] music producer
[ 1992 ] music producer
Heart and Souls
[ 1993 ] Piano Accompanist
[ 1993 ] Piano Accompanist
Hocus Pocus
[ 1993 ] musical arrangement
[ 1993 ] musical arrangement
Life with Mikey
[ 1993 ] music supervisor
[ 1993 ] music supervisor
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
[ 1993 ] music adaptor
[ 1993 ] music adaptor
Sleepless in Seattle
[ 1993 ] music adaptor, music supervisor
[ 1993 ] music adaptor, music supervisor
North
[ 1994 ] Piano Player
[ 1994 ] Piano Player
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
[ 1994 ] music producer
[ 1994 ] music producer
Forget Paris
[ 1995 ] music adaptor, music supervisor
[ 1995 ] music adaptor, music supervisor
The American President
[ 1995 ] music producer
[ 1995 ] music producer
Bogus
[ 1996 ] music producer
[ 1996 ] music producer
The First Wives Club
[ 1996 ] music supervisor
[ 1996 ] music supervisor
George of the Jungle
[ 1997 ] music adaptor, music supervisor
[ 1997 ] music adaptor, music supervisor
My Giant
[ 1998 ] music producer
[ 1998 ] music producer
Patch Adams
[ 1998 ] music producer
[ 1998 ] music producer
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
[ 1999 ] music and lyrics
[ 1999 ] music and lyrics
The Story of Us
[ 1999 ] music producer
[ 1999 ] music producer
The Wedding Planner
[ 2001 ] Piano Player
[ 2001 ] Piano Player
Down with Love
[ 2003 ] Pianist
[ 2003 ] Pianist
Marci X
[ 2003 ] original songs
[ 2003 ] original songs
Rumor Has It...
[ 2005 ] music adaptor
[ 2005 ] music adaptor
Hairspray
[ 2007 ] Talent Agent
[ 2007 ] Talent Agent
Flipped
[ 2010 ] music by
[ 2010 ] music by
And So It Goes
[ 2014 ] score producer
[ 2014 ] score producer
Wiener-Dog
[ 2016 ] music and lyrics
[ 2016 ] music and lyrics
Mary Poppins Returns
[ 2018 ] songs
[ 2018 ] songs
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Aspiring Composer and Lyricist #18
[ 2021 ] Aspiring Composer and Lyricist #18
Bros
[ 2022 ] score by
[ 2022 ] score by
Marc Shaiman Awards and Nominations
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2023 - Best Original Score
Marc Shaiman, Some Like It Hot
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lyrics
Marc Shaiman, Some Like it Hot
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding New Score
Marc Shaiman, Some Like It Hot
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Marc Shaiman, Some Like It Hot
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lyrics
Marc Shaiman, Catch Me if You Can
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Music
Marc Shaiman, Catch Me if You Can
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Marc Shaiman, Catch Me if You Can
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Orchestrations
Marc Shaiman, Catch Me If You Can
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lyrics
Marc Shaiman, Hairspray
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Music
Marc Shaiman, Hairspray
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Best Musical
Marc Shaiman, Hairspray
winner
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Marc Shaiman, Hairspray
Marc Shaiman Videos
Video: Randy Rainbow Pokes Fun at Marjorie Taylor Greene in New GREASE Song Parody
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024
Video: Final Stephen Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE to Release Cast Recording This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024
Videos: Watch Tituss Burgess, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Perform at the Kennedy Center Honors
by Michael Major - Dec 28, 2023
Video: Watch a Kennedy Center Honors Preview With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tituss Burgess & More
by Michael Major - Dec 26, 2023
Video: Eden Espinosa Performs 'Time For Starting Over' From 17 AGAIN; Cast Recording Available Now!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2023
Video: Watch Meryl Streep & Ashley Park Sing an ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Song By Sara Bareilles, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2023
Video: Watch Highlights from BroadwayWorld's 20th Anniversary Concert Celebration at Sony Hall
by Robert Diamond - Jul 27, 2023
Video: Creative Team of ROGERS: THE MUSICAL on Bringing the Show to Disneyland
by Alan Henry - Jul 3, 2023
Video: J. Harrison Ghee Opens Up About Making Broadway History With SOME LIKE IT HOT on CBS' 'Road to the Tonys'
by Michael Major - Jun 9, 2023
Video: How SOME LIKE IT HOT Became a 13-Time Tony-Nominated Hit
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Jun 7, 2023
Video: The Company of SOME LIKE IT HOT and Darlene Love Pay Tribute To Tina Turner At Sardi's
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2023
Video: How Tony Nominees Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman Heated Up this Broadway Season
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - May 3, 2023
VIDEO: Mariah Carey Surprises Audience at SOME LIKE IT HOT Curtain Call
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2023
VIDEO: Watch SOME LIKE IT HOT Perform 'You Can't Have Me (If You Don't Have Him)' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2023
VIDEO: Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee & SOME LIKE IT HOT Cast Perform 'You Can't Have Me' on GMA
by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2022
Marc Shaiman News
HAIRSPRAY and World Premiere of TRICK! THE MUSICAL Lead Out Front Theatre Company's 2024/25 Season
Out Front Theatre Company has announced its 2024/25 season lineup. The company's ninth season will feature a Tony Award-winning beloved musical, a campy holiday mystery, incredible plays new to Atlanta, and the world premiere stage adaptation of a 1990's queer cult-classic film.
Out Front Theatre Company has announced its 2024/25 season lineup. The company's ninth season will feature a Tony Award-winning beloved musical, a campy holiday mystery, incredible plays new to Atlanta, and the world premiere stage adaptation of a 1990's queer cult-classic film.
Second Street Players Are Bringing Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN to Milford
Second Street Players will present the classic American musical Meredith Willson's 'THE MUSIC MAN' with evening performances at 7 PM on July 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20, 2024 and afternoon matinees at 2 PM on July 13, 14, 20, and 21 at the Riverfront Theater
Second Street Players will present the classic American musical Meredith Willson's 'THE MUSIC MAN' with evening performances at 7 PM on July 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20, 2024 and afternoon matinees at 2 PM on July 13, 14, 20, and 21 at the Riverfront Theater
Video: Steve Martin and Martin Short Discuss the Premise of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4
On Monday, Steve Martin stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! (guest hosted by Martin Short) to discuss his latest projects and tease the highly anticipated fourth season of Only Murders in the Building. Watch the interview!
On Monday, Steve Martin stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! (guest hosted by Martin Short) to discuss his latest projects and tease the highly anticipated fourth season of Only Murders in the Building. Watch the interview!
Review: HAIRSPRAY at Broadway Dallas
Don't miss out on an energetic evening of singing, dancing, fun, and reflection. HAIRSPRAY is at Music Hall at Fair Park June 18-30.
Don't miss out on an energetic evening of singing, dancing, fun, and reflection. HAIRSPRAY is at Music Hall at Fair Park June 18-30.
THE CONNECTOR Cast Album Now Available; Plus Watch the Cast Recording 'The Whole World Changed'
The original cast recording of MCC Theater’s acclaimed world premiere production of The Connector is available today! Plus, watch Hannah Cruz, Scott Bakula and the cast record 'The Whole World Changed'.
The original cast recording of MCC Theater’s acclaimed world premiere production of The Connector is available today! Plus, watch Hannah Cruz, Scott Bakula and the cast record 'The Whole World Changed'.
Fourth Annual IN THE WORKS~IN THE WOODS Festival to Take Place at Forestburgh Playhouse in September
The fourth annual In the Works~In the Woods at Forestburgh Playhouse will be held September. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The fourth annual In the Works~In the Woods at Forestburgh Playhouse will be held September. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch Bette Midler Promote Marc Shaiman's San Diego Concert
Tony, Emmy, Grammy award-winning, and 7-time Oscar-nominated composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman will soon bring 'An Evening with Marc Shaiman and His Music' to The Rady Shell on July 3rd. In this video, watch as Bette Midler talks up the show!
Tony, Emmy, Grammy award-winning, and 7-time Oscar-nominated composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman will soon bring 'An Evening with Marc Shaiman and His Music' to The Rady Shell on July 3rd. In this video, watch as Bette Midler talks up the show!
Photos: Norm Lewis Concludes SUMMERTIME (Special Tony Edition) at 54 Below
Each night of Norm Lewis's SUMMERTIME show at 54 Below was a different kind of magic and, lucky me, living so nearby, I was able to capture all the award-winning guests and high-profile friends. So, here for Norm Lewis, who brought summer early to all of us at 54 Below, is a scrapbook of his seven nights and special guests, both on stage and off.
Each night of Norm Lewis's SUMMERTIME show at 54 Below was a different kind of magic and, lucky me, living so nearby, I was able to capture all the award-winning guests and high-profile friends. So, here for Norm Lewis, who brought summer early to all of us at 54 Below, is a scrapbook of his seven nights and special guests, both on stage and off.
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Comes to Coralville Center for the Performing Arts in July
City Circle Theatre Company will present a high-flying musical comedy based on an incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can, at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts July 19–21 & 26–28, 2024.
City Circle Theatre Company will present a high-flying musical comedy based on an incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can, at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts July 19–21 & 26–28, 2024.
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Say Steve Martin 'Knocked It Out of the Park' With ONLY MURDERS Patter Song
In a new interview as part of Deadline's Sound and Screen Television, Tony-award-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul praised Steve Martin's performance singing 'Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It' from Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building. The song, written in collaboration with Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, was helmed for the in-universe musical Death Rattle Dazzle starring Martin's character, Charles-Haden Savage.
In a new interview as part of Deadline's Sound and Screen Television, Tony-award-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul praised Steve Martin's performance singing 'Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It' from Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building. The song, written in collaboration with Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, was helmed for the in-universe musical Death Rattle Dazzle starring Martin's character, Charles-Haden Savage.
Review: THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES at Bay Street Theatre
What did our critic think of THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES at Bay Street Theatre?
What did our critic think of THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES at Bay Street Theatre?
Review: Norm Lewis Brings a Touch of Broadway to 54 Below
This reviewer left the theater this night with the phenomenal music still humming in my head. The show continues its run on June 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13 at 54 Below with different guests each night, including Marc Shaiman, Alice Ripley, Will Swenson, Seth Rudetsky, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Nova Payton and Kimberly Akimbo’s Olivia Hardy.
This reviewer left the theater this night with the phenomenal music still humming in my head. The show continues its run on June 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13 at 54 Below with different guests each night, including Marc Shaiman, Alice Ripley, Will Swenson, Seth Rudetsky, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Nova Payton and Kimberly Akimbo’s Olivia Hardy.
THE MUSIC MAN Comes to the Riverfront Theater in July
Second Street Players will present 'The Music Man' from Friday to Sunday, July 12 to 14, and July 19 to 21, at the Riverfront Theater, 2 S. Walnut St., Milford.
Second Street Players will present 'The Music Man' from Friday to Sunday, July 12 to 14, and July 19 to 21, at the Riverfront Theater, 2 S. Walnut St., Milford.
Stephen Schwartz, Brian Stokes Mitchell, And More To Join Norm Lewis' Summer Show
Join Norm Lewis for a spectacular summer show featuring special guests Melba Moore, Stephen Schwartz, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and more at 54 Below.
Join Norm Lewis for a spectacular summer show featuring special guests Melba Moore, Stephen Schwartz, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and more at 54 Below.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre This October 1
Experience the musical SOME LIKE IT HOT at the Fisher Theatre from October 1-13.
Experience the musical SOME LIKE IT HOT at the Fisher Theatre from October 1-13.
Videos: Watch SISTER ACT 2 Reunion With Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy & More
As previously reported, The View hosted a reunion show celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit on Wednesday. The event show featured Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Marc Shaiman, Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and more. Watch clips from the reunion now!
As previously reported, The View hosted a reunion show celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit on Wednesday. The event show featured Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Marc Shaiman, Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and more. Watch clips from the reunion now!
Melissa Errico Returns to London With Isabelle Georges in DEUX GRANDES DAMES
Deux Grandes Dames with Melissa Errico & Isabelle Georges will run Wednesday 10 July at 7pm and Saturday 13 July at 7pm (75 mins) at Crazy Coqs.
Deux Grandes Dames with Melissa Errico & Isabelle Georges will run Wednesday 10 July at 7pm and Saturday 13 July at 7pm (75 mins) at Crazy Coqs.
Photos: Take a Look Inside the SISTER ACT 2 Reunion
As previously announced, The View will be airing a reunion show tomorrow to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Ahead of the show, The View has released new photos from the event featuring guest appearances including Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Take a look the photos here!
As previously announced, The View will be airing a reunion show tomorrow to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Ahead of the show, The View has released new photos from the event featuring guest appearances including Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Take a look the photos here!
Video: Steve Martin, Martin Short, & Selena Gomez Tease Season 4 of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
The murder-solving trio of the hit series Only Murders in the Building appeared on Good Morning America during a break from filming the highly anticipated upcoming season.
The murder-solving trio of the hit series Only Murders in the Building appeared on Good Morning America during a break from filming the highly anticipated upcoming season.
Marc Shaiman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Marc Shaiman been in?
Marc Shaiman has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Marc Shaiman been in?
Marc Shaiman has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Marc Shaiman been nominated for?
Marc Shaiman has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for "Some Like It Hot," Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for "Some Like it Hot," Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "Some Like It Hot," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "Some Like It Hot," Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for "Catch Me if You Can," Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for "Catch Me if You Can," Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for "Catch Me if You Can," Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for "Catch Me If You Can," Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for "Hairspray," Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for "Hairspray," Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for "Hairspray," and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "Hairspray."
What awards has Marc Shaiman won?
Marc Shaiman has won several awards for his work in Broadway shows. These include Best Original Score from BroadwayWorld Awards for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Lyrics from Drama Desk Awards for Some Like it Hot, Outstanding New Score from Outer Critics Circle Awards for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Lyrics from Drama Desk Awards for Hairspray, Outstanding Music from Drama Desk Awards for Hairspray, Best Musical from New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Hairspray, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre from Tony Awards for Hairspray.
How many shows has Marc Shaiman written?
Marc Shaiman has written 7 shows including Hairspray (Composer), Livin' Dolls (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Catch Me If You Can (Composer), Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me (Composer), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Composer), Some Like It Hot (Composer), Smash (Score).
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