Birth Place: Scotch Plains, NJ, USA
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".
From: Photos: Mariah Carey Surprises the Cast On Stage at SOME LIKE IT HOT
From: Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Emily Blunt, and More Attend the Premiere of MARY POPPINS RETURNS
From: Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Emily Blunt, and More Attend the Premiere of MARY POPPINS RETURNS
From: Photo Flash: Bernadette Peters, Kristin Chenoweth, and More Honor Craig Zadan and Neil Meron
From: BWW Flashback: Remembering Award-Winning Producer Craig Zadan
From: BWW Flashback: Remembering Award-Winning Producer Craig Zadan
From: Photo Flash: Stars of HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Reunite for Panel
From: FREEZE FRAME: Megan Hilty, Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman at SMASH 'Bombshell' CD Signing
From: Photo Coverage: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Celebrates Cast Album Release at Barnes & Noble
From: Photo Coverage: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Celebrates Cast Album Release at Barnes & Noble
From: Photo Coverage: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Celebrates Cast Album Release at Barnes & Noble
From: Photo Coverage: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
From: Photo Coverage: Introducing CATCH ME IF YOU CAN - Complete Coverage!
Marc Shaiman, Some Like It Hot
Marc Shaiman, Some Like it Hot
Marc Shaiman, Some Like It Hot
Marc Shaiman, Some Like It Hot
Marc Shaiman, Catch Me if You Can
Marc Shaiman, Catch Me if You Can
Marc Shaiman, Catch Me if You Can
Marc Shaiman, Catch Me If You Can
Marc Shaiman, Hairspray
Marc Shaiman, Hairspray
Marc Shaiman, Hairspray
Marc Shaiman, Hairspray
Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winner Jennifer Hudson will join the producing team of the upcoming stage musical adaptation of SMASH, which is headed to Broadway in Spring 2025.
La MaMa ETC. will present the World Premiere of How to Eat an Orange, written by Catherine Filloux, directed by Elena Araoz.
The Dallas engagement of HAIRSPRAY will go on sale Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play June 18-30 in Dallas at the Music Hall at Fair Park.
Last night, March 18, David Lawrence, the Emmy nominated son of Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gormé, and Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte, celebrated the musical legacy of Steve & Eydie with “A Toast To Steve & Eydie,” a one-night-only event at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall. Check out photos here!
Palo Alto Players has revealed its 94th season titled SCRUMDIDDLYUMPTIONS THEATRE! See full programing and learn how to purchase tickets.
Concord Theatricals has secured exclusive worldwide stage licensing rights to Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Matthew López and Amber Ruffin’s Some Like It Hot. Learn more about the show here!
For 90 minutes last night Cafe Centro Cabaret in West Palm Beach Florida was transformed into the world-famous Troubadour nightclub in West Hollywood California as award winning vocalist Dawn Derow and guitarist Peter Calo performed a powerful new show. Check out photos here!
Catch the livestream of MY BEATNIK YOUTH: A SOLO RIFF, a solo play by Justin Elizabeth Sayre. Guest poets and Penny Arcade join the lineup from March 14-24.
Initial casting and further tour dates have been announced for the 2024/25 UK and Ireland tour of Hairspray. Learn more about who is starring in the musical here, and where you can catch the show!
HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, will be performing a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
Experience the premiere reading of PAUL IACONO's 'HIGH PRIEST,' a captivating drama about Andy Warhol's Factory, directed by Rachel Klein.
BROADWAY IN HOLLYWOOD has revealed their new 2024-25 Season - consisting of Six Los Angeles Premieres and the return of two blockbuster favorites. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!
Legendary performer Andre De Shields is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his musical HAARLEM NOCTURNE, with shows through February 24th. 78-year-old De Shields knocked it out of the park, as always. There are two more performances, tomorrow Friday February 23rd at 7 pm and Saturday February 24th at 7 pm. See shots by photographer Conor Weiss.
SMASH is soon heading to Broadway, but first, it had a workshop, which was presented in NYC. Check out behind-the-scenes photos from the cast & creatives!
GLAAD award winning solo performer Marga Gomez will return to The Club at La MaMa with the world premiere of Swimming With Lesbians, her 14th one person show, which will run from March 29th through April 7th, 2024. Written and performed by Marga Gomez and directed by David Schweizer the piece is a buoyant and bawdy romp, set aboard a fictional lesbian luxury ocean liner.
Tickets to HAIRSPRAY at the Hobby Center will go on sale to the general public Friday, February 23, 2024 at 10am. Performances run June 4-9, 2024.
Check out the lineup at 54 Below next week here!
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has unveiled the lineup for the 24/25 AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando season. Learn about the shows being presented and see how to purchase tickets.
NEXT WEEK! André De Shields returns to 54 Below with Marc Shaiman
Marc Shaiman has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
Marc Shaiman has not appeared in the West End.
Marc Shaiman has been nominated for several awards including Best Original Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Some Like It Hot, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Catch Me if You Can, Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Catch Me if You Can, Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for Catch Me if You Can, Best Orchestrations at the Tony Awards for Catch Me If You Can, Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Hairspray, Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Hairspray, Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Hairspray, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Hairspray.
Marc Shaiman has won several awards for his work in Broadway. These include Best Original Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Some Like It Hot," Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "Some Like it Hot," Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Some Like It Hot," Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "Hairspray," Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "Hairspray," Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Hairspray," and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Hairspray."
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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