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!
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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
Proctors announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in Schenectady will go on sale 10 a.m. Thursday, May 2.
Bette Midler has released another parody song, this time focusing on Donald Trump's new cologne line. Watch here!
The world premiere of Untitled Theater Company No. 61's Exagoge begins tonight at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre, located at 66 East 4th Street in New York City.
The American Theatre Guild will present Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, HAIRSPRAY. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will close out the 23–24 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE Series at the Fox Performing Arts Center May 8–9, 2024.
The 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will be performed at Joe’s Pub. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
54 BELOW will present Ayanna Charity, Brooke Emmerich and more in 54 Sings Joni Mitchell on May 14, 2024.
Jelani Remy, Emily Skeggs and more will star in an industry reading of the new musical THE APPLE BOYS. Learn more about the show!
This week, the touring production of HAIRSPRAY presented by Broadway Across Canada made its stop in Vancouver. Playing at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from April 2nd the 7th, the musical made an indelible mark in Vancouver theatre as a truly memorable and energetic show.
Marilyn Maye celebrates 96 years of song! Celebrate the iconic singer's birthday by catching one of her string of shows with dates April 9-12, 14, & 16-20, and May 2, 5, & 6, 2024. Read a conversation with Maye about the show, and get your tickets today!
Virginia Rep has announced the 2024-2025 Season: an exciting line-up of musicals, plays, and special presentations at all three locations, including the Signature Season at the November Theatre downtown, the Barksdale Season at Hanover Tavern, and the Family Season in the Jessie Bogese Theatre at the Virginia Rep Center for Arts and Education. Partner productions in the Theatre Gym and additional community partnerships will be announced at a later time.
La MaMa will present the world premiere of Untitled Theater Company No. 61’s Exagoge. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
The original cast recording of Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are, will be released next month. The musical, also by David Ives, will release an album on CD and digital platforms worldwide on Friday, May 17. Preorder the album here!
La MaMa will present the world premiere of Untitled Theater Company No. 61's Exagoge, with original music by Avner Finberg, script and libretto by Edward Einhorn, directed by Einhorn.
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!
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 for his work in various Broadway productions. These nominations include Best Original Score in the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Some Like It Hot," Outstanding Lyrics in the Drama Desk Awards for "Some Like it Hot," Outstanding New Score in the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Some Like It Hot," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre in the Tony Awards for "Some Like It Hot," Outstanding Lyrics in the Drama Desk Awards for "Catch Me if You Can," Outstanding Music in the Drama Desk Awards for "Catch Me if You Can," Outstanding Orchestrations in the Drama Desk Awards for "Catch Me if You Can," Best Orchestrations in the Tony Awards for "Catch Me If You Can," Outstanding Lyrics in the Drama Desk Awards for "Hairspray," Outstanding Music in the Drama Desk Awards for "Hairspray," Best Musical in the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Hairspray," and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre in the Tony Awards for "Hairspray."
Marc Shaiman has won several awards for his work in musical theater, 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," 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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