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Marc Shaiman

Birth Place: Scotch Plains, NJ, USA

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BIO

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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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Comedy All Star

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
Performer

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2025]
Composer
 
[West End, 2024]
Original Music
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Music
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Original Music[Replacement]
Lyricist[Replacement]
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Music and Lyrics[Replacement]
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Music and Lyrics[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Vocal Music Arranger
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Music Arranger
Piano
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Composer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Music Arrangements
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Conductor
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Vocal Music Arranger
Orchestrator
Musical Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1984]
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[Off-Broadway, 1983]
Keyboards
 
[Off-Off-Broadway, 1982]
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Musical Director
Music Arranger
Music Arrangements

Writing

Score
Composer
Lyricist
Composer
Lyricist
Composer
Lyricist
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist

Movies

Broadcast News
[ 1987 ] News Theme Writer
Big Business
[ 1988 ] music arranger
Beaches
[ 1988 ] music supervisor
When Harry Met Sally...
[ 1989 ] music adaptor, music arranger, orchestrator
The Addams Family
[ 1991 ] Conductor
Scenes from a Mall
[ 1991 ] Pianist
Hot Shots!
[ 1991 ] Piano Player
For the Boys
[ 1991 ] song and music consultant
Mr. Saturday Night
[ 1992 ] Lucky Zindberg
A Few Good Men
[ 1992 ] music producer
Sister Act
[ 1992 ] music producer, orchestrator
Heart and Souls
[ 1993 ] Piano Accompanist
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
[ 1993 ] music adaptor
Sleepless in Seattle
[ 1993 ] music adaptor, music supervisor
Life with Mikey
[ 1993 ] music supervisor
Hocus Pocus
[ 1993 ] musical arrangement
North
[ 1994 ] Piano Player
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
[ 1994 ] music producer
Forget Paris
[ 1995 ] music adaptor, music supervisor
The American President
[ 1995 ] music producer
Bogus
[ 1996 ] music producer
The First Wives Club
[ 1996 ] music supervisor
George of the Jungle
[ 1997 ] music adaptor, music supervisor
My Giant
[ 1998 ] music producer
Patch Adams
[ 1998 ] music producer
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
[ 1999 ] music and lyrics
The Story of Us
[ 1999 ] music producer
The Wedding Planner
[ 2001 ] Piano Player
Down with Love
[ 2003 ] Pianist
Marci X
[ 2003 ] original songs
Rumor Has It...
[ 2005 ] music adaptor
Hairspray
[ 2007 ] Talent Agent
Flipped
[ 2010 ] music by
And So It Goes
[ 2014 ] score producer
Wiener-Dog
[ 2016 ] music and lyrics
Mary Poppins Returns
[ 2018 ] songs
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Aspiring Composer and Lyricist #18
Bros
[ 2022 ] score by

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


winner
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

Videos

News


Video: SOME LIKE IT HOT National Tour First Look

Get a first look at all new video of Some Like It Hot on tour. Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.
Tickets For SOME LIKE IT HOT's Baltimore Debut on Sale Now

Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center are on sale now.  
ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4 Soundtrack Available Now

Hollywood Records is releasing the Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Original Score Soundtrack. Composed by EMMY Award-winner Siddhartha Khosla, the soundtrack features 26 captivating tracks that bring the suspense, humor and heart of the hit series to life. Listen to it now!
Video: Marc Shaiman Celebrates Birthday With Bette Midler, Martin Short, and Billy Crystal

Marc Shaiman recently celebrated his birthday on October 22. A video was posted on TikTok from the composer's birthday celebrations, featuring Shaiman on piano accompanied by stars Bette Midler, Martin Short, and Billy Crystal. Check out the video here!
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to Young People's Theatre

This holiday season, Young People’s Theatre (YPT) will present a musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT National Tour Present by Broadway In Chicago

SOME LIKE IT HOT brings old-fashioned musical comedy, hijinks, and a ton of superbly executed tap dancing to the stage. 
SOME LIKE IT HOT Comes to the Arsht Center

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America will launch the 2024-2025 Broadway in Miami series with the South Florida premiere of SOME LIKE IT HOT for a limited engagement from December 3-8, 2024 in the Arsht’s Ziff Ballet Opera House.
Bernie Taupin to Receive Hollywood Music In Media Awards Career Achievement Honor

Bernie Taupin, one of the most prolific and successful lyricists in history and storied collaborator with Sir Elton John, will receive the prestigious Outstanding Career Achievement Award during the 15th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) to be held on November 20, 2024 at The Avalon in Hollywood, California.
Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Krysta Rodriguez, John Behlmann & More Will Star in SMASH on Broadway

SMASH is set to open at Broadway's Imperial Theatre this spring, bringing the acclaimed TV series to the stage. We have all of the new details on what to expect including who's who in the cast, and the show's official dates for Broadway in the Spring of 2025!
Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre Presents FOWL PLAY: CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS At La MaMa

Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre will present FOWL PLAY: CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS at La MaMa from November 21 to December 8, exploring themes of unity and transformation through puppetry.
Photos: CAA's Joe Machota Receives Portrait at Sardi's

Head of CAA’s theater department Joe Machota recently received his portrait at Sardi's and BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate. Check out photos here!
THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER to End Performances at Birdland

According to a Facebook post from host and creator Susie Mosher, the weekly variety show The Lineup will no longer be held at Birdland following their final performance on Tuesday, October 29th.
Tickets On Sale This Week For SOME LIKE IT HOT at PPAC

Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in Providence will go on sale Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10A for performances running from Tuesday, April 22 through Sunday, April 27, 2025. 
Review: HAIRSPRAY Revivals in São Paulo with a Beautiful Message of Acceptance

A girl achieves her dream of performing on a TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore — and works to integrate the show — in this musical version of the John Waters film. Outside of traditional beauty standards, she faces many prejudices, become an instant celebrity, and fight against racial segregation promoting inclusion of everyone in the city.
Leslie Uggams to be Honored by Encompass New Opera Theatre

Encompass New Opera Theatre will honor Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams with a musical tribute on October 27, 2024. Learn more about Uggams and about the event.
Interview: DONALD DANFORD in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at The Growing Stage

We had the pleasure of interviewing Donald Danford, who is playing Mr. Beauregarde among other roles in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'
Photos: SOME LIKE IT HOT on Tour First Look

Get a first look at new production photos for the Some Like It Hot North American Tour. The production opened at Proctors in Schenectady, NY. See where the tour is heading, and learn how to purchase tickets!
HAIRSPRAY to Open Ninth Season at Out Front Theatre Company

Out Front Theatre Company in Georgia is launching its ninth season with HAIRSPRAY, the Tony Award-winning musical. Set in 1962 Baltimore, it follows Tracy Turnblad's journey from outcast to star. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Comes to the Bushnell

The Bushnell has announced SOME LIKE IT HOT will be coming to The Bushnell on April 29 through May 4, 2025. Tickets will go on sale Friday, October 11 at 10 a.m.
Tim Burton's Musical Connections From BIG FISH to BEETLEJUICE: A Guide

This Halloween season, BroadwayWorld is taking a look at Tim Burton's musical theater connections, both onscreen and onstage, as well as offering some spooky listening to match the vibes of spooky season.

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 received several nominations for his work in musical theater. He was nominated for Best Original Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Some Like It Hot. Additionally, he received nominations for Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Some Like It Hot, as well as for Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. At the Tony Awards, he was nominated for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Some Like It Hot. For Catch Me If You Can, Shaiman was nominated for Outstanding Lyrics, Outstanding Music, and Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards, as well as for Best Orchestrations at the Tony Awards. In the case of Hairspray, he received nominations for Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards, and the show was nominated for Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. He was also nominated for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Hairspray.

What awards has Marc Shaiman won?

Marc Shaiman has won several prestigious awards, including Best Original Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Some Like It Hot. He received Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Some Like It Hot, as well as Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. Additionally, he won Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Hairspray and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Hairspray. He also received the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Hairspray, and the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre 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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