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A Tony® nominee and multi-platinum, three-time Grammy Award®-winning composer, he was an obvious choice to produce the music for the stage production of The Lion King, having arranged and produced songs for the blockbuster animated feature film, for which he received both Grammy and American Music awards in 1994. The film also spawned the hit album Rhythm of the Pride Lands, for which Mr. Mancina co-wrote, arranged and produced three tracks, including "He Lives in You" and "Shadowland," which are featured in the stage production. Ranked among the upper echelons of film composers, his credits include mega-hits Training Day, Speed, Twister, Bad Boys, Tarzan and Brother Bear among many others. Current feature films include August Rush, Camille and Shooter.

Mark Mancina Productions

 
[West End, 2021]
Music Producer
Composer
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Composer
Lyricist
Music Producer
Composer
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Music Producer
Composer

Writing

Composer & Lyricist
Composer
Lyricist

Mark Mancina Movies

Future Force
[ 1989 ] score
Monkey Trouble
[ 1994 ] music produced by
Man of the House
[ 1995 ] music by
Bad Boys
[ 1995 ] music by
Speed 2: Cruise Control
[ 1997 ] music arranger
Domestic Disturbance
[ 2001 ] music by
Training Day
[ 2001 ] music score co-producer
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
[ 2003 ] music score programmer
The Haunted Mansion
[ 2003 ] score conductor, score producer
Brother Bear
[ 2003 ] score composed by
Over the Hedge
[ 2006 ] song producer
Shooter
[ 2007 ] music by
Sterling: The Secret of the Lost Medallion
[ 2009 ] score producer
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
[ 2013 ] score producer
Planes: Fire & Rescue
[ 2014 ] score
Moana
[ 2016 ] score
Cry Macho
[ 2021 ] music by

Mark Mancina Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Mark Mancina, The Lion King

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Mark Mancina News


Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Endless Night'


The Lion King is currently playing in Sao Paulo, Brazil! Watch the cast perform 'Noite Sem Fim (Endless Night)' in this all-new video.

Auli'i Cravalho To Return To Title Role for MOANA 2


She is Moana! Actor Auli'i Cravalho, who catapulted to stardom as the voice of Disney's Moana, will return for the sequel.

Tickets for THE LION KING at the the Ohio Theatre on Sale Now


Tickets for the return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Ohio Theatre are currently on sale. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase.

Dwayne Johnson Confirms New MOANA Live-Action Actress Cast, Lin-Manuel Miranda to Return


According to Entertainment Tonight, Dwayne Johnson has confirmed that the live-action Moana has found its star and Lin-Manuel Miranda will return.

VAIANA 2 llegará a los cines en noviembre


Bog Iger, CEO de Disney, anuncia el nuevo musical de animación.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 8, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

MOANA 2 Will Be Released in Theaters This November


A sequel to Moana will hit theaters this November. While Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote music for the first film, the sequel will feature music by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa’i and Mark Mancina. Dave Derrick Jr. is directing it. A live-action adaptation is also in the works.

Review: Disney's THE LION KING Rules Once More at OC's Segerstrom Center


Now in its 27th year, Disney's game-changing, Tony Award-winning global megahit THE LION KING has once again taken over OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa for another month of performances that continues through February 25, 2024. Even today, the show still manages to elicit genuine wonder and awe for kids and adults alike.

THE LION KING Returns to Portland This Fall


Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway in Portland have announced that, in response to the recent weather-related performance cancellations of Disney’s The Lion King, the North American tour will return to Keller Auditorium in Portland for a two-week engagement in Fall 2025.

Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING At Segerstrom Center For The Arts


Casting has been announced for Disney's The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Get the details on the upcoming production.

Auditions to be Held for Toronto Production Of Disney's THE LION KING


Audition information is now available online for the new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King.

Disney's THE LION KING is Coming to The Hobby Center in Summer 2024


The Lion King will once again leap onto the Hobby Center stage on Thursday, July 11, 2024 for a limited four-week engagement through Sunday, August 4, 2024.

THE LION KING to Open a New Toronto Sit-Down Production


Toronto will become the first city in North America to have a second sit-down production of Disney’s The Lion King. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

THE LION KING Celebrates 26th Anniversary on Broadway


The Lion King celebrates its 26th anniversary on Broadway today, Monday, November 13th.  

Buddy Holly Hall Premiere Engagement of Disney's THE LION KING Generates Estimated $6 Million Economic Impact


Disney's THE LION KING is coming to The Buddy Holly Hall in Lubbock, TX, presented by The American Theatre Guild. Check out the latest news and show information.

Disney's THE LION KING On Sale October 30 At Segerstrom Center For The Arts


Disney Theatrical Productions and Segerstrom Center for the Arts announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's The Lion King will go on sale to the public on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 10 AM. 

VIDEO: Watch THE LION KING's Broadway Makeup Team Transform Stephen Carlile into Scar


Watch a video of the Broadway makeup team transforming Stephen Carlile into the iconic villain Scar here!

THE LION KING Will Hold Open Auditions Across The UK


Disney's award-winning musical THE LION KING is holding a nationwide call out for singers and dancers who wish to join the West End company in the future. Learn more about how to attend an audition here!

Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At Keller Auditorium, October 2


Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway in Portland announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King will go on sale to the public on Monday, October 2 at 10 a.m. 

THE LION KING UK & Ireland Tour Brings in Over 150,000 Audience Members at Birmingham Hippodrome


Disney’s THE LION KING UK & Ireland Tour ended its 11-week run at Birmingham Hippodrome on Saturday 16 September having performed to over 150,000 audience members. Learn more about the tour here!

Mark Mancina FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Mark Mancina written?

Mark Mancina has written 2 shows including The Lion King (Composer), August Rush (Composer & Lyricist).

What awards has Mark Mancina been nominated for?

Mark Mancina has been nominated for the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Lion King.

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