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BIO

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.

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Productions

The Lion King West EndThe Lion King West End
 
[West End, 2021]
Music Producer
Composer
The Lion KingThe Lion King
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Composer
Lyricist
Music Producer
Composer
The Lion KingThe Lion King
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Music Producer
Composer

Writing

Composer & Lyricist
The Lion King
Composer
Lyricist

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
Brother Bear
[ 2003 ] score composed by
The Haunted Mansion
[ 2003 ] score conductor, score producer
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
Mufasa: The Lion King
[ 2024 ] music producer
Moana 2
[ 2024 ] original songs
Juror #2
[ 2024 ] soloist: piano
Moana
[ 2026 ] original songs by

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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Tickets For Disney’s THE LION KING Go On Sale In Grand Rapids On November 24 Photo
Tickets For Disney’s THE LION KING Go On Sale In Grand Rapids On November 24
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025

Broadway Grand Rapids and Disney Theatrical Group will place tickets on sale for THE LION KING’s return to DeVos Performance Hall beginning November 24 at noon.
MOANA JR. Comes to Cape Town This December Photo
MOANA JR. Comes to Cape Town This December
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2025

This December, Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts (SSIPA) will present its Cape Town debut production – Disney’s Moana Jr. Learn more about the show here!
THE LION KING to Return to Seattle at The Paramount Theatre Photo
THE LION KING to Return to Seattle at The Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

Disney’s The Lion King is coming to The Paramount Theatre stage.
Tickets for Disney’s THE LION KING at Providence Performing Arts Center Go On Sale Photo
Tickets for Disney’s THE LION KING at Providence Performing Arts Center Go On Sale November 14
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025

Tickets for the long-awaited return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) will go on sale Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10 a.m.
Experience Disney's THE LION KING in Chicago at Cadillac Palace Photo
Experience Disney's THE LION KING in Chicago at Cadillac Palace
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025

Disney's THE LION KING runs at Cadillac Palace Theatre until October 19. Get ticket info and details about this must-see Chicago show!
DISNEY'S MOANA Live-to-Film Concert To Play Popejoy Hall Photo
DISNEY'S MOANA Live-to-Film Concert To Play Popejoy Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2025

Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film Concert will arrive at Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque on November 4, 2025. The event features a screening of the animated film with live music performed by Hollywood musicians, Polynesian rhythm masters, and vocalists.
Video: THE LION KING Celebrates 11,000 Performances on Broadway Photo
Video: THE LION KING Celebrates 11,000 Performances on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025

The Lion King celebrated its 11,000th performance on Broadway over the weekend at the matinee on Saturday, September 20th. See footage here and learn more about The Lion King.
Playful People Productions to Open 15th Anniversary Season With Disney’s MOANA JR. Photo
Playful People Productions to Open 15th Anniversary Season With Disney’s MOANA JR.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025

Playful People Productions will celebrate its 15th Anniversary season with Disney’s Moana JR., running October 17–November 1, 2025, at the Historic Hoover Theater in San Jose.
Cast Announced for Disney's THE LION KING in Chicago Photo
Cast Announced for Disney's THE LION KING in Chicago
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025

The production features Peter Hargrave (Scar), David D’Lancy Wilson (Mufasa), Mukelisiwe Goba (Rafiki), Robert Creighton (Timon), Nick LaMedica (Zazu), Danny Grumich (Pumbaa), Gilbert Domally (Simba), and more.
Video: THE LION KING's Tshidi Manye Takes Her Historic Final Bow as 'Rafiki' Photo
Video: THE LION KING's Tshidi Manye Takes Her Historic Final Bow as 'Rafiki'
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025

Watch a video of Tshidi Manye, who played Rafiki in Disney's THE LION KING on Broadway for over 9,000 performances, take her final bow on Sunday after being a part of the production for 25 years.
Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi Returns to THE LION KING as Rafiki Photo
Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi Returns to THE LION KING as Rafiki
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

The Lion King is welcoming Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi back as Rafiki beginning September 2. Pitjeng-Molebatsi stepped into the role temporarily earlier this year and is now taking it over officially following the final performance of longtime cast member Tshidi Manye.
Review: Disney’s THE LION KING Brings the Circle of Life to Vancouver Photo
Review: Disney’s THE LION KING Brings the Circle of Life to Vancouver
by Alyson Eng - Aug 31, 2025

Disney’s The Lion King musical is playing in Vancouver, BC for a limited four-week engagement at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from August 20 to September 14.
THE LION KING's Longest-Running Rafiki, Tshidi Manye, to Depart the Show Photo
THE LION KING's Longest-Running Rafiki, Tshidi Manye, to Depart the Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025

After 9,000 performances as Rafiki in The Lion King, Tshidi Manye is set to depart the Broadway production. Learn more about Manye and about The Lion King here.
THE LION KING Tour Welcomes New Mufasa and Simba Photo
THE LION KING Tour Welcomes New Mufasa and Simba
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2025

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome David D’Lancy Wilson as Mufasa and Gilbert Domally as Simba. Wilson and Domally will begin performances on Tuesday, September 23 in Portland, OR at Keller Auditorium.
THE LION KING Welcomes New 'Young Simba' and 'Young Nala' Cast Members This Month Photo
THE LION KING Welcomes New 'Young Simba' and 'Young Nala' Cast Members This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025

Disney’s The Lion King will welcome new cast members beginning Tuesday, August 19. Caleb Beltran and Julius-Raymond Weems IV will perform as Young Simba, while McKenzie Sherie Lewis and Emma Origenes will perform as Young Nala at certain performances.
Video: Gayle King Makes Broadway Debut in THE LION KING Photo
Video: Gayle King Makes Broadway Debut in THE LION KING
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 25, 2025

On Thursday, CBS News journalist Gayle King, along with Oprah Daily creative director Adam Glassman, made their Broadway debuts in The Lion King, appearing in the opening number of the hit musical. Watch footage from rehearsals and the performance here!
Video: Watch Gavin Lee Join THE LION KING on Broadway as 'Scar' Photo
Video: Watch Gavin Lee Join THE LION KING on Broadway as 'Scar'
by Michael Major - Jul 23, 2025

Gavin Lee has made it to Pride Rock! The Tony nominee has officially joined the cast of The Lion King on Broadway as 'Scar.' Watch a video of his first bow now!
Photos: First look at Rise Up Arts Penguin Project THE LION KING JR Photo
Photos: First look at Rise Up Arts Penguin Project THE LION KING JR
by Jerri Shafer - Jul 17, 2025

The Lion King Jr. is the story of Simba, an adventurous and energetic lion cub who is next in line to be king of the Pride Lands, a thriving and beautiful region in the African savanna.
Gavin Lee Joins THE LION KING on Broadway as Scar Photo
Gavin Lee Joins THE LION KING on Broadway as Scar
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

Two-time Tony nominee Gavin Lee will take on the role of Scar in THE LION KING starting July 22. Discover more about his journey here!
San Jose's Playful People Productions Reveals 2025-26 Season Photo
San Jose's Playful People Productions Reveals 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025

San Jose's Playful People Productions has announced its 15th Anniversary, 2025—26 season: live stage productions of musicals old and new, and more. Learn more here!
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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?

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

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