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.
Producer Mariah Carey, Marc Shaiman, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Christian Borle, Adrianna Hicks, J. Harrison Ghee, Scott Wittman, Kevin Del Aguila, Angie Schworer, Adam Heller and The Cast including Mark Lotito, TyNia René Brandon, Ian Campayno, Gabi Campo, DeMarius Copes, Casey Garvin, Devon Hadsell, Ashley Elizabeth Hale, Jenny Hill, K.J. Hippensteel, Abby Matsusaka, Jarvis B. Manning Jr., Brian Thomas Martin, Amber Owens, Kayla Pecchioni, Richard Riaz Yoder, Charles South, Brendon Stimson, Raena White and Julius Williams
From: Photos: Mariah Carey Surprises the Cast On Stage at SOME LIKE IT HOT
Alan Bergman, Alan F. Horn, Scott Wittman, Marc Shaiman, Karen Dotrice, John DeLuca, Emily Mortimer, Ben Whishaw, Marc Platt, Dick Van Dyke, Emily Blunt, Rob Marshall, Lin-Manuel Miranda, David Magee, Jessica Vrute, Sean Bailey, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Pix
From: Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Emily Blunt, and More Attend the Premiere of MARY POPPINS RETURNS
Marc Shaiman, Karen Dotrice, John DeLuca, Emily Mortimer and Ben Whishaw, Marc Platt, Alan Bergman, Alan Horn, Scott Wittman, Dick Van Dyke, Emily Blunt, Rob Marshall, Lin-Manuel Miranda, David Magee, Jessica Virtue, Sean Bailey, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Pi
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
Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Theresa Rebeck, Michael Mayer, Neil Meron & Craig Zadan.attending the after screening reception for the Broadway Community Screening of 'SMASH' at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City, 12/12/2011
From: BWW Flashback: Remembering Award-Winning Producer Craig Zadan
Scott Wittman, Marc Shaiman, Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Megan Hilty, Savannah Wise. Michael Mayer, Katharine McPhee, Theresa Rebeck, Jack Davenport & Raza Jaffrey.attending the after screening reception for the Broadway Community Screening of 'SMASH' at The
From: BWW Flashback: Remembering Award-Winning Producer Craig Zadan
Back Row: Scott Wittman, Co-Lyricist; Craig Zadan, Executive Producer; Neil Meron, Executive Producer; Jennifer Hudson, Jerry Mitchell, Choreographer; Alex Rudzinski, Live Television Director; Derek McLane, Production Designer; Front Row: Marc Shaiman, C
From: Photo Flash: Stars of HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Reunite for Panel
Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman & Megan Hilty attending the CD signing & Celebration for the release of the SMASH 'Bombshell' Soundtrack at the NBC Experience Store in New York City on 2/13/2013
From: FREEZE FRAME: Megan Hilty, Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman at SMASH 'Bombshell' CD Signing
Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Linda Hart, Nick Wyman, Rachel de Benedet, Kerry Butler, Norbert Leo Butz & Aaron Tveit attending the Live at Barnes & Noble: Multi-Song performance by cast members of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Celebrates Cast Album Release at Barnes & Noble
Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Linda Hart, Nick Wyman, Rachel de Benedet, Kerry Butler, Norbert Leo Butz & Aaron Tveit attending the Live at Barnes & Noble: Multi-Song performance by cast members of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Celebrates Cast Album Release at Barnes & Noble
Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Linda Hart, Nick Wyman, Rachel de Benedet, Kerry Butler, Norbert Leo Butz & Aaron Tveit attending the Live at Barnes & Noble: Multi-Song performance by cast members of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Celebrates Cast Album Release at Barnes & Noble
Jennifer Frankel with Aaron Tveit, Scott Wittman, Marc Shaiman, Harvey Evans celebrating the Broadway Opening Night Gypsy Robe Ceremony for Recipient Jennifer Frankel of 'Catch Me If You Can' at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
Hal Luftig, Jerry Mitchell, Marc Shaiman, Scott Whittman, Terrence McNally, Margo Lion, Jack O'Brien attending Meet & Greet for the New Broadway Musical 'Catch Me If You Can' at the 42ns Street Rehearsal Studios in New York City.
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
Video: Randy Rainbow Pokes Fun at Marjorie Taylor Greene in New GREASE Song Parody
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024
Video: Final Stephen Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE to Release Cast Recording This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024
Videos: Watch Tituss Burgess, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Perform at the Kennedy Center Honors
by Michael Major - Dec 28, 2023
Video: Watch a Kennedy Center Honors Preview With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tituss Burgess & More
by Michael Major - Dec 26, 2023
Video: Eden Espinosa Performs 'Time For Starting Over' From 17 AGAIN; Cast Recording Available Now!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2023
Video: Watch Meryl Streep & Ashley Park Sing an ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Song By Sara Bareilles, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2023
Video: Watch Highlights from BroadwayWorld's 20th Anniversary Concert Celebration at Sony Hall
by Robert Diamond - Jul 27, 2023
Video: Creative Team of ROGERS: THE MUSICAL on Bringing the Show to Disneyland
by Alan Henry - Jul 3, 2023
Video: J. Harrison Ghee Opens Up About Making Broadway History With SOME LIKE IT HOT on CBS' 'Road to the Tonys'
by Michael Major - Jun 9, 2023
Video: How SOME LIKE IT HOT Became a 13-Time Tony-Nominated Hit
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Jun 7, 2023
Video: The Company of SOME LIKE IT HOT and Darlene Love Pay Tribute To Tina Turner At Sardi's
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2023
Video: How Tony Nominees Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman Heated Up this Broadway Season
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - May 3, 2023
VIDEO: Mariah Carey Surprises Audience at SOME LIKE IT HOT Curtain Call
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2023
VIDEO: Watch SOME LIKE IT HOT Perform 'You Can't Have Me (If You Don't Have Him)' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2023
VIDEO: Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee & SOME LIKE IT HOT Cast Perform 'You Can't Have Me' on GMA
by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2022
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 throughout his career, including Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for "Some Like It Hot," Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for "Some Like it Hot," Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "Some Like It Hot," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "Some Like It Hot," Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for "Catch Me if You Can," Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for "Catch Me if You Can," Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for "Catch Me if You Can," Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for "Catch Me If You Can," Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for "Hairspray," Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for "Hairspray," Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for "Hairspray," and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "Hairspray."
Marc Shaiman has won several awards for his work in Broadway shows. These include Best Original Score from BroadwayWorld Awards for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Lyrics from Drama Desk Awards for Some Like it Hot, Outstanding New Score from Outer Critics Circle Awards for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Lyrics from Drama Desk Awards for Hairspray, Outstanding Music from Drama Desk Awards for Hairspray, Best Musical from New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Hairspray, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre from 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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