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Marc Shaiman (/ ʃ eɪ m ən /; born October 22, 1959) is an American composer and lyricist for films, television, and theatre, best known for his collaborations with lyricist and director Scott Wittman, actor Billy Crystal, and director Rob Reiner.
Official website of multiple award-winning songwriter and composer Marc Shaiman: co-creator of Hairspray, Mary Poppins Returns, and Bombshell.
MARC SHAIMAN, award-winning composer, lyricist, orchestrator and musician, has successfully created music for TV, film and theater since entering show business at the age of 16 in 1976. Recently, Marc co-wrote the song “Save the City” for the fictional “Rogers the Musical” on the Disney Plus show “Hawkeye”.
Multi-Award Winning Composer, Lyricist, and Producer for Stage, Screen, and Television.
Shaiman won Grammy and Emmy Awards and the Tony Award for his musical, "Hairspray". He has been nominated for the Oscars and still works in musical stages and cinema scores. Shaiman has also appeared as an actor in some movies, many times paying the piano.
Composer, lyricist, arranger, orchestrator, musical director, producer, actor, and general all-round musician working in films, television, and musical theater, Marc Shaiman has contributed in some capacity to over eighty films and television shows, plus composed four full Broadway musicals.
Jun 6, 2023 · Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman sparked both a personal and professional relationship in the 1970s after meeting in the East Village club scene.