Marc
Shaiman

To date, Shaiman has been nominated for an Oscar for SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE, PATCH ADAMS, THE FIRST WIVES CLUB, THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT, SOUTH PARK – BIGGER, LONGER & UNCUT and recently for MARY POPPINS RETURNS. Other film credits include WHEN HARRY MET SALLY, CITY SLICKERS, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, SISTER ACT, A FEW GOOD MEN, THE BUCKET LIST, and many more.

For Broadway and The West End, Shaiman and co-lyricist Scott Wittman have penned the musicals »Hairspray« (Tony & Grammy Awards), »Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me«, »Catch Me If You Can«, and »Charlie & The Chocolate Factory«. The successful duo is currently writing a new musical version of »Some Like It Hot«.

Television credits include »Saturday Night Live«, »Smash«, and »The Oscars with Billy Crystal« (Emmy Award), as well as appearances with stars such as Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Lane, Jennifer Hudson, Jack Black, and Will Ferrell.

Furthermore, he has co-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« won a Webbie Award. Shaiman and co-writer Mariah Carey were nominated for a Golden Globe for their title song for the animated film »The Star«.

Most recently, Shaiman co-wrote the songs and composed the score for MARY POPPINS RETURNS, for which he received nominations for a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, and two Oscars this year. These nominations include the song »The Place Where the Lost Things Go«, which – in a world premiere – he performs live tonight.