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David Greig writes the book and Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman ("Hairspray") will write the songs. Sam Mendes is producing and may direct. ...

Marc Shaiman Named Music Director for 82nd Academy Awards® PR-CANADA.net (press release) “Marc was my inspiration and musical partner on 'Hairspray' and he has been responsible for some of the most memorable moments in Oscar history, ...

Hairspray has a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman. The creative team includes ...

Shaiman said he was happy to be re-teaming with his "Hairspray" collaborator Adam Shankman, who is producing the telecast along with Bill Mechanic. ... Marc Shaiman named Oscar music directorReuters Shankman names Hairspray pal Oscars music directorHollywood.com

Multi award-winning music master Marc Shaiman celebrates a very special event last Thursday, October 22nd...his 50th birthday! This Saturday, the Hairspray mastermind and Tony and Grammy winner celebrated in style with a large birthday bash.

Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, meanwhile, will compose the music; both worked on the big screen treatment of "Hairspray." Roald Dahl's children's classic ...

JJ Abrams Lands Fox Medical Comedy & More TV News Inside TV (blog) The pair is reportedly in talks with producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron ('Chicago'), as well as Marc Shaiman and Scott Whitman ('Hairspray'), ... and more »

slays the crowd with his opening musical number, written specifically for him by Broadway composers Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman of "Hairspray" fame. ... and more »

BBC News The men who wrote Mr. Harris's song, Marc Shaiman and Scott Whitman, the lyricists behind “Hairspray” (for which Mr. Shaiman also wrote the music), ... Mad Men,' '30 Rock' take top series EmmysThe Associated Press Tina Fey's 30 Rock Tops EMMY AwardsGreek Reporter

Hairspray" composers Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, who dashed off a custom-made tune for Harris at the Broadway awards, wrote one for the Emmys. ... and more »

Cal Phil Summer Magic Concludes with “Broadway's Best” Hairspray, by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, broke records as well, winning 11 Olivier Awards in London and eight Tonys on Broadway while numerous critics ...

PLAYBILL.COM'S THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW, July 18-24: Midwest Crisis Catch Me If You Can features a score by Tony-winning Hairspray songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, with a book by Tony winner Terrance McNally, ... and more »

Vanessa, who was just nominated for an Emmy for her role as Wilhelmina Slater, says Hairspray composer Marc Shaiman, who was attached to compose the songs for a scrapped 2007 musical episode, may no longer be involved.

TheaterMania.com  NY Hairspray composer Marc Shaiman will provide additional musical material based on the late Cy Coleman's jazz score and serve as musical director for the film. PicturePlay Films will co-produce City of Angels. "Barry brought it to us, and the story of a ...

 United States By Dave Itzkoff If the knowing industry references and the double entendres weren't dead giveaways, the lyrics were the work of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, the lyricists behind “Hairspray” (for which Mr. Shaiman also wrote the music), ...

New York Times Blogs The hilarious final number was written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman of 'Hairspray' fame. The closing number was fantastic! It is so great to see a LIVE show. I loved NPH as host - I'm only sorry we didn't get to see more of him! ...

The lyrics were written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, famous for "Hairspray," and "Prop 8: The Musical." (to the tune of "Tonight" from West Side Story) Tonight, tonight. The Tonys were tonight. And Elton's Billy was all the rage. ...

 CA The studio has acquired a mysterious monster from Mattel, around which “Hairspray” team Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman will construct a musical. No word on what the creature will be, or the sort of showtunes he/she/it'll belt out. ...

 NY And he took on a role (as a Very Smart Fellow) in Prop 8—The Musical, a music video written by Hairspray's Marc Shaiman satirizing the California ballot proposition that amended the state Constitution to restrict the definition of marriage to a union ...

 CA Universal pictures has made a deal with Mattel toys to develop an untitled Mattel property into a live action musical which producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron of Hairspray will produce. The pair will partner with Hairspray musical team Marc Shaiman ...

 CA Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman ("Hairspray") will do the music. -- In court: Chicano artist Frank Romero sues Caltrans over a painted-over mural on the Hollywood Freeway. -- Financial turnaround: After a decade of financial uncertainty, ...

Songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray), playwright Terrence McNally (The Full Monty), director Jack O'Brien (Hairspray), choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Legally Blonde), and musical director John McDaniel are scheduled to ...

 UK Only in Hairspray! Based on John Waters' cult retro 1988 film, Hairspray premiered in August 2002 on Broadway, where it won eight Tony Awards and is still running. The musical has a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, with music by Marc Shaiman ...

Based on the film of the same name by John Waters, the book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan is filled with great one-liners and a still-timely message about integration, while the music by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman is ... Good Morning Baltimore Packet Online

Prop 8: The Musical — It’s A Happy Day For Gays Marc Shaiman and Adam Shankman, director of the hit Hollywood musical Hairspray, have teamed together again to create Prop 8: The Musical. Starring Jack Black, John C. Reilly, Andy Richter, Maya Rudolph, Craig Robinson and more, this hilariou...

 CA - who resigned after a flurry of complaints from prominent theater artists, including "Hairspray" composer Marc Shaiman, when word of his contribution to ...