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 ...

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 »

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 »

 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. ...

 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 ...

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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

By Joshua Rich Good morning, Pop Watchers! Okay, I know, it may not actually be morning when you're reading this, but I still can't get that catchy ditty "Good Morning Baltimore" from Hairspray out of my head. (Damn you, brilliant songwriting of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman!) Lucky for me, New Line has...