page_title: Marc Shaiman
hierarchical_section_title: Marc Shaiman
caption_attribution_description: English: Cropped version of full image Composer Marc Shaiman (some elements have been photoshopped out)
context_page_description: Marc Shaiman is an American composer and lyricist for films, television, and theatre, best known for his collaborations with lyricist and director Scott Wittman. He wrote the music and co-wrote the lyrics for the Broadway musical version of the John Waters film Hairspray. He has won a Grammy, an Emmy and a Tony, and been nominated for seven Oscars.
context_section_description: Marc Shaiman (/ʃeɪmən/; 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. He wrote the music and co-wrote the lyrics for the Broadway musical version of the John Waters film Hairspray.  He has won a Grammy, an Emmy and a Tony, and been nominated for seven Oscars.
caption: Shaiman at the Drama League All Star Benefit Gala, February 7, 2010
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