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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hairspray_(musical)Hairspray (musical) - Wikipedia

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   Hairspray is an American musical with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, with a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on John Waters 's 1988 film of the same name. The songs include 1960s-style dance music and "downtown" rhythm and blues. Set in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, the production follows teenage ...

2. www.marcshaiman.com › bio-1About - Marc Shaiman

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   He has received two Tony Award nominations (winning one for co-writing the score to “Hairspray” with co-lyricist Scott Wittman), five Grammy Awards nominations (winning one for The Original Cast Recording of “Hairspray”), twelve Emmy Awards (winning one for his work on Billy Crystal’s Academy Award hosting), four Golden Globe nominations (including "The Star", song co-written with ...

3. wegotbruce.com › 2004/03/14 › an-interview-with-marcAn Interview With Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman

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   Mar 14, 2004 · Photo: Mister D Behind Hairspray's joyous hold Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman wrote songs Partners also penned Oscar opening medley RICHARD OUZOUNIAN THEATRE CRITIC The Toronto Star If you'd like to have an insight into why Hairspray is such a uniquely joyous musical, try spending some time with Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. This unlikely duo

4. ew.com › theater › hairspray-untold-stories-marcHairspray turns 20: Untold stories of the Tony-winning musical

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   Jun 11, 2023 · Hairspray composer and lyricist team Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman look back at their Harvey Fierstein-Marissa Jaret Winokur Broadway musical 20 years after its big Tony wins.

5. www.playbill.com › article › marc-shaiman-revealsMarc Shaiman Reveals Which Came First, the Words or the Music ...

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   Composer Marc Shaiman and lyricist Scott Wittman, collaborators professionally and romantically, didn't argue over the songwriting in Hairspray, Shaiman told Playbill On Line in the weekly Brief ...

6. www.broadwayworld.com › article › The-Journey-ofThe Journey of HAIRSPRAY- From Screen to Stage and Back Again!

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   Dec 7, 2016 · The original idea for Hairspray came from an article he wrote in Baltimore Magazine ... only do Hairspray if his partner Scott Wittman would work with him on the lyrics. They watched the film ...

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   Who wrote Hairspray & Scott Wittman?

   • Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more. Hairspray composer and lyricist team Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman look back at their Harvey Fierstein-Marissa Jaret Winokur Broadway musical 20 years after its big Tony wins.

   Hairspray turns 20: Untold stories of the Tony-winning musical

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   Did Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman get a Grammy?

   • Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman accepting their Grammy for the original Broadway cast recording of 'Hairspray'. M. Caulfield/WireImage It was more than okay. Hairspray was an instant success, scoring 13 Tony nominations — and taking home eight trophies at the 2003 ceremony, including one for Shaiman and Wittman's score.

   Hairspray turns 20: Untold stories of the Tony-winning musical

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   Who wrote Hairspray?

   • Lion went to Thomas Meehan, who previously wrote the books for Annie and The Producers, and comedy writer Mark O'Donnell to adapt John Waters' screenplay. Lion contacted director/choreographer Rob Marshall about doing Hairspray.

   The Journey of HAIRSPRAY- From Screen to Stage and Back Again!

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   When did Hairspray come out?

   • According to interviews included as an extra feature on the 2007 film's DVD release, theater producer Margo Lion first conceived of Hairspray as a stage musical in 1998 after seeing the original film on television. "I was home looking at a lot of movies, and one of those movies was Hairspray."

   Hairspray (musical) - Wikipedia

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   Who played the Dynamites in Hairspray?

   • Kamilah Marshall, Shayna Steele, and Judine Richard played the Dynamites. Hairspray received Tony Award nominations in 13 categories, winning eight, including for best musical, book, score and direction. Winokur, Fierstein and Latessa received awards for their performances.

   Hairspray (musical) - Wikipedia

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   How did Hairspray start?

   • When Tracy wins a role on the show and becomes an overnight sensation, she launches a campaign to integrate the show. As a "Welcome to the 60's," let's go back to beginning to learn the history of the property itself. The roots of Hairspray begins with independent Baltimorian filmmaker John Waters.

   The Journey of HAIRSPRAY- From Screen to Stage and Back Again!

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8. dramatics.org › you-cant-stop-the-beatConversation with Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman - Dramatics ...

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   Aug 12, 2019 · The 2019 Broadway Back to School gala honors the composing team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. In recognition of them, Dramatics is looking back at our 2014 interview with the pair. MARC SHAIMAN AND SCOTT WITTMAN are perhaps best known for their Tony-winning score to Hairspray, which also received the Tony and Olivier awards as best musical.