Curiosidades

With Scott Wittman, won a 2003 Tony Award for Best Score of a Musical for "Hairspray".

Along with his partner, Scott Wittman, he is developing a musical version of Steven Spielberg's Prenda-Me se for Capaz (2002).

Began work as music director for Bette Midler's stage shows.

On Saturday Night Live (1975), Marc had a recurring role as the Sweeney Sisters pianist, Skip. Skip's always stayed silent during those skits. He eventually returned to Saturday Night Live (1975) on the night of 1-13-1990 episode with Ed O'Neil and Harry Connick Jr. to perform alongside the Saturday Night Live (1975) Band as well as conducting the orchestra during Connick, Jr.'s performances.

Wore a blue pimp outfit to the The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (2000). Co-Best-Song-Nominees Matt Stone and Trey Parker wore provocative dresses.

Playing himself and a few other characters in "Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me", at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City. (agosto de 2006)

Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman were nominated for a 2019 Academy Award in the Best Original Song category for their work on "The Place Where Lost Things Go" from O Retorno de Mary Poppins (2018) but lost to Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando, Andrew Wyatt & Benjamin Rice for "Shallow" from Nasce Uma Estrela (2018).

His musical, "Hairspray" at the Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre in Oakbrook, Illinois was nominated for a 2012 Equity Joseph Jefferson Award for Musical Production (Large).