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BIO

A Tony® nominee and multi-platinum, three-time Grammy Award®-winning composer, he was an obvious choice to produce the music for the stage production of The Lion King, having arranged and produced songs for the blockbuster animated feature film, for which he received both Grammy and American Music awards in 1994. The film also spawned the hit album Rhythm of the Pride Lands, for which Mr. Mancina co-wrote, arranged and produced three tracks, including "He Lives in You" and "Shadowland," which are featured in the stage production. Ranked among the upper echelons of film composers, his credits include mega-hits Training Day, Speed, Twister, Bad Boys, Tarzan and Brother Bear among many others. Current feature films include August Rush, Camille and Shooter.

Productions

 
[West End, 2021]
Music Producer
Composer
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Composer
Lyricist
Music Producer
Composer
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Music Producer
Composer

Writing

Composer & Lyricist
Composer
Lyricist

Movies

Future Force
[ 1989 ] score
Monkey Trouble
[ 1994 ] music produced by
Man of the House
[ 1995 ] music by
Bad Boys
[ 1995 ] music by
Speed 2: Cruise Control
[ 1997 ] music arranger
Domestic Disturbance
[ 2001 ] music by
Training Day
[ 2001 ] music score co-producer
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
[ 2003 ] music score programmer
Brother Bear
[ 2003 ] score composed by
The Haunted Mansion
[ 2003 ] score conductor, score producer
Over the Hedge
[ 2006 ] song producer
Shooter
[ 2007 ] music by
Sterling: The Secret of the Lost Medallion
[ 2009 ] score producer
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
[ 2013 ] score producer
Planes: Fire & Rescue
[ 2014 ] score
Moana
[ 2016 ] score
Cry Macho
[ 2021 ] music by

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Mark Mancina, The Lion King

Videos

News


MOANA 2 Soundtrack Now Available Featuring New Songs by Barlow & Bear

The Moana 2 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is available now. Featuring the music of Grammy® Award winning songwriters Barlow & Bear, listen to Moana 2's songs here.
THE LION KING in Kansas City Tickets Go on Sale This Week

Tickets for the return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King in Kansas Citywill go on sale to the public this week. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Video: Inside THE LION KINGOpening Night in Toronto

The Lion King has opened in Toronto.  On opening night, the Princess of Wales Theatre hosted celebrities and returning cast members from the 2000 engagement of the show. Check out the video here!
THE LION KING on Broadway Will Its Celebrate 27th Anniversary Tomorrow

The Lion King will celebrate its 27th anniversary on Broadway on Wednesday, November 13th. Learn more about the show and its history, as well as the historic milestone, here!
Listen: MOANA 2 Song 'Beyond' by Barlow & Bear Now Available

“Beyond,” the end credit track from the highly anticipated Walt Disney Animation Studios’ film and Disney Music Group Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, “Moana 2,” is available now. Listen to the song here!
MOANA 2 Becomes Best First-Day Animated Ticket Pre-Seller of 2024

Fandango, the online movie ticketing service, has announced that Moana 2 is the best first-day ticket pre-seller for an animated film released in 2024 surpassing Inside Out 2, Despicable Me 4, and Kung Fu Panda 4.
The El Capitan Theatre to Host Special MOANA 2 Screenings

Moana and Maui return to the big screen in Disney’s newest adventure, “Moana 2” at the El Capitan Theatre November 27 through December 15. Before the movie, guests can see Moana on stage and take photos with our Moana and Maui statue photo ops. Guests can also be among the first to see the film with early screenings.
Video: MOANA 2 Promo Teases New Songs; Tickets On Sale Now

Moana 2 tickets are now on sale! To commemorate the occasion, Disney has released a new promo video featuring Cabaret's Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear. Watch the video!
Disney's THE LION KING Returns To The Bushnell In November

Disney's THE LION KING returns to The Bushnell on November 13.
Video: MOANA 2 Promo Teases Mysterious New Villain Matangi

Disney has dropped a new promo video for Moana 2 which shines a spotlight on Matangi, one of the main villains of the upcoming movie. Matangi, voiced by Awhimai Fraser, has been described as a 'mysterious new character,' who has a past with Dwayne Johnson's Maui. Watch the video now!
Photos: DISNEY'S THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years In The West End With A Special Third Act

Disney’s THE LION KING celebrated 25 triumphant years in the West End’s Lyceum Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday, 20 October with a special gala performance attended by the original creatives of the show including Julie Taymor, Lebo M, Richard Hudson, Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers and Donald Holder. Check out photos from the event here!
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale Tomorrow

Experience the magic of DISNEY'S THE LION KING as it returns to Fort Lauderdale.
Video: MOANA 2 Special Look Features New Characters, Music & More

Disney has released a new special look video for Moana 2, offering viewers a closer sneak peek at some of the new characters, monsters, and songs present in the film. Watch the video now!
Video: MOANA 2 Sneak Peek Features New Song 'We're Back'

Disney has released a new promo video for Moana 2, offering viewers a sneak peek at one of the new songs in the film 'We're Back.' The video also features new footage of Moana, Maui, and her little sister, Simea. Watch it now!
Danny Grumich & More to Join THE LION KING North American Tour

The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will welcome Danny Grumich as Pumbaa and Thom Christopher Warren as the Standby for Scar, Zazu, Timon & Pumbaa. Learn more about the new cast and see how to purchase tickets to the tour!
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At Miller Auditorium Next Week

Tickets for Disney’s THE LION KING at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo will be available starting Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Auli'i Cravalho and MOANA 2 Songwriters Share Details About New Songs

In a new piece about Moana 2, songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear and Moana voice actress Auli'i Cravalho share some insights into the new songs written for the musical film.
Review: HEATHER HEADLEY with the National Symphony Orchestra at Kennedy Center

When summer ends many people get depressed. Let’s face it, you can’t go to the beach or your private summer home for another year. However, you can look on the bright side of things knowing that the end of summer brings a new season of audible brilliance from the mighty National Symphony Orchestra (NSO). This past Saturday evening, the NSO Pops season opened with a bang as Tony Award winning performer Heather Headley made her Kennedy Center Concert Hall debut. The evening featured lots of show tunes, a choir, a TV vocal competition winner, and most importantly, YOUR NSO under the baton of Maestro Steven Reineke.
New Cast Members Will Join THE LION KING North American Tour

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Darnell Abraham as Mufasa, Juson Williams as Pumbaa, Erick D. Patrick as Simba, Thembelihle Cele as Nala and Sam Linda as Ed. Learn more about the cast here!
THE LION KING Will Welcome New Young Simba and Young Nala Next Week

The Lion King will welcome Austin Elle Fisher as “Young Nala” and Jacob Pham as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, August 20. Learn more about the new members of the cast here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Mark Mancina written?

Mark Mancina has written 2 shows including The Lion King (Composer), August Rush (Composer & Lyricist).

What awards has Mark Mancina been nominated for?

and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Lion King.

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