Scott Wittman
Latest News on Scott Wittman:
Review: Patti LuPone's A LIFE IN NOTES at Carnegie Hall Was Transcendent (Apr 10, 2024)
Patti LuPone & More Set for Bay Street Theater Music Mondays Season (Apr 9, 2024)
Review: Transport Back to the '60s with the Lively Musical HAIRSPRAY! (Apr 6, 2024)
Review: Patti LuPone's A LIFE IN NOTES at Carnegie Hall Was Transcendent (Apr 10, 2024)
Patti LuPone & More Set for Bay Street Theater Music Mondays Season (Apr 9, 2024)
Review: Transport Back to the '60s with the Lively Musical HAIRSPRAY! (Apr 6, 2024)
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Wittman was raised in Nanuet, New York, graduated from Nanuet Senior High School in 1972 and attended Emerson College in Boston for two years before leaving to pursue a career in musical theatre in New York City. While directing a show for a Greenwich Village club he met songwriter and composer Marc Shaiman, and the two became collaborators and professional partners. While Shaiman wrote for television shows, including Saturday Night Live, Wittman directed concerts for such artists as Bette Midler, Christine Ebersole, Raquel Welch, Dame Edna Everage, and Lypsinka, among others.
In 2002, Shaiman and Wittman wrote the music and lyrics for the musical Hairspray, which won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics, the Tony Award for Best Original Score, and a Grammy Award. In addition to Hairspray, Wittman conceived, wrote lyrics for, and directed Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me and conceived and directed Matters of the Heart, a solo concert by Patti LuPone in 2000.
Shaiman and Wittman worked on Catch Me If You Can, a musical adaptation of the 2002 Steven Spielberg film, together with Terrence McNally. The musical opened on Broadway in April 2011. They again worked together on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical.
In 2011, Hairspray was performed at Nanuet Senior High School, where Wittman attended high school.
In 2013, Wittman and Marc Shaiman co-wrote the score for Bombshell, a musical about Marilyn Monroe within the context of the NBC television show Smash. A soundtrack was released later that same year.
Wittman and Shaiman collaborated in 2018 on Mary Poppins Returns where Wittman wrote the lyrics for nine of the tracks listed. He and Shaiman were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song for the song "The Place Where Lost Things Go".
In 2021, Wittman and Shaiman wrote a song entitled "Save the City" for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in-universe Broadway production, titled Rogers: The Musical featured in the first episode of Hawkeye, "Never Meet Your Heroes". It was released as a single on November 24, the day the episode became available on Disney+.
In February 2021, it was announced that Wittman and Shaiman were writing songs for a new musical adaptation of Some Like It Hot, due on Broadway in 2022, with a book by Amber Ruffin and Matthew Lopez.
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Producer Mariah Carey, Marc Shaiman, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Christian Borle, Adrianna Hicks, J. Harrison Ghee, Scott Wittman, Kevin Del Aguila, Angie Schworer, Adam Heller and The Cast including Mark Lotito, TyNia René Brandon, Ian Campayno, Gabi Campo, DeMarius Copes, Casey Garvin, Devon Hadsell, Ashley Elizabeth Hale, Jenny Hill, K.J. Hippensteel, Abby Matsusaka, Jarvis B. Manning Jr., Brian Thomas Martin, Amber Owens, Kayla Pecchioni, Richard Riaz Yoder, Charles South, Brendon Stimson, Raena White and Julius Williams
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02/12/2023
From: Photos: Mariah Carey Surprises the Cast On Stage at SOME LIKE IT HOT
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Alan Bergman, Alan F. Horn, Scott Wittman, Marc Shaiman, Karen Dotrice, John DeLuca, Emily Mortimer, Ben Whishaw, Marc Platt, Dick Van Dyke, Emily Blunt, Rob Marshall, Lin-Manuel Miranda, David Magee, Jessica Vrute, Sean Bailey, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Pix
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11/30/2018
From: Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Emily Blunt, and More Attend the Premiere of MARY POPPINS RETURNS
Marc Shaiman, Karen Dotrice, John DeLuca, Emily Mortimer and Ben Whishaw, Marc Platt, Alan Bergman, Alan Horn, Scott Wittman, Dick Van Dyke, Emily Blunt, Rob Marshall, Lin-Manuel Miranda, David Magee, Jessica Virtue, Sean Bailey, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Pi
Date:
11/30/2018
From: Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Emily Blunt, and More Attend the Premiere of MARY POPPINS RETURNS
Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Theresa Rebeck, Michael Mayer, Neil Meron & Craig Zadan.attending the after screening reception for the Broadway Community Screening of 'SMASH' at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City, 12/12/2011
Date:
08/24/2018
From: BWW Flashback: Remembering Award-Winning Producer Craig Zadan
Scott Wittman, Marc Shaiman, Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Megan Hilty, Savannah Wise. Michael Mayer, Katharine McPhee, Theresa Rebeck, Jack Davenport & Raza Jaffrey.attending the after screening reception for the Broadway Community Screening of 'SMASH' at The
Date:
08/24/2018
From: BWW Flashback: Remembering Award-Winning Producer Craig Zadan
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Back Row: Scott Wittman, Co-Lyricist; Craig Zadan, Executive Producer; Neil Meron, Executive Producer; Jennifer Hudson, Jerry Mitchell, Choreographer; Alex Rudzinski, Live Television Director; Derek McLane, Production Designer; Front Row: Marc Shaiman, C
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06/10/2017
From: Photo Flash: Stars of HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Reunite for Panel
Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Linda Hart, Nick Wyman, Rachel de Benedet, Kerry Butler, Norbert Leo Butz & Aaron Tveit attending the Live at Barnes & Noble: Multi-Song performance by cast members of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN in New York City.
Date:
06/29/2011
From: Photo Coverage: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Celebrates Cast Album Release at Barnes & Noble
Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Linda Hart, Nick Wyman, Rachel de Benedet, Kerry Butler, Norbert Leo Butz & Aaron Tveit attending the Live at Barnes & Noble: Multi-Song performance by cast members of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN in New York City.
Date:
06/29/2011
From: Photo Coverage: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Celebrates Cast Album Release at Barnes & Noble
Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Linda Hart, Nick Wyman, Rachel de Benedet, Kerry Butler, Norbert Leo Butz & Aaron Tveit attending the Live at Barnes & Noble: Multi-Song performance by cast members of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN in New York City.
Date:
06/29/2011
From: Photo Coverage: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Celebrates Cast Album Release at Barnes & Noble
Jennifer Frankel with Aaron Tveit, Scott Wittman, Marc Shaiman, Harvey Evans celebrating the Broadway Opening Night Gypsy Robe Ceremony for Recipient Jennifer Frankel of 'Catch Me If You Can' at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City.
Date:
04/14/2011
From: Photo Coverage: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
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Scott Wittman Awards and Nominations
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2023 - Best Original Score
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Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lyrics
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding New Score
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Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
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Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lyrics
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Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lyrics
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Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lyrics
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Best Musical
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Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
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Scott Wittman Videos
Video: Final Stephen Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE to Release Cast Recording This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024
Video: Eden Espinosa Performs 'Time For Starting Over' From 17 AGAIN; Cast Recording Available Now!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2023
Video: Watch Meryl Streep & Ashley Park Sing an ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Song By Sara Bareilles, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2023
Video: Creative Team of ROGERS: THE MUSICAL on Bringing the Show to Disneyland
by Alan Henry - Jul 3, 2023
Video: J. Harrison Ghee Opens Up About Making Broadway History With SOME LIKE IT HOT on CBS' 'Road to the Tonys'
by Michael Major - Jun 9, 2023
Video: How SOME LIKE IT HOT Became a 13-Time Tony-Nominated Hit
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Jun 7, 2023
Video: The Company of SOME LIKE IT HOT and Darlene Love Pay Tribute To Tina Turner At Sardi's
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2023
Video: How Tony Nominees Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman Heated Up this Broadway Season
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - May 3, 2023
VIDEO: Mariah Carey Surprises Audience at SOME LIKE IT HOT Curtain Call
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2023
VIDEO: Watch SOME LIKE IT HOT Perform 'You Can't Have Me (If You Don't Have Him)' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2023
VIDEO: Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee & SOME LIKE IT HOT Cast Perform 'You Can't Have Me' on GMA
by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2022
VIDEO: Amber Ruffin Discusses Rewriting SOME LIKE IT HOT on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - Dec 14, 2022
Video: Get a First Look at Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee, Adrianna Hicks & More in SOME LIKE IT HOT
by Show Highlights - Dec 2, 2022
Video: Richard Ridge Chats With SOME LIKE IT HOT Book Writers Amber Ruffin and Matthew Lopez
by Sneak Peek - Nov 3, 2022
Photos/Video: First Look at the New Cast of HAIRSPRAY on Tour, Featuring Andrew Levitt aka Nina West
by Sneak Peek - Sep 29, 2022
VIDEO: Watch the cast of ROGERS: THE MUSICAL Perform Shaiman & Wittman's 'Save the City' at D23
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 11, 2022
Scott Wittman News
Review: Patti LuPone's A LIFE IN NOTES at Carnegie Hall Was Transcendent
Seeing Patti LuPone’s A LIFE IN NOTES at Carnegie Hall was a transcendent experience. The iconic singer brought her solo show, in which she reflects back on her life through song, to the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 8 pm.
Patti LuPone & More Set for Bay Street Theater Music Mondays Season
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts will present the return of MUSIC MONDAYS. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: Transport Back to the '60s with the Lively Musical HAIRSPRAY!
This week, the touring production of HAIRSPRAY presented by Broadway Across Canada made its stop in Vancouver. Playing at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from April 2nd the 7th, the musical made an indelible mark in Vancouver theatre as a truly memorable and energetic show.
Virginia Repertory Theatre Announces WAITRESS, FAT HAM, And More for 2024-2025 SEASON
Virginia Rep has announced the 2024-2025 Season: an exciting line-up of musicals, plays, and special presentations at all three locations, including the Signature Season at the November Theatre downtown, the Barksdale Season at Hanover Tavern, and the Family Season in the Jessie Bogese Theatre at the Virginia Rep Center for Arts and Education. Partner productions in the Theatre Gym and additional community partnerships will be announced at a later time.
La MaMa to Present World Premiere of Untitled Theater Company No. 61's EXAGOGE
La MaMa will present the world premiere of Untitled Theater Company No. 61’s Exagoge. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Will Release Cast Recording Next Month
The original cast recording of Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are, will be released next month. The musical, also by David Ives, will release an album on CD and digital platforms worldwide on Friday, May 17. Preorder the album here!
La MaMa Will Present World Premiere of Untitled Theater Company No. 61's EXAGOGE
La MaMa will present the world premiere of Untitled Theater Company No. 61's Exagoge, with original music by Avner Finberg, script and libretto by Edward Einhorn, directed by Einhorn.
Celebrity Series of Boston: Patti LuPone A LIFE IN NOTES
After two previous appearances with the Celebrity Series of Boston in 2003 and 2011, the long overdue return of Patti LuPone to the stage at Symphony Hall on Tuesday night was an epic performance worth the wait. Enthusiastic entrance applause greeted Joseph Thalken (music direction and arrangements) and Brad Phillips (strings), but rose to Richter scale magnitude when Patti strode out.
Interview: Musical Director Joseph Thalken Playing A LIFE IN NOTES with Patti LuPone
Broadway legend Patti LuPone performs her first solo show A Life in Notes with the LA Opera April 20, 2024, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Patti’s long-time musical director Joseph Thalken took some time between their second and third tour stops (respectively, Morristown, New Jersey’s Mayo Performing Arts Center and Houston, Texas’ Hobby Center for the Performing Arts) to answer a few of my queries.
Broadway Legend Patti LuPone To Bring New Concert To Adelaide Cabaret Festival and Australia
Three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone will bring her new concert A LIFE IN NOTES to Adelaide Cabaret Festival and Australia this winter, directly from Carnegie Hall.
Jennifer Hudson Joins Producing Team of Broadway-Bound SMASH
Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winner Jennifer Hudson will join the producing team of the upcoming stage musical adaptation of SMASH, which is headed to Broadway in Spring 2025.
Catherine Filloux's HOW TO EAT AN ORANGE To Premiere At La MaMa
La MaMa ETC. will present the World Premiere of How to Eat an Orange, written by Catherine Filloux, directed by Elena Araoz.
Tickets Go On Sale For HAIRSPRAY in Dallas This Week
The Dallas engagement of HAIRSPRAY will go on sale Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play June 18-30 in Dallas at the Music Hall at Fair Park.
PATTI LUPONE: A LIFE IN NOTES is Coming to LA Opera in April
LA Opera will present Broadway legend Patti LuPone in her first solo show with the company, performing her personal musical memoir entitled A Life in Notes. Learn how to purchase tickets.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, NOISES OFF & More Set for Palo Alto Players 2024-25 Season
Palo Alto Players has revealed its 94th season titled SCRUMDIDDLYUMPTIONS THEATRE! See full programing and learn how to purchase tickets.
Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights for SOME LIKE IT HOT
Concord Theatricals has secured exclusive worldwide stage licensing rights to Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Matthew López and Amber Ruffin’s Some Like It Hot. Learn more about the show here!
Justin Elizabeth Sayre's MY BEATNIK YOUTH: A SOLO RIFF Announces Guest Poets, Livestream And More
Catch the livestream of MY BEATNIK YOUTH: A SOLO RIFF, a solo play by Justin Elizabeth Sayre. Guest poets and Penny Arcade join the lineup from March 14-24.
Initial Cast and Additional Dates Set For HAIRSPRAY UK Tour
Initial casting and further tour dates have been announced for the 2024/25 UK and Ireland tour of Hairspray. Learn more about who is starring in the musical here, and where you can catch the show!
Patti LuPone Brings A LIFE IN NOTES to the Bushnell in May
The Bushnell announced that three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone will bring her new concert Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes to The Bushnell for one performance on Sunday, May 19 at 3 PM.
Patti LuPone to Launch A LIFE IN NOTES Multi-City Tour This Spring
This spring three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone will perform her new concert Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes on a multi-city tour.
Scott Wittman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Scott Wittman written?
Scott Wittman has written 7 shows including Hairspray (Lyricist), Livin' Dolls (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Patti LuPone: Matters of the Heart (Conceiver), Catch Me If You Can (Lyricist), Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me (Conceiver), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Composer), Some Like It Hot (Lyricist).
What awards has Scott Wittman been nominated for?
Scott Wittman has been nominated for various awards throughout his career, including Best Original Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Some Like It Hot," Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "Some Like it Hot," Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Some Like It Hot," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Some Like It Hot," Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "Catch Me if You Can," Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me," Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "Hairspray," Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Hairspray," and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Hairspray."
What awards has Scott Wittman won?
Scott Wittman has won several awards for his work in Broadway shows. He won the Best Original Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Some Like It Hot," Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for both "Some Like It Hot" and "Hairspray," Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Some Like It Hot," Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Hairspray," and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Hairspray."
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