Mark Mancina
Latest News on Mark Mancina:
MUFASA: THE LION KING Soundtrack Featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda's Songs Now Streaming (Dec 13, 2024)
THE LION KING Will Return to Anchorage in 2025 (Dec 13, 2024)
Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Why He Didn't Return for MOANA Sequel (Dec 11, 2024)
MUFASA: THE LION KING Soundtrack Featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda's Songs Now Streaming (Dec 13, 2024)
THE LION KING Will Return to Anchorage in 2025 (Dec 13, 2024)
Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Why He Didn't Return for MOANA Sequel (Dec 11, 2024)
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.
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Productions
Writing
Composer & Lyricist
Composer
Lyricist
Lyricist
Movies
Future Force
[ 1989 ] score
[ 1989 ] score
Monkey Trouble
[ 1994 ] music produced by
[ 1994 ] music produced by
Man of the House
[ 1995 ] music by
[ 1995 ] music by
Bad Boys
[ 1995 ] music by
[ 1995 ] music by
Speed 2: Cruise Control
[ 1997 ] music arranger
[ 1997 ] music arranger
Domestic Disturbance
[ 2001 ] music by
[ 2001 ] music by
Training Day
[ 2001 ] music score co-producer
[ 2001 ] music score co-producer
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
[ 2003 ] music score programmer
[ 2003 ] music score programmer
Brother Bear
[ 2003 ] score composed by
[ 2003 ] score composed by
The Haunted Mansion
[ 2003 ] score conductor, score producer
[ 2003 ] score conductor, score producer
Over the Hedge
[ 2006 ] song producer
[ 2006 ] song producer
Shooter
[ 2007 ] music by
[ 2007 ] music by
Sterling: The Secret of the Lost Medallion
[ 2009 ] score producer
[ 2009 ] score producer
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
[ 2013 ] score producer
[ 2013 ] score producer
Planes: Fire & Rescue
[ 2014 ] score
[ 2014 ] score
Moana
[ 2016 ] score
[ 2016 ] score
Cry Macho
[ 2021 ] music by
[ 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
Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Endless Night'
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 21, 2024
VIDEO: Watch THE LION KING's Broadway Makeup Team Transform Stephen Carlile into Scar
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2023
Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Circle of Life' and More
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2023
Watch: THE LION KING on Broadway Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Short Film Highlighting 'The Circle of Life'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022
Video: Julie Taymor Talks THE LION KING 25th Anniversary and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Oct 24, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Patti LuPone, Zachary Levi, Anika Noni Rose and More in SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2020
VIDEO: Get a Backstage Look at THE LION KING Bringing Its Giraffe To Life
by Linnae Medeiros - Aug 9, 2019
VIDEO: THE LION KING Celebrates 100,000,000th Guest Worldwide With Multi-Lingual 'Circle of Life' Music Video
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2019
April 1 - THE LION KING Will Become First Musical to Play Seven Continents- Antarctic Production Will Open in 2019!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2018
VIDEO: Elton John Surprises THE LION KING with Unannounced Performance of 'Circle of Life'
by Stage Tube - Nov 6, 2017
VIDEO: On This Day, March 30- THE LION KING Plays 1,000 Broadway Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2017
VIDEO: Teacher Uses 3D Printer to Create Masks for School Production of THE LION KING
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2017
VIDEO: Adorable 4-Year-Old Duets with Auli'i Cravalho on MOANA's 'How Far I'll Go'
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 28, 2017
VIDEO: New Music from MOANA! 'We Know the Way' - Written & Performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 7, 2016
News
MUFASA: THE LION KING Soundtrack Featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda's Songs Now Streaming
Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King, featuring all-new songs from Broadway songwriter, Lin-Manuel Miranda, is now available to stream. The album includes newly written songs for the film, including Milele, I Always Wanted a Brother, and Tell Me It's You, performed by the cast. Listen to it now!
Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King, featuring all-new songs from Broadway songwriter, Lin-Manuel Miranda, is now available to stream. The album includes newly written songs for the film, including Milele, I Always Wanted a Brother, and Tell Me It's You, performed by the cast. Listen to it now!
THE LION KING Will Return to Anchorage in 2025
Disney’s The Lion King will make its return to Anchorage at the Atwood Concert Hall during the 25/26 season. Performance dates and times for the Fall 2025 engagement will be announced at a later time.
Disney’s The Lion King will make its return to Anchorage at the Atwood Concert Hall during the 25/26 season. Performance dates and times for the Fall 2025 engagement will be announced at a later time.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Why He Didn't Return for MOANA Sequel
In a new interview, Lin-Manuel Miranda shared why he didn't return for the sequel, despite writing award-winning songs for Disney's 2016 animated hit.
In a new interview, Lin-Manuel Miranda shared why he didn't return for the sequel, despite writing award-winning songs for Disney's 2016 animated hit.
MOANA 2 Hits Lifetime Domestic Gross of First Film After 10 Days; WICKED Numbers Remain Strong
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Moana 2 has hit $600 million globally in its second weekend, ahead of the first film's $582 million at current exchange rates. Wicked has also hit $34.9 million in 3,885 theatres in its third weekend, reaching a total domestic gross of $320.5 million as of Sunday.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Moana 2 has hit $600 million globally in its second weekend, ahead of the first film's $582 million at current exchange rates. Wicked has also hit $34.9 million in 3,885 theatres in its third weekend, reaching a total domestic gross of $320.5 million as of Sunday.
MUFASA Soundtrack With New Songs From Lin-Manuel Miranda Release Date Announced
Walt Disney Records has announced a release date for the soundtrack to Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King. The Mufasa: The Lion King, featuring all-new songs from Tony-winning composer, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Walt Disney Records has announced a release date for the soundtrack to Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King. The Mufasa: The Lion King, featuring all-new songs from Tony-winning composer, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Tickets to THE LION KING in Dallas to go on Sale This Week
Tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's The Lion King will go on sale to the public in December. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets!
Tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's The Lion King will go on sale to the public in December. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets!
Toronto Production of Disney's THE LION KING Extends Through August 30, 2025
The new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King will extend performances through August 30, 2025. The new block of tickets, for performances from April 29 to August 30, 2025, will go on sale at 10AM on Saturday December 7, 2024.
The new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King will extend performances through August 30, 2025. The new block of tickets, for performances from April 29 to August 30, 2025, will go on sale at 10AM on Saturday December 7, 2024.
MOANA 2 Has Biggest 5-Day Opening of All Time
With a 5-day domestic debut of $221M, Walt Disney Animation Studios' “Moana 2” has shattered numerous box office records including the biggest 5-day opening of all time, and more.
With a 5-day domestic debut of $221M, Walt Disney Animation Studios' “Moana 2” has shattered numerous box office records including the biggest 5-day opening of all time, and more.
Exclusive: Inside the New Songs of MOANA 2 with Abigail Barlow & Emily Bear
BroadwayWorld sat down with songwriting team Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear to discuss their new songs for Moana 2, which is now in theaters. The duo shares insights into their creative process and previews two new songs from the film.
BroadwayWorld sat down with songwriting team Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear to discuss their new songs for Moana 2, which is now in theaters. The duo shares insights into their creative process and previews two new songs from the film.
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 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!
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 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!
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!
“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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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 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!
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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