Bootleg Betty
Marc Shaiman Announces His Memoir Never Mind The Happy Jan 27, 2026
By Mister D
May 8, 2026
What a wonderful way to announce Marc Shaiman’s upcoming book, NEVER MIND THE HAPPY!
Seven-time Oscar-nominated and Tony, Emmy, Grammy Award-winning composer, lyricist, orchestrator, and musician, Marc has successfully created music for TV, film, and theater since his discovery at age 16 playing piano at @mariescrisis.
In NEVER MIND THE HAPPY, Marc tells of his adventures on Broadway and in television and Hollywood, sharing never-before-heard stories from beloved projects like Sleepless in Seattle, Hairspray, and Smash. He recounts his decades of work and friendship with Bette Midler and speaks candidly about losing countless friends and loved ones to AIDS.
We’re so thrilled to be working on this book and know that readers will adore Marc’s stories and perspective.
The Yankees won, the Knicks won, and Regalo Press won with Marc’s NEVER MIND THE HAPPY, out January 27, 2026.
