Marc Shaiman will launch a second leg of the Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner Book…
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Iris Rainer Dart Revives ‘Beaches’ – A Story of Female Friendship
“Beaches” became one of the great all-time cry-inducing stories even as it transcended mediums
Prologue: Marc Shaiman Recounts Working With Bette Midler The Night Of The Oscars
It's February 24, 2019, and I am on stage with Bette Midler at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, moments…
Marc Shaiman recounts collaborations with Bette Midler and Rob Reiner
Marc Shaiman likes to joke that for half a century he’s been “the funny Jewish guy at the piano,” a…
Marc Shaiman Talks Bette Midler And A Lifetime Of Happy Accidents
In Never Mind the Happy, musical dynamo Marc Shaiman looks back on five decades of Broadway triumphs, Hollywood hijinks, and…
Marc Shaiman on Never Mind the Happy at Politics and Prose
You’d think Marc Shaiman lives with never-ending musical ideas that he can pull from on a moment’s notice.
Bette Midler & Marc Shaiman: Behind The Scenes
Friday brought us Bette Midler interviewing Marc Shaiman about his new book "Never Mind the Happy" and what a blast…
Bette Midler Interviews Marc Shaiman For His Never Mind The Happy Book Tour.
Bette Midler is interviewing Marc Shaiman in LA for his Never Mind The Happy book tour at The Academy Museum…
Never Mind the Happy: An Evening with Marc Shaiman and Bette Midler, Feb 6, 2026, Tickets, Rules, And Regulations
Conversation and screening start at $5. Signed book only: $35. Signed book + screening: Starts at $3 at Fri, Feb…
Marc Shaiman Talks Bette Midler, Rob Reiner, And His New Book!
In his memoir, Never Mind the Happy, composer Marc Shaiman joked he “almost called the book, ‘Google Me.’
Marc Shaiman’s Key To Success Is Mainly Just Showing Up! Say Yes!
If you haven’t heard the name Marc Shaiman, you’ve most likely heard his music or lyrics in one of your…
The New Marc Shaiman Book Is Filled With Broadway Folklore
Some people knock politely on doors. Marc Shaiman… not so much. He’s more of a hail a cab, drain your…
Marc Shaiman Tells All
There is no shortage of memoirs by entertainment figures (or their ghosts), and many are forgettable. But occasionally one arrives…
Marc Shaiman’s Candid New Memoir
Award winning Broadway and Hollywood songwriter Marc Shaiman is looking back on decades of success with a self deprecating sense of humour…
Book Review: Never Mind The Happy By Marc Shaiman
Marc Shaiman isn’t afraid to spill the proverbial tea in his “tell-most” memoir, Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore…
Video: Marc Shaiman On The View Promoting His New Book
Marc Shaiman Looks Back On Decades Of Music Magic From ‘Sister Act’ To ‘Beaches’ | The View
Video: Marc Shaiman Talks About Rob Reiner And Bette Midler On Seth Meyers
Tony Award?winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman has worked with a lot of impressive artists throughout his career. His collaborations,…
Book: Marc Shaiman looks back with pessimistic humor
Some people see the glass as half full and some as half empty. Marc Shaiman is something else entirely.
Marc Shaiman – From Bette Midler To Smash
A lot of dreams have come true for Marc Shaiman, Broadway songwriter, soundtrack savant, Jewish Eeyore and human Spotify.
Marc Shaiman’s Never Mind The Happy Book Tour
The audiobook of Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner, a memoir written by Marc Shaiman, is…
Save The Date: Marc Shaiman in Conversation with Nathan Lane: Never Mind the Happy, Jan. 25, 2026
Award-winning composer and co-lyricist Marc Shaiman (Hairspray, Sister Act, Smash and many others) joins fellow Tony Award winner Nathan Lane…
Marc Shaiman Kicks Off Book Tour At 92NY With Nathan Lane January 25, 2026
Award-winning composer and co-lyricist Marc Shaiman (Hairspray, Sister Act, Smash and many others) joins fellow Tony Award winner Nathan Lane…
Bette Midler Weighs In On Marc Shaiman’s Upcoming Memoir, Never Mind The Happy!
Bette Midler Weighs In On Marc Shaiman's Upcoming Memoir, Never Mind The Happy!
The Best Book-to-Film Adaptations
Transforming the intricacies of literature into a visual spectacle has yielded some of cinema's greatest films.
Marc Shaiman’s Memoir Out In January 2026
Marc Shaiman will tell the story of his life and career in a new memoir, Variety reports.
Bruce Vilanch on the Worst TV Moments in History
IndieWire talks to the iconic comedian about his new book, "It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time," and…
Bette Midler Gives A Shout Out To Bruce Vilanch’s New Upcoming Book
Mister D: Bruce Vilanch's new book is titled It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time, and it will…
Reminder: Bette Midler To Interview Graydon Carter On March 26, 2025
From the pages of Vanity Fair to the red carpets of Hollywood, editor Graydon Carter’s memoir revives the glamorous heyday…
Graydon Carter & Bette Midler In Conversation Live Wed, March 26, 2025
From the pages of Vanity Fair to the red carpets of Hollywood, editor Graydon Carter’s memoir revives the glamorous heyday of magazines as the…
How Hocus Pocus Changed Salem Forever
If you’ve visited Salem, Massachusetts, in the last decade, you’re probably well aware that the Disney movie Hocus Pocus was…
