Marc Shaiman News

Catch Me If You Can is a stage musical based on the real-life story of master con artist Frank Abagnale Jr. With a book by Terrence McNally and music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, the show premiered in 2009 before opening on Broadway in 2011, earning multiple Tony Award nominations. It is celebrated for its slick storytelling and its infectious, 1960s-inspired score.

Marc Shaiman will launch a second leg of the Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner Book Tour, with special guests Patti LuPone, Michael Buble, and more!

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed the 2025 Season Award winners. Award recipients, finalists, and the greater Los Angeles professional theatre community will take part in a live reception event. See the full list of winners here.

Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane appeared on an episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss the long journey that led to playing Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman on Broadway. Watch the interview, where he remembers his first experience with the play as a kid.

Acclaimed actor Nathan Lane appears on tonight's episode of Late Night with Stephen Colbert. As part of his appearance, Lane, an icon of musical theatre, accompanied by Marc Shaiman, performed “Laughing Matters” from the 1996 Off-Broadway revue, “When Pigs Fly.” Watch the video below!

DERBY DINNER PLAYHOUSE will present the Broadway musical HAIRSPRAY, opening April 1, 2026, in Clarksville, Indiana. The production features a cast led by Katelyn Webb and includes iconic songs from the show.

The Kravis Center has announced its April lineup featuring A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, THE NOTEBOOK, and Dance Me – The Music of Leonard Cohen.

54 Below held its First Annual Gala featuring performances from Darren Criss, Ariana DeBose, Jeremy Jordan, and Norm Lewis. The sold-out event was also live-streamed. Photos capture highlights from the evening.

The White Plains Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast for its Mainstage production of Catch Me If You Can, playing this spring. Catch Me If You Can features a book by Terrence McNally and a score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

The founders of 54 Below opened the doors of their jewelbox of a venue to a sold out crowd last night March 23. See photos and a review of the magical night.

OFC Creations Theatre Center in Rochester, NY, will present its 2026-2027 Broadway in Brighton Series featuring shows like HAIRSPRAY, MISS SAIGON, and the regional premiere of THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK.

Everyone's favorite plus-sized civil rights crusader is on stage again in Columbus.

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder with Billy Stritch, The First Annual 54 Below Gala and more. 

What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Walton Arts Center?

In this conversation, Juvier reflects on stepping into a role made famous by Joe E. Brown, while honoring the fresh perspective brought to the musical by writers Matthew López and Amber Ruffin. He shares how he balances the character’s larger-than-life humor with grounded truth, the surprising emotional depth he’s discovered in Osgood, and the joy of connecting with audiences across the country—including a meaningful return to his hometown of Houston.

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including the annual MAC Awards Show, music from the Heated Rivalry soundtrack sung by Justin Vivian Bond, comedian Kyle Dunnigan's band and more.

Slow Burn Theatre Company will bring the ultimate feel-good musical to Fort Lauderdale this April with Hairspray, the eight-time Tony Award-winning smash hit, running Saturday, April 11 through Sunday, April 26.

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed the Finalists for its 2025 Season Awards honoring significant achievements in each of the Circle’s season award categories.

On Thursdays, the Winners were announced for the 37th GLAAD Media Awards, with Broadway's Liberation, the Kiss of the Spider Woman movie, Heated Rivalry, and more taking home major awards. Check out the full list here.

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will host Marc Shaiman – NEVER MIND THE HAPPY: SHOWBIZ STORIES FROM A SORE WINNER as part of its Lunch & Learn series on April 20. Tickets will go on sale Friday, March 6 at 10 a.m.