Marc Shaiman News

This Iconic SMASH Moment Almost Didn't Happen, Executive Producer Reveals

by Michael Major — August 28, 2024

One of the most memorable moments of the second and final season of Smash almost didn't happen, an executive producer has revealed.

Randy Rainbow Sets Symphony Space Event With Harvey Fierstein Ahead of New Book

by Michael Major — August 27, 2024

Randy Rainbow will be joined by Harvey Fierstein for an event at Symphony Space.

Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies FUNNY GIRL While Taking on JD Vance

by Michael Major — August 26, 2024

Randy Rainbow has returned with a new Funny Girl-inspired video, this time taking on J.

Shaina Taub Will Host Broadway for Harris Community Launch

by Nicole Rosky — August 26, 2024

Shaina Taub, creator and star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Suffs, will host the Broadway for Harris Community Launch Call tonight, Monday, August 26 from 6:00-7:00pm ET.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for SMASH On Broadway With Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas and More

by A.A. Cristi — August 22, 2024

Check out Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, and more in rehearsal for Smash on Broadway in new video from the rehearsal room!

Society of Composers & Lyricists To Present Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Jeff Beal With The Ambassador Award

by A.A. Cristi — August 21, 2024

The Society of Composers & Lyricists will honor Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Jeff Beal with the Ambassador Award at the SCL New York Holiday Party on December 4, 2024.

Tickets for SOME LIKE IT HOT On Sale At Playhouse Square Tomorrow

by A.A. Cristi — August 20, 2024

Tickets for SOME LIKE IT HOT go on sale August 21 at Playhouse Square.

70+ Broadway Stars Unite in Support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz

by Nicole Rosky — August 20, 2024

New York’s theater community is organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election.

Tickets to SOME LIKE IT HOT in Chicago On Sale Now

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 19, 2024

Tickets are now available for SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway In Chicago.

Video: Steve Martin and ONLY MURDERS Songwriters Reunite for New Singalong of 'Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?'

by Josh Sharpe — August 19, 2024

Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, Marc Shaiman, and Steve Martin have reunited for a live singalong of Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It? from Only Murders in the Building.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY & More Set for The Growing Stage's 43rd Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 15, 2024

The Growing Stage has unveiled its 43rd season starting in October with ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 14, 2024

by — August 14, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Hulu Releases New Trailer for ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4

by Josh Sharpe — August 13, 2024

Hulu has just released a new trailer for the fourth season of the hit comedy series, Only Murders in the Building.

Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies OKLAHOMA! in New Political Song 'The Lawyer or the Conman'

by Stephi Wild — August 12, 2024

Randy Rainbow is back with his latest political parody, titled 'The Lawyer or the Conman'.

Exclusive: Breaking Down Pasek & Paul and Shaiman & Wittman's Emmy-Nominated Collaboration

by Josh Sharpe — August 13, 2024

BroadwayWorld sat down with Emmy-Award nominated songwriters Benj Pasek & Justin Paul and Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman to speak with them about the process of working together on Only Murders in the Building, crafting the patter song for the show, and how they knew Steve Martin could pull it off.