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Latest News on Marc Shaiman:
Maine State Music Theatre has released the trailer for HAIRSPRAY, the beloved Tony Award-winning musical running June 3 through 20, 2026 at Pickard Theatre at Bowdoin College, in a co-production with the Fulton Theatre.
Jessica Vosk, currently starring in Beaches on Broadway, joined with Marc Shaiman to record a special rendition of the song Shaiman co-wrote for the 1988 film, 'Otto Titsling.' Check out the video here!
Fulton Theatre has released first look footage of HAIRSPRAY, the Tony Award-winning musical now playing through May 3, 2026 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in partnership with Maine State Music Theatre.
The latest Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman celebrated its opening night this week at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre! Go inside the starry celebration in new video from inside the play's opening night bows!
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.
Watch Hairspray composer and seven-time Oscar nominee Marc Shaiman speak with CBS Sunday Morning about his new memior, Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner.
Ragtime has released a video of Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross recording 'He Wanted to Say' from the acclaimed revival. The track is featured on the recently released cast recording, which dropped in January.
During a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Tony Award‑winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman recalled how he went from being a Bette Midler superfan to working with her after moving to New York. Check out the interview now.
Tony Award‑winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman visited The View on Tuesday to preview his new memoir. Check out the segment, where he speaks about some of his projects, and plays tunes from Sister Act, The American President, and more.
In this video, legendary composer Marc Shaiman sits down with Robert Bannon to celebrate his brand-new book Never Mind the Happy—a hilarious, heartfelt, and no-holds-barred look at a life in music, collaboration, and controlled chaos. Together, Marc and Robert talk Bette, Whoopi, Hairspray, Smash, Some Like It Hot, Saturday Night Live, and so many more timeless moments.
Vocal powerhouses Hugh Panaro and Elizabeth Stanley will join in a program of hits beloved by fans of classic films and Broadway musicals alike. Watch as they rehearse with the Pops in this video!
Watch a video of JJ Niemann performing 'Goodbye' from Catch Me If You Can at Marriott Theatre! The score is by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray, Some Like it Hot).
Get an extended first look at Marriott Theatre's Catch Me If You Can, the delightfully entertaining musical comedy based on the true story about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. JJ Niemann make his Marriott Theatre debut as the charming con artist, Frank Abagnale Jr.
Get a first look at Marriott Theatre's Catch Me If You Can, the delightfully entertaining musical comedy based on the true story about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. JJ Niemann make his Marriott Theatre debut as the charming con artist, “Frank Abagnale Jr.”
Marriott Theatre is presenting Catch Me If You Can. JJ Niemann, who is currently starring as Charles Lee in Hamilton on Broadway is making his Marriott Theatre debut as the charming con artist, “Frank Abagnale Jr.” Get a first look here!
Go inside rehearsals for Marriott Theatre's Catch Me If You Can, the delightfully entertaining musical comedy based on the true story about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. JJ Niemann will make his Marriott Theatre debut as the charming con artist, “Frank Abagnale Jr.”
Fade up on a star... Watch a video of Bella Coppola singing 'Let Me Be Your Star' in SMASH The Musical, now on Broadway! The Six alum stars as Chloe Zervoulian in the new musical.
Tony-winning Broadway icons and creators of Smash- Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman join us in the latest episode of Notes on a Score. Watch as they unpack the show's most iconic song, which appears in the Broadway show twice- 'Let Me Be Your Star.' Watch in this video!
During a recent episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show, the Oscar-winning host shared an exclusive clip of Robyn Hurder and the cast of Smash performing 'Let's Be Bad,' from the Broadway musical. Check it out now!
She's a star! On a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Robyn Hurder and the cast of Broadway's Smash took the stage to perform the show's opening number, 'Let Me Be Your Star.' Watch it now!
