Tucson Festival of Books

Marc Shaiman



Robert Trachtenberg

Marc Shaiman is a renowned American composer, lyricist, arranger, and music producer known for his work across film, television and theater. He began his career as a musical director and arranger for Bette Midler before expanding into film scoring. He gained prominence with his work on films such as When Harry Met Sally, The Addams Family, Sister Act, City Slickers, A Few Good Men, Sleepless in Seattle, and The American President. Born and raised in New Jersey, he currently lives in New York City.

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Smash Hits & Showbiz Bits
Composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman has worked with Billy Crystal, Martin Short and Bette Midler. He’s won Grammy, Emmy and Tony awards and has multiple Academy Award nominations. Join him as he looks back on five decades of Broadway triumphs and Hollywood hijinks and performs tunes we’ve come to know and love.

Student Union North Ballroom (Seats 670)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 14, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Multigenre
Signing area: Sales & Signing South Ballroom (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelist: Marc Shaiman
Moderator: Victoria Lucas
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of TMC Health

Book:
Never Mind the Happy
Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner
Memoir / Essays / Creative Nonfiction
Regalo Press
January 2026
ISBN 9798895652244
304 pages
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