# Marc Shaiman
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marc shaiman (; born October 22, 1959) is an American composer and lyricist for films, television, and theatre, best known for his collaborations with lyricist and director Scott Wittman. He wrote the music and co-wrote the lyrics for the Broadway musical version of the John Waters film Hairspray. He has won a Grammy, an Emmy and a Tony, and been nominated for seven Oscars.
Composer Marc Shaiman shares stories from his charmed life in showbiz
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (with Matt Koplik)
Matt Koplik is back to chat with Alex about the 2017 Original Broadway Cast Album for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman, with songs by Anthony Newley & Leslie Bricusse, book by David Greig, directed by Jack O'Brien, with music direct...
May 27, 2026 - Live from New York City: Marc Shaiman and Steve Locke
Today on The Culture Show, we're joined by Marc Shaiman, the award-winning composer and lyricist whose work runs from When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle to Hairspray, Smash and Mary Poppins Returns, joins us with his new memoir, Never Mind the Happy. Before the Tonys, the Oscars and th...
Marc Shaiman on his new book "Never Mind The Happy", a night at Guild Hall, and more
"My fingers had centuries of music in them," says Marc Shaiman, a composer and lyricist with a prolific and impactful career both on Broadway and in Hollywood. He's known for his work in iconic films Hairspray, When Harry Met Sally, and Sleepless in Seattle. He's also won a number of awards inclu...
Aaron Sorkin's Legal Themed Trilogy
We get to do an overview on Aaron Sorkin's Legal Themed Trilogy:
*How does Jack Nicholson portray the ultimate villain who thinks he's correct in A FEW GOOD MEN?
* How do Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba portray their most enriching characters to date in MOLLY's GAME?
*And why did THE ...
Marc Shaiman | Never Mind the Happy
The Author Events Series presents Marc Shaiman | Never Mind the Happy
In Conversation with Alan Zweibel
Featuring a special performance from Rob Reiner's THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT with MATTHEW GALLAGHER, Principal trumpeter of The Philly Pops Orchestra.
In Never Mind the Happy, musical dynamo...
Review: “Hairspray” at San Francisco Playhouse
KPFA Theatre Critic Richard Wolinsky reviews the musical “Hairspray” directed by Bill English, at San Francisco Playhouse through September 12, 2026.
Text of Review:
The Golden Age of the Broadway musical faded in the sixties, the age of Sondheim and the pop opera died before t...
June 8th, 2026 - Marc Shaiman
Marc Shaiman joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM for an In Conversation as part of WNET’s Broadway and Beyond initiative ahead of Marc’s 6/21 event at Guild Hall.
Listen to the playlist on Apple Music
See the video of the interview here
When Harry Met Sally... (1989) with Scott Meslow
The moment has finally arrived! Jack and Nora are joined by culture critic and author Scott Meslow to discuss #1 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: When Harry Met Sally... In this episode, Nora refuses to “fake it” on principle, Jack is a Marc Shaiman stan, and Sc...
Marc Shaiman’s Extraordinary Autobiography: Never Mind the Happy
Never Mind the Happy is Marc Shaiman’s candid, witty memoir about a life in music, movies, theater and show business.
It follows his journey from a young theater kid to an award-winning composer and lyricist, with stories about Broadway, Hollywood, major collaborations, and the personal highs an...
