Marc Shaiman is a renowned composer, lyricist, arranger, and music producer known for his prolific work across film, television, and theater. His film work includes “When Harry Met Sally”, “Sister Act”, “City Slickers”, “A Few Good Men”, “Sleepless in Seattle”, “The American President”, and the first “South Park” movie. Shaiman has written and arranged music for countless artists such as Harry Connick Jr., Mariah Carey, Billy Crystal, and Bette Midler. Shaiman earned widespread acclaim for co-writing the hit Broadway musical “Hairspray” alongside his co-lyricist Scott Wittman. Shaiman and Wittman went on to co-create musicals “Catch Me If You Can”, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, “Some Like It Hot”, and “Smash”. Marc Shaiman has been nominated for seven Academy Awards, two BAFTA awards, and has won a Tony, two Emmys, and two Grammys.

<p>Marc Shaiman is a renowned composer, lyricist, arranger, and music producer known for his prolific work across film, television, and theater. His film work includes &ldquo;When Harry Met Sally&rdquo;, &ldquo;Sister Act&rdquo;, &ldquo;City Slickers&rdquo;, &ldquo;A Few Good Men&rdquo;, &ldquo;Sleepless in Seattle&rdquo;, &ldquo;The American President&rdquo;, and the first &ldquo;South Park&rdquo; movie. Shaiman has written and arranged music for countless artists such as Harry Connick Jr., Mariah Carey, Billy Crystal, and Bette Midler. Shaiman earned widespread acclaim for co-writing the hit Broadway musical &ldquo;Hairspray&rdquo; alongside his co-lyricist Scott Wittman. Shaiman and Wittman went on to co-create musicals &ldquo;Catch Me If You Can&rdquo;, &ldquo;Charlie and the Chocolate Factory&rdquo;, &ldquo;Some Like It Hot&rdquo;, and &ldquo;Smash&rdquo;. Marc Shaiman has been nominated for seven Academy Awards, two BAFTA awards, and has won a Tony, two Emmys, and two Grammys.</p>

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Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin takes listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers.  Alec sidesteps the predictable by going inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people we want to understand better: Ira Glass, Lena Dunham, David Brooks, Roz Chast, Chris Rock and others. Hear what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host.

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The Phonographic Memory of Marc Shaiman

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