Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner featuring Marc Shaiman

Join us for an opening night smash celebration! 7 PM: Conversation with Tony Award-winner MARC SHAIMAN Talk with live performances by Marc Shaiman, Chelsea Packard (Broadway’s Wicked), and surprise guests!

Join award-winning composer/lyricist MARC SHAIMAN (Hairspray, Sister Act, Smash and many others) for a peek behind the curtain of life on Broadway, in Hollywood, and on television, with a no-holds-barred conversation about his NY Times bestselling memoir. An unforgettable tribute to the power of music, the pull of the spotlight, and the beat that never stops! In conversation with JULIE SMITH YOLLES.

Book signing follows. Discounted book available at time of ticket purchase. Co-sponsored by the 75th Detroit Jewish Book Fair.

Become a Film Festival Patron today and attend this event for free as part of your Patron package: (https://give.thejdetroit.org/2026-detroit-jewish-film-festival– patrons)

Gold Film Sponsor: Burton A. Zipser & Sandra D. Zipser Foundation Bronze Film Sponsor: Henry & Delia Meyers Library Sponsors: The Berman; 75th Detroit Jewish Book Fair; JRec

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