Composer Marc Shaiman shares stories from his charmed life in showbiz.
Featured on the May 14th, 2025 edition of ARIZONA SPOTLIGHT with host Mark McLemore:
- A conversation with one of NPR’s true MVPs, Scott Simon. His new book about how pets can be important parts of a family is called “Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known.”
- Grammy, Emmy, Tony and BAFTA-award winning composer Marc Shaiman shares tales from his charmed life in music. His new memoir is “Nevermind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner”
- And, hear an audio postcard from the Autism Society of Southern Arizona’s largest annual event, the "All In for Autism Dino Day and Walk.” And for more information about Tucson Spellers
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