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
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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

Organized by: Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival, The J

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