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Never Mind the Ending: An Evening with Marc Shaiman and Bette Midler

Image including Marc Shaiman and Bette Middler
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90036
Friday, February 6, 2026 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
$5-$40

Join the Academy Museum as we welcome Oscar nominee Marc Shaiman for a signing of his memoir, Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner. The iconic Bette Midler will host a lively conversation with him about his extensive work as a composer, lyricist, arranger and music producer on projects such as Hairspray, When Harry Met Sally and South Park, along with their many shared collaborations, including Beaches, The First Wives Club and Hocus-Pocus.

In person: Marc Shaiman and Bette Midler

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