Composer Marc Shaiman shares stories from his charmed life in showbiz

Composer Marc Shaiman shares stories from his charmed life in showbiz

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Dreams Examined in Widescreen

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An unexpected visitor spotted in the Tohono O'odham Nation

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The monsters and myths of Ray Harryhausen visit Tucson!

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Choir! Choir! Choir! promises that they will choir you at the Rialto Theatre

Also on Arizona Spotlight: PCC's "Fairview" offers a Pulitzer-prize winning play like no other; and comedian Omar Tarango tells a story about laughter and failure from the high seas.