Marc Shaiman has worked with every giant in show business, but even he has a limit for slow talkers. He recently shared with On Stage how he survived Barbra Streisand’s forty eight hour audiobook by hitting the fast forward button. It was a race against time to see if the legendary singer still had that spark from her younger days.
You really need to see him explain this hilarious battle with a diva’s voice.
Tony winner Marc Shaiman on his illustrious career and new memoir | On Stage
He felt her slow and careful delivery was a bit too “Donna Karan clad” for his taste. To find the “Real Barbra”, the fast talking girl in the Artful Dodger cap he had to listen to her at a sprint. He proves that the “What’s Up, Doc?” energy is still there if you just use the fast-forward button.
Viewers are absolutely cracking up at this honest look at Broadway royalty. One fan said that only Marc could tease a legend like Barbra and get away with it. Another person joked that they might need to speed up their own lives to get through a forty eight hour book.
Marc took that same “Eeyore” humor and poured it into his own new memoir. He went from being the man behind the music to the man telling the jokes in the spotlight.
The Greatest Sore Winner with Marc Shaiman (Full Video)
In this deep dive, Marc talks about how his own audiobook became a giant project. He included special guests and clips to make sure it was never boring for the listeners. He managed to make his own long journey feel as quick and bright as a Broadway show tune.
Barbra Streisand remains the golden standard for every artist who wants to make it big. Her voice and her incredible journey from Brooklyn continue to inspire the world. Follow Barbra Streisand on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to keep up with the greatest diva of all time.