Fame Becomes Me: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Fame Becomes Me is a comedic journey through the life and career of Martin Short, who plays an exaggerated version of himself. As Short takes the audience on a whirlwind tour of his life, he embellishes and pokes fun at his own experiences in show business. Fame Becomes Me offers a lighthearted exploration of the celebrity persona and the nature of fame in popular culture.
Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Contemporary (2006)
Genre: Autobiography / Comedy / Spoof
Setting: Present / USA (NYC)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Marc Shaiman
Lyrics: Scott Wittman
Book: Martin Short, Daniel Goldfarb
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2007)➝
Licensing
Fame Becomes Me is not currently available for licensing.
Tags
2000s, Biographical, Comedic, Metatheatre, Narrator, Spoof
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Last Reviewed: March 28, 2026