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Years active. 1969–present. Stephen Lawrence Schwartz (born March 6, 1948) is an American musical theatre composer and lyricist. In a career spanning over five decades, Schwartz has written such hit musicals as Godspell (1971), Pippin (1972), and Wicked (2003).
Welcome to the official website of the American musical theatre lyricist and composer Stephen Schwartz, who has written such hit musicals as GODSPELL, PIPPIN, and WICKED. He has contributed lyrics for a number of successful films, including POCAHONTAS, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, and ENCHANTED.
Stephen Schwartz was born in New York City on March 6, 1948. He studied piano and composition at the Juilliard School of Music while in high school and graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1968 with a B.F.A. in Drama. Upon coming back to live in New York City, he went to work as an A&R producer for RCA Records, but shortly thereafter ...
Music for 20 Broadway musicals over 40 year career. New York City native Stephen Schwartz has been a major force in the American Musical Theater since the early 1970's, when he had three hit shows running on Broadway: Godspell (recipient of two Grammy Awards, Pippin, and The Magic Show.
Sep 13, 2021 · By Admin on Monday, 13 September, 2021 in Feature, Interview, Onstage. Composer Stephen Schwartz and the cast of Pippin. Pictures: Edward Johnson. When STEPHEN SCHWARTZ was just 26 years old, he had three successful shows running on Broadway simultaneously. Four and a half decades later, with Wicked about to join The Prince of Egypt in ...
Feb 21, 2024 · This interview offers a rare glimpse into the creative world of Stephen Schwartz, shedding light on his motivations, his journey through music, and his thoughts on the future of musical storytelling. Stephen Schwartz’s musical journey began in New York City, where he was born in 1948. From an early age, Schwartz exhibited a profound talent ...
The lyrics and music of Stephen Schwartz (b. New York City, March 6, 1948 ) have been familiar to American musical theatre audiences since the early 1970s, with his hit shows Godspell (Off-Broadway, 1971) and Pippin (1972), both of which (when Godspell moved to Broadway in 1976) were nominated for Tony Awards® for Best Musical.
Sep 27, 2014 · Stephen Schwartz is arguably the most successful songwriter in theatre today. Wicked is still raking in millions upon millions of dollars, well into its second decade on Broadway and around the...
Aug 6, 2021 · Sarasota Herald-Tribune. 0:04. 0:41. For years, “Pippin” was arguably Stephen Schwartz’s best-known musical, at least until the 2003 opening of “Wicked.” As a new production of “Pippin” opens...
Nov 14, 2017 · The Winter 2024 “The Schwartz Scene” newsletter is now available. The Winter 2024 Stephen Schwartz fan newsletter covers the new “The Prince of Egypt” musical film, “Wicked” 20th Anniversary celebration, a “Children of Eden” concert update, and more.
