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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).
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 ...
1948 Born. 2009 Inducted. 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.
Defying Gravity - Stephen Schwartz Biography - Book by Carol de Giere. Step inside Stephen Schwartz’s creative world for the making of the musicals Wicked, Pippin, Prince of Egypt, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and more! Revised and Updated Second Edition. Defying Gravity. The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz. from Godspell to Wicked.
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 ...
Overview: Stephen Schwartz Biography (short list) Songwriter Stephen Schwartz started his career by writing music and new lyrics for Godspell. Next he wrote music and lyrics for Pippin and The Magic Show. When Godspell moved from off-Broadway to Broadway in 1976, Schwartz then had three successful shows running on Broadway at the same time.
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...
