Stephen Schwartz - Wikipedia
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 hit musicals such as Godspell (1971), Pippin (1972), and Wicked (2003).
Wicked (musical) - Wikipedia
Wicked is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. It is a loose adaptation of the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which in turn is based on L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its 1939 film adaptation.
Stephen Schwartz on Wicked's Biggest Songs | TIME
Nov 15, 2024 · Wicked is much more than a simple origin story. Told through music and lyrics by the Oscar-winning composer Stephen Schwartz, it explores love, betrayal, and heartbreak as Elphaba navigates her...
Full Bio - Stephen Schwartz
Mr. Schwartz’s most recent stage musical, WICKED, opened in the fall of 2003 and is currently running on Broadway and in several other productions around the world. He received another Grammy for the cast recording, and in 2008, WICKED reached its 1900th performance on Broadway, making Mr. Schwartz the only songwriter in Broadway history ever ...
Stephen Schwartz Discusses The Birth Of ‘Wicked’ And Its ... - Forbes
Dec 26, 2021 · Schwartz, who spoke with DiLella at 92Y in New York, said that while he was on a snorkeling vacation in Hawaii in the late 1990’s, a friend told him about a novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked: The...
Wicked soundtrack: who composed it and what are the famous …
Dec 2, 2024 · Stephen Schwartz, the American musical theatre composer and lyricist, wrote both music and lyrics for Wicked. While away on holiday, Schwartz came across Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West and saw a commercial hit for the stage.
Stephen Schwartz, Stephen Oremus on How the Music of 'Wicked…
Dec 31, 2024 · The music of 'Wicked' is discussed by composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz and the arranger of the Broadway show and hit movie musical, Stephen Oremus.
Stephen Schwartz
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. His films include Universal’s recent release WICKED: Part I, DreamWorks’ THE PRINCE OF EGYPT and Disney’s POCAHONTAS, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME and ENCHANTED.
Wicked – Stephen Schwartz
WICKED looks at what happened in the Land of Oz… but from a different angle. Before Dorothy arrives, there is another girl, born with emerald-green skin-smart, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent.
'Wicked' Composer Stephen Schwartz Details His Journey Down …
Nov 21, 2024 · Wicked: Part II is expected to debut in theaters on Nov. 21, 2025, with two new songs written by Schwartz — one for each leading lady. Ahead of part one, GRAMMY.com spoke with Schwartz all about revisiting his songs for film, working with Grande and Erivo on their vocal tracks, and the musical differences between the stage and film ...