Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Authorized Biography: Defying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from Godspell to Wicked (Applause Theatre and Cinema Books, by Carol de Giere) www.DefyingGravityTheBook.com
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Chris Herzberger and Composer Stephen Schwartz attend the gala night after party for "The Prince of Egypt" at The British Museum on February 25, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for The Prince of Egypt)
From: Photo Flash: Stephen Schwartz, Elaine Paige, and More at Opening Night of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 16: ASCAP President Paul Williams presents Stephen Schwartz with the Founder's Award onstage at the 2017 ASCAP Screen Music Awards at The Wiltern on May 16, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for A
From: Photo Flash: Stephen Schwartz Honored at ASCAP Awards; Megan Hilty Performs 'Corner of the Sky'
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 16: Honoree Stephen Schwartz accepts the Founder's Award from ASCAP President Paul Williams onstage at the 2017 ASCAP Screen Music Awards at The Wiltern on May 16, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Image
From: Photo Flash: Stephen Schwartz Honored at ASCAP Awards; Megan Hilty Performs 'Corner of the Sky'
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 16: Honoree Stephen Schwartz accepts the Founder's Award from ASCAP President Paul Williams onstage at the 2017 ASCAP Screen Music Awards at The Wiltern on May 16, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Image
From: Photo Flash: Stephen Schwartz Honored at ASCAP Awards; Megan Hilty Performs 'Corner of the Sky'
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 16: Honoree Stephen Schwartz accepts the Founder's Award from ASCAP President Paul Williams onstage at the 2017 ASCAP Screen Music Awards at The Wiltern on May 16, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Image
From: Photo Flash: Stephen Schwartz Honored at ASCAP Awards; Megan Hilty Performs 'Corner of the Sky'
L to R: Eric Olson, Andrea McArdle, Hunter Parrish, Haviland Stillwell, Garrett Hoy, Scott Logsdon, Stephen Schwartz, Joel Baker, Kate Flannery, Laura L. Thomas, Pamla Vale Abramson, Ben Reece, Melissa Batalles, Dean Pitchford
From: Photo Flash: Stars Come Out for WHEN YOU BELIEVE Stephen Schwartz Tribute
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Stephen Schwartz, The Baker's Wife
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Stephen Schwartz has written 23 shows including An Evening with Stephen Schwartz (Composer/Lyricist), Personals (Composer), Butterflies Are Free (Composer/Lyricist), Godspell (Composer), Mass (Bookwriter), Pippin (Composer), The Magic Show (Composer/Lyricist), The Baker's Wife (Composer/Lyricist), Working (Adaptation), Endless Delights (Composer/Lyricist), Magic to Do (Composer/Lyricist), A...My Name Is Alice (Material), Rags (Lyricist), Children of Eden (Composer/Lyricist), Rags:Children of the Wind (Lyricist), Fosse (Lyricist), Wicked (Composer), Captain Louie (Composer/Lyricist), Reluctant Pilgrim (Composer/Lyricist), Snapshots (Composer/Lyricist), Disney's Geppetto and Son (Composer/Lyricist), Having It Almost (Composer/Lyricist), Prince of Egypt (Music and Lyrics).
Stephen Schwartz has been nominated for various awards including the Isabelle Stevenson Award (Tony Awards), The Audience Award for Most Popular Show (Olivier Awards) for Wicked, Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Wicked, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Wicked, Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Baker's Wife, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Rags, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Working, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Working, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Working, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Godspell, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Pippin, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Pippin, and Most Promising Composer (Drama Desk Awards) for Godspell.
Stephen Schwartz has won the Isabelle Stevenson Award at the Tony Awards. He also received The Audience Award for Most Popular Show at the Olivier Awards for Wicked, Best Original Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Wicked, Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Wicked, Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Wicked, and Most Promising Composer at the Drama Desk Awards for Godspell.
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