The Schwartz Scene Newsletter

A free quarterly email newsletter e-zine with updates by Stephen Schwartz

The Schwartz Scene takes you inside the world of Broadway and film composer Stephen Schwartz (known for Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, and more). It is brought to you by www.MusicalSchwartz.com, the official fan site for Stephen Schwartz.

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What you receive

  1. An Email reply with a link to the current issue.
  2. By Email each quarter you will receive an announcement with a link to the current issue published online.
  3. A link to the back issue archive stored online.

Why subscribe to this free newsletter E-zine?

  • Keep up with Wicked and Stephen Schwartz's latest projects. In most issues this includes an update written by Stephen.
  • Read fascinating feature articles and interviews related to Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, and other Schwartz shows.
  • Stay posted about concerts, shows, events you might want to attend.
  • Take advantage of this window on musical history in the making.

Columns in Each Issue:

  1. Intro and news from Carol de Giere, Editor
  2. Stephen Schwartz's quarterly update, usually written by him
  3. Scott Schwartz's update (Stephen's stage director son)
  4. One or more feature articles
  5. Wicked global news
  6. Update on a Schwartz-related book project
  7. Schwartz Musical News and events around the USA and beyond.

Back Issues List:

Subscribers - See back issue link at top right when you are on the web page for the current issue)

Back issues will give insights on Wicked's Development and the history of other Schwartz musicals, Godspell, Pippin, and more.

  • Scene 29 Fall 2007: The Fall issue will be out this week and include Stephen Schwartz's update about his work on Disney's Enchanted, his trip to Wicked in Germany, articles about SHOWBUSINESS documentary and a podcast on "Fathers and Sons"
  • Scene 28, Summer 2007 featured Stephen Schwartz's update written July 7th, 2007. The schedule of events includes upcoming opportunities to meet Stephen in Chicago, NY, LA, Pittsburgh, or Daytona. It included Wicked news and links, and a couple of articles.
  • Scene 27, Spring 2007 featured our first podcast/audio clip interview with Stephen Schwartz. He discusses his opera, Wicked, and the musical writing process. In the schedule of events you'll note opportunities to meet Stephen. Read news for Schwartz musicals from around the world.
  • Scene 26 - Winter 2007: In this issue Stephen shares his progress on his first opera, the work he's doing with the orchestra for opening Wicked in Los Angeles, Disney's Enchanted, a revue of his songs called Snapshots, and more. Plus you'll see Wicked news from New York/Broadway, London, USA/Canada tour, Chicago, and Los Angeles. There's a feature article on Disney's Enchanted and schedule of upcoming events.
  • Scene 25 - Fall 2006: Stephen Schwartz wrote a detailed update about the types of changes for WICKED in London, Los Angeles WICKED comments, his love of the Paper Mill version of GODSPELL, upcoming opera, and more. There's also a feature article about how he deals with deadlines and doubts, news and schedules for musical events around the US, Canada, and UK.
  • Scene 24 - Summer 2006: Stephen Schwartz wrote an update for this issue describing his experiences with Disney's Enchanted (currently being filmed), Geppetto and Son new stage show, his plans for seeing Wicked in Japan, and more. There's updated info on Pippin and Godspell productions, features, etc. etc.
  • Scene 23 - SPRING 2006: A huge E-zine issue, with photos of the 1000th Broadway performance of Wicked, feature articles on Fiyero! and Godspell 1970, links to Pippin-related interviews, Geppetto and Son news, concert and ASCAP announcements, and much more.
  • Scene 22 - WINTER 2006: Wicked UK, Chicago, Tour, Broadway updates, Schwartz appearances around the USA. Feature with photos on Schwartz's career. Schwartz's advice for writers.
  • Scene 21 - FALL 2005: Schwartz on My Fairy Tale, Tons of Wicked and other Schwartz news, feature on Schwartz's cut songs, and feature on Animals in Wicked's Oz.
  • Scene 20 - SUMMER 2005: Schwartz on Wicked's LA and Chicago openings, etc.; Feature article on Godspell; Wicked news and links.
  • Scene 19: Schwartz Q and A, Wicked news, Captain Louie recording session story, Alice Ripley interview for The Baker's Wife
  • Scene 18: Schwartz writing on the Wicked tour, Denmark for My Fairy Tale, etc; articles on: Idina Menzel, Wicked's Groundbreak Score, and more.
  • Scene 17: Wicked's Musical Themes, etc.
  • Scene 16: The writing of Wicked's "What is This Feeling" and more.
  • Scene 15: Schwartz inspiration, Stephen Oremus, etc.
  • Scene 14 included Stephen's notes from his recent Broadway experience plus comments on the Wicked CD by Gregory Maguire and more.
  • Scene 13 included notes on Schwartz's writing of "The Wizard and I" from a talk he gave July 10th 2003.
  • Scenes 1-12 Schwartz Updates as Wicked moved towards Broadway. Previous issues include Q and A with Stephen Schwartz, Peggy Gordan (Godspell), and others.

So if you are an aspiring composer, songwriter, student, musical theatre enthusiasts, or fan of Broadway, this newsletter is special for the musical theatre development insights. Stay current and learn from a Legend: Stephen Schwartz.

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Colorized Photo - Stephen Schwartz

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Photo - Carol de Giere, founder and editor of The Schwartz Scene

 

The Schwartz Scene is an independent newsletter and does not officially represent Mr. Schwartz, but is offered with his cooperation. He usually provides updates, which are included in the quarterly issues.