Songwriter Stephen Schwartz is based in Connecticut, but he flies around the country almost as much as Elphaba flies in Wicked. He stays in touch with people who are involved with his newer shows, like Geppetto and Son. In the photo he is posing with cast members from a production of Geppetto and Son in Rockford, Illinois. That’s Alan Stevens as Geppetto and Jodi Lynn Beach as the Blue Fairy beside him. This stage musical for family audiences will soon available for licensing from Music Theatre International. For info the Rockford production and more photos, see
http://www.musicalschwartz.com/geppetto-and-son-rockford.htm
Here’s a list of upcoming events in New York, LA, Pittsburgh, Daytona, Chicago where you might Meet songwriter Stephen Schwartz. (Who is Stephen Schwartz? Read all about the songwriter of Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, and other shows at http://www.musicalschwartz.com/schwartz.htm)
October 1st, 2007 New York City. Songwriter Sean Hartley, in association with the Kaufman Center, has organized an evening with Stephen Schwartz that will include Sean’s interview with Stephen, as well as Stephen’s performance of some of his songs. Other singers will be featured, including Debbie Gravitte and Liz Calloway. It will be held in a theater facility on the ground floor of the new Renzo Piano-designed New York Times building, at 242 West 41st Street (entrance on 41st St. between 7th and 8th Avenues). For tickets and more info see:
http://www.kaufman-center.org/tc/mch0708/bcu.php
A TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN SCHWARTZ Friday, October 19th, 8 pm. at The Town Hall in New York City
This special Friday night concert will feature Stephen Schwartz songs sung by stars like Judy Kuhn, Liz Callaway, and Lari White. It is directed by Stephen’s friend Scott Coulter and will be attended by Stephen Schwartz. Then Saturday night is a Betty Buckley concert, so its a good weekend to come into the city. Town Hall Tickets and Info
Los Angeles: Stephen Schwartz Tribute: July 30th, 8:30 pm Eleven Restaurant, west hollywood, California”Changed For Good” - An Intimate Evening with Stephen Schwartz.
NOTE ADDED LATER: This event is over but there’s a nice write up of it at http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=20441
Chicago: October 12 and 13, 2007 Stephen Schwartz and Gregory Maguire will be in Chicago October 12 and 13 joining a benefit event for the Ragdale Foundation. They will be available to chat during a cocktail reception on the 12th starting at 6 pm and will be attending the gourmet dinner on the 13th - both events are in Lake Bluff/Lake Forest area. The $400 entry fee includes both events. To reserve your place call Marianne at 847-234-1063 ext 201. (Read more about Wicked novelist Gregory Maguire at http://www.musicalschwartz.com/wicked-maguire.htm)
Daytona Beach, FL: Snapshots - A “New” Musical (Revue) from Stephen Schwartz with book by David Stern: Playing July 26 - August 19 at Seaside Music Theater, the only professional theater in the Daytona Beach/Volusia County Florida. Note- It seems that Stephen will be there at the beginning, so you might catch him if you go early. Snapshots in DaytonaOn preview night, July 26, there will probably be a pre-performance coctail reception and talk by Stephen Schwartz and David Stern. Please contact Kelli Beasley at 386-226-1936 if you are interested in coming to the event. Songs come from Godspell, Pippin, The Magic Show, The Baker’s Wife, Working, Personals, Children of Eden, Stephen’s personal CDs, and Wicked.
Pittsburgh: The 2007/2008 Riverview Series is expanding to a monthly series of national artists which kicks off with a double bill of Stephen Schwartz, composer of Broadway’s Wicked, and his colleague, singer, and marketing guru, Lee Lessack on Friday, August 31st, 2007….This season we offer participants the chance to sing their favorite Schwartz song with the composer himself accompanying them in a master class entitled “Connecting the Singer to the Songwriter.” This is scheduled for Saturday, September 1, 2007 in the morning hours… For more info see www.cabaretpgh.orgNote that Stephen may also be in Pittsburgh later in the fall for an ASCAP related function involving the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Dayton Ohio: SNAPSHOTS
Stephen plans to attend this show as well, probably towards the beginning of the run.
September 20 – October 7, 2007 SERIES 1&2
The Human Race and Victoria Theatre Association http://humanracetheatre.org/snapshots.htm
Are you ready for a luxury Mediterranean cruise with Stephen Schwartz? See our Broadway by Sea Cruise pagehttp://www.musicalschwartz.com/broadway-cruise.htm
Watch for more updates in August, and don’t most the previous two podcasts with Stephen Schwartz.
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