The Schwartz Scene Blog

His name now appears in gold on the wall of Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre, where Wicked has played since 2003. Composer Stephen Schwartz was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame on January 25, 2010. (Photo by Michael Cole.)

Schwartz formulated his dream of writing musical scores when he was a nine-year-old child watching a Broadway show for the first time. After writing four original shows in college, he had expectations for a successful career. He naturally hoped that his contribution would be acknowledged by his peers. He missed out on Tony Awards, and his work was often dismissed by critics.

This recent induction is a rare honor that Schwartz greatly appreciates. It is reserved for those with five Broadway credits to their name, whose work on Broadway encompasses at least a quarter of a century, and who are chosen by the membership for the Hall of Fame. For more about his Broadway shows, see
Godspell
The Magic Show
Pippin
Rags
Wicked
Working

Friday, March 5, Stephen Schwartz and Friends in Concert - New Canaan CT

Stephen Schwartz, Grammy Award, Academy Award and Drama Desk Award winning superstar composer and lyricist,  (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell & Disney Movies) will perform a concert with his friend and Broadway Tony Winner Debbie Gravitte and Broadway & Concert Singer and Actor Scott Coulter to benefit this regional theater company. Summer Theatre of New Canaan. Also meet Stephen, Scott, and Debbie at a special post concert reception. Schwartz Biographer Carol de Giere will also be there selling copies of Defying Gravity autographed by Schwartz. (photo by Maryann Lopinto)

Snapshots

Celebrated composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz will host a “talk-back” after the 2pm matinee performance of SNAPSHOTS, A Musical Scrapbook on February 6th at Lyric Theatre.  This event is free of charge, but reservations are required.  To reserve a seat, call (405) 524-9312.   To read about the production go to: Snapshots in OK  or read more about Snapshots at

Snapshots

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