Stephen Schwartz
Born
1948-03-06
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Stephen 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). He has contributed lyrics to a number of successful films, including Pocahontas (1995), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), The Prince of Egypt (1998, music and lyrics), Enchanted (2007), and Disenchanted (2022). Schwartz has earned numerous accolades, including three Grammy Awards, three Academy Awards, and a Golden Globe Award. He has received nominations for six Tony A...
Known for
Wicked
Emerald City Guard (uncredited)
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Aspiring Composers and Lyricists
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Musical Guest
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
Self
Wicked: One Wonderful Night
Self
The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen
Self
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked
Self
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
Self
Encore!
Self
Wicked: The Real Story
Self
The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Self
Making Wicked
Self
Russian Broadway Shut Down
Movie
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
Self
STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon
Self