"Séance on a Wet Afternoon" has been a longtime passion project for Schwartz. He adapted it into an opera that premiered in 2009 at Opera Santa Barbara. It's based on a 1961 novel and 1964 film ...

TIME spoke to Schwartz about key songs in Wicked, from Elphaba’s first big number to the dramatic cliff-hanger, from their origins to how they translate onscreen. “The Wizard and I” Wicked ...

Stephen Schwartz will see you now. The worthier wizard of “Wicked” is the one who wrote one of Broadway’s all-time top song scores and now, a little over two decades later, has overseen the ...

After the seismic success of “Wicked,” Stephen Schwartz could have continued down Broadway’s yellow brick road and written another blockbuster musical. Instead, he conjured “Séance on a Wet Afternoon, ...

“Stephen Schwartz is one of the legends of Broadway and we are looking forward to bringing this new production exclusively to BroadwayHD,” the pair said in a joint statement.

Stephen Schwartz is back hosting the ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest. The event will be held over two days from May 5-6 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis) in ...

Stephen Schwartz spoke with members of the media on the red carpet of the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which was held on Thursday, June 12th in New York City.

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Stephen Schwartz is best known as the composer and lyricist of such Broadway hits as Godspell, Pippin, and Wicked as well as The Baker’s Wife and Children of Eden. He co-adapted Working and wrote ...

Stephen Schwartz says "The Prince of Egypt" is a timeless tale about empathy and overcoming conflict through understanding that is particularly relevant in 2023 in light of the ongoing Israel ...

Stephen Schwartz will perform live in Valletta, Malta, showcasing his iconic musical works. Summer 2025 Guide: Email: Sign-up: News on your favorite shows, specials & more! EXPLORE REGIONS.