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New York City Area Stephen Schwartz-Related Events 2012

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Ongoing: Stephen Schwartz has two musicals on Broadway. The smash hit Wicked - see WICKED index page.

A revival of the ever-popular Godspell has opened on Broadway. Godspell on Broadway

PHOTO: Stephen Schwartz in front of the logos for two of his shows running side by side on Broadway: Wicked and Godspell.

Stephen Schwartz in New York City

January 31, 2012 - The new Broadway Godspell CD signing. Celebrating the release of the recording, Stephen Schwartz and cast members will be present at Barnes and Noble at 150 East 86th St. You’ll hear some live performances, including Hunter doing his beautiful “Beautiful City. Read about Godspell Godspell on Broadway

Spring 2012 - ASCAP workshops

Dates have not yet been announced for the annual ASCAP workshops directed by Stephen Schwartz. Check back later for details.

February 13, 2012 Stephen Schwartz in Boston, MA - American Repertoire Theatre

From their website gala announcement "Featuring a unique cabaret performance by Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, with Jared Bowen of WGBH as emcee, and a special A.R.T. Angel Award to longtime A.R.T. friend and community volunteer Joan Parker." A.R.T. in Boston

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San Francisco

Enchantingly Wicked Mar 20 & 21, 2012, 8pm Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., SF The music of Stephen Schwartz has delighted audiences around the world. Now, he brings it to you live at Symphony Hall. Details forthcoming. https://www.sfgmc.org/events_calendar.shtml

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Stephen Schwartz is subject of Biography "Defying Gravity

In September of 2008, Applause Theatre and Cinema Books published the first biography of Stephen Schwartz, "Defying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from Godspell to Wicked," by Carol de Giere. See DefyingGravityTheBook.com.

This 544-page authorized book features the behind-the-scenes stories on the making of musicals to which Stephen Schwartz contributed music and/or lyrics, including Godspell, Pippin, The Magic Show, The Baker's Wife, Working, Rags, Children of Eden, and Wicked for stage as well as movies Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Prince of Egypt, and Enchanted films.

A new movie

Stephen Schwartz joins team for a Bollywood-sytle animated musical. Monkeys of Mumbai

New York City - Theatre Hall of Fame induction - January 2010

The 2009 Theatre Hall of Fame inductees included Stephen Schwartz. The 39th Annual Theatre Hall of Fame ceremony was held Jan. 25, 2010, in the Gershwin Theatre's North Rotunda. The nominees, voted on by the American Theater Critics Association and the members of the Theater Hall of Fame, are required to have a minimum of five major credits and 25 years in the Broadway theater to qualify for consideration.

Schwartz now president of Dramatists Guild

Composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz was elected to succeed John Weidman as president of The Dramatists Guild of America — the national association of playwrights, composers and lyricists. Guild president John Weidman, vice-president Marsha Norman, secretary David Ives and treasurer Jonathan Reynolds are stepping down from their respective offices.

In a statement Weidman said, "It's been an honor to serve as president of this unique and essential organization and a pleasure to have collaborated for the last ten years with my vice-president, Marsha Norman. I look forward to continuing to serve the Guild under the able and exciting leadership of the new administration."

Schwartz added, "I'm extremely honored my fellow dramatists have chosen me to be the president of their Guild. On behalf of all of my fellow Guild members, I would like to thank John Weidman and Marsha Norman and the other officers for their amazingly productive work and the dedication that they've shown over the last ten years. I hope to continue to move the Guild forward in the direction they have led and to try to live up to their very high standards."

The Guild also named Peter Parnell as vice-president, Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright as secretary and Theresa Rebeck as treasurer.

Stephen Schwartz & Friends In Concert

Stephen Schwartz and Friends concerts

Stephen Schwartz performed or attended several concerts in the first half of 2010. As soon as more are announced we will post them.

PHOTO: The concert photo by Maryann Lopinto is from Stephen Schwartz and Friends concerts, for which Liz Callaway and Stephen Schwartz are joined by Debbie Gravitte and Scott Coulter. To book Stephen Schwartz and Friends, go to www.spot-onentertainment.com

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• Liz Callaway (includes interview)| Debbie Gravitte| Scott Coulter (includes interview) | Stephen Schwartz

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