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New York City Area Stephen Schwartz-Related Events 2010 and 2011Ongoing: Schwartz's hit Broadway musical Wicked - see WICKED index page. Sept 13 - The Magical Music of Stephen Schwartz - Westport CTThe Westport Country Playhouse will honor Academy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated composer Stephen Schwartz Sept. 13 as part of its 2010 gala. The Magical Music of Stephen Schwartz, presented at 6 PM, will celebrate the composer-lyricist's writing for theatre and film. Stephen Schwartz will be present at this event that includes cocktails, dinner, a champagne reception and silent auction. Joe Calarco will direct the performances. Among those peroforming at "The Magical Music of Stephen Schwartz" are
"We're so happy to crown our long association with Stephen Schwartz with this celebration of his distinguished and productive career," said Westport artistic director Mark Lamos in a statement. "Many people don't know that his big break was the original song he wrote for the Playhouse's 1969 production of Butterflies are Free, which was only the beginning of his historic contributions to the American stage. From Godspell to Wicked, Stephen has given literally millions of musical theater lovers so much pleasure over the years. And his shows have lit up the Playhouse stage on many occasions. He's a consummate artist and a true gentleman, and we're glad to welcome him home." For tickets, phone (203) 227-5137 ext. 122. Note - this is a major fundraising event and so the tickets are priced high. Opera Preview - September 19, 2010, 3:00 pm, Mt. Kisco, NY in Westchester CountyAn Afternoon with Stephen Schwartz The composer previews his new opera, Séance on a Wet Afternoon, prior to its New York Premiere. Songs from the opera will be performed, followed by an audience Q&A with the composer. Tickets $25, $20 (for Friends of Copland House), $10 (students with ID) Sunday, April 10, 2010 - Is It a Musical or Opera panelA panel of distinguished composers and playwrights join Stephen Schwartz for an in-depth look at what defines the opera and musical theater genres. The roundtable will take place on the set of Schwartz's hit Broadway musical Wicked. Sunday, April 10 at 7:30 pm April 19 - May 1, 2011, Seance on a Wet Afternoon opera NYC premiereLauren Flanigan will star in the New York premiere of Stephen Schwartz's Séance on a Wet Afternoon as part of the New York City Opera's 2010 - 2011 season. The opera focuses on Myra Foster (Flanigan), a trance medium who involves her passive husband (to be played by Kim Josephson) in a plot to kidnap the daughter of a neighboring family. The composer's son, Scott Schwartz, will direct, while George Mahanan conducts, sets are by Heidi Ettinger, costumes by Alejo Vietti and lighting by David Lander. Stephen Schwartz opera Seance on a Wet Afternoon April 21, 2011, New York City, Defying Gravity: The Music of Stephen SchwartzThe NYC opera is hosting a special concert featuring Kristin Chenoweth and Raúl Esparza. NY Opera concert To keep up with future Schwartz-related events in the NYC area: Subscribe to free email newsletter: Newsletter: The Schwartz Scene ASCAP Workshops for Musicals in DevelopmentStephen Schwartz normally directs the annual ASCAP/DISNEY Foundation Musical Theatre Workshops in NYC each spring. ASCAP workshops Stephen Schwartz and Friends concerts
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 Godspell on BroadwayProducer Ken Davenport aims to bring Godspell to Broadway in the 2010-2011 season. Godspell on Broadway Schwartz and Wicked Events Elsewhere - 2010Wicked Tour see Tour info for 2010 Wicked Tour Montreal Workshop - October 30 (Samedi 30 octobre 2010)Stephen Schwartz will offer a workshop for performers in Montreal, offering feedback. Since 1971, Stephen Schwartz has been involved with professional theatre auditions and hiring decisions as a member of creative teams for musicals. This is an opportunity to work closely with one of the leading musical theatre superstars of our time. Masterclass - Montreal Boston - Blue Flower - December 8 to January 8Stephen Schwartz got excited about Blue Flower when he saw it at the ASCAP workshop. Here's the website. http://www.theblueflower.org/ Check back later for a video clip by Schwartz and a possible public event. "The Blue Flower is the most original and fascinating new piece of musical theater I have come across in years—funny, moving, incredibly theatrical....I love it."--Stephen Schwartz January 4, 2011 - San Bernadino, CA Stephen Schwartz in ConcertStephen Schwartz and Friends concert is scheduled for 8:00 at the California Theatre for the Performing Arts Stephen Schwartz in concert Working in ChicagoStephen Schwartz is involved in the revival of Working at the Broadway Playhouse. Check back later to see if there will be any public events with Schwartz. The show runs February 15 - May 8th, 2011. Broadway in Chicago - Working. For background info about the musical see Working ASCAP Workshops for Musicals in DevelopmentStephen Schwartz normally directs the annual ASCAP/DISNEY Foundation Musical Theatre Workshops in Los Angeles each winter. ASCAP workshops Stephen Schwartz in Chicago 2011Stephen Schwartz will be involved in a production of Working in Chicago. Details forthcoming. My FairytaleMy Fairytale, Danish Musical About Hans Andersen, With Songs by Schwartz, will have its American premiere in 2011 in California, created by The Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts (PCPA) of Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, CA. To help launch this American premiere, Stephen Schwartz will be in brief residence at PCPA, assisting with the development of PCPA’s production. See My Fairy Tale MOREBest Way to Keep Up with Stephen Schwartz: Subscribe to free email newsletter: Newsletter: The Schwartz Scene Other News on songwriter Stephen Schwartz
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