Stephen Schwartz
Stephen Schwartz was born in New York City on March 6, 1948. He studied piano and composition at the Juilliard School of Music while in high school and graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1968 with a B.F.A. in Drama. Upon coming back to live in New York City, he went to work as a producer for RCA Records, but shortly thereafter began to work in the Broadway theatre. His first major credit was the title song for the play BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE; the song was eventually used in the movie version as well. In 1971, he wrote the music and new lyrics for GODSPELL, for which he won several awards including two Grammys. This was followed by the English texts, in collaboration with Leonard Bernstein, for Bernstein's MASS, which opened the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The following year, he wrote the music and lyrics for PIPPIN and two years later, THE MAGIC SHOW. At one point, GODSPELL, PIPPIN, and THE MAGIC SHOW were all running on Broadway simultaneously. He next wrote the music and lyrics for THE BAKER'S WIFE, followed by a musical version of Studs Terkel's WORKING, to which he contributed four songs, and which he also adapted and directed, winning the Drama Desk Award as best director. He also co-directed the television production, which was presented as part of the PBS "American Playhouse" series. Next came songs for a one-act musical for children, CAPTAIN LOUIE, and a children's book, THE PERFECT PEACH. He then wrote music for three of the songs in the Off-Broadway revue, PERSONALS, lyrics to Charles Strouse's music for RAGS, and music and lyrics for CHILDREN OF EDEN. He then began working in film, collaborating with composer Alan Menken on the scores for the Disney animated features POCAHONTAS, for which he received two Academy Awards and another Grammy, and THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME. He also provided songs for DreamWorks' first animated feature, THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, for which he won another Academy Award for the song "When You Believe". Mr. Schwartz provided music and lyrics for the original television musical, GEPPETTO, seen on The Wonderful World of Disney. Recently, he released two CDs on which he sings new songs, entitled RELUCTANT PILGRIM and UNCHARTED TERRITORY. Mr. Schwartz's most recent musical, WICKED, opened in the fall of 2003 and is currently running on Broadway. Under the auspices of the ASCAP Foundation, he runs musical theatre workshops in New York and Los Angeles, and serves on the ASCAP board; he is also a member of the Council of the Dramatists' Guild.
14 Books Written
The Two Faces of Islam: Saudi Fundamentalism and Its Role in Terrorism
by Stephen Schwartz
Rating: 3.3 ⭐
• 2 recommendations ❤️
Since its formation in 1932, Saudi Arabia has been ruled by two interdependent families. The Al Sa’uds control politics and the descendants of Ibn Abd al-Wahhab impose Wahhabism—a violent, fanatical perversion of the pluralistic Islam practiced by most Muslims. Stephen Schwartz argues that Wahhabism, vigorously exported with the help of Saudi oil money, is what incites Palestinian suicide bombers, Osama bin Laden, and other Islamic terrorists throughout the world.Schwartz reveals the hypocrisy of the Saudi regime, whose moderate facade conceals state-sponsored repression and terrorism. He also raises troubling questions about Wahhabi infiltration of America’s Islamic community and about U.S. oil companies sanitizing Saudi Arabia’s image for the West. This sharp analysis and eye-opening expose illuminates the background to the September 11th terrorist attacks and offers new approaches for U.S. policy toward its closest ally in the Middle East.
Wicked - A New Musical Songbook by Stephen Schwartz | Piano Vocal Selections with 13 Broadway Hits | Sheet Music for Piano Voice and Guitar | Authentic Arrangements for Performers Students and Fans
by Stephen Schwartz
Rating: 4.5 ⭐
(Vocal Selections). Nominated for a whopping 10 Tony Awards in 2005, Wicked is an undeniable Broadway smash! A prequel to the all-American classic The Wizard of Oz , this new musical is a character study of Elphaba and Glinda, school roommates who grow up to become the Wicked Witch and the Good Witch, respectively. We are very proud to offer several songbooks featuring this delightful music, including a Vocal Selections book which contains the vocal line with piano accompaniment (00313268), and a Piano/Vocal Selections book, in standard piano/vocal format with the melody in the piano part (00313267). Songbooks feature a special section of color photos from the production, a note from composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz, and these fantastic tunes: As Long as You're Mine * Dancing Through Life * Defying Gravity * For Good * I Couldn't Be Happier * I'm Not That Girl * No Good Deed * No One Mourns the Wicked * One Short Day * Popular * What Is This Feeling? * The Wizard and I * Wonderful.
This is a musical fable very loosely inspired by the life of Pepin, the son of the emperor Charlemagne. The title character, here called Pippin, is a naive, inexperienced young man looking to make his mark in the world. He seeks glory and personal fulfillment first as a soldier, then as a lover, and finally as a revolutionary leader promoting progressive social ideas. After every attempt at success has left him disappointed and frustrated, until he is on the brink of utter despair, Pippin finds himself attracted to the widow Catherine and her young son. Ultimately, he is given a choice between either performing a single great deed that will bring him instant fame and glory but just as instantly cut short his young life, or settling for a long, comfortable, but mediocre existence as a domestic non-entity taking care of his sweet but completely unremarkable family.
Wicked Songbook: A New Musical - Piano/Vocal Selections (Melody in the Piano Part)
by Stephen Schwartz
Rating: 4.4 ⭐
(Vocal Selections). Nominated for a whopping 10 Tony Awards in 2005, Wicked is an undeniable Broadway smash! A prequel to the all-American classic The Wizard of Oz , this new musical is a character study of Elphaba and Glinda, school roommates who grow up to become the Wicked Witch and the Good Witch, respectively. This songbook, in standard piano/vocal format with the melody in the piano part, feature a color photos from the production, a note from composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz, and these fantastic As Long as You're Mine * Dancing Through Life * Defying Gravity * For Good * I Couldn't Be Happier * I'm Not That Girl * No Good Deed * No One Mourns the Wicked * One Short Day * Popular * What Is This Feeling? * The Wizard and I * Wonderful.
A tribute to the original biblical tales which inspired the Prince of Egypt, this gold illuminated storyboook portrays the life of Moses, in words and pictures, illustrated by background artists from the film and adapted from the old testament book of Exodus.
Chafing under the restrictions of his over-protective parents, a little prince runs away to the mountains where the gods live.
Song lyrics and narrative text present the life of the man who was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.
A gift book featuring the new song created by an Oscar-winning composer and a Grammy-winning lyricist for the Disney movie Pocahontas features original artwork and haunting verses about the legendary love between Pocahontas and Captain John Smith.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame: The Stage Musical Songbook: Vocal Selections
by Stephen Schwartz
Rating: 4.2 ⭐
(Vocal Selections). 17 songs from the stage musical adapted from Victor Hugo's 1831 novel of the same name and the music from the 1996 Disney animated feature film. This collection includes vocal line arrangements with piano accompaniment for the songs: The Bells of Notre Dame * Esmeralda * Flight into Egypt * God Help the Outcasts * Hellfire * In a Place of Miracles * Made of Stone * Rest and Recreation * Someday * Top of the World * and more.
This deluxe hardcover edition tells the tale of Quasimodo through songs and full-color illustrations from the film. Includes easy piano arrangements of: The Bells of Notre Dame * Out There * Topsy Turvy * God Help the Outcasts * Heaven's Light/Hellfire * A Guy Like You * The Court of Miracles. 81 inch. x 101 inch.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a stunning songbook featuring 10 songs from the movie and full-color artwork throughout. Includes the songs: The Bells of Notre Dame, Out There, God Help the Outcasts, Someday, and more.
Digital Sheet Music of Children of Eden Composed Stephen Schwartz From the show(s): Children of Eden
(Big Note Vocal Selections). Now even beginning pianists can play their favorite songs from Wicked ! This folio features big-note piano arrangements of 12 tunes, As Long As You're Mine * Dancing Through Life * Defying Gravity * For Good * I'm Not That Girl * No Good Deed * No One Mourns the Wicked * One Short Day * Popular * What Is This Feeling? * The Wizard and I * Wonderful.