News and Events - Stephen Schwartz Musicals

Stephen Schwartz musical events, news, & Wicked star appearances

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New York City Area Stephen Schwartz-Related Events - 2008

Ongoing: Schwartz's hit Broadway musical Wicked - see WICKED index page. |

Showbusiness Documentary featuring Wicked available on DVD

The SHOWBUSINESS DVD became available this last fall. It includes Wicked and Stephen Schwartz. Read about it at Showbusiness DVD - Details about the Documentary

Godspell on Broadway - Summer 2008

Godspell will be opening on Broadway [Visit our Godspell on Broadway page]. Stephen Schwartz will most likely attend some of the preview performances and the opening night. Subscribe to free email newsletter to stay informed: Newsletter: The Schwartz Scene

October 25, 2008 - Bernstein Mass performed

Stephen Schwartz contributed lyrics to Mass. As part of a multi-event Bernstein celebration in the fall of 2008, Mass will be performed as part of The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall. Find info on the Carnegie Hall celebration at http://www.carnegiehall.org/bernstein/events.aspx

DVD - Leonard Bernstein Mass at the Vatican City (2000) [new browser window]

 

Explains Ken Mendelbaum: This two-hour Mass video was taken from a staging at the Vatican as part of the Jubilee 2000 celebration of the Roman Catholic church. Directed by Enrico Castiglione, Douglas Webster sings the Celebrant, and the cast also includes 2004 Tony winner Anika Noni Rose, Tim Shew, and Kevin Anderson (New York City Opera's A Little Night Music).

Check back later for more listings.

Schwartz and Wicked Events Elsewhere - 2008 and 2009

Wicked Tour see Tour info for 2007 and 2008 at Wicked Tour

2008 ASCAP/DISNEY MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP IN LOS ANGELES

Directed by Stephen Schwartz DATES: April 14, 15, 28, 29, 30 and May 1 TIME: All sessions begin at 7PM Sharp. LOCATION: Disney Feature Animation Studio Lot in Burbank, CA. For more info see our ASCAP page

2008 Stephen Schwartz Concerts and Events

Stephen Schwartz will be in the Los Angeles area in May and maybe June 2008, participating in a festival of new musicals. He will also be giving concerts in Milwaukee, San Francisco, Port Washington (New York), and the LA area. Check back later for details or subscribe to The Schwartz Scene to stay informed.

May 3, 2008: Los Angeles area

STEPHEN SCHWARTZ will perform in concert with Debbie Gravite and Scott Coulter. The DEFYING GRAVITY CONCERT is scheduled as part of the festival at Citrus College. For information on this festival, visit their website at Festival of New American Musicals

May 4th in San Jose: Schwartz in concert

"The Choral Project" will hold its 7th annual fundraiser May 4th at The Fairmont in downtown San Jose. The group is thrilled to have Stephen Schwartz at the piano performing his music that evening. Tickets for this evening benefit are $125 for general admission and $250 for VIP seating with Stephen at his table (limited availability). The money raised at this event will support the pursuit of educating young singers and expanding awareness and appreciation of choral arts for Bay Area audiences and beyond. For information and tickets go to http://www.choralproject.org/. If you like choral music and want to hear "Keramos," a beautiful piece written by Stephen Schwartz, order this CD: One Is the All by the Choral project.

May 8-June 1: Los Angeles Area

Scott Schwartz's adaptation of MY ANTONIA, with incidental music by his dad, Stephen Schwartz, will be performed at Rubicon College. Stephen and Scott will be at the opening night on May 8.

For information on this festival, visit their website at Festival of New American Musicals

May 2008 - Pippin in LA

East/West Players are mounting a professional production of Pippin. http://www.eastwestplayers.org/pippin.htm

April 10 - May 25, 2008 The Stephen Schwartz Project

A Hot New Musical Review featuring the songs of award-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz. Conceived by Michael J. Bobbitt, music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, musical arrangements by John L. Cornelius II, directed & choreographed by Michael J. Bobbitt, musical direction by Doug Bowles. Celebrate the work of one of Broadway's most acclaimed writers with "Wicked" new musical arrangements from Broadway and regional favorites Pippin, Godspell, Children of Eden, The Baker's Wife, the award-winning films Prince of Egypt and Pocahontas, and more. There is 'magic to do' in our little 'corner of the sky'... 'when you believe' you will 'defy gravity'... all at MetroStage this Spring!

May 31, 2008 Port Washington, NY - Stephen Schwartz and Friends Concert, 8pm

Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark, 232 Main Street, Port Washington, NY, which is based on the north shore of Long Island.

Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy® and Oscar®-winning songwriter teams with Tony® award winner Debbie Gravitte, Broadway star Liz Callaway and rising star Scott Coulter for breathtaking performances of his exquisite songs from his shows including Godspell, Pippin, Pocahontas, Prince of Egypt and Wicked. An unforgettable evening of musical theatre!

Tickets on-line (look in the lower right corner of the calendar on the landing page) or call the box office Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 516-767-6444.

June 18-July 13 - Snapshots - TheatreWorks Palo Alto, CA

Conceived by Michael Scheman and David Stern
Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by David Stern
Artistic director Robert Kelley stages a newly revised production of the musical, which "combines some of Schwartz's most cherished hits... from Wicked, Pippin and Godspell with new songs." See http://www.theatreworks.org/ | also read about Snapshots: Snapshots - Musical

Summer 2008

Stephen Schwartz's Opera may be workshopped in update California this coming summer. Check back later for details.

Schwartz Musicals Around the USA:

StephenSchwartz.com lists the show schedule [new browser window] for Schwartz musicals licensed around the country.

ASCAP: Stephen Schwartz directs the annual ASCAP workshops in Los Angeles. In 2008, the LA Workshops will be held in May/June. Check ASCAP workshop info

Check back later for more 2008 listings. MORE CONCERT LISTINGS FORTHCOMING

2009 Events

Stephen Schwartz is working on an opera to open in Santa Barbara in the fall of 2009. Stephen Schwartz's Opera Project

Other News

Best Way to Keep Up with Stephen Schwartz: Subscribe to free email newsletter: Newsletter: The Schwartz Scene

The German Wicked CD

The German production's cast album for Wicked is available. For info, see Wicked Germany

The Hardest Part of Love - a new picture book for children.

From the publisher: "This new book, an adaptation of Stephen Schwartz's eloquent and affecting song, "The Hardest Part of Love" from the widely popular staged musical CHILDREN OF EDEN and his RELUCTANT PILGRIM CD, will pull at the heartstrings of all parents and elate Stephen Schwartz fans with its beautiful, sophisticated pictures and enclosed CD featuring the songwriter himself." Available at: http://www.stillsonstudio.net/

Stephen Schwartz contributed lyrics for the songs for Disney's Enchanted

Stephen Schwartz is working on an opera. Stephen Schwartz's Opera Project

Wicked Cast Album goes Platinum. See photo of Stephen's platinum plaque and read more about the album: Wicked Music Page

Kennedy Center Video clips of Stephen Schwartz The Kennedy Center site has clips from a May 1st interview to adults. http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/plus/plusonline/2006_schwartz.html

Current Project

Stephen Schwartz is writing an opera. Full story: StephenSchwartz.com

Other News

Strouse, Schwartz, and Schwartz is now available:

Schwartz songs include: Magic To Do, Corner of the Sky, Lion Tamer, Blame it On A Summer Night, No Time At All, Morning Glow, Charmin's Lament, Meadowlark, and Day by Day medley. [Note Amazon.com doesn't list all songs for both CDs but there are two]

Wicked music - With Stephen Schwartz's approval, Hal Leonard Corp. has been developing Wicked publications for choral, orchestras, and bands. See Wicked score page - Orchestra and band and Choral Music page

The cast album has been released for Forbidden Broadway's humorous spoof of Wicked and other shows. Forbidden Broadway, Vol. 8 - Special Victims Unit (It pokes fun with renditions of "Defying Gravity" and "Popular")

About past Wicked days: Wicked Day celebration for fans

Stephen Schwartz & Friends In Concert

Spot-On Entertainment is now booking "Stephen Schwartz & Friends" with Stephen Schwartz, Debbie Gravitte, Liz Callaway and Scott Coulter. www.spot-onentertainment.com

Related Info:

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

Reviews of concerts by Stephen Schwartz and Friends

Visit the Concert Reviews page

Organizing a Schwartz Concert

Vist the Concert Reviews page

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