An Evening with Stephen Schwartz

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From his time at Juilliard to his grand success on Broadway, follow the path of Stephen Schwartz, the composer/lyricist of such legendary works as Godspell, Pippin, and his most recent Broadway hit, Wicked (which was at the Kennedy Center in 2005). Excerpted from the PerformancePlus event moderated…

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    The Early Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2006 2:18


    Get to know the musical beginnings of the aspiring composer.

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    The College Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2006 1:38


    Stephen Schwartz's college experience.

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    The Development of Pippin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2006 1:56


    Stephen shares the development of Pippin and advice from the legendary Hal Prince.

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    Corner of the Sky: Pippin in Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2006 4:12


    Stephen Schwartz discusses and performs "Corner of the Sky" from Pippin.

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    Chanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2006 4:40


    Stephen Schwartz discusses and performs Chanson, from The Baker's Wife.

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    The Creation of the Musical, Wicked

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2006 3:23


    Stephen explains how he learned of the book, Wicked by Gregory Maguire, his quest to convert it to a musical and collaboration with librettist, Winne Holzman.

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    Wicked: The Evolution of "The Wizard and I"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2006 10:04


    In this insightful selection, Schwartz takes you through the genesis, adaptations, and final version of this Wicked hit song.

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    Collaborating with Leonard Bernstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2006 4:52


    In this selection, Schwartz discusses the influences that Leonard Bernstein had on him, beginning with their collaboration in 1971 on the Mass that opened the Kennedy Center.

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    Pocahontas and Working in the World of Animation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2006 3:22


    Stephen Schwartz discusses how he began working with Disney and elaborates on the differences between writing for the theater and writing for the movies.

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