Stephen Schwartz News

Eleven children and one adult were injured Wednesday evening following an escalator malfunction at the Gershwin Theatre, home to Wicked on Broadway. Learn more here!

Quintessence Theatre announced its 17th season, themed 'The Outsider,' featuring seven productions including WITCH, PIPPIN, MEDEA, and a Tennessee Williams double bill of SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER and THE PARADE.

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced nominations for the 4th annual Dorian Theater Awards, with SCHMIGADOON! earning nine nods and THE LOST BOYS close behind with eight nominations.

The Educational Theatre Association revealed 16 individuals and three schools as its 2026 award recipients, honoring educators, administrators, researchers, and advocates for their impact on theatre education.

Broadway In Boston announced tickets are now on sale for the return engagement of WICKED at the Citizens Opera House, the 4th longest-running show in Broadway history, currently in its 23rd year on Broadway.

Production photos have been released for Algonquin Arts Theatre’s production of PIPPIN. The musical stars Matthew Paul Johnson, Natalie Hayes-Scott, Savannah Fouchi, and David Fusco in the Stephen Schwartz classic about a young man’s search for meaning.

Stephen Schwartz, Katharine McPhee, Joey McIntyre, and others will perform at a one-night benefit concert supporting Altadena Music Theatre's rebuild after the Eaton Fire destroyed their performance space.

What did our critic think of THE WIZARD AND I: LIZ CALLAWAY SINGS STEPHEN SCHWARTZ at Feinstein's At The Nikko?

Prospect Musicals held its 2026 Gala & Muse Awards on May 4 at The Edison Ballroom in New York City. The event honored LaChanze, Ken Davenport, Lindsay Mendez, Ryan Scott Oliver, and Jose Antonio Vargas. See photos from the evening.

Norton Singers will present THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, featuring music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. The production will include a large ensemble and full orchestra. Performances will take place across multiple dates in June.

What did our critic think of 'CHANGED FOR GOOD' THE NEW YORK POPS 43RD ANNIVERSARY CONCERT at Carnegie Hall?

The Adrienne Arsht Center announced its 2026-27 Theater Up Close season in collaboration with Zoetic Stage, featuring GOD OF CARNAGE, THE INHERITANCE PART TWO, PIPPIN, and JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN.

Pippin will open this month at the Signature Theatre, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O. Hirson. Check out an all new trailer in the video here!

The New York Pops’ 43rd Birthday Gala delivered a powerhouse celebration of Stephen Schwartz, with a stacked Broadway lineup. From “Defying Gravity” to “For Good,” it was a night of big voices, big emotion, and show-stopping moments.

ASCAP announced the 2026 Composers' Choice Award winners at its Screen Celebrates event in Los Angeles, honoring composers behind WICKED: FOR GOOD, PALM ROYALE, STRANGER THINGS, and more. David Vanacore also received the Golden Note Award.

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that Mary-Mitchell Campbell will receive the 2026 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her unwavering dedication to advocacy work through the arts.

Broadway and ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK star Dale Soules visited first grade Theatre Study students at PS 212 in Manhattan, discussing her role in THE MAGIC SHOW and performing 'Lion Tamer' for the class.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Multi- Award winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz has had a long and distinguished career in writing for both theatre and film. He is probably best known nowadays for his work on Wicked, but his career goes far beyond that one hit show.

The New York Pops held their 43rd Birthday Gala, Changed for Good: A Celebration of Stephen Schwartz, at Carnegie Hall. Performers included Ben Platt, Lindsay Mendez, and more. Check out photos from the event here!