In rehearsal, front Row L to R: Pamla Vale Abramson, Garrett Hoy, Andrea McArdle, Kate Flannery; 2nd Row: Hunter Parris, Melissa Baralles, Haviland Stillwell; 3rd Row: Ben Reece, Laura L. Thomas; 4th Row: Joel Baker Photo

From: Photo Flash: Stars Come Out for WHEN YOU BELIEVE Stephen Schwartz Tribute

Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz was honored and presented with with Desert Ensemble Theatre Company's inaugural Melpomai Award at When You Believe: A Conversation With and Tribute To Stephen Schwartz on May 19 in Palm Springs. The event was held in the Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum, and featured a conversation with Schwartz as well as performances of his stage and movie musical hits. Directed and moderated by Scott Logsdon (Les Miserables), the evening included performances from Tony nominee Andrea McArdle (Annie), Hunter Parrish (Broadway's Godspell revival and Showtime's 'Weeds'), Kate Flannery (NBC's 'The Office'), Pamla Vale Abramson, Melissa Batalles, Garrett Hoy, Ben Reece, Haviland Stillwell (Les Miserables and Fiddler on the Roof) and Laura L.Thomas. Joel Baker was the musical director and accompanist. See photos of the stars performing on stage below!