Photo Flash: Young Artists of America at Strathmore Presents CHILDREN OF EDEN with Stephen Schwartz
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 31, 2016
On Sunday, March 13th at 4pm, Young Artists of America at Strathmore (YAA) presented the youth premiere of the new symphonic version of Children of Eden by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Pippin and The Prince of Egypt). Schwartz himself worked as a guest mentor with the YAA high school-aged students. The cast, full symphonic orchestra, and chorus will include over 350 youth from all over the DC Metro area including 250 younger artists from North Bethesda Middle School. The performance took place at The Music Center at Strathmore (5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD).
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 3/6/16- Stephen Schwartz
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 6, 2016
Happy Birthday, Stephen Schwartz! In a career spanning over four decades, Schwartz has written such hit musicals as Godspell (1971), Pippin (1972) and Wicked (2003). He has also contributed lyrics for a number of successful films, including Pocahontas (1995), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), The Prince of Egypt (1998; music and lyrics) and Enchanted (2007). Schwartz has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics, three Grammy Awards, three Academy Awards and has been nominated for six Tony Awards.
Young Artists of America at Strathmore to Present Stephen Schwartz's CHILDREN OF EDEN
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 10, 2016
On Sunday, March 13th at 4pm, Young Artists of America at Strathmore (YAA) presents the youth premiere of the new symphonic version of Children of Eden by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Pippin and The Prince of Egypt). Schwartz himself will be working as a guest mentor with the YAA high school-aged students. The cast, full symphonic orchestra, and chorus will include over 350 youth from all over the DC Metro area including 250 younger artists from North Bethesda Middle School. The performance will take place at The Music Center at Strathmore (5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD).
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 3/6/15- Stephen Schwartz
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 6, 2015
Happy Birthday, Stephen Schwartz! In a career spanning over four decades, Schwartz has written such hit musicals as Godspell (1971), Pippin (1972) and Wicked (2003). He has also contributed lyrics for a number of successful films, including Pocahontas (1995), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), The Prince of Egypt (1998; music and lyrics) and Enchanted (2007). Schwartz has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics, three Grammy Awards, three Academy Awards and has been nominated for six Tony Awards.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/6- Stephen Schwartz
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 6, 2014
Happy Birthday, Stephen Schwartz! In a career spanning over four decades, Schwartz has written such hit musicals as Godspell (1971), Pippin (1972) and Wicked (2003). He has also contributed lyrics for a number of successful films, including Pocahontas (1995), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), The Prince of Egypt (1998; music and lyrics) and Enchanted (2007). Schwartz has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics, three Grammy Awards, three Academy Awards and has been nominated for six Tony Awards.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/6- Stephen Schwartz
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 6, 2013
Happy Birthday, Stephen Schwartz! In a career spanning over four decades, Schwartz has written such hit musicals as Godspell (1971), Pippin (1972) and Wicked (2003). He has also contributed lyrics for a number of successful films, including Pocahontas (1995), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), The Prince of Egypt (1998; music and lyrics) and Enchanted (2007). Schwartz has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics, three Grammy Awards, three Academy Awards and has been nominated for six Tony Awards.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/6- Stephen Schwartz
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 6, 2012
Happy Birthday, Stephen Schwartz! In a career spanning over four decades, Schwartz has written such hit musicals as Godspell (1971), Pippin (1972) and Wicked (2003). He has also contributed lyrics for a number of successful films, including Pocahontas (1995), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), The Prince of Egypt (1998; music and lyrics) and Enchanted (2007). Schwartz has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics, three Grammy Awards, three Academy Awards and has been nominated for six Tony Awards.
Photo Coverage: 'WICKED' Receives RIAA Double Platinum Certification
by Walter McBride - Nov 12, 2010
With sales surpassing the two million mark, the Grammy® award-winning original cast recording of Wicked has officially been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Since its opening, the production has continued to captivate audiences and currently ranks in the top 20 of Broadway's longest running shows, having played over 2,910 performances to date.
TV: WICKED Cast Album Goes Double Platinum
by Robert Diamond - Nov 11, 2010
With sales surpassing the two million mark, the Grammy® award-winning original cast recording of Wicked has officially been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Since its opening, the production has continued to captivate audiences and currently ranks in the top 20 of Broadway's longest running shows, having played over 2,910 performances to date.
BroadwayWorld.com was on hand as composer Stephen Schwartz was presented with a commemorative plaque following the matinee performance at The Gershwin Theater on November 10, 2010.
WICKED Cast Album Goes Double Platinum
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 8, 2010
With sales surpassing the two million mark, the Grammy® award-winning original cast recording of Wicked has officially been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Since its opening, the production has continued to captivate audiences and currently ranks in the top 20 of Broadway's longest running shows, having played over 2,910 performances to date.
Stephen Schwartz to be Honored with Inagural Junior Theater Festival Award, 1/15
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2010
Composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Fosse, Godspell, Pippin) will be honored with the inaugural Junior Theater Festival Award for his contributions to the Advancement of Musical Theater for Young People. The two day festival event, which is produced and presented by iTheatrics and Atlanta's Theater of the Stars, will take place at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta from January 15-17.
Stephen Schwartz to be Honored with Inagural Junior Theater Festival Award, 1/15
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 17, 2009
Composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Fosse, Godspell, Pippin) will be honored with the inaugural Junior Theater Festival Award for his contributions to the Advancement of Musical Theater for Young People. The two day festival event, which is produced and presented by iTheatrics and Atlanta's Theater of the Stars, will take place at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta from January 15-17.
Northwestern's Mainstage Season Continues With Bernstein's MASS 11/12-15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2009
Leonard Bernstein's seldom-performed 'MASS' will be presented at Northwestern University's Cahn Auditorium for five public performances. Subtitled 'A Theatre Piece for Singers, Players, and Dancers,' the production of the controversial work fusing sacred and secular music will feature 200 performers.
Northwestern's Mainstage Season Continues With Bernstein's MASS 11/12-15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2009
Leonard Bernstein's seldom-performed 'MASS' will be presented at Northwestern University's Cahn Auditorium for five public performances. Subtitled 'A Theatre Piece for Singers, Players, and Dancers,' the production of the controversial work fusing sacred and secular music will feature 200 performers.
Northwestern's Mainstage Season Continues With Bernstein's MASS 11/12-15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 5, 2009
Leonard Bernstein's seldom-performed 'MASS' will be presented at Northwestern University's Cahn Auditorium for five public performances. Subtitled 'A Theatre Piece for Singers, Players, and Dancers,' the production of the controversial work fusing sacred and secular music will feature 200 performers.
WICKED'S Schwartz Joins De Giere For Chicago B&N Signing 1/10
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2009
Two weeks before the Chicago production of Wicked ends its run at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts' Oriental Theatre, the musical's composer, Stephen Schwartz, will join author Carol de Giere for an evening at the Old Orchard Shopping Centre's Barnes & Noble.
WICKED'S Schwartz Joins De Giere For Chicago B&N Signing 1/10
by Reynard Loki - Dec 23, 2008
Two weeks before the Chicago production of Wicked ends its run at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts' Oriental Theatre, the musical's composer, Stephen Schwartz, will join author Carol de Giere for an evening at the Old Orchard Shopping Centre's Barnes & Noble.