Stephen Schwartz
Writing
Stephen Schwartz (born March 6, 1948) is an American musical theatre composer and lyricist. In a career spanning over five decades, Schwartz has written hit musicals such as Godspell (1971), Pippin (1972), and Wicked (2003). He has contributed lyrics to a number of successful films, including Pocahontas (1995), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), The Prince of Egypt (1998, music and lyrics), Enchanted (2007), and Disenchanted (2022).
Known for:
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Wicked NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Wicked: One Wonderful Night Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked tick, tick... BOOM! You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... Friends of Gilda Encore! The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story Wicked: The Real Story The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen