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Stephen Lawrence Schwartz (born March 6, 1948) is an American musical theatre lyricist and composer. 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.

• Born: March 6, 1948 (age 64) New York City
• Genres: Theater/Film
• Occupations: Lyricist, Composer
• Years active: 1970–present

Read more about Stephen Schwartz at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

Wicked Tour Welcomes Nicole Parker May 18
Playbill Combined , 2012-05-18 04:00:00
The company of the first North American tour of Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's Wicked welcomes Nicole Parker in the role of Elphaba May 18 in Denver, CO. PJ Benjamin joined the cast as The Wizard May 8.

Hunter Parrish, Kate Flannery Will Join Stephen Schwartz, Andrea McArdle for When You Believe Tribute Concert
Playbill Combined , 2012-05-15 16:48:00
Hunter Parrish, who starred as Jesus in the Broadway revival of Godspell, and Kate Flannery ("The Office") have joined the lineup for the Stephen Schwartz tribute concert When You Believe: A Conversation With and Tribute To Stephen Schwartz, which will be held May 19 in Palm Springs.

Godspell Will Offer "Pay-Your-Age Night" and Corbin Bleu Talkback May 17
Playbill Combined , 2012-05-14 15:29:00
The Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's Godspell will offer a "Pay-Your-Age Night" May 17.