The Musical Theater of Stephen Schwartz: From Godspell to

The Musical Theater of Stephen Schwartz: From Godspell to Wicked and Beyond

As the composer/lyricist for Godspell, Pippin, Wicked, and other musicals, Stephen Schwartz has enjoyed one of the most significant careers in American musical theater for more than four decades. Schwartz has also achieved success on the big screen, contributing to such films as Enchanted, The Prince of Egypt, and Pocahontas. For his work, he has received six Tony nominations, three Grammys, and three Academy Awards.

The Musical Theater of Stephen Schwartz: From Godspell to Wicked and Beyond is a detailed examination of Schwartzâ€™s various projects throughout his career. Musicologist Paul R. Laird discusses at length Schwartzâ€™s major shows and also considers his other ventures, such as the music and lyrics for animated features from Disney and Dreamworks. The book focuses on two major aspects of Schwartzâ€™s creations: the process of collaboration resulting in a projectâ€™s completion and a descriptive analysis of his music and lyrics. Laird also describes each showâ€™s critical reception and its place in the larger history of musical theater.

Based on extensive interviews with Schwartz and a number of his major collaborators, this book provides a rare look into the creation of the composer and lyricistâ€™s shows and films. The Musical Theater of Stephen Schwartz is intended for fans as well as students and professional researchers in music, theater, and the musical theater.

Country	USA
Author	Paul R. Laird
Binding	Hardcover
EAN	9780810891913
ISBN	0810891913
Label	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
MPN	7 black & white halftones, 2 tables
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	480
PartNumber	7 black & white halftones, 2 tables
PublicationDate	2014-04-10
Publisher	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Studio	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Musical Theater of Stephen Schwartz: From Godspell to Wicked and Beyond

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