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Composer and lyricist Stephen Lawrence Schwartz [b. March 6, 1948] has a proven, successful track record in musical productions. His first musicals were 'Godspell' for the stage [1971] and as a film [1973]; and 'Mass' [1971]. His initial successes were followed steadily and surely by 'Pippin' [1972], 'The Magic Show' [1974], 'The Baker's Wife' [1976], 'Working' [1978], 'Prisoners' [1985], 'The Trip' and 'Rags' [1986], 'Children of Eden' [1991], 'Der Glockner von Notre Dame' [1999] as the German version of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame', 'Wicked' [2003], and 'Enchanted' [2007].
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What is Stephen Schwartz most famous for achieving?
Stephen Schwartz is an American composer and lyricist. He has written Broadway hits such as Pippin, Godspell and Wicked, as well as lyrics for movies such as Pocahontas.
In what year was the musical 'Wicked' written?
Gregory Maguire (b. June 9, 1954) published the book "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" in 1995. Screenwriter Winnie Holzman (b. 1954) wrote the book for the musical adaptation "Wicked" in 2003. Stephen Lawrence Schwartz (b. March 6, 1948) was the composer and lyricist for the musical production.
Who wrote the screenplay for the movie 'Wicked'?
The filming rights are held by Universal Pictures. But the movie screenplay has yet to be written. Composer and lyricist Stephen Lawrence Schwartz [b. March 6, 1948] convinced author Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954] and producer Marc E. Platt [b. 1957] of Marc Platt Productions within Universal Pictures of the adaptability of the original book 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West' to the stage. Winnie Holzman [b. 1954] wrote the adaptation of the book to the stage. Composer and lyricist Schwartz was responsible for the production's music.
What are some sad musicals?
wicked
Is fiddler on the roof a book?
no, but the musicals Annie and Wicked are.
In which California city was 'Wicked' written?
The musical 'Wicked' is based on the earlier book, 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West' [1995], that was written by Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954]. The film rights were bought by Marc E. Platt [b. 1957] of Marc Platt Productions within Universal Pictures. Composer and lyricist Stephen Lawrence Schwartz [b. March 6, 1948] convinced Maguire and Platt of the adaptability of the book to the stage as a musical. And so the screenplay was written by Winnie Holzman [b. 1954] through meetings in the Los Angeles area with Platt and Schwartz.
What is the lexile score of 'Wicked'?
There's no such thing as a 'lexile' score for the musical 'Wicked'. But a 'lexical score' may be a way of referring to the play's script in book form. Screenwriter Winnie Holzman [b. 1954] is responsible for adapting the original book 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West' to the stage. Composer and lyricist Stephen Lawrence Schwartz [b. March 6, 1948] is responsible for the music and lyrics.
What is the history of the musical 'Wicked'?
Two books trace the history of the musical 'Wicked'. One is Carol de Giere's book, 'Defying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz from Godspell to Wicked' [New York: Applause Books, 2008]. The other is 'Wicked: The Grimmerie, A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Hit Broadway Musical' [Hyperion, 2005]. It's authored by theater critic David Coté, photographer Joan Marcus, and composer lyricist Stephen Lawrence Schwartz [b. March 6, 1948].
Who is the lyricist of wicked?
Stephen Schwartz and Stephen Sondheim.
When did Universal Pictures write 'Wicked'?
Universal Pictures didn't write 'Wicked'. Author Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954] wrote the original book 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West', which was published in 1995. Screenwriter Winnie Holzman [b. 1954] wrote the stage adaptation in book format in 2003. Composer and lyricist Stephen Lawrence Schwartz [b. March 6, 1948] was responsible for the music.
When was 'Wicked the Musical' written?
The musical "Wicked" was written in 2003.Specifically, screenwriter Winnie Holzman (b. 1954) wrote the book for the musical adaptation. Stephen Lawrence Schwartz (b. March 6, 1948) was the composer and lyricist for the musical production. The music and the words were based loosely upon the previously published "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" by Gregory Maguire (b. June 9, 1954) in 1995.
Who is the main character in 'Wicked'?
Elphaba Thropp is the main character in 'Wicked'. The original story by Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954] so identifies her, by the action in the novel and by the very title of the book: 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West'. That importance is continued in the musical by lyricist/composer Stephen Lawrence Schwartz [b. March 6, 1948] and screenwriter/poet/dramatist Winnie Holzman [b. 1954].
