Stephen Schwartz

Theatrical Lyricist

1948 –

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Who is Stephen Schwartz?

Stephen Lawrence Schwartz is an American musical theatre lyricist and composer. In a career spanning over four decades, Schwartz has written such hit musicals as Godspell, Pippin and Wicked. He has contributed lyrics for a number of successful films, including Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Prince of Egypt and Enchanted. Schwartz has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics, three Grammy Awards, three Academy Awards and has been nominated for six Tony Awards.

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Born
Mar 6, 1948
New York City
Also known as
  • Steven Schwartz
  • Godspell
  • Wicked Original Broadway Cast
  • Stephen Lawrence Schwartz
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Spouses
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Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Juilliard School
  • Mineola High School
Lived in
  • Ridgefield

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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