The musical theater of Stephen Schwartz : from Godspell to Wicked and beyond
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The musical theater of Stephen Schwartz : from Godspell to Wicked and beyond
Rowman & Littlefield, c2014
- : cloth
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Bibliography: p. 395-415
Includes index
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Description
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 Schwartz's various projects throughout his career. Musicologist Paul R. Laird discusses at length Schwartz'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 Schwartz's creations: the process of collaboration resulting in a project's completion and a descriptive analysis of his music and lyrics. Laird also describes each show'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 lyricist'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.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Stephen Schwartz
Chapter 2: Godspell
Chapter 3: Leonard Bernstein's Mass
Chapter 4: Pippin
Chapter 5: The Magic Show
Chapter 6: The Baker's Wife
Chapter 7: Working
Chapter 8: Rags
Chapter 9: Children of Eden
Chapter 10: Animated Features for Disney and Dreamworks
Chapter 11: Geppetto Becomes My Son Pinocchio: Geppetto's Musical Tale
Chapter 12: Wicked
Chapter 13: Seance on a Wet Afternoon
Chapter 14: Stephen Schwartz's Works Outside of Broadway and Hollywood
Epilogue
Bibliography
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