Transcript Steven Schwartz - Central Magnet School

Steven Schwartz
Donavan Bracket
Kayla Thiemann
Kristen Marr
Born
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New York City, New York
March 6, 1948
Youth
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When he was little his parents took him to
see Shinbone Alley
Which inspired him to get involved in theatre
While in high school he went to Julliard to
study music
He graduated from Carnegie Mellon with a
BSA in Drama
Influences
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Classical influences from
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Bach
Handel
Copland
Stravinsley
Beethoven
Puccini
Theatre influence from
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Richard Rogers
Korn
Berlin
Loewe
Boch and Sondheim singer-songwriters
Carol King
Joni Mitchell
The Momas and the Papas
Laura Nyro
James Taylor
Impact in the Theatrical World / What
He’s Famous For
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Wrote music for Pippin, Pocahontas, The
Prince of Egypt, Enchanted, Wicked, The
Hunchback of Notre Dame, Children of Eden,
Working, The Baker’s Wife, Burstein’s Mass,
Séance on a Wet Afternoon, and Godspell in
1971
Picture from Broadway World.com
Awards
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3 Oscars: Pocahontas (lyrics by Schwartz) for Best Score and Best
Song “Colors of the Wind”; The Prince of Egypt: Best Song “When You
Believe”
4 Grammys: Godspell (2 – producer and composer), Pocahontas
“Colors of the Wind”, Wicked (producer and songwriter for Best
Musical Show Album)
4 Drama Desk Awards: Godspell (Most Promising Composer and Most
Promising Lyricist); Working – Director; Wicked – Outstanding Lyrics.
Golden Globe Award: Pocahontas “Colors of the Wind” (2005)
2 Broadcast Film Critics Awards: Pocahontas “Colors of the Wind”
(1995); The Prince of Egypt “When You Believe” (1998)
Songwriters Hall of Fame (2009)
Broadway Hall of Fame (2009)
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Emerson College (1987)
Oscar Hammerstein Award (1997)
Southeastern Theatre Conference (1997)
ASCAP Foundation President’s Award (1999)
Paper Mill Playhouse (2000)
MAC Board of Governor’s Award (2003)
Kaufman Center Honors (2004)
New England Theatre Conference (2006)
Goodspeed Musicals (2006)
Wayne State Apple Award (2006)
Richard Rodgers Award (2009)
Other Information
Steven Schwartz had 3 shows run over 1,900
performances
“He’s amazing!” – David Winton
Credits
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StevenSchwartz.com/faq/#916
StevenSchwartz.com/bio
www.musicalschwartz .com/schwartzmusical-influences.ht
Broadwayworld.com