Events for Stephen Schwartz and biographer Carol de GiereA revival of the ever-popular Godspell has opened on Broadway and now the new CD is being released. January 31, 2012 - Stephen Schwartz and cast members will be present at Barnes and Noble at 150 East 86th St in Manhattan to celebrate the release of the recording and sign covers. You’ll hear some live performances, including Hunter doing his beautiful “Beautiful City." Read about Godspell on Broadway and the new CD
From their website gala announcement "Featuring a unique cabaret performance by Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, with Jared Bowen of WGBH as emcee, and a special A.R.T. Angel Award to longtime A.R.T. friend and community volunteer Joan Parker." A.R.T. in Boston
Enchantingly Wicked Mar 20 & 21, 2012, 8pm Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., SF The music of Stephen Schwartz has delighted audiences around the world. Now, he brings it to you live at Symphony Hall. https://www.sfgmc.org/events_calendar.shtml
In this 20-mintue video clip, Schwartz answers questions about Godspell, Wicked, Wicked movie, and other topics. It includes references to Carol de Giere's biography, Defying Gravity. Schwartz conveys what it's like to have a career like his. Broadway.com Stephen Schwartz interview
Stephen Schwartz plans to return to Australia but it won't be in 2012 as previously planned because flooding has postponed the production of his opera there. Subscribe to the Schwartz Scene to be kept up-to-date
Over the past year, I've posted various concerts and workshops that Stephen Schwartz has lead around the USA and world. Keep checking back here for future updates, or subscribe to the Schwartz Scene newsletter
The Schwartz Scene Youtube channel has "favorites" that are all Schwartz related, including Stephen talking about "For Good" at the Defying Gravity book launch in 2008
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News posted by Carol de Giere, author of Defying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from Godspell to Wicked
JANUARY 2010 I'm pleased to report that the 6-page Epilogue chapter from the Stephen Schwartz biography, Defying Gravity, is now out-of-date. The epilogue includes highlights from my 2004 interview with Stephen, and a photograph of him under the list of names of Broadway greats honored as members of the "Theatre Hall of Fame." At that time, his name was not included. 
Six years later, at a ceremony at the Gershwin Theatre on January 25, 2010, Stephen Schwartz was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame.
Established in 1971, the Theatre Hall of Fame inducts artists from all facets of the theater, including actors, playwrights, designers, directors and producers whose work on Broadway encompasses at least a quarter of a century.
The inductees must also have five Broadway credits to their name. Schwartz's include Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, the Magic Show, Working, Rags, Butterflies are Free, Fosse. Michael Cole took this photo of Stephen at the January 25 event at the Gershwin Theatre.
Now that Stephen has received his due honor, that chapter in the biography provides historical context. The other 500-plus pages of Defying Gravity are still relevant and full of creative stories. Read more about the book here. Defying Gravity: the Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from Godspell to Wicked
When Stephen Schwartz was interviewed on NY1, the Defying Gravity book is on display and is discussed during the interview. Stephen Schwartz on NY1 - career reflections
Playbillradio.com Podcast interview: Robert Viagas interview with Carol de Giere October 2008.
Playbill Podcast with Carol de Giere
Playbill Radio special guest is Carol de Giere, author of "Defying Gravity," a new biography of "Godspell" and "Wicked" composer Stephen Schwartz. She traces Schwartz' life from his childhood on Long Island through his amazing early successes, his mid-career challenges that almost made him leave the business, and his triumphant return to Broadway in recent years. She also tells how the book transformed her own life.
See Evan Schwartz's blog post about our wonderful Ozian event in Orange CT: From the author of Finding Oz
See the reviews about the book Defying Gravity - published reviews
please contact the author at carol@defyinggravitythebook.com
These events are also posted on http://www.booktour.com/author/carol_de_giere