The songwriters for Disney's Enchanted, Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, will be will be on hand after the film for the Q&A following the screening of Enchanted. 7:30 pm. Carol de Giere will also be there to autograph copies of Defying Gravity that Stephen will sign. Ridgefield Playhouse - Enchanted with Schwartz and Menken
The co-owners of Clater Kaye Productions have arranged for a professional musical revue "The Stephen Schwartz Project" to try out in their theatre. It runs July 31 through August 9. Audiences will hear songs from Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, Enchanted, Prince of Egypt, and others. Stephen Schwartz will be part of their events sometime around August 6th and 7th. Check with the theatre for details. http://www.claterkayetheatreworks.com/
You may be able to get Stephen to autograph Defying Gravity at this event.
Beyond the Yellow Brick Road at the Ford Amphitheater.
A trio of shows directed by Billy Porter that celebrate life beyond the Wicked stage, starring pivotal figures who have created and defined this musical phenomenon. Former Elphabas Shoshana Bean and Eden Espinosa will be performing their own shows followed by a special cabaret with Stephen Schwartz.
Wicked cabarets in LA - Ford Amphitheter Presented by Chris Isaacson and Shane Schee
The Creative Genius Behind the Musicals Godspell, Pippin, and Wicked
Author Carol de Giere explored the amazing creativity that goes into making Broadway musicals. Her book Defying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from Godspell to Wicked, focuses on the artistry of the Connecticut composer responsible for scores for some of the biggest hits, as well as several movie musicals, and some expensive flops.
During her presentation at the library, she will share stories and recorded excerpts of music.
After meeting Stephen Schwartz by way of his website, Carol de Giere began writing the authorized career biography of this award-winning songwriter. A former librarian, Carol studied writing and launched her freelance career with this project that involved over 80 hours of interviews with Schwartz as well as with 100 of his colleagues, friends, and family members. She and her husband Terry moved from Iowa to Connecticut so she could complete the project. They reside in Ridgefield.
Stephen Schwartz will be involved with various events related to his new opera. See Opera details at MusicalSchwartz.com opera page
Derry, New Hampshire Fall Colors New England Concert, October 24
If you've always wanted to come to New England for fall colors, you might consider the Stephen Schwartz and Friends concert, in Derry, NH, about an hour north of Boston. It will be held at the Stockbridge Theatre on October 24th. Copies of Defying Gravity will be on sale after the concert, where Schwartz will autograph them for you. Check back later for tickets at the http://www.stockbridgetheatre.com/ and email me about any possible group dinner: carol@defyinggravitythebook.com with CONCERT in the subject heading.
CAROL DE GIERE SPRING 2009 - Sorry these events are over but here's a few photos.
Broadway originals Carole Demas, Teri Ralston and Dale Soules joined Carol de Giere, author of Defying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz from Godspell to Wicked in a truly memorable evening of song and stories.
The show also featured Shorey Walker, Kathleen Hennesy, Lara Janine, James Reimer, Natalie Ryder, and a performance by The Treats featuring Brooke Lyn Hetrick, Katie Danielowski & Emily Zempel. Musical direction was by BJ Gandolfo. Morgan LaVere directed.
MAY 9 EVENT: Carol de Giere, Carole Demas, Lara Janine, and Melanie Burg appeared at the "Third Annual Meet The Authors @ Warner Library, Readings, Signings & Discussions." The singers were accompanied by Jeffrey Lodin at the piano.
Carole Demas and Carol de Giere
Check back later for possible events
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.
Carol de Giere podcast with Stu Levitan
A Danbury News Times reporter interviewed Stephen Schwartz and Carol de Giere for a story in May 2009. Musical Maker Stephen Schwartz
See also all 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
Official website for Defying Gravity: the Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from Godspell to Wicked (musical theatre biography)
Or from your local bookseller, ISBN number 978-1557837455
(United States)