From his writing of ĆGodspellĆ's score at age 23 through the making of the megahit musical ĆWickedĆ and beyond ĆDefying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz fromĆ Godspell ĆtoĆ Wicked takes readers into the world of the legendary Broadway and film composer-lyricist. In this authorized biography drawing from her interviews with Schwartz and his collaborators author Carol de Giere focuses on the behind-the-scenes stories for Schwartz's hits and disappointing flops. Readers will find colorful anecdotes and insights for his licensed musicals ĆChildren of EdenĆ ĆPippin Ć ĆWorkingĆ and others. ĆDefying GravityĆ also includes Hollywood stories beginning with a new foreword by composer Alan Menken.ĆThis updated and revised second edition delves into Stephen Schwartz's creative process for the new stage musicals ĆThe Hunchback of Notre DameĆ ĆThe Prince of EgyptĆ and other shows. It provides additional insights on Schwartz's early work with Leonard Bernstein and his more recent international work on ĆWickedĆ. It offers additional Creative Notes Ƥ a popular feature of the first edition Ƥ with comments from Schwartz about overcoming creative blocks collaboration and the artistic life.
This book title, Defying Gravity (The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from Godspell to Wicked), ISBN: 9781540031464, by Carol de Giere, published by Applause (October 1, 2018) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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