Biography
Stephen Lawrence Schwartz is an American musical theatre composer and lyricist. In a career spanning over five decades, Schwartz has written hit musicals including Godspell (1971), Pippin (1972), and Wicked (2003). He has contributed lyrics to successful films including Pocahontas (1995), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), The Prince of Egypt, Enchanted (2007), Disenchanted (2022), and the two-part adaptation of Wicked.
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Awards & recognition
- Isabelle Stevenson Award · 2015
- Grammy Award — Best Musical Theater Album · 2005
- Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Musical · 2004
- Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Lyrics · 2004
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1999
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- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Song · 1998
- Academy Award — Best Original Musical or Comedy Score · 1996
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1996
- Golden Globe Award — Best Original Song · 1996
- Grammy Award — Best Song Written for Visual Media · 1996
- Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Director of a Musical · 1978
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Academy Award — Best Original Score · 2025 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Original Score · 2004 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Musical or Comedy Score · 1999 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Musical or Comedy Score · 1997 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Musical or Comedy Score · 1996 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1987 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1978 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1977 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1973 · nominated
Filmography17 titles
Pippin: 50th Anniversary Concert
Wicked: One Wonderful Night
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Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked
Pippin
Wicked: The Real Story
The Prince of Egypt: Live from the West End
The Boys
The Prince of Egypt
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Wicked
Pocahontas
Enchanted
Disenchanted
Wicked: For Good
Godspell
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert