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Defying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from Godspell to Wicked (Applause Books),Used
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Stephen Schwartz is among the rare American composerlyricists whose Broadway musicals have inspired passionate followings, resulting in blockbuster hits like Wicked, Godspell, and Pippin. In the revised and updated second edition of Defying Gravity, biographer Carol de Giere reveals how Schwartzs beloved musicals came to life, adding four new chapters that shed light on the continuing Wicked phenomenon and exciting projects that include stage adaptations of The Hunchback of Notre Dame with Alan Menken and The Prince of Egypt.A popular feature of the first edition remains intact for the second: the story of Schwartzs commercially unsuccessful shows, how he coped, and how he gave himself another chance. The new edition also features an acclaimed series of Creativity Notes with insights about the creative process. Wicked enthusiasts are treated to a revealing, indepth account of the shows evolution that takes readers from developmental workshops, to the preBroadway tryout in San Francisco, through the arguments over changes for Broadway, and finally to productions around the world.Movie musical fans know that Disneys pairing of Stephen Schwartz (for lyrics) with composer Alan Menken (for music) led to awardwinning movie musicals Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Enchanted. Menkens revelatory Foreword that introduces the second edition of Defying Gravity explores their wonderful chemistry and creative challenges.The abundance of behindthescenes stories in this Stephen Schwartz biography came by way of the authors unprecedented access to this legendary songwriter for interviews. She also drew from conversations with his family members, friends, and colleagues (librettists, composers, directors, producers, and actors) to render a rich portrait of this complex and gifted artist. She rounds out the book with photographs, Schwartzs handwritten notes, and highlighted quotations.Performers and others involved in productions of Godspell, Pippin, Children of Eden, Working, Rags, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, will discover the intentions of the shows creators. Singers, writers, fans, and anyone interested in the development of stage and film musicals will enjoy multiple insights from this backstage journey, from Godspell to Wicked, and beyond.
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