Laird, Paul R., <br/><br/>
The musical theater of Stephen Schwartz :  from Godspell to Wicked and beyond / 
Paul R. Laird. 
 - xxiv, 455 pages :  illustrations ;  24 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 395-415) and index. 
<br/><br/>An introduction to Stephen Schwartz -- Godspell -- Leonard Bernstein's Mass -- Pippin -- The magic show -- The baker's wife -- Working -- Rags -- Children of Eden -- Animated features for Disney and Dreamworks -- Geppetto becomes my son Pinocchio : Geppett 
<br/><br/> As the composer/lyricist for Godspell, Pippin, Wicked, and other musicals, Stephen Schwartz has enjoyed one of the most significant careers in American musical theater for more than four decades. Schwartz has also achieved success on the big screen, contributing to such films as Enchanted, The Prince of Egypt, and Pocahontas. For his work, he has received six Tony nominations, three Grammys, and three Academy Awards. The Musical Theater of Stephen Schwartz: From Godspell to Wicked and Beyond is a detailed examination of Schwartz's various projects throughout his career. Musicologist Paul R. Laird discusses at length Schwartz's major shows and also considers his other ventures, such as the music and lyrics for animated features from Disney and Dreamworks. The book focuses on two major aspects of Schwartz's creations: the process of collaboration resulting in a project's completion and a descriptive analysis of his music and lyrics. Laird also describes each show's critical reception and its place in the larger history of musical theater. Based on extensive interviews with Schwartz and a number of his major collaborators, this book provides a rare look into the creation of the composer and lyricist's shows and films. The Musical Theater of Stephen Schwartz is intended for fans as well as students and professional researchers in music, theater, and the musical theater [Publisher description]. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780810891913 0810891913 
<br/><br/><label>Source: </label> Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc, 4501 Forbes Blvd Ste 200, Lanham, MD, USA, 20706, (914)4787370  SAN 253-2387 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2013046660 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBB420989  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Personal Names: </label><br/>Schwartz, Stephen--Criticism and interpretation.<br/>Schwartz, Stephen.<br/>Schwartz, Stephen, 1948- 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Musicals--History and criticism.--New York (State)--New York<br/>Musicals.<br/>Musical.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>New York (State)--New York.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Criticism, interpretation, etc.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>ML410.S42  / L36 2014 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>782.1/4092