Is stephen schwartz gay

Stephen Lawrence Schwartz (born March 6, ) is an American musical theatre composer and lyricist. In a career spanning over five decades, Schwartz has written hit musicals such as Godspell (), Pippin (), and Wicked (). 1 Steven Schwartz Photo: Stephen Schwartz. Even better, the man behind the music of Broadway blockbusters and Tony winners Godspell, Pippin, and Wicked will join the chorus onstage to sing a few songs from his voluminous catalog, which also includes songs from the beloved films Enchanted, Pocahontas, The Prince of Egypt, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. 2 Co-commissioned with several other gay choruses, it features movements composed by Stephen Schwartz, John Corigliano, Jake Heggie, and Ann Hampton Callaway, all set to poetry by Pamela Stewart. 3 Davies Symphony Hall. Show time both nights is 8 PM. 4 Stephen Schwartz is banning theatres in North Carolina from producing Wicked after the state passed an anti-LGBT bill. Your support makes The Advocate 's original LGBTQ+ reporting possible. 5 All All. Sign in. 6 We recently conducted an email interview with Schwartz, who discussed what it's like to perform with gay men's choruses, "Wicked"'s Box-office-busting success, the emotional process of writing "Testimony," and how to write a song that will strike a chord in a million hearts: "Tell the truth and make it rhyme.". 7 Stephen Schwartz born March 6, is an American composer and lyricist who writes music and songs for musicals and movies. He has created many famous works over more than five decades. 8 "Wicked" composer Stephen Schwartz says he'll deny production rights to his hit musicals in North Carolina until House Bill 2 is repealed. Add Stephen Schwartz to a growing list of luminaries who are denouncing North Carolina's new anti-LGBT legislation. 9 All All. Sign in. 10