Biography
Stephen Schwartz (born March 6, 1948) is an American musical theatre composer and lyricist. In a career spanning over five decades, Schwartz has written hit musicals such as Godspell (1971), Pippin (1972), and Wicked (2003). He has contributed lyrics to a number of successful films, including Pocahontas (1995), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), The Prince of Egypt (1998, music and lyrics), Enchanted (2007), and Disenchanted (2022). Schwartz has earned numerous accolades, including three Gramm...
Known For
Complete Filmography

Wicked: For Good
2025
Lyricist, Executive Producer, Songs
As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the f...

STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon
2025
as Self
STREET SMART: LESSONS FROM A TV ICON is a feature documentary about Sonia Manzano — known to millions as “Maria” from SESAME STREET. The film follows ...

Children Of Eden - NPHS
2025
Writer
This sprawling production centers around the age-old conflict of parents and children through the generations. First Father (God) with Adam and Eve, t...

Pippin: 50th Anniversary Concert
2025
Music, Lyricist
A mysterious troupe led by the Leading Player performs a parable about a young prince, Pippin, who's in search of the secret to true happiness and ful...

Making Wicked
2024
as Self
Return to Oz for a fantastic behind-the-scenes journey with this expansive look inside the characters, choreography, and creativity that make up the m...

Wicked
2024
as Emerald City Guard (uncredited)
In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University,...

Wicked
2024
Original Music Composer, Songs, Executive Producer
In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University,...

Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked
2024
as Self
A behind-the-scenes look at the highly-anticipated two-part film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, featuring interviews with the cast and crew.

Wicked: The Real Story
2024
as Self
Delve into the mesmerising journey of the renowned stage production "Wicked" in this captivating documentary. Uncover the rich history behind the belo...

The Prince of Egypt: The Musical
2023
Music, Musical
A live stage recording of the musical based on DreamWorks Animation's 1998 film adapted from the biblical story of Moses, from his being a prince of E...

Children of Eden Jr.
2023
Writer
Spark Theater Company's 2023 production of Children of Eden Jr., directed by Caleb Brooks.

Disenchanted
2022
Lyricist
Disillusioned with life in the city, feeling out of place in suburbia, and frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find, Giselle...

tick, tick... BOOM!
2021
as Aspiring Composers and Lyricists
On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.

Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook
2021
Writer
Stephen Schwartz's SNAPSHOTS: A Musical Scrapbook is an original musical which incorporates over two dozen of Mr. Schwartz's songs, including songs fr...

Mass
2020
Lyricist
Enjoy Ravinia Festival’s production of Leonard Bernstein’s theater piece starring Tony Award-winning baritone Paulo Szot and featuring the Chicago Sym...

A Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway
2018
Music, Songs
A celebration of the 15th anniversary of “Wicked” on Broadway. This televised concert features songs from the blockbuster musical hit and showcase a c...

Russian Broadway Shut Down
2014
Citing homosexual propaganda law, Russian government outlaws theatrical performance. The Russian Broadway community responds.

The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz
2013
as Self
Actor Martin Sheen narrates this newly produced, feature-length high definition documentary, touching on the film's timelessness and legacy before div...

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
2009
as Self
The troubled fraternal relationship between songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning Sherman Brothers, famou...

Enchanted
2007
Songs
The beautiful princess Giselle is banished by an evil queen from her magical, musical animated land and finds herself in the gritty reality of the str...

Geppetto
2000
Music, Original Music Composer
Toymaker Geppetto is desperate for a son, so he is overjoyed when a wooden puppet boy, Pinocchio, is magically brought to life. However, the relations...

The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen
1999
as Self
The making of The Prince of Egypt (1998).

The Prince of Egypt
1998
Songs
The strong bond between two brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1996
Lyricist, Songs
Isolated bell-ringer Quasimodo wishes to leave Notre Dame tower against the wishes of Judge Claude Frollo, his stern guardian and Paris' strait-laced ...

Pocahontas
1995
Songs, Lyricist
Pocahontas, daughter of a Native American tribe chief, falls in love with an English soldier as colonists invade 17th century Virginia.
Jagger und Spaghetti
1984
Writer

The Magic Show
1983
Music, Songs, Lyricist
The Magic Show is a one-act musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Bob Randall. It starred magician Doug Henning. Produced by...

Working
1982
Songs, Lyricist, Director
This musical adaptation of the Studs Terkel book examines the average worker's viewpoint--showing that he or she is anything but average. Based on a s...

Leonard Bernstein's Mass
1981
Writer
Seen only once in 1981, this is a live national broadcast of the 10th anniversary production of MASS. Directed for the stage by Tom O’Horgan of “Hair”...

Pippin
1981
Musical, Songs, Lyricist
A mysterious performance troupe led by a Leading Player tells the story of Pippin, a young prince on his search for meaning and significance. Taped at...

Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew
1973
Songs, Music, Musical
In modern-day New York City, John the Baptist calls out to a group of young men and women to learn from the teachings of Jesus. Through song and dance...
Godspell 2025
N/A
A documentary about the legendary 1972 Toronto production of the musical about the life of Jesus, which launched many illustrious careers and ignited ...

Hunchback
N/A
Lyricist
Live-action adaptation of Disney's animated musical version of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'.
Marley
N/A
Musical
A musical re-imagining of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, told from the perspective of Ebenezer Scrooge'a business partner Jacob Marley.