Alan Menken is so gifted in terms of coming up with these great melodies. What I learned from working with him was… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
On the surface, 'Book of Mormon' is extremely irreverent, but underneath, there's a great sweetness and a very positive message. — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
Obviously there is a great deal of heart in the show. You see Ellis Island, you see the Statue of Liberty. But… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
Initially, 'Godspell' had a broad acceptance by religious groups and theatregoers alike. But, after a decade or so, there was suddenly great… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
I think 'Glee' has been great for musical theater and for kids who are interested in musical theater and singing because it… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
There is lots of great stuff on television and cable, etcetera, and cool movies to watch, but there's just nothing that beats… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
Shows like 'Glee' and 'American Idol' have been a big boost to the whole idea of young people pursuing a singing career… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
Bringing your show to Broadway is an economic decision on the part of producers and investors that may or may not happen, but sharing… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
You wouldn't walk into a music store and walk out with a piece of music under your arm. So why would it be acceptable… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
There have always been discussions about a 'Pippin' movie. I think it would lend itself very well to film if one could solve how… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
When I was in high school, I worked at a theatre on Long Island, where I grew up, in the box office and parking… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
When I perform I try and focus on the lyrics and my interpretation of the lyrics. — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
I think it would be really cool to see 'Enchanted' on Broadway - there's been discussion of it from time to time. You'd have… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
I was very happy in Hollywood. I was doing extremely well there and things were good. — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
That was what I always wanted to do for my whole life, to write music in the service of telling stories and communicating ideas… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
I had always been interested in opera, going back to my college days at Carnegie Mellon. In my last year there, I even wrote… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
With Bernstein, because we wound up always working music first, it was where I really feel I learned how to write lyrics as a… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
In 'Wicked,' we developed the concept that Glinda has a public persona who sings in soprano and a private persona who is, you know,… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
Alan Menken is so gifted in terms of coming up with these great melodies. What I learned from working with him was how to… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
