So many people have told me 'The Prince of Egypt' was their favourite movie as a kid. I'm always surprised. Why? It… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
I'm attracted to stories about people who feel themselves outside of society, kind of start out with a longing to be part… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
Theatre is a mass art form and is not meant to be elite, only for people who can afford the price of… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
When musical theatre is working and people are really connecting with the characters, and then the music adds that strong emotional element,… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
So many people are stuck in jobs for which they feel they aren't recognized - their work isn't recognized. — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
When one knows that some of one's work has resonated with other people and continues to do so, that's the most gratifying… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
Being able to use art and music not just to communicate, but to have a positive effect on people, that's significant to… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
You think the only people who are people, Are the ones who look and think the way you do, But if you… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
I think about how many young people will see 'The Prince of Egypt' as their first stage show, so for them to… — Stephen Schwartz Copy Share Image
I've heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason Bringing something we must learn And we are led… — 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
