Stephen Schwartz

Tony Awards 2013: 'Pippin,' Christopher Durang gain momentum

2013-05-20 08:35:00

Like the Oscars, the Tony Awards are preceded each year by a bevy of award shows that renders the main event something of a foregone conclusion. This Broadway season, many of the front-runners have become clear relatively quickly, with the big-top-...

Tony Awards: Cyndi Lauper's 'Kinky Boots' on top with 13 nominations

2013-04-30 06:42:00

NEW YORK -- “Kinky Boots,” the adaptation of the cross-dressing comedy film with a book by Harvey Fierstein and score by Cyndi Lauper, led the pack when Tony Award nominations were announced Tuesday morning, leading all shows with 13 nods....

Paul Dooley and Winnie Holzman's 'Assisted Living' is finally on

2013-04-10 10:56:00

As a writer behind the musical "Wicked," Winnie Holzman has shared in one of the biggest commercial successes in Broadway history. Since opening in 2003, the musical has made more than $300 million and is still going strong on multiple continents....

Marcy and Zina — with luck, you'll know their names soon

2013-02-23 08:00:00

NEW YORK — In the annals of showbiz, the chance encounter between lyricist Marcy Heisler and composer Zina Goldrich 21 years ago may not rank with Rodgers and Hammerstein's first meeting or Lerner linking up with Loewe. But it could prove to be a...

'Pippin' makes long-awaited return to Broadway

2013-02-05 07:00:00

If you’re a community theater regular, or even attended high school or college musicals, you’re likely familiar with the lively, foot-tappin’ tunes of “Pippin.” It’s the story of a young prince, son of the French King...

Review: Jewish songwriters set 'Broadway Musicals' singing on PBS

2013-01-01 15:06:00

"Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy," which airs New Year's night on PBS (that's PBS SoCal, for local viewers) as part of its "Great Performances" series, shares again the great open secret that American culture is to a great extent Jewish culture. More...

Hugh Jackman teaming up with Aaron Sorkin on 'Houdini' musical

2012-01-04 16:33:17

Thursday’s Highlights: 'Parks and Recreation' on NBC

2012-02-15 21:38:33

The Enchanting Santa Ynez Valley

2011-08-28 14:31:00

An autumn escape to the Santa Ynez Valley — where natural beauty meets a rich cultural landscape — can be a midweek rendezvous or a weekend immersion in the wonders of this bountiful countryside. Set amid the majestic Santa Ynez and San...

Reprise Theatre Company cancels production of 'The Baker’s Wife'

2011-11-30 16:32:59

'Jesus Christ Superstar' opening on Broadway in March

2011-10-04 21:33:03

'South Park' recap: A profane love letter to Broadway musicals

2011-10-27 16:32:59

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2010-11-15 12:57:25