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Defying gravity : the creative career of Stephen Schwartz : from Godspell to Wicked

De Giere, Carol2018
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From his writing of Godspell's score at age 23 through the making of the megahit musical Wicked and beyond, 'Defying Gravity' takes readers into the world of the legendary Broadway and film composer-lyricist. In this authorized biography, drawing from her interviews with Schwartz and his collaborators, author Carol de Giere focuses on the behind-the-scenes stories for Schwartz's hits and disappointing flops. Readers will find colourful anecdotes and insights for his licensed musicals Children of Eden, Pippin, Working, and others.
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Author:
Edition:
Second edition.
Imprint:
Milwaukee : Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, 2018.
Collation:
512 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Notes:
Previous edition: 2008.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781540031464 (pbk)
Dewey class:
782.14092
Language:
English
BRN:
2786487
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