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Wicked Composer Reflects on Career Ahead of Debut

11/17/2025

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Stephen Schwartz, the composer of Wicked, discusses his journey ahead of Wicked: For Good's November 21 debut.
Schwartz began his career with Godspell and acknowledges the challenges of early success.
Schwartz stepped away from Broadway in the 1990s to study psychology, then returned to songwriting for films.
At 77, Schwartz expresses gratitude for the enduring impact of his work, including three Academy Awards.

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Story summary

Stephen Schwartz, the composer of Wicked, discusses his journey ahead of Wicked: For Good's November 21 debut.
Schwartz began his career with Godspell and acknowledges the challenges of early success.
Schwartz stepped away from Broadway in the 1990s to study psychology, then returned to songwriting for films.
At 77, Schwartz expresses gratitude for the enduring impact of his work, including three Academy Awards.