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Tell a universal truth: “Wicked” composer Stephen Schwartz
Tell a universal truth: “Wicked” composer Stephen Schwartz
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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Jan 18, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Stephen Schwartz has a motto for songwriting: Tell the truth, and make it rhyme. In this episode, Stephen tells the story of composing the Broadway musical Wicked. Not only does Stephen reinvent a beloved classic for the stage, he also commits to drawing out the universal truths — like the experience of friendship, betrayal, and love — that connect us all. This allowed Wicked to resonate with audiences in a real way, making it one of the most successful musicals of all time. Stephen’s story shows that when your work expresses a universal truth, the widest audience will respond. Follow along (with transcript and photos) at sparkandfire.com/Subscribe to the Spark & Fire weekly newsletter for images, stories and creative prompts: http://eepurl.com/hkmyMrSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Jan 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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