New documentary on Stephen Schwartz’s life and illustrious career to be released

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It has been announced that a brand new documentary is to be released, looking at the life and career of legendary theatre and film composer, Stephen Schwartz.

The documentary will be called Defying Gravity: From Godspell to Wicked, A Musical Journey and will look at his extensive body of work, as well as discussing his writing processes and inspirations. Some of the best known stage musicals that he has written the music for include: Wicked, Pippin and Godspell, with films including The Prince of Egypt, Pocahontas and Enchanted.

The programme will be written/directed by John Scheinfeld and will begin production in early 2021.

Watch this space, Besties!