- Stephen Schwartz was born on March 6, 1948 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a composer and writer, known for The Prince of Egypt (1998), Pocahontas (1995) and Enchanted (2007). He has been married to Carole Piasecki since July 6, 1969. They have two children.
- SpouseCarole Piasecki(July 6, 1969 - present) (2 children)
- Ironically, being a major Broadway composer, he's lost the Tony award six times, whereas for writing songs for animated movies he's received three Oscars. His six Tony nominations are: in 1973, as Best Score (Musical), both music and lyrics for "Pippin;" in 1977, as Best Score, both music and lyrics, for "Godspell;" in 1978, as Best Book (Musical) and, for both music and lyrics, as one of several people sharing a nomination as Best Score for "Working;" in 1987, his lyrics with the music of Charles Strouse for "Rags;" and in 2004, as Best Score (Music and/or Lyrics) for "Wicked."
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Live Theatre at 6541 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
- Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso's new adaptation of the musical, "Working", at the Broadway Playhouse in Chicago, Illinois was nominated for the 2011 Equity Joseph Jefferson Award for New Adaptation.
- Graduate of Carnegie Mellon University.
- Alumnus of the College of Fine Arts (CFA) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU); School of Drama, class of 1968.
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