Carol Schwartz News

Carol de Giere's revised and updated second edition to her earlier biography, 'DEFYING GRAVITY: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz,' was a necessary Act II, since, as we all know, Schwartz's star has only continued to rise since 2008. It's a wonderful addition with brand new behind-the-scene insights on his latest projects. As her webpage states, 'This new edition features a Foreword by Alan Menken and four new chapters covering Schwartz's more recent projects like The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Prince of Egypt, and Wicked after Broadway. DEFYING GRAVITY Second Edition includes additional 'Creativity Notes' with comments from Schwartz about overcoming creative blocks, collaboration, and the artistic life.' A stunning 512 pages (with photographs and handwritten notes), de Giere's book is a thoroughly fascinating read as well as something of a musical theatre master class in written form -- one that has been lovingly lensed through the life and creativity of Stephen Schwartz.

Philadelphia Theatre Company, celebrating its 40th Anniversary season, is pleased to announce that Elliot Schwartz has been elected President joining E. Gerald Riesenbach who remains Chair of the Board of Directors.

HBO will soon premiere the new drama series THE LEFTOVERS, which begins its ten-episode season on Sunday, June 29 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT). BroadwayWorld was there for the series' New York City premiere and you can check out photos from the red carpet below!

Philadelphia Theatre Company will present its Annual Gala fundraiser on March 8, 2014 at The Hyatt at the Bellevue at 6:30 PM. The event, co-chaired by PTC Board Chair E. Gerald Riesenbach and his wife Cookie, with David and Rhonda Cohen serving as Honorary Chairs, will honor long-time PTC Board member and local art gallery owner Elliot Schwartz and Cozen O'Connor for their work in advocating for the arts. Proceeds from the Gala will help support PTC's education and community outreach initiatives.

Arena Stage announces the 16th Annual Arena Stage Benefit for Community Engagement: Play On! The event will take place on April 14, 2008 and will showcase a unique blend of sports, politics and entertainment. Baltimore-based playwright James Magruder (Arena's Christmas Carol 1941 and Broadway's Triumph of Love) pens the evening's original comedy, written for and performed by a bipartisan cast of politicians, celebrities and athletes and directed by Arena's Producing Artistic Associate David Dower. The 16th Annual Arena Stage Benefit for Community Engagement is co-chaired by Sheila C. Johnson and The Honorable William T. Newman, Jr. The sit-down dinner will take place at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA at 6:00 p.m. and the Play On! performance at 8:30 p.m. at Arena Stage in Crystal City.