| Oh, it's time to start givin' a Tony tribute to Stephen Schwartz | |
| Last Edit: WaymanWong 02:59 pm EST 12/02/24 | |
| Posted by: WaymanWong 02:46 pm EST 12/02/24 | |
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| Remember when the Tonys used to do tributes to composers and lyricists? The 1984 Tonys included salutes to Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman and John Kander and Fred Ebb. The 1985 Tonys included salutes to Cy Coleman, Jule Styne and Andrew Lloyd Webber, and the telecast ended with the composers playing songs from their upcoming shows. It's time for the Tonys to literally sing the praises of the man who gave us ''Pippin,'' ''Godspell,'' ''Wicked,'' etc. Yes, Schwartz got an Isabelle Stevenson Award in 2015, but that was for his ''substantial contribution of volunteered time and effort on behalf of one or more humanitarian, social service or charitable organizations. Schwartz will be presented the Award for his commitment to serving artists and fostering new talent through his work with ASCAP Musical Theatre Workshop, ASCAP Foundation & helping develop new partnerships as President of the Dramatists Guild.'' Schwartz, 76, counts among his many honors 3 Oscars and 3 Grammys. Clearly, his showtunes have proven to be so ''Popular'' even beyond Broadway. |
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| Link | 2015 Tony Awards: Stephen Schwartz on accepting Isabelle Stevenson Award |
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