Documentary on Stephen Schwartz in development for 2021

[jacobsnchz14]

Documentary on Stephen Schwartz in development for 2021#1

Posted: 8/31/20 at 10:07am

https://variety.com/2020/film/news/stephen-schwartz-documentary-defying-gravity-wicked-1234754476/

Entitled “Defying Gravity: From Godspell to Wicked, A Musical Journey,” the film will commence production in 2021 and will track the highs and lows of Schwartz’s remarkable career. [John] Scheinfeld is no stranger to music industry tales, having previously directed “Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary” and “The U.S. vs. John Lennon.”

The team of music media producer Spencer Proffer (“Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary&rdquo, multiple Tony winner Corey Brunish (“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical&rdquo and West End staple Russell Miller (“Blood Brother&rdquo will produce the film, which Scheinfeld will also write in addition to directing. Carol de Giere, author of the Schwartz biography “Defying Gravity,” will serve as a consultant to the producers.

[JennH]

Documentary on Stephen Schwartz in development for 2021#2

Posted: 9/2/20 at 10:06am

I'm down. I know his work has always been hit or miss, but I've always thought his high profile deserved one. I also will admit I selfishly want even more of the T on his Dreamworks/Disney debacle...if that's even possible. 

Updated On: 9/2/20 at 10:06 AM

[uncageg]

Documentary on Stephen Schwartz in development for 2021#3

Posted: 9/2/20 at 2:28pm

I am really looking forward to this.

Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder

[Globefan]

Documentary on Stephen Schwartz in development for 2021#4

Posted: 9/2/20 at 10:08pm

speaking of Schwartz, I hope we get some Wicked movie news soon.