Documentary on Stephen Schwartz in development for 2021
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/14/13
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 AMDocumentary on Stephen Schwartz in development for 2021#3
Posted: 9/2/20 at 2:28pm
I am really looking forward to this.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/31/12
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.
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