Carol de Giere's guest appearances

Carol de Giere

Leonard Lopate at Large on WBAI Radio in New York

Beltline to Broadway

Ed Asner

Stephen Schwartz

Ray Isle

Karen Cooper

Marc Lamont Hill

Randy Shaw

Walt Whitman

Caitlin Zaloom

Grace Lee

Sarah Parcak

Shereen Ahmed

James Wilson

Orson Welles

Ed Schoenfeld

Marion Nestle

OwlTail

Hear what Carol de Giere, the author of DEFYING GRAVITY, Stephen Schwartz's biography, has to say about the evolution of PIPPIN, Schwartz's experience working with Bob Fosse which was recently dramatized in the mini-series ‘Fosse/Verdon,’ and more.About the GuestCarol de Giere is the author of two books that provide behind-the-scenes stories on popular musicals. The first book Defying Gravity takes readers into the world of the award-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz known for the musicals WICKED, PIPPIN and other Broadway shows and films. The second book The Godspell Experience: Inside a Transformative Musical records the history and song-by-song details for GODSPELL. Both books serve as historical records in addition to offering insights on the creative process for fans of musicals, working writers, and performers. For more information visit:The Schwartz SceneMusicalwriters.comMusicalSchwartz.comCaroldeGiere.comCreditsSpecial thanks to Leonard Lopate for allowing RDU on Stage to use an excerpt of his podcast interview with Stephen Schwartz. To hear Leonard’s complete interview with both Carol and Stephen on the Leonard Lopate at Large podcast, click here.Special thanks also to Patrick Torres, Artistic Director of Raleigh Little Theatre (RLT) and Director of the 2019 RLT production of PIPPIN which runs through June 16th.On the Right Track, music/lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, performed by Deanna Richards and Jesse Farmer from the Raleigh Little Theatre 2019 production directed by Patrick Torres.Magic to Do, music/lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, performed by the cast of the Raleigh Little Theatre 2019 production.Corner of the Sky, music/lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, performed by Jesse Farmer from the Raleigh Little Theatre 2019 production.Connect with RDU on StageFacebook – @rduonstageTwitter – @rduonstageInstagram – @rduonstageWeb www.rduonstage.com

Hear what Carol de Giere, the author of DEFYING GRAVITY, Stephen Schwartz's biography, has to say about the evolution of PIPPIN, Schwartz's experience working with Bob Fosse which was recently dramatized in the mini-series ‘Fosse/Verdon,’ and more.About the GuestCarol de Giere is the author of two books that provide behind-the-scenes stories on popular musicals. The first book Defying Gravity takes readers into the world of the award-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz known for the musicals WICKED, PIPPIN and other Broadway shows and films. The second book The Godspell Experience: Inside a Transformative Musical records the history and song-by-song details for GODSPELL. Both books serve as historical records in addition to offering insights on the creative process for fans of musicals, working writers, and performers. For more information visit:<ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheSchwartzScene/?ref=br_rs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Schwartz Scene</a></li><li><a href="https://www.musicalwriters.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Musicalwriters.com</a></li><li><a href="http://musicalschwartz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MusicalSchwartz.com</a></li><li><a href="http://www.caroldegiere.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CaroldeGiere.com</a></li></ul>Credits<a href="https://robinhoodradioondemand.com/podcast/leonard-lopate-at-large-stephen-schwartz-carol-de-giere/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Special thanks to Leonard Lopate for allowing RDU on Stage to use an excerpt of his podcast interview with Stephen Schwartz. To hear Leonard’s complete interview with both Carol and Stephen on the Leonard Lopate at Large podcast, click here.</a>Special thanks also to Patrick Torres, Artistic Director of Raleigh Little Theatre (RLT) and Director of the 2019 RLT production of PIPPIN which runs through June 16th.On the Right Track, music/lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, performed by Deanna Richards and Jesse Farmer from the Raleigh Little Theatre 2019 production directed by Patrick Torres.Magic to Do, music/lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, performed by the cast of the Raleigh Little Theatre 2019 production.Corner of the Sky, music/lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, performed by Jesse Farmer from the Raleigh Little Theatre 2019 production.Connect with RDU on Stage<ul><li>Facebook – @rduonstage</li><li>Twitter – @rduonstage</li><li>Instagram – @rduonstage</li><li>Web <a href="http://www.rduonstage.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rduonstage.com</a></li></ul>

Ep. 22: Defying Gravity – Carol de Giere on Stephen Schwartz and ‘Pippin’

Hear what Carol de Giere, author of The Godspell Experience, has to say about the evolution of the show, the music, and Stephen Schwartz.About the GuestCarol de Giere is the author of two books that provide behind-the-scenes stories on popular musicals. The first book, Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from Godspell to Wicked, is now in its revised and updated Second Edition. This career biography that takes readers into the world of the award-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz known for the musicals Wicked, Pippin, and other Broadway shows and films. The second book, The Godspell Experience: Inside a Transformative Musical, records the history and song-by-song details for Godspell and features a Foreword by Stephen Schwartz. Both books serve as historical records in addition to offering insights on the creative process for fans of musicals, working writers, and performers. Ms. de Giere is also the founder of several online websites: The Schwartz Scene (now on Facebook)Musicalwriters.comMusicalSchwartz.comFor more information visit https://caroldegiere.com/ .Carol’s de Giere’s BooksThe Godspell ExperienceDefying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz from Godspell to WickedCreditsSpecial thanks to Theatre in the Park (TIP), TIP Music Director Diane Petteway, and Star Theatre Company in Oceanside, California.All Good Gifts, written by Stephen Schwartz and performed on piano by Theatre in the Park’s Music Director Diane Petteway.All for the Best, written by Stephen Schwartz and performed by Davitt Felder and Michael Casabianca, Star Theatre Company, Oceanside, California, 2013.Light of the World, written by Stephen Schwartz and performed on piano by Theatre in the Park’s Music Director Diane Petteway.Connect with RDU on StageFacebook – @rduonstageTwitter – @rduonstageInstagram – @rduonstageWeb www.rduonstage.com

Hear what Carol de Giere, author of The Godspell Experience, has to say about the evolution of the show, the music, and Stephen Schwartz.About the GuestCarol de Giere is the author of two books that provide behind-the-scenes stories on popular musicals. The first book, Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from Godspell to Wicked, is now in its revised and updated Second Edition. This career biography that takes readers into the world of the award-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz known for the musicals Wicked, Pippin, and other Broadway shows and films. The second book, The Godspell Experience: Inside a Transformative Musical, records the history and song-by-song details for Godspell and features a Foreword by Stephen Schwartz. Both books serve as historical records in addition to offering insights on the creative process for fans of musicals, working writers, and performers. Ms. de Giere is also the founder of several online websites: <ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheSchwartzScene/?ref=br_rs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Schwartz Scene</a> (now on Facebook)</li><li><a href="https://www.musicalwriters.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Musicalwriters.com</a></li><li><a href="http://musicalschwartz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MusicalSchwartz.com</a></li></ul>For more information visit <a href="https://caroldegiere.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://caroldegiere.com/</a> .Carol’s de Giere’s Books<ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/2D7rRIU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Godspell Experience</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/2IngvUA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz from Godspell to Wicked</a></li></ul>CreditsSpecial thanks to Theatre in the Park (TIP), TIP Music Director Diane Petteway, and <a href="https://www.startheatreco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Star Theatre Company in Oceanside, California</a>.All Good Gifts, written by Stephen Schwartz and performed on piano by Theatre in the Park’s Music Director Diane Petteway.All for the Best, written by Stephen Schwartz and performed by Davitt Felder and Michael Casabianca, Star Theatre Company, Oceanside, California, 2013.Light of the World, written by Stephen Schwartz and performed on piano by Theatre in the Park’s Music Director Diane Petteway.Connect with RDU on Stage<ul><li>Facebook – @rduonstage</li><li>Twitter – @rduonstage</li><li>Instagram – @rduonstage</li><li>Web <a href="http://www.rduonstage.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rduonstage.com</a></li></ul>

Ep. 14: The Godspell Experience with Carol de Giere

Musical theatre lyricist and composer Stephen Schwartz wrote the hit musicals “Godspell,” “Pippin” and “Wicked” and contributed lyrics for the films “Pocahontas,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and “Enchanted.” He is a recipient of the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics, four Grammy Awards and three Academy Awards. In 2015, Steven received the Isabelle Stevenson Award, a special Tony Award for his commitment to serving artists and fostering new talent. On Monday’s “Leonard Lopate at Large,” Stephen Schwartz is joined by Carol de Giere, author of the book “Defying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from Godspell to Wicked.”

Stephen Schwartz and biographer Carol de Giere discuss his blockbuster Broadway career. (12/17/18)