Tag: Stephen Schwartz
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Stephen Schwartz Slams Kennedy Center, Says He Won’t Host Gala Anymore
Overview: A Leading Composer Breaks with the Kennedy Center Stephen Schwartz, the acclaimed composer behind hit shows like Wicked, announced on Friday that he will not serve as the host for a gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The move marks one of the clearest public rebukes to date of…
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Stephen Schwartz Criticizes Kennedy Center, Won’t Host Gala
Background: A Renowned Composer, A Storied Institution Stephen Schwartz, the celebrated composer known for Broadway hits like Wicked, has long been associated with the Kennedy Center’s prestige and its annual galas that celebrate the arts and cultural philanthropy. The Kennedy Center, a cornerstone of Washington, D.C.’s cultural landscape, has hosted dozens of gala events featuring…
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Stephen Schwartz Criticizes Kennedy Center, Saying He Won’t Host Gala
A New Chapter for Arts Leadership Renowned composer Stephen Schwartz, best known for creating the music and lyrics for Wicked, announced on Friday that he will not host a gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The decision positions Schwartz among the most high-profile artists to publicly critique shifts at the…