{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Stephen Schwartz","description":"This month on Busy Kids Love Music, we\u2019re celebrating the magic of musical theater \u2014 and the brand-new movie Wicked: For Good! In this episode, I introduce young listeners to Stephen Schwartz, the brilliant composer and lyricist behind some of Broadway and Disney\u2019s most beloved songs. From his early studies at Juilliard and Carnegie Mellon to writing timeless shows like Godspell, Pippin, and Children of Eden, Stephen Schwartz has spent his career creating music that inspires and uplifts. Of course, his most famous work \u2014 Wicked \u2014 reimagines the story of Oz through unforgettable songs like \u201cDefying Gravity,\u201d \u201cPopular,\u201d and \u201cFor Good.\u201d As you listen, you\u2019ll learn what it means to be both a composer and a lyricist, explore Schwartz\u2019s journey to Broadway, and discover how his music brings characters\u2019 emotions to life. \ud83c\udfb5 Featured Music in This Episode   \u201cFor Good\u201d \u2013 Wicked   \u201cPopular\u201d \u2013 Wicked   \u201cCorner of the Sky\u201d \u2013 Pippin   \u201cDefying Gravity\u201d \u2013 Wicked   \u201cNo Good Deed\u201d \u2013 Wicked   \ud83e\udde9 Free Printable: Audio Treasure Hunt Turn this episode into an interactive listening activity! Download the Audio Treasure Hunt Worksheet from the show notes to answer fun questions about Stephen Schwartz and test your listening skills as you go. \ud83d\udc49 Download Here \ud83d\udca1 Fun Facts   Stephen Schwartz wrote music and lyrics for Wicked, Pippin, and Godspell.  Listen to a full playlist of Stephen Schwartz favorites here!   He also penned lyrics for Disney favorites like Pocahontas (\u201cColors of the Wind\u201d), The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Enchanted.   You can even spot Stephen Schwartz himself in a cameo appearance in Wicked: Part 1!   \ud83e\ude84 Keep Listening This episode kicks off a month-long celebration of musical theater at Busy Kids Love Music! Stay tuned for more Wicked-themed fun and behind-the-scenes stories about Broadway composers. \ud83c\udfa7 Subscribe to Busy Kids Love Music wherever you get your podcasts, and don\u2019t miss a single musical adventure. \ud83d\udcbb Explore More   \ud83c\udfb9 Learn piano with Busy Kids Do Piano: busykidsdopiano.com   \ud83d\udcf8 Follow along on social media:   Instagram: @busykidsdopiano   Facebook: Busy Kids Do Piano   YouTube: Busy Kids Do Piano Channel     ","author_name":"Busy Kids Love Music","author_url":"http:\/\/busykidsdopiano.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38611780\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194299960"}