New Release!
Defying Gravity
The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz from Godspell to Wicked
Stephen Schwartz is among the rare American composer-lyricists whose Broadway musicals have inspired passionate followings, resulting in blockbuster hits like Wicked, Godspell, and Pippin. In the revised and updated second edition of Defying Gravity, biographer Carol de Giere reveals how Schwartz’s beloved musicals came to life, adding four new chapters that shed light on the continuing Wicked phenomenon and exciting projects that include stage adaptations of The Hunchback of Notre Dame with Alan Menken and The Prince of Egypt. READ MORE ABOUT DEFYING GRAVITY →
Stephen Schwartz and Carol de Giere reviewing chapters.
“In Defying Gravity, Carol de Giere pulls back the curtain and gives us a fascinating glimpse into the creative process of one of musical theater’s greatest wizards. Enjoy!”
Also available
The Godspell Experience
Inside a Transformative Musical
Whether you have warm memories of Godspell or are putting on the show, you’ll enjoy the insights provided here by original cast members and Stephen Schwartz! READ MORE ABOUT THE GODSPELL EXPERIENCE→
Hello from Carol de Giere and welcome to my new website!
(“de Giere” is pronounced with a soft G and rhymes with Pierre)
Meet Carol
Carol de Giere is the author of two books that provide behind-the-scenes stories on popular musicals.