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The evening will also feature Ann Harada, Debbie Gravitte, Rupert Holmes, and more.
By Andrew Gans
February 22, 2022
Stephen Schwartz

American Songbook Association will honor Stephen Schwartz with the 2022 ASA Lifetime Achievement Award during its Third Annual Gala May 9 at 7:30 PM at Merkin Hall at the Kaufman Music Center.

Performers are scheduled to include Ann Harada, Paul Shaffer, Tony winner Debbie Gravitte, Tony winner Rupert Holmes, Kurt Peterson, John Bucchino, and Teri Ralston, with additional names to be announced. Scott Coulter will direct the celebration with music direction by Michael Roberts.

Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Pippin) has been inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and has been given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His additional accolades include three Academy Awards, four Grammy Awards, and the Isabelle Stevenson special Tony Award.

American Songbook Association Inc. seeks to preserve, promote, and advance the legacy of American popular music, the Great American Songbook (classic and new), and the unique art form of cabaret. 

For tickets, which will go on sale March 1, visit AmericanSongbookAssociation.org.

Look Back at the Musicals of Stephen Schwartz

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Look Back at the Musicals of Stephen Schwartz

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Jeffrey Mylett, Herb Simon, Robin Lamont, Lamar Alford, Joanne Jonas, Sonia Manzano, Peggy Gordon, and Gilmer McCormick (front) in Godspell.
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John Rubinstein and cast
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HR - Ben Vereen and John Rubinstein in Pippin (Broadway 1972)
Ben Vereen and John Rubinstein (center) in Pippin.
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The Magic Show (1974)
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The Magic Show (1974)
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Doug Henning (left) in The Magic Show.
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The Magic Show (1974)
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The Magic Show (1974)
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Topol and the Cast of The Baker's Wife (1976)
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Topol and Patti Lupone in The Baker's Wife (1976)
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Keene Curtis and the Cast of The Baker's Wife (1976)
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Patti Lupone and Topol in The Baker's Wife (1976)
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Michael Davis, Michael Cone, Josh Blake and Teresa Stratas in Rags (1986)
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Lonny Price and Josh Blake in Rags (1986)
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Michael Davis and Teresa Stratas in Rags (1986)
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Teresa Stratas and Josh Blake in Rags (1986)
Hunter Foster and William Solo in the 1997 Paper Mill Playhouse production of <i>Children of Eden</i>.
Hunter Foster and William Solo in the 1997 Paper Mill Playhouse production of Children of Eden.
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Idina Menzel in the Broadway production of <i>Wicked</i>
Idina Menzel in the Broadway production of Wicked
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Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel in Wicked
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Kristin Chenoweth in Wicked
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Idina Menzel in Wicked
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Cast of Godspell (2011)
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Hunter Parrish, Uzo Aduba, and the Cast of Godspell (2011)
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Telly Leung in Godspell (2011)
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Telly Leung, Wallace Smith, and Lindsay Mendez in Godspell (2011)
Patina Miller in <i>Pippin</i>, Nominated for Best Revival of a Musical
Patina Miller in Pippin (2013)
The company in <i>Pippin</i>, Nominated for Best Revival of a Musical
Cast of Pippin (2013)
Andrea Martin and Matthew James Thomas in <i>Pippin</i>, Nominated for Best Revival of a Musical
Andrea Martin and Matthew James Thomas in Pippin (2013)
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Luke Brady as Moses in The Prince of Egypt (2020)
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Silas Wyatt-Burke, Alexia Khadime, Luke Brady and Christine Allado in The Prince of Egypt
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