The music for the Broadway musical Wicked was written by Stephen Schwartz , who served as both composer and lyricist for the show.

Quick Scoop

  • Stephen Schwartz composed the music and wrote the lyrics for Wicked , which opened on Broadway in 2003 and became one of modern musical theatre’s biggest hits.
  • The book (script) for Wicked was written by Winnie Holzman, adapting Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.

A Bit More Context

  • Schwartz is a veteran musical theatre writer, also known for shows like Godspell and Pippin , as well as songs for films such as Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt.
  • His score for Wicked won a Grammy Award for the original cast recording and is often noted for its dramatic, cinematic feel and recurring musical motifs.

TL;DR: Stephen Schwartz wrote the music (and lyrics) for Wicked , with Winnie Holzman writing the book.

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