SCHWARTZ IS POPULAR WITH UMPG

Lamberg and Schwartz: You’d swear it was a law firm that advertises on bus stop benches,
but it’s really two guys who enjoy a good 11 o’clock number.

Talk about a Wicked signing: Composer Stephen Schwartz has inked an exclusive global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group.

UMPG will represent the majority of Schwartz’s Broadway catalog, which includes Wicked, Godspell, Pippin and Working. Schwartz’s film work encompasses his collaborations with Alan Menken (Pocahontas’ “Colors of the Wind” and “Just Around the Riverbend”), The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Enchanted. Schwartz also wrote music and lyrics for The Prince of Egypt, including the Academy Award-winning song "When You Believe."

“Stephen Schwartz is one of the greatest generational hit songwriters of all time,” said UMPG President of North America Evan Lamberg. “From Wicked to The Magic Show to all his wonderful songs for animated features and so much more, it’s a true honor for Jody Gerson and me to welcome Stephen to the UMPG family as his global music publisher.”

Schwartz had a compliment for Lamberg and his team: “I value the great expertise and imagination they bring, and I have already experienced their high level of support and encouragement. I know we'll enjoy this adventure together.”

The august composer has won four Grammys, three Oscars and a special Tony and been inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.