‘Enchanted:’ Schwartz’s latest project in theaters Nov. 21

Stephen Schwartz, famed Broadway composer and lyricist who is most well-known for his recent work with the smash hit musical “Wicked,” will receive credit yet again for writing songs for the new Disney major motion picture “Enchanted,” which comes to theaters Nov. 21, according to an article published on MusicalSchwartz.com.

“Enchanted” tells the story of a beautiful princess – played by actress Amy Adams (“The Wedding Date”) – who is banished from her magical animated land and ends up in modern-day Manhattan, features five songs co-written by Schwartz and well-known composer and lyricist Alan Menken. The prince in this romantic musical comedy, played by James Marsden (“The Notebook,” Superman Returns,” “X-Men”), also emerges from the fairy tale world in an effort to rescue Adams from the crazy day to day happenings in downtown New York City. “Wicked” star Idina Menzel (Elphaba) also stars in the film as the wicked queen who instigates Adam’s exile.

“I have long wanted to do a live-action movie musical,” Schwartz said in a Nov. 9 interview published at MusicalSchwartz.com. “’Enchanted’ is a very clever concept that allows characters to sing within the world of the film, which is often difficult to achieve. Plus I thought the screenplay they sent me to read was, well, enchanting.”

Look for “Enchanted” at your local movie theaters starting Nov. 21 and don’t miss out on seeing some of Schwartz most “enchanting” work live by snagging a pair of Wicked tickets at Stubhub.com.

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