The Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) will toast the life and work of Stephen Schwartz, on Monday April 23rd at 7:00 PM at the Hudson Theatre (141 W 44th St). The star-filled concert, sponsored in part by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) and the Hudson Theatre, will showcase and shine a spotlight on Schwartz’s beloved songs, stories, and legacy in celebration of his 70th Birthday. Directed by Scott Schwartz with Music Direction by DGF President Andrew Lippa, the concert will include special performances by composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul,  Patina Miller, Darren Criss, Lindsay Mendez, Alex Newell, Michael McCorry Rose, Casey Cott, Matt Gould and more to be announced. Proceeds go to supporting the Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF), a national charity that fuels the future of American theater by supporting the writers who create it. DGF supports playwrights, composers, lyricists, and bookwriters at all stages of their careers by sponsoring educational programs; providing awards, grants, and stipends; offering free space to create new works; and giving emergency aid to writers in need. Their work ensures that the art form of theater can thrive, because nurturing and protecting the creators of today guarantees the stories of tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.dgf.org. Press Contact:

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