Stephen Schwartz has a motto for songwriting: Tell the truth, and make it rhyme. In this episode, Stephen tells the story of composing the Broadway musical Wicked. Not only does Stephen reinvent a beloved classic for the stage, he also commits to drawing out the universal truths — like the experience of friendship, betrayal, and love — that connect us all. This allowed Wicked to resonate with audiences in a real way, making it one of the most successful musicals of all time. Stephen’s story shows that when your work expresses a universal truth, the widest audience will respond.&nbsp;Follow along (with transcript and photos) at&nbsp;<a href="http://sparkandfire.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sparkandfire.com/</a>Subscribe to the Spark & Fire weekly newsletter for images, stories and creative prompts:&nbsp;<a href="http://eepurl.com/hkmyMr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hkmyMr</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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