Early 2025 saw legendary composer Stephen Schwartz mentoring rising songwriter Mark Sonnenblick through the ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Workshop, sharing insights from his work on Wicked, Pippin and Godspell. By year’s end, the teacher‑student bond had evolved into a friendly awards showdown, with both landing Golden Globe nominations and Oscars shortlist spots for Best Original Song.​ Schwartz penned two […]