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Stephen Schwartz is arguably most widely known for his smash hit WICKED, which debuted in 2003 and still tops the weekly grosses to this day. The show's final duet has been popping up all over this week - from GLEE to OPRAH - and who better to hear perform the song than the composer himself? Click below to view Schwartz discussing his songwriting process, what gave him the idea for the song, and a performance!

Stephen Schwartz is the man behind the music of one of Broadway's biggest hits - WICKED, which debuted in 2003 and still consistently tops weekly grosses - but his daughter Jessica Schwartz put in a helping hand for the show's final duet. 'For Good' was inspired, at least in part, by Jessica's relationship with her best friend. Below, hear her talk about the song's origins.

Kudos to Entertainment Weekly who dug this video up on YouTube from September of 2010. Animator Heido Jo Gilbert put together story boards of her vision of what an animated film of the hit Stephen Schwartz show might look like.

In this behind the scenes footage of MTV's Made, Jerick gets to meet the cast of the national tour of WICKED. Check out the video below!

Broadway's current Elphaba (Mandy Gonzalez), Glinda (Katie Rose Clarke) and the cast of WICKED surprised the 5 millionth Broadway audience member at the smash-hit musical on September 29. The winner was surprised during the matinee curtain call and presented with the Key to the Emerald City in addition to additional prizes. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you video coverage of the surprise.

WICKED is now playing in Finnish at the Helsinski City Theater. For video footage of the production, click below.

WICKED has unveiled a brand new video that will bring fans Behind the Emerald Curtain. Be the first to get an exclusive look at the Costume Edition, and follow the construction of a new Madame Morrible costume, from bolt to Broadway by clicking below.

Kanye West appears to be sampling a bit of WICKED on his new album 'Good Ass Job,' set for release this September. BroadwayWorld brings you full coverage of this video footage showing the rapper remixing Stephen Schwartz's 'Popular' to a hip hop beat. Kristin Chenoweth, who originated the role of 'Glinda,' can be heard on the recording.

Beginning performances on Tuesday, March 23, Mandy Gonzalez, who originated the role of Nina in the Broadway musical, In the Heights, will assume the role of Elphaba in WICKED. BroadwayWorld.com dropped by the rehearsal room to get a glimpse of Mandy rehearsing with Glinda standby Laura Woyasz on Wednesday, March 17th and is excited to bring you a sneak peek at Broadway's newest green girl!

Glee popped over to Europe for the holidays, premiering in the UK and Italy. Several Italian promos were made with members of the cast.

Before joining the WICKED family. Marybeth's other Broadway credits include: Cyrano de Bergerac, Sweet Charity, La Cage aux Folles, Sly Fox, Fosse, Les Misérables, Five Guys Named Moe. Off-Broadway she's worked on Under the Bridge, Adult Entertainment. Touring and regionally, she's worked on Cats, Guys and Dolls, The Best of Broadway. Pittsburgh CLO: four seasons.

Before joining the WICKED family. Marybeth's other Broadway credits include: Cyrano de Bergerac, Sweet Charity, La Cage aux Folles, Sly Fox, Fosse, Les Misérables, Five Guys Named Moe. Off-Broadway she's worked on Under the Bridge, Adult Entertainment. Touring and regionally, she's worked on Cats, Guys and Dolls, The Best of Broadway. Pittsburgh CLO: four seasons.

GLEE star Chris Colfer is featured singing WICKED's famous anthem 'Defying Gravity' in a new solo cut from the hit Fox series. You can check out the audio right here on STAGE TUBE!

GLEE star Lea Michele is featured singing WICKED's powerful anthem 'Defying Gravity' in a new solo cut from the hit Fox series. You can check it out right here on STAGE TUBE!

GLEE star Lea Michele is featured singing WICKED's powerful anthem 'Defying Gravity' in a new vocal snippet from the hit Fox series. You can check it out right here on STAGE TUBE!

After breaking box office records and selling out in record time for a two-week engagement in 2006, WICKED, the smash-hit musical, has returned to the SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE, playing from JULY 29 - AUGUST 30, 2009.

WICKED has 'cast quite a spell' throughout North America, breaking box office records in every city that it has played, including Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Boston to name a few.

A reality musical series executive produced by feature film and theatre producer Marc Platt who also serves as creative consultant (Honey, Legally Blonde, Nine, Broadway Musical Wicked), the show is the first of its kind to be scored with music performed by cast members in-scene. Each episode of Taking The Stage will feature songs and dance routines written and choreographed by the cast.

The 2nd North American tour of the worldwide smash WICKED launches at the Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, FL on March 7, and runs through March 29, 2009.

The Contra Costa Times has a wondeerful video feature by famed entertainment reporter Pat Craig that we are excited to share with you here on BWW TV STAGE TUBE!