Stephen Schwartz, Bonnie Greenberg to Be Honored at Guild of Music Supervisors Awards

Stephen Schwartz, the composer of the Broadway and film juggernaut Wicked, and music supervisor Bonnie Greenberg are set to receive honorary awards at the 15th Guild of Music Supervisors Awards. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, Feb. 23 at The Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles.

Schwartz is set to receive the Icon Award, which celebrates those who have made legendary contributions to the music and film industries. Previous recipients include Robbie Robertson, Paul Williams, Diane Warren, Quincy Jones, Burt Bacharach, Kenny Loggins and Marc Shaiman.

Schwartz, 76, has won three Oscars, four Grammys, four Drama Desk Awards and a Golden Globe. He has received six Tony nominations, in addition to receiving their Isabelle Stevenson Award in 2015. Schwartz was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2009. In addition to Wicked, Schwartz’s other credits include Godspell and Enchanted and the animated classics Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Prince of Egypt.

The Legacy Award will be presented to music supervisor Bonnie Greenberg, known for her work on such films as My Best Friend’s Wedding, The Mask and The Hunting Ground. The Legacy Award is bestowed to a music supervisor who has made an impact within the industry over the course of their career. Previous recipients include Allan Mason, Pilar McCurry, Mitchell Leib, Maureen Crowe, Bob Hunka, Joel Sill, Gary Lemel and Chris Montan.

Greenberg began her career as an entertainment attorney. She was a business affairs executive at MCA Records and Paramount Pictures, then pivoted to become a sought-after music supervisor. After getting a master’s degree in clinical psychology, Greenberg pivoted again, turning her attention to documentaries and films that shed a light on issues. She is one of the founding members of the Guild of Music Supervisors.

“The Guild of Music Supervisors Awards is a night of coming together in our community, and we need this more than ever,” GMS president Lindsay Wolfington and vice president Heather Guibert said in a joint statement.

Further information and details about tickets can be found at www.gmsawards.com.