Lambda Literary Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 13 (2001) Winner
Stephen Trask
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Stephen Trask
Aliases:
Stephen R. Schwartz
Pen Names:
Stephen Trask（Professional/stage name used in musical and theatrical work）
Profile
- Gender
- Unknown
- Born
- 1966-08-29 （United States）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Judaism
- Residence History
- Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Career
- Occupations
- Musician, Composer
- Active Years
- 1990-
- Influenced By
- John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Willie Nelson, Chuck Berry, Duke Ellington, Cecil Taylor, Henry Threadgill, Lou Reed, Captain Beefheart
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan University | — | — | — | — | United States |
Wesleyan University
Country:
United States
Reported to have graduated from Wesleyan University (specific degree/year not specified)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Obie Award | Hedwig and the Angry Inch | — | Obie Awards | winner |
| — | Grammy Award (nomination) | Hedwig and the Angry Inch (film) | — | The Recording Academy | nominee |
| 2014 | Tony Award (production winner) | Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Broadway revival) | Best Revival of a Musical | Tony Awards | winner |
Obie Award
Work:
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Organization:
Obie Awards
Result:
winner
Grammy Award (nomination)
Work:
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (film)
Organization:
The Recording Academy
Result:
nominee
Tony Award (production winner)
2014
Work:
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Broadway revival)
Category:
Best Revival of a Musical
Organization:
Tony Awards
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
1998 Rock musicalThe story of rock singer Hedwig, exploring identity, love and self-expression; known both as a stage musical and a 2001 film adaptation.
IdentityGenderLoveFameSelf-expression
Adaptations
- [Film] Hedwig and the Angry Inch (film) / John Cameron Mitchell (2001)
- [Broadway production] Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Broadway revival) (2014)
Bibliography
- Camp (score) - 2003
- The Station Agent (score) - 2003
- In Good Company (score) - 2004
- American Dreamz (score/songs co-written) - 2006
- Dreamgirls (contributed) - 2006
- The Savages (score) - 2007
- In the Land of Women (score) - 2007
- Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (score) - 2009
- The Back-up Plan (score) - 2010
- Little Fockers (score) - 2010
- Lovelace (score) - 2013
- Admission (score) - 2013
Adaptations
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001 film)
- Hedwig (2014 Broadway revival)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Theatrical, narrative-driven songwritingIncorporates glam rock and punk elementsDramatic melodies with dialogic lyrics
- Recurring Motifs
- Exploration of identityTransformation and rebirthSelf-performance on stage
Legacy
Stephen Trask is a composer and musician known for both stage and film work, especially for Hedwig and the Angry Inch. His work blends rock and theatre and has influenced works addressing LGBTQ+ themes and identity.
In Popular Culture
- Hedwig reached wide popular culture exposure through the 2001 film adaptation and the 2014 Broadway revival.
Trivia
- Born as Stephen R. Schwartz.
- Composed music and songs for the 2001 film Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
- Married to Michael Trask, a professor at the University of Kentucky.
- Announced in May 2021 that he is non-binary and uses he/him and she/her pronouns.
- His band Cheater performed as Hedwig's band 'The Angry Inch' in productions.