Stephen Schwartz(I)

Ironically, being a major Broadway composer, he's lost the Tony award six times, whereas for writing songs for animated movies he's received three Oscars. His six Tony nominations are: in 1973, as Best Score (Musical), both music and lyrics for "Pippin;" in 1977, as Best Score, both music and lyrics, for "Godspell;" in 1978, as Best Book (Musical) and, for both music and lyrics, as one of several people sharing a nomination as Best Score for "Working;" in 1987, his lyrics with the music of Charles Strouse for "Rags;" and in 2004, as Best Score (Music and/or Lyrics) for "Wicked."

I never know in advance what's going to be a hit. I'm just trying to write songs that help show the characters and tell the story.