Lynn Ahrens

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Lynn Ahrens (born October 1, 1948) is an American musical theatre lyricist who most-frequently works with Stephen Flaherty. They are best known for the shows Once on This Island, which was nominated for eight Tony Awards, and Ragtime, which was nominated for twelve Tony Awards and won Best Original Score. They also collaborated on songs for the movie Anastasia. Ms. Ahrens is much beloved for her work writing music and lyrics and performing songs from Schoolhouse Rock!.

[edit] Musicals

• Lucky Stiff (1988)
• Once on This Island (1990)
• My Favorite Year (1993)
• A Christmas Carol (1995) (produced as a TV film in 2004)
• Ragtime (1996)
• Seussical the Musical (2000)
• A Man of No Importance (2002)
• Dessa Rose (2005)
• The Glorious Ones (opening April 19, 2007)

[edit] External links

• Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty official website
• Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty - Downstage Center 2005 interview at American Theatre Wing.org