Lynn Ahrens

Birth Place: New York, New York, USA

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Lynn Ahrens' writing spans the Broadway stage, feature film and network television. She won the Tony Award, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards and received two Grammy nominations as lyricist of the
Broadway musical Ragtime; in the same year, she received two Academy Award nominations, two Golden Globe nominations and a Gold Record for Twentieth Century Fox's animated feature film Anastasia. She wrote book and lyrics for Seussical (Grammy nomination, one of the most performed shows in America); Once On This Island (London Olivier Award, Best Musical, Tony nominations for Best Book and Score); Lincoln Center Theater's The Glorious Ones (five Drama Desk nominations); Dessa Rose (Audelco Award, Best Musical, Outer Critics Circle nomination); A Christmas Carol (ten years at Madison Square Garden) and Lucky Stiff (Helen Hayes Award, Best Musical). She provided lyrics for My Favorite Year, A Man Of No Importance (Outer Critics Circle Award, Best Musical) and Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life, as well as lyrics for the feature film Camp. For television, she wrote the musical teleplay of A Christmas Carol (Hallmark Entertainment Special, NBC) and is a mainstay songwriter/ singer for the famed series Schoolhouse Rock (ABC-TV) and others. She has received the Emmy Award and four Emmy nominations. Her short stories
and essays have appeared nationally and have been nominated for the Best American Essays and Pushcart anthologies. She serves on the Dramatists Guild Council of America, co-chairs the Dramatists Guild Fellows Program, and is a member of AMPAS. 2008 marks her twenty-fifth year of collaboration with composer Stephen Flaherty.

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Lynn Ahrens STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Performer

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[West End, 2022]
MUSIC AND LYRICS
 
[US Tour, 2018] Cancelled [Replacement]
Lryics[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Lyricist

Writing

Lyricist
Bookwriter & Lyricist
Lyricist
Title Song Lyrics
Lyricist
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Lyricist
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Lyricist
Lyricist
Bookwriter
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Lyricist
Lyricist
Lyricist
Conceiver
Bookwriter
Conceiver
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ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION Comes to The Majestic Academy Of Dramatic Arts

The Majestic Academy Of Dramatic Arts will present Anastasia The Musical: Youth Edition this month. Performances run March 22-24, 2024.

FAR FROM THE TREE and LIGHTHOUSE Receive Richard Rodgers Awards

The two recipients have been announced for the 2024 Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theater, Far From The Tree and Lighthouse. Both winning musicals will receive funds toward their presentation at nonprofit theaters in New York City.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY & More Set for Theatre Tuscaloosa 24-25 Season

Theatre Tuscaloosa has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the plays and learn how to purchase tickets.

Production Teams Set for The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company 2024 Season

The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has revealed the production teams for its 2024 season. Learn more about the season!

Review: A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at Hill Arts Center

Portland’s Good Theater poetic, poignant revival of the Ahrens/Flaherty musical, A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, exquisitely directed by Brian P. Allen, marks several memorable milestones for this company which has been a jewel in Portland’s theatrical scene for twenty-one seasons.

Amas Musical Theatre To Honor Patricia Birch And Len Cariou At 55th Annual Benefit Gala Concert

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 55th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Baruch Performing Arts Center.

Dramatists Guild Foundation to Present Work by 2022-23 Class of Musical Theater Writing Fellows

The Dramatists Guild Foundation will present selections of work by the 2022-2023 Class of Musical Theater Writing Fellows on Monday, March 25, at Playwrights Horizons. Learn more about the Fellows here!

Majestic Academy Presents ANASTASIA: Youth Edition, March 22-24

The Majestic Academy of dramatic arts will present Anastasia The Musical: Youth Edition on March 22-24, 2024 at The Derry Opera House.

Video: Get A First Look At Casa Mañana's SEUSSICAL

Get a first look at Casa Mañana's production of Seussical - now on stage through this weekend! Casa Mañana continues its Children's Theatre season with Seussical -- Theatre for Young Audiences Version, presented by Happy State Bank and sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac. The show runs February 3-18 and is suitable for all audiences. 

FOREVER PLAID, FULLY COMMITTED & More Set for Florida Repertory Theatre 2024-25 Season

Florida Repertory Theatre has unveiled its 27th Season in the Historic Arcade and ArtStage Studio Theatres which opens to previews on September 17. See which shows are a part of the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Hangar Theatre Announces RAGTIME, RIDE THE CYCLONE And More For 2024 Mainstage Season

Hangar Theatre's 50th Mainstage Season features a mix of beloved revivals and original works, including a world premiere musical. Don't miss out on this unique lineup!

Cast Set for Highland Park Players' RAGTIME In Concert

Experience the magic of the turn of the 20th century with the Highland Park Players' staged-concert rendition of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Ragtime.' See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Lynn Ahrens and More Will Celebrate Women's History Month at 54 Below

54 BELOW will present Songs From Women At The Table on March 4, 2024 at 7:00 and 9:30pm. The 7:00pm performance will also be livestreamed.

ANASTASIA to be Presented at Cavod Theatre Next Month

Cavod Theatre is presenting Anastia. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Despite Listings From National Chains, RAGTIME Reunion Concert Not Coming To Movie Theaters Next Month

BroadwayWorld has learned that despite listings on multiple national chains' websites including AMC, Regal, and via Fandango - the Ragtime Reunion Concert recording will not be released in movie theaters on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024.

Slow Burn Theatre Company to Present PARADE, ANASTASIA, and More in 2024-25 Season

Slow Burn Theatre Company has announced its 2024/2025 in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, featuring five musicals with enduring stories that have captivated audiences in movie theaters and on stage: The Witches of Eastwick; Anastasia The Musical; Parade; Something Rotten!; and The Bodyguard The Musical. Learn more here!

Good Theater to Present A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Beginning This Month

Good Theater will present A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and a book by Terrence McNally, based on the 1994 Albert Finney film of the same title. Learn more about the production here!

Dramatists Guild Foundation Announces National Fellows Class

Dramatists Guild Foundation announces the National Fellows Class with Christine Toy Johnson and Bernardo Cubría as Chairs.

VIDEO: Casa Mañana's SEUSSICAL Performs On Good Morning Texas

Get a first look at Casa Mañana's production of Seussical! Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird, and the Bird Girls sang 'Amayzing Mayzie' live on Good Morning Texas, and Laura Wetsel and Lily Gast spoke with Jane McGarry about all things Seuss! 

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films

Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

Lynn Ahrens FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Lynn Ahrens has written 17 shows including Lucky Stiff (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Once On This Island (Bookwriter), My Favorite Year (Lyricist), A Christmas Carol (Lyricist), Ragtime (Lyricist), Patti LuPone: Matters of the Heart (Lyricist), Seussical (Conceiver), A Man of No Importance (Lyricist), Dessa Rose (Lyricist), Chef's Theater: A Musical Feast (Songs), Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (Lyricist), The Glorious Ones (Lyricist), Rocky (Lyricist), In Your Arms (Title Song Lyrics), Anastasia (Lyricist), Marie, Dancing Still (Bookwriter & Lyricist), Knoxville (Lyricist).

Lynn Ahrens has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Anastasia," Outstanding Lyrics by the Drama Desk Awards for "The Glorious Ones," "A Man of No Importance," and "Ragtime," Best Musical by the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Ragtime," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre by the Tony Awards for "Ragtime" and "Once on this Island," and Best Book of a Musical by the Tony Awards for "Once on this Island."

Lynn Ahrens has won the following awards: Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for "A Man of No Importance," Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for "Ragtime," and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "Ragtime."

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