Lynn Ahrens
Birth Place: New York, New York, USA
Latest News on Lynn Ahrens:
Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute – It's a Quiz! (Oct 1, 2024)
What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024 (Oct 2, 2024)
Review: STAGES St. Louis Production of RAGTIME is Beautifully Staged (Sep 26, 2024)
Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute – It's a Quiz! (Oct 1, 2024)
What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024 (Oct 2, 2024)
Review: STAGES St. Louis Production of RAGTIME is Beautifully Staged (Sep 26, 2024)
BIO
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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Michael Farina, Tom Plotkin, Sara Gettelfinger, Kevin Chamberlin, Natascia Diaz, David Madore, Janine LaManna, Cameron Bowen, Jerome Vivona , Ann Harada, Catrice Joseph, David Engel, Joyce Chittick, Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, Eddie Korbich, Darren Lee, Justin Greer, Cathy Rigby, Anthony Blair Hall and Stuart Zagnit
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11/23/2021
From: Photos: Go Inside the SEUSSICAL 21st Anniversary Reunion at Feinstein's/54 Below
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Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
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Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lyrics
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Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Lyrics
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Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lyrics
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Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lyrics
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Musical
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Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
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Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Book of a Musical
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Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
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Videos
Video: Elizabeth Stanley Sings 'Back To Before' from RAGTIME at 54 Below
by Joshua Wright - May 9, 2024
Video: Watch the Trailer for MOMENT TO MOMENT: THE MAKING OF THE VIOLET HOUR STUDIO CAST RECORDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023
Exclusive: Watch Teal Wicks Sing 'Back to Before' in RAGTIME at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023
Video: THE SIMPSONS Spoofs RAGTIME in 'Henry Ford' Parody Musical Number
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2023
Video: Brian Stokes Mitchell Talks RAGTIME Reunion Concert Decades In the Making
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2023
Video: Audra McDonald & Brian Stokes Mitchell Perform 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME on THE TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2023
VIDEO: Jim Parsons Discusses the 'Intimacy' of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Oct 24, 2022
VIDEO: First Look at Jason Danieley & More in the World Premiere of Ahrens & Flaherty's KNOXVILLE
by Alan Henry - Apr 22, 2022
VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Performs 'The Good' on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT!
by Sarah Leiber - Jun 8, 2021
VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Talks About Playing Aretha Franklin on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 19, 2021
News
Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute �" It's a Quiz!
What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.
What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.
What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024
Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
Review: STAGES St. Louis Production of RAGTIME is Beautifully Staged
STAGES St. Louis production of RAGTIME is exquisite and an important piece of Americana. The symphonic quality of the Ahrens and Flaherty score has many beautiful sections, and the relevance of the story is timeless. The slowly unfolding narrative is told nicely through Goodwin’s focused direction, the competent performances of the accomplished cast, the gifted musical direction and accompaniment, and the polished work of the technical theater professionals. RAGTIME does not reach the grand heights of the other epic musicals that have become a global phenomenon. But it is certainly monumental in its storytelling and deserves to be seen, especially this beautifully staged production at STAGES St. Louis.
STAGES St. Louis production of RAGTIME is exquisite and an important piece of Americana. The symphonic quality of the Ahrens and Flaherty score has many beautiful sections, and the relevance of the story is timeless. The slowly unfolding narrative is told nicely through Goodwin’s focused direction, the competent performances of the accomplished cast, the gifted musical direction and accompaniment, and the polished work of the technical theater professionals. RAGTIME does not reach the grand heights of the other epic musicals that have become a global phenomenon. But it is certainly monumental in its storytelling and deserves to be seen, especially this beautifully staged production at STAGES St. Louis.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 26, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Gingold Theatrical Group Gala Honors Lynn Ahrens and Steven Flaherty
Gingold Theatrical Group recently held its 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala. The evening honored Broadway composing team Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty with the Golden Shamrock Award for their tireless work as supporters of human rights and their artistic excellence in musical theater writing. Check out photos from inside the event here!
Gingold Theatrical Group recently held its 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala. The evening honored Broadway composing team Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty with the Golden Shamrock Award for their tireless work as supporters of human rights and their artistic excellence in musical theater writing. Check out photos from inside the event here!
Photos: Stars Turn Out for Gingold Group's 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala
See photos from inside the Gingold Theatrical Group 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala. The evening honored Broadway composing team Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty with the Golden Shamrock Award for their tireless work as supporters of human rights and their artistic excellence in musical theater writing.
See photos from inside the Gingold Theatrical Group 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala. The evening honored Broadway composing team Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty with the Golden Shamrock Award for their tireless work as supporters of human rights and their artistic excellence in musical theater writing.
San Francisco State School Of Theatre & Dance Presents Musical Theatre Workshop
San Francisco State School of Theatre & Dance will present Musical Theatre Workshop, an exploration of acting through song, as part of their Fall 2024 season.
San Francisco State School of Theatre & Dance will present Musical Theatre Workshop, an exploration of acting through song, as part of their Fall 2024 season.
Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III & Rodd Cyrus Join RAGTIME at City Center
Additional cast members will be joining the Annual Gala Presentation Ragtime at New York City Center, including Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III and more. Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Additional cast members will be joining the Annual Gala Presentation Ragtime at New York City Center, including Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III and more. Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
SEUSSICAL, JR. Announced At The Secret Theatre
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
Brenda Braxton & Santino Fontana to Perform at Gingold Theatrical Group Gala
Gingold Theatrical Group has revealed performers for the 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
Gingold Theatrical Group has revealed performers for the 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
Meet the Cast of OUR TOWN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!
Claire Moore Will Play Scrooge in Hope Mill Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Lowry, Salford
Musical Theatre star Claire Moore will play ‘Scrooge’ in Hope Mill Theatre’s new production of the magical musical version of A Christmas Carol at The Lowry, Salford for the 2024/25 festive season.
Musical Theatre star Claire Moore will play ‘Scrooge’ in Hope Mill Theatre’s new production of the magical musical version of A Christmas Carol at The Lowry, Salford for the 2024/25 festive season.
Cabling, Rebullida Tell the Island's Story Through Dance
JM Cabling and PJ Rebullida, dancers and choreographers, learn, unlearn, and relearn from each other. They currently work together in a production of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Once On This Island,' book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and music by Stephen Flaherty, co-produced by 9 Works Theatrical and Ticket2Me.
JM Cabling and PJ Rebullida, dancers and choreographers, learn, unlearn, and relearn from each other. They currently work together in a production of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Once On This Island,' book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and music by Stephen Flaherty, co-produced by 9 Works Theatrical and Ticket2Me.
Submissions Open For SOUND BITES XII Festival Of 10-Minute Musicals
Theatre Now is accepting submissions for SOUND BITES XII, the 12th Annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals, through January 3rd, 2025. 10 finalists will be selected for presentation on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center.
Theatre Now is accepting submissions for SOUND BITES XII, the 12th Annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals, through January 3rd, 2025. 10 finalists will be selected for presentation on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center.
Elvira Tortora Celebrates Milestone Birthday With Encore of THE BOOKMAKER'S DAUGHTER
The bookmaker's daughter celebrates a milestone birthday with an encore of her award-winning debut show!
The bookmaker's daughter celebrates a milestone birthday with an encore of her award-winning debut show!
Theatre Now Industry Nights Return September 30 With Andrew Lippa
Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights feature rotating events dedicated to the future of musical theatre. Kicking off the series on Monday, September 30th at 7pm will be a Master Class with Tony-nominated composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, Big Fish, The Wild Party).
Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights feature rotating events dedicated to the future of musical theatre. Kicking off the series on Monday, September 30th at 7pm will be a Master Class with Tony-nominated composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, Big Fish, The Wild Party).
Connecticut Theatre Company To Hold Auditions For A CHRISTMAS CAROL - THE MUSICAL
Connecticut Theatre Company will hold open auditions for A CHRISTMAS CAROL in September. Learn more and see how to audition.
Connecticut Theatre Company will hold open auditions for A CHRISTMAS CAROL in September. Learn more and see how to audition.
Way Off Broadway's 30th Anniversary Season Continues With Area Premiere Of ANASTASIA
As The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre continues its 30th Anniversary Season, yet another area premiere production will take the stage at the Frederick venue when Anastasia opens on September 13th.
As The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre continues its 30th Anniversary Season, yet another area premiere production will take the stage at the Frederick venue when Anastasia opens on September 13th.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL & More Set for The Young Players 2024-25 Season
The Young Players revealed their 2024-25 season featuring two Broadway Junior shows and three full-length productions. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The Young Players revealed their 2024-25 season featuring two Broadway Junior shows and three full-length productions. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
ANASTASIA Comes to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts in December
Anastasia will come to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts in December. Performances run December 6-15.
Anastasia will come to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts in December. Performances run December 6-15.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Lynn Ahrens written?
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).
What awards has Lynn Ahrens been nominated for?
Lynn Ahrens has been nominated for several awards, including: - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Anastasia. - Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for The Glorious Ones. - Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for A Man of No Importance. - Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Ragtime (nominated twice). - Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Ragtime. - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Ragtime. - Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Once on this Island. - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Once on this Island.
What awards has Lynn Ahrens won?
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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