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Stephen Flaherty

Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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Stephen Flaherty writes music for theater, film, recordings and the concert stage. He is perhaps best known as the composer of the Broadway musicals Ragtime (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Grammy nominations), Seussical (Grammy and Drama Desk nominations), Once on This Island (Tony nomination, Olivier Award for London's Best Musical), and also contributed music to Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (original songs) and Neil Simon's Proposals (incidental music). He has also written four musicals produced at Lincoln Center Theatre: The Glorious Ones (Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominations), Dessa Rose (Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominations), A Man of No Importanc (Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, Drama Desk nomination) and My Favorite Year. Other theater scores include Lucky Stiff and Loving Repeating: A Musical of Gertrude Stein (Chicago's Jefferson Award for Best New Musical). Film credits include Anastasia (Academy Award nominations for Best Score and Best Song, two Golden Globe nominations and a gold record for its soundtrack), Bartok the Magnificent (original score and songs) and the upcoming After The Storm. Concert work includes commissions from the Boston Pops, Carnegie Hall and the Guggenheim Museum. "The Ahrens and Flaherty Songbook," a print anthology, is available through Alfred Music. His songs have been recorded by Aaliyah, Johnny Mathis, Richard Marx and Donna Lewis, Renee Fleming and Bryn Terfel, Donny Osmond, Thalia and Deana Carter, among others. Mr. Flaherty serves on the Dramatists Guild Council, where he co-chairs the Dramatists Guild Fellows Program for emerging writers with Lynn Ahrens, his longtime writing partner.

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[Off-Broadway]
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[West End, 2022]
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[US Tour, 2018] Cancelled [Replacement]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2000]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1997]
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[Broadway, 1990]
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Dance/Vocal Arrangements
 
[Off-Broadway, 1985]
Piano

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World Premiere of JOB Extends Through Mid-October at SoHo Playhouse

JOB, the world premiere of a new play by Max Wolf Friedlich, starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon has extended its critically acclaimed run.

André Bishop Will Step Down as Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater

Bishop has served as Producing Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater since July 2013, and first joined the organization as Artistic Director in January 1992.  His departure in June 2025 will coincide with the close of Lincoln Center Theater’s 40th anniversary season.

Feature: RAGTIME THE MUSICAL at Lincoln Theater

David Glover is out to disprove the adage of “Those who can’t do, teach” when he takes on the role of Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Columbus Children’s Theater production of RAGTIME THE MUSICAL. The Terrance McNally musical will be performed Sept. 22-Oct. 1 at the Lincoln Theater (769 E. Long St. in downtown Columbus).

Good Theater to Present Hilarious, Heartwarming, and Musical 2023/2024 Season

Following a successful 20th anniversary season in 2022 and early 2023, Good Theater has announced the schedule for the 2023/2024 season, as well as an updated rush ticket policy to help make live theater more accessible for all. 

The Sieminski Theater And Trilogy Repertory Theater Present A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE

The Sieminski Theater and Trilogy Repertory Theater are thrilled to announce their upcoming production of the acclaimed musical A Man of No Importance by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Terrence McNally.

Playful People Productions to Present SEUSSICAL, JR. Beginning Next Month

Playful People Productions will present Seussical JR, featuring beloved Dr. Seuss characters and storylines performed by grade school children, directed by Shannon Santandrea and Emily Pennington. Seussical JR performs at Historic Hoover Theatre in San Jose Sept. 22—Oct. 1, 2023.

The Way Off Broadway Announces 30th Anniversary Season

The 2024 Season marks a landmark for one of the area's most established and respected theatre organizations.  With the opening of Agatha Christie's A Murder is Announced on January 19, 2024, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre will kick off its Blockbuster 30th Anniversary Season. To celebrate the milestone, WOB's producers have announced a line-up that includes regional premiere productions of some of the newest and biggest name shows to appear on Broadway in recent seasons.

Review: Jason Danieley Opens Up With Open-Hearted WITHOUT A SONG 54 Below

Jason Danieley is a candidate for caring who takes care in how he sings and speaks his heart. 

Arden Theatre Company 2023/24 Season Single Tickets Are On Sale Now

Audiences can now get ready to experience the Arden Theatre Company's thrilling 36th Season featuring great stories by great storytellers.

Christine Ebersole, Norm Lewis, Andrew Rannells & More to Headline York Theatre Company Gala

Get all the details on the star-studded lineup for York Theatre Company's 31st Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, including Christine Ebersole, Norm Lewis, Andrew Rannells, and more. Find out when and where the event will take place.

Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon Will Lead New Off-Broadway Play JOB

Tony nominee Peter Friedman (Ragtime, “Succession,” Single White Female) and Sydney Lemmon (TÁR, “Helstrom,” 'Succession') will star in the world premiere of JOB by Max Wolf Friedlich (SleepOver), directed by Michael Herwitz (Mr. Parker).

Centenary Stage Company Enters Second and Final Weekend of SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL

 Centenary Stage Company’s production of Seussical the Musical continues this week from Wednesday, August 2nd – Sunday, August 9th. This marks the final weekend of the production, which is the last in the lineup of Summerfest 2023 for CSC. 

Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Exceeds All Expectations at Benedum Center

The CLO production proves once and for all that this is the best musical you've never heard of.

Centenary Stage Company Adds Family Matinee Performance For SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL

Centenary Stage Company opens their final Musical theatre event of their 2023 Summerfest, this Thursday July 27 with Seussical the Musical.

VIDEO: First Look at Pittsburgh CLO's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

Watch the trailer for Once On This Island at Pittsburgh CLO!

Centenary Stage Company Set To Open Final Summer Fest 2023 Event, SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL

Centenary Stage Company will open their final Musical theatre event of their 2023 Summerfest, this Thursday July 27 with Seussical the Musical. Performances for Seussical will run July 27 – August 6 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus.

SEUSSICAL Comes to North Star Theater Company This Summer

North Star Theater Company presents the musical “SEUSSICAL”.  Performed at Sparta High School by North Star Theater Company, audiences of all ages are invited to embark on a whimsical journey filled with cherished characters, toe-tapping music, and a heartwarming story that celebrates the power of imagination.

Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Beck Center For The Arts

What did our critic think of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Beck Center For The Arts?

Review: THE TURN OF THE SCREW at Union Avenue Opera

“The Turn of the Screw,” a deft psychological exploration of the dimensions of horror and the human mind. UAO’s successful staging of the work appropriately raised more questions than it answered, about danger, fear, the limits of human perception, and a host of other commonplaces in horror.

RAGTIME Comes to Possum Point Players in September

Possum Point Players presents Ragtime in September. Performances run September 15-24, 2023.

Stephen Flaherty FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Stephen Flaherty has written 17 shows including Lucky Stiff (Composer), Once On This Island (Composer), My Favorite Year (Composer), Ragtime (Composer), Patti LuPone: Matters of the Heart (Composer), Seussical (Conceiver), A Man of No Importance (Composer), Dessa Rose (Composer), Chef's Theater: A Musical Feast (Songs), Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (Composer), Loving Repeating (Composer), The Glorious Ones (Composer), Rocky (Composer), In Your Arms (Music), Anastasia (Composer), Marie, Dancing Still (Composer), Knoxville (Composer).

Stephen Flaherty has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "Anastasia" and "The Glorious Ones," Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Anastasia," Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Ragtime," Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "A Man of No Importance" and "Seussical the Musical," Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "Ragtime," Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "Ragtime," 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" and "Once on this Island," and The American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Once on this Island."

Stephen Flaherty has won several awards for his work in the Broadway industry. He received the Outstanding Music award at the Drama Desk Awards for the musicals A Man of No Importance and Seussical the Musical. Flaherty also won the Outstanding Lyrics award at the Drama Desk Awards for the musical Ragtime, as well as the Outstanding Music award for the same production. In addition, he won the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Ragtime. Flaherty's musical Once On This Island also received recognition, winning The American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards.

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