A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Birthplace:
New York, New York, USA
Born:
October 1, 1948
Lynn wrote and sang some of Schoolhouse Rock's most recognizable tunes including Interplanet Janet, The Great American Melting Pot, and A Noun is a Person, Place, or Thing. She was discovered by producer George Newall who heard her strumming and asked her to try writing a song for the series. "The Preamble" was a hit and Lynn wrote more songs for Schoolhouse Rock. This led to her getting more jobs as a freelance composer and singer which really launched her career and eventually included award-winning work for Broadway and movies.
Lyricist:
2002 Ragtime
2014 Lucky Stiff
2021 Anastasia
2024 Ragtime Reunion Concert
???? Once on This Island
Music:
1981 Starstruck
1982 Amy and the Angel
2002 Ragtime
2014 Lucky Stiff
2017 Anastasia
2021 Anastasia
2024 Ragtime Reunion Concert
???? Once on This Island
Musical:
1981 Starstruck
1982 Amy and the Angel
2002 Ragtime
2014 Lucky Stiff
2017 Anastasia
2021 Anastasia
2024 Ragtime Reunion Concert
???? Once on This Island
Musician:
1973 Schoolhouse Rock Grammar Rock
1975 Schoolhouse Rock America Rock
1981 Starstruck
1982 Amy and the Angel
2002 Ragtime
2014 Lucky Stiff
2017 Anastasia
2021 Anastasia
2024 Ragtime Reunion Concert
???? Once on This Island
Songs:
1973 Schoolhouse Rock Grammar Rock
1975 Schoolhouse Rock America Rock
1981 Starstruck
1982 Amy and the Angel
1985 Captain Kangaroo: Tales From Mother Goose and the World of Make Believe
1999 Bartok the Magnificent
2002 Ragtime
2014 Lucky Stiff
2017 Anastasia
2021 Anastasia
2024 Ragtime Reunion Concert
???? Once on This Island
Teleplay:
1973 Schoolhouse Rock Grammar Rock
1975 Schoolhouse Rock America Rock
1981 Starstruck
1982 Amy and the Angel
1985 Captain Kangaroo: Tales From Mother Goose and the World of Make Believe
1999 Bartok the Magnificent
2002 Ragtime
2004 A Christmas Carol
2014 Lucky Stiff
2017 Anastasia
2021 Anastasia
2024 Ragtime Reunion Concert
???? Once on This Island
Theatre Play:
1973 Schoolhouse Rock Grammar Rock
1975 Schoolhouse Rock America Rock
1981 Starstruck
1982 Amy and the Angel
1985 Captain Kangaroo: Tales From Mother Goose and the World of Make Believe
1999 Bartok the Magnificent
2002 Ragtime
2004 A Christmas Carol
2014 Lucky Stiff
2017 Anastasia
2021 Anastasia
2024 Ragtime Reunion Concert
???? Once on This Island
Writer:
1973 Schoolhouse Rock Grammar Rock
1975 Schoolhouse Rock America Rock
1981 Starstruck
1982 Amy and the Angel
1985 Captain Kangaroo: Tales From Mother Goose and the World of Make Believe
1999 Bartok the Magnificent
2002 Ragtime
2004 A Christmas Carol
2014 Lucky Stiff
2017 Anastasia
2020 Lynn Ahrens: A Lyric Life
2021 Anastasia
2024 Ragtime Reunion Concert
???? Once on This Island
Creator:
???? Dear Alex and Annie
Songs:
1988 Madeline
???? Dear Alex and Annie
Writer:
1973 Schoolhouse Rock!
1988 Madeline
???? Dear Alex and Annie
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Filtering is applied here to film projects flagged as "adult" by TheMovieDB. Pending "popular demand" I am contemplating a login and profile system with preferences (such as whether to allow adult images to appear) and permissions (such as data entry).
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