1997Winner
Best Performance
Anastasia
Lynn Ahrens
Actor · Writer
New York City, New York, USA
October 1, 1948
Biography
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1999Nominee
Best Performance
Bartok the Magnificent
1982Nominee
Best Performance
Amy and the Angel
Career Highlights
2024Highlight
Best Writing
Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion Concert
2004Highlight
Best Writing
A Christmas Carol
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Anastasia
Bartok the Magnificent
Amy and the Angel