Lynn Ahrens
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.
Personal Details
Movies (18)
Little Dancer: A Musical in Concert
Book (Writing)
2025
Ragtime Reunion Concert
Lyricist (Writing)
2024
Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert
Songs (Sound)
2023
Anastasia
Lyricist (Writing)
2021
Lynn Ahrens: A Lyric Life
as Host
2020
Every Act of Life
as Self
2018
Lucky Stiff
Lyricist (Writing)
2014
Schoolhouse Rock: Science (Classroom Edition)
2008
A Christmas Carol
Writer (Writing)
2004
Ragtime
Lyricist (Writing)
2002
Bartok the Magnificent
Songs (Sound)
1999
Creating Ragtime
as Self
1998
Captain Kangaroo: Tales From Mother Goose and the World of Make Believe
Songs (Sound)
1985
Amy and the Angel
Music (Sound)
1982
Starstruck
Music (Sound)
1981
Schoolhouse Rock Science Rock
as singer
1978
Schoolhouse Rock America Rock
Musician (Sound)
1975
Schoolhouse Rock Grammar Rock
Musician (Sound)
1973
