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.
Acted in 2
2000s
- 2008
Schoolhouse Rock: Science (Classroom Edition)
Movie
1970s
- 1973
Wrote 9
2020s
- 2025
Little Dancer: A Musical in Concert
Book, Lyricist
- 2024
Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion Concert
Lyricist
- 2021
Anastasia
Lyricist
- 2020
Lynn Ahrens: A Lyric Life
Writer
2010s
- 2014
Lucky Stiff
Lyricist
2000s
- 2004
- 2002
Ragtime
Lyricist
1970s
- 1973
No release date
Once on This Island
Musical, Theatre Play, Lyricist
Sound 7
2020s
- 2025
Little Dancer: A Musical in Concert
Music
1990s
- 1999
- 1997
1980s
- 1985
Captain Kangaroo: Tales From Mother Goose and the World of Make Believe
Songs
- 1982
Amy and the Angel
Music
- 1981
Starstruck
Music
No release date
Once on This Island
Songs
Appearances3
2020s
- 2020
Lynn Ahrens: A Lyric Life
Host
2010s
- 2018
Every Act of Life
Self
1990s
- 1998
Creating Ragtime
Self