
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...
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Ragtime. Anastasia. Once On This Island. A Man of No Importance. My Favorite Year. Lynn Ahrens has created lyrics for award winning songs for Broadway, Hollywood, and television earning Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards, in addition to Academy Award, Grammy Award and Golden Globe nominations. As one of the most revered and prolific contemporary lyricists—a woman in a world where few have flourished—it's time to shine a light on her incredible talent!

The life of Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally (Master Class, Ragtime): 60 years of groundbreaking plays and musicals, the struggle for gay rights, addiction and recovery, finding true love, and the relentless pursuit of inspiration.

The catchy Schoolhouse Rock tunes have taught millions of children that Knowledge Is Power! This specially designed Classroom Edition DVD takes the highly regarded, Emmy(r) Award-winning series to new heights that will make Schoolhouse Rock fans out of a whole new generation of kids.

A documentary exploring the creation of the new musical Ragtime, based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow.

Schoolhouse Rock Collection Of Science Songs
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