Ahrens & Flaherty (Early lives)
What popular TV show did Lynn Ahrens write and sing music for?
Schoolhouse Rock
What was the musical Anastasia based on?
The animated movie of the same name, which was based off a fantasized version of what could have possibly happened to the Romanoff family
This show is based off a fictionalized version of a historical event, and widely known as one of Ahrens & Flaherty's most popular works. It is also my favorite.
Anastasia
(song 1)
"Journey to the Past" from Anastasia
What college did Lynn Ahrens go to?
Syracuse University
What instrument did Flaherty start playing at the age of seven?
Piano!
Who played Anya & Dmitri in the main cast? (I met them)
Christy Altomare & Derek Klena
This show won several Tony Awards and included the mention of several historical events such as the assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
Ragtime
(song 2)
"Oh The Thinks You Can Think" from Seussical!
How long did Seusscial run on Broadway?
2000-2001
What was their first Off-Broadway hit called?
Lucky Stiff!
What did they change the character of Rasputin in the movie version to in the stage version?
A Bolshevik soldier named Gleb
This production was an Off-Broadway hit that was later made into a feature film flop.
Lucky Stiff
(song 3)
"Why We Tell The Story" from Once On This Island
When were Ahrens & Flaherty inducted into the Hall of Fame?
2015
What was their first musical (a children's production) that was fully produced?
The Emperor's New Clothes
Name two songs from Anastasia
Literally any of them work LOL
This show, based on a novel, is often described as a mix between The Little Mermaid and Romeo & Juliet!
Once On This Island
(song 4)
"Back to Before" from Ragtime
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What is the name of the production Ahrens & Flaherty wanted to adapt to theater, but couldn't get the rights to?
(hint: similar to a Taylor Swift song title)
Bedazzled
What Broadway theatre was Anastasia at?
Broadhurst Theatre
This musical was based off of a sports movie starring Sylvester Stallone.
Rocky the Musical
(song 5)
"Everything To Win" from Anastasia
Where did Ahrens & Flaherty meet?
The BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop.