Stephen Flaherty
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Latest News on Stephen Flaherty:
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND to be Presented at BTTUNY in February (Jan 23, 2025)
20 Great Audition Songs for Baritones & Basses (Jan 22, 2025)
Theatre Now Awarded NAMT Writers Residency Grant (Jan 21, 2025)
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND to be Presented at BTTUNY in February (Jan 23, 2025)
20 Great Audition Songs for Baritones & Basses (Jan 22, 2025)
Theatre Now Awarded NAMT Writers Residency Grant (Jan 21, 2025)
BIO
Stephen Flaherty writes music for theater, film, recordings and the concert stage. He is perhaps best known as the composer of the Broadway musicals Ragtime (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Grammy nominations), Seussical (Grammy and Drama Desk nominations), Once on This Island (Tony nomination, Olivier Award for London's Best Musical), and also contributed music to Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (original songs) and Neil Simon's Proposals (incidental music). He has also written four musicals produced at Lincoln Center Theatre: The Glorious Ones (Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominations), Dessa Rose (Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominations), A Man of No Importanc (Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, Drama Desk nomination) and My Favorite Year. Other theater scores include Lucky Stiff and Loving Repeating: A Musical of Gertrude Stein (Chicago's Jefferson Award for Best New Musical). Film credits include Anastasia (Academy Award nominations for Best Score and Best Song, two Golden Globe nominations and a gold record for its soundtrack), Bartok the Magnificent (original score and songs) and the upcoming After The Storm. Concert work includes commissions from the Boston Pops, Carnegie Hall and the Guggenheim Museum. "The Ahrens and Flaherty Songbook," a print anthology, is available through Alfred Music. His songs have been recorded by Aaliyah, Johnny Mathis, Richard Marx and Donna Lewis, Renee Fleming and Bryn Terfel, Donny Osmond, Thalia and Deana Carter, among others. Mr. Flaherty serves on the Dramatists Guild Council, where he co-chairs the Dramatists Guild Fellows Program for emerging writers with Lynn Ahrens, his longtime writing partner.
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Michael Farina, Tom Plotkin, Sara Gettelfinger, Kevin Chamberlin, Natascia Diaz, David Madore, Janine LaManna, Cameron Bowen, Jerome Vivona , Ann Harada, Catrice Joseph, David Engel, Joyce Chittick, Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, Eddie Korbich, Darren Lee, Justin Greer, Cathy Rigby, Anthony Blair Hall and Stuart Zagnit
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11/23/2021
From: Photos: Go Inside the SEUSSICAL 21st Anniversary Reunion at Feinstein's/54 Below
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Music
Stephen Flaherty, Anastasia
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Stephen Flaherty, Anastasia
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Music
Stephen Flaherty, The Glorious Ones
Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best New Musical
Stephen Flaherty, Ragtime
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Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Music
Stephen Flaherty, A Man of No Importance
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Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Music
Stephen Flaherty, Seussical the Musical
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Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lyrics
Stephen Flaherty, Ragtime
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Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Music
Stephen Flaherty, Ragtime
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Musical
Stephen Flaherty, Ragtime
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Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Stephen Flaherty, Ragtime
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Olivier Awards - 1995 - The American Express Award for Best New Musical
Stephen Flaherty, Once On This Island
Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Stephen Flaherty, Once on this Island
Videos
VIDEO: Casa Mañana's SEUSSICAL Performs On Good Morning Texas
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-29 14:45:16
Video: Bobby Smith Sings 'Gliding' From RAGTIME at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-02 16:21:38
Video: Watch the Trailer for MOMENT TO MOMENT: THE MAKING OF THE VIOLET HOUR STUDIO CAST RECORDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-12-15 11:41:19
Exclusive: Watch Teal Wicks Sing 'Back to Before' in RAGTIME at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-11-28 10:00:20
Video: THE SIMPSONS Spoofs RAGTIME in 'Henry Ford' Parody Musical Number
by Stephi Wild - 2023-11-20 08:18:12
Exclusive: Cast of Signature Theatre's RAGTIME Performs Title Song
by Alan Henry - 2023-10-12 10:00:20
Video: Brian Stokes Mitchell Talks RAGTIME Reunion Concert Decades In the Making
by Michael Major - 2023-03-22 15:06:51
Video: Audra McDonald & Brian Stokes Mitchell Perform 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME on THE TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - 2023-03-22 10:47:05
Video: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
by Opening Night - 2022-11-01 08:13:34
VIDEO: Jim Parsons Discusses the 'Intimacy' of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2022-10-24 11:15:35
VIDEO: First Look at Jason Danieley & More in the World Premiere of Ahrens & Flaherty's KNOXVILLE
by Alan Henry - 2022-04-22 11:19:38
VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Performs 'The Good' on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT!
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-06-08 09:51:05
News
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND to be Presented at BTTUNY in February
The Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY has revealed the second show in its 2024-2025 season will be 'Once On This Island” by Lynne Ahrens with music by Stephen Flaherty. Learn more about the production!
The Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY has revealed the second show in its 2024-2025 season will be 'Once On This Island” by Lynne Ahrens with music by Stephen Flaherty. Learn more about the production!
20 Great Audition Songs for Baritones & Basses
If you’re a baritone or bass singer looking to refresh your go-to audition material, here’s a list of musical theatre songs to help you showcase your range and talent to the folks behind the audition table.
If you’re a baritone or bass singer looking to refresh your go-to audition material, here’s a list of musical theatre songs to help you showcase your range and talent to the folks behind the audition table.
Theatre Now Awarded NAMT Writers Residency Grant
Theatre Now New York has been awarded a Writers Residency Grant through the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals by the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT).
Theatre Now New York has been awarded a Writers Residency Grant through the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals by the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT).
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season
The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!
The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!
L Morgan Lee and Kate Baldwin Will Host MAESTRA MUSIC'S AMPLIFY 2025
Maestra Music has announced Amplify 2025, directed by Jessica Ryan, hosted by L Morgan Lee, co-hosted by Kate Baldwin, and featuring special guests such as Jordan Fisher, Zeniba Now, Jessica Vosk.
Maestra Music has announced Amplify 2025, directed by Jessica Ryan, hosted by L Morgan Lee, co-hosted by Kate Baldwin, and featuring special guests such as Jordan Fisher, Zeniba Now, Jessica Vosk.
Review: LUCKY STIFF at Florida Rep
If you can’t find something funny in the musical farce Lucky Stiff by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, you are as dead as poor Uncle Anthony. That gentleman has passed on in New Jersey, and he has willed six million dollars to his British nephew Harry Witherspoon, who has never even met him.
If you can’t find something funny in the musical farce Lucky Stiff by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, you are as dead as poor Uncle Anthony. That gentleman has passed on in New Jersey, and he has willed six million dollars to his British nephew Harry Witherspoon, who has never even met him.
Photos: OUR TOWN's Jim Parsons Receives Sardi's Portrait
Jim Parsons, who is currently starring on Broadway in Our Town and is most known for starring in the CBS hit The Big Bang Theory, recently received his portrait at Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling and you can check out photos here!
Jim Parsons, who is currently starring on Broadway in Our Town and is most known for starring in the CBS hit The Big Bang Theory, recently received his portrait at Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling and you can check out photos here!
Review: RAGTIME Rides on the Wheels of a Dream at The Ruth
RAGTIME rides on the wheels of a dream of founders, artists, and donors as it opens the brand-new home of the former Hale Center Theater Orem. The magnificent musical is the inaugural production in the Smith Grand Theater at the beautifully designed, spacious yet intimate Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater (The Ruth) on the dōTERRA campus in Pleasant Grove.
RAGTIME rides on the wheels of a dream of founders, artists, and donors as it opens the brand-new home of the former Hale Center Theater Orem. The magnificent musical is the inaugural production in the Smith Grand Theater at the beautifully designed, spacious yet intimate Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater (The Ruth) on the dōTERRA campus in Pleasant Grove.
Photo: Lynn Ahrens Visits ANASTASIA Cast at the Bucks County Playhouse
Tony award winning lyricist, Lynn Ahrens, visited the cast of Bucks County Playhouse’s production of “Anastasia: The Musical” after the matinee on Sunday, December 29. Check out a photo here!
Tony award winning lyricist, Lynn Ahrens, visited the cast of Bucks County Playhouse’s production of “Anastasia: The Musical” after the matinee on Sunday, December 29. Check out a photo here!
Theatre Now Announces New Cabaret Series Beginning In 2025
Starting in 2025, Theatre Now will present a monthly cabaret series at SoHo Playhouse, 15 Vandam St., NYC. Verse Intro Cabaret will feature performances of songs by 2 writing teams from Theatre Now's prestigious Musical Writers Lab.
Starting in 2025, Theatre Now will present a monthly cabaret series at SoHo Playhouse, 15 Vandam St., NYC. Verse Intro Cabaret will feature performances of songs by 2 writing teams from Theatre Now's prestigious Musical Writers Lab.
Photo Special: Celebrating BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola
All of us here at BroadwayWorld wanted to pay tribute to Tom, and to our strong partnership, by taking a look back with this photo gallery below.
All of us here at BroadwayWorld wanted to pay tribute to Tom, and to our strong partnership, by taking a look back with this photo gallery below.
Review: ANASTASIA Dazzles Bucks County Holiday Audiences
What did our critic think of Anastasia at Bucks County Playhouse?
What did our critic think of Anastasia at Bucks County Playhouse?
THE GIGGLING GRANNY Comes to Theater For the New City in January
'The Giggling Granny,' a solo play written for Marilyn Chris by Marsha Lee Sheiness, will be presented by Theater for the New City, in January. Learn more here!
'The Giggling Granny,' a solo play written for Marilyn Chris by Marsha Lee Sheiness, will be presented by Theater for the New City, in January. Learn more here!
Photos: Laura Benanti Honored At 2024 BROADWAY DREAMS Gala
Broadway Dreams hosted its annual gala this weekend at The Plaza New York (768 5th Avenue). Jerry Mitchell, Jerry Zaks, and more turned out for the big night! See photos from the event!
Broadway Dreams hosted its annual gala this weekend at The Plaza New York (768 5th Avenue). Jerry Mitchell, Jerry Zaks, and more turned out for the big night! See photos from the event!
Review: Stephanie J. Block in Concert at Theatre Raleigh
We’ve come to the end of the second year of Theatre Raleigh’s concert series. Several prolific performers have graced their stages here in the Triangle area throughout 2024. From local talent to Broadway stars such as Telly Leung, Seth Rudetsky, and Julie Benko. As for their closing act this season, it’s none other than Tony Award-winning powerhouse Stephanie J. Block.
We’ve come to the end of the second year of Theatre Raleigh’s concert series. Several prolific performers have graced their stages here in the Triangle area throughout 2024. From local talent to Broadway stars such as Telly Leung, Seth Rudetsky, and Julie Benko. As for their closing act this season, it’s none other than Tony Award-winning powerhouse Stephanie J. Block.
Photos: Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels Receive the 2024 Fred Ebb Award
The Fred Ebb Foundation has presented the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. See photos from inside the ceremony!
The Fred Ebb Foundation has presented the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. See photos from inside the ceremony!
Photos: ANASTASIA At Bucks County Playhouse
Bucks County Playhouse has released production photos of its new production of “Anastasia: The Musical,” which opened November 22 and continues on the historic stage through January 5.
Bucks County Playhouse has released production photos of its new production of “Anastasia: The Musical,” which opened November 22 and continues on the historic stage through January 5.
Bucks County Playhouse To Host Special ANASTASIA Scavenger Hunt
The hunt is on! Bring your friends and search for clues! Bucks County Playhouse (through Watson Adventures) is hosting a special Anastasia scavenger hunt on Sunday, December 8 at 2 pm.
The hunt is on! Bring your friends and search for clues! Bucks County Playhouse (through Watson Adventures) is hosting a special Anastasia scavenger hunt on Sunday, December 8 at 2 pm.
Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Mānoa Valley Theatre
Gods and mortals, stories and songs, sea and sand--all make a splash at Mānoa Valley Theatre!
Gods and mortals, stories and songs, sea and sand--all make a splash at Mānoa Valley Theatre!
Photos: Christy Altomare Drops By ANASTASIA At Bucks County Playhouse
Broadway’s original Anastasia, Christy Altomare, was among the guests at a buzzy opening night of the new production of “Anastasia: The Musical” at Bucks County Playhouse on Saturday, November 23. Check out photos of Christy's meeting with the cast!
Broadway’s original Anastasia, Christy Altomare, was among the guests at a buzzy opening night of the new production of “Anastasia: The Musical” at Bucks County Playhouse on Saturday, November 23. Check out photos of Christy's meeting with the cast!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Stephen Flaherty written?
Stephen Flaherty has written 17 shows including Lucky Stiff (Composer), Once On This Island (Composer), My Favorite Year (Composer), Ragtime (Composer), Patti LuPone: Matters of the Heart (Composer), Seussical (Conceiver), A Man of No Importance (Composer), Dessa Rose (Composer), Chef's Theater: A Musical Feast (Songs), Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (Composer), Loving Repeating (Composer), The Glorious Ones (Composer), Rocky (Composer), In Your Arms (Music), Anastasia (Composer), Marie, Dancing Still (Composer), Knoxville (Composer).
What awards has Stephen Flaherty been nominated for?
Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Anastasia, Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Anastasia, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Glorious Ones, Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Ragtime, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for A Man of No Importance, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Seussical the Musical, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Ragtime, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Ragtime, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Ragtime, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Ragtime, The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Once On This Island and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Once on this Island.
What awards has Stephen Flaherty won?
Stephen Flaherty has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for A Man of No Importance, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Seussical the Musical, and Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Ragtime. He also won Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Ragtime. Additionally, he received the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Ragtime and The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Once On This Island.
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