Stephen Flaherty

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Stephen Flaherty is an American musical theatre composer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, best known for his partnership with lyricist Lynn Ahrens. Their scores pair sweeping orchestration with character-driven melodies on Broadway and film. He won the Tony for Best Original Score for "Ragtime" (1998); other works include "Once on This Island" and "Anastasia." Revivals highlight his lyrical, ensemble-driven writing.