A panel of acclaimed, Tony Award-winning composers and lyricists -- Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (1998 for Best Original Score with Ragtime), William Finn (1992 Best Book and Score for Falsettos) and Adam Guettel (2005 for the score and orchestration of Light in the Piazza) -- discuss their first theatrical experiences, the process of writing and composing, what's involved in working with a partner, early influences on their music, and where they find inspiration; offer advice for students; and demonstrate their craft by playing a bit of their work.

Composers and Lyricists - December, 2007

For more than 30 years the American Theatre Wing has been bringing together performers, directors, playwrights, designers, choreographers, producers and behind-the-scenes personnel from the American and international theatre, WIT offers a rare opportunity for students and audiences to see the people who create theatre engaged in thoughtful conversation with one another. With more than 600 past guests, the seminars have become an unequalled archive of theatrical talk, a chance to hear from the people behind the characters, stories and productions that draw us to the theatre. We have collected the Tony Award winners who have appeared on Working In The Theatre.

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