Composer
Biography
American musical-theatre and film composer born in 1960. He frequently collaborates with lyricist Lynn Ahrens, together writing the Broadway shows Ragtime, Once on This Island, and Seussical. Once on This Island won a Tony Award and an Olivier Award, while Ragtime earned a Tony for its score. Flaherty also received two Academy Award and two Golden Globe nominations for his songs in the animated film Anastasia.