Famous Lyricists
Discover the world’s most celebrated lyricists on StageAgent. Explore their biographies, iconic lyrics, and contributions to musicals, operas, and theatre.
What is a lyricist?
A lyricist is the writer who crafts the words for the songs in a musical or opera, focusing on the lyrics’ emotional resonance and narrative coherence. They work closely with the composer to set the lyrics to music, ensuring that the songs advance the plot and develop the characters. In Broadway musicals and operas, the lyricist’s work is integral to blending dialogue with musical elements, creating a seamless and engaging experience for the audience. Some famous lyricists include Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luigi Illica, Oscar Hammerstein II, Lynn Ahrens, and Betty Comden.
Video Transcript
A lyricist writes the words for the songs in musical theatre and opera. They often also write the libretto. Here on StageAgent, you can read their biographies and learn more about the shows they created.
Whether you’re searching for your next audition song or looking to expand your repertoire, StageAgent features a huge range of options in our songs database. You can search by title or find inspiration by filtering by vocal range, style, gender, and age range.
You can also discover more about the key elements of different styles of songs and how to understand music.