lyricist

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David Zippel, a Tony-winning lyricist, directs the show with a smooth and skilled hand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

In the film, Hawke plays lyricist Lorenz Hart, who wrote the sharp, witty words to such standards as “My Funny Valentine” and “Blue Moon.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Dead lyricist Robert Hunter and second drummer Hart joined the group in 1967.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

Former Little Mixer Jade Thirlwall turned in a scathing-but-affectionate thesis on pop music and pop stardom on That's Showbiz, Baby! and West End Girl re-established Lily Allen as a master lyricist.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

You might well be the lyricist of an all-time hit.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson