Brian Yorkey
Writing · Lyricist · Writer · Musical
Active 1971–present
Brian Yorkey is an American playwright and lyricist. His works often explore dark and controversial subject matter such as mental illness, grief, the underbelly of suburbia, and ethics in both psychiatry and public education.
Filmography
Next to Normal (2025) — Lyricist · WriterRiverdale (2017) — Musical13 Reasons Why (2017) — Executive Producer · Writer · Director · Teleplay · CreatorChicago Med (2015) — WriterEchoes (2022) — Executive ProducerFreaky Friday (2018) — Musical · SongsGreat Performances (1971) — WriterNext to Normal (2020) — Lyricist · Book