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Kait Kerrigan

Kerrigan is a graduate of Barnard College. Her plays include Transit and Imaginary Love, which was a 2006 Princess Grace Award Finalist.

BIO

Kerrigan is a graduate of Barnard College. Her plays include Transit and Imaginary Love, which was a 2006 Princess Grace Award Finalist.


With collaborator Brian Lowdermilk, she wrote an adaptation of Henry & Mudge, which had an Off-Broadway run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre and is currently touring the country with TheatreworksUSA. Their latest original musical The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown was most recently developed at a workshop at Manhattan Theatre Club directed by Christopher Ashley. This musical also received a reading at the Artists’ Showcase Reading Series at the 92nd Street Y, and was featured in the 2005 NAMT Songwriters Showcase.

They have collaborated on two other musicals: The Woman Upstairs and Wrong Number, both of which were featured in the New York Musical Theatre Festival. They are recipients of a 2006 Jonathan Larson Award and a 2004-2005 Jonathan Larson Fellowship at the Dramatists Guild, and they are members of the BMI Musical Theatre Advanced workshop, ASCAP and the Dramatists Guild.

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Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
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[US Tour, 2026]
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[West End, 2025]
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[Broadway, 2024]
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[West End, 2023]
Additional Lyrics

Writing

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Lyricist

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2024 - Best Book of a Musical

Kait Kerrigan, The Great Gatsby


winner
- 2009 - Most promising musical theatre librettist

Kait Kerrigan

Videos

News

BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL More Lead St. Louis' 2026 Holiday Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Nov 2, 2026

St. Louis is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for the holidays include BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical, Rocky Mantia and more.
THE HEART to Extend at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2026

Roundabout Theatre Company announced a one-week extension of the critically acclaimed new musical THE HEART through December at the Laura Pels Theatre off-Broadway.
Review Roundup: THE HEART Opens Off-Broadway with Joaquina Kalukango, Heidi Blickenstaff, Drew Gehling and More
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2026

The critics are weighing in on The Heart, the new Off-Broadway musical directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley. Starring Joaquina Kalukango, Heidi Blickenstaff, Drew Gehling and more, the production officially opens tonight at the Laura Pels Theatre, where it runs through December 6. Find out what the critics are saying!
Video: Watch Highlights from THE HEART Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 29, 2026

Now running at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre is The Heart, Check out a first look at the cast in action in this video!
THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour is Coming to PPAC in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2026

The North American tour of the Broadway musical THE GREAT GATSBY will play the Providence Performing Arts Center from November 3 through November 8, 2026. PPAC is offering special pricing on select performances through November 1.
What Makes THE HEART Beat? (And Why You Should See It)
by Team BWW - Nov 2, 2026

Performances are officially underway for The Heart, which just opened at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. Why is The heart worth seeing this fall? Here are five reasons just to name a few...
THE HEART to Open at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Rachel Stone - Oct 26, 2026

THE HEART, a musical based on Maylis de Kerangal's novel, will make its New York premiere at Roundabout Theatre Company's Laura Pels Theatre. The production features music and lyrics by Anne Eisendrath and Ian Eisendrath, with direction by Christopher Ashley.
Bree Lowdermilk, B Dang and More Named Page 73 2027 Playwriting Fellowship Semifinalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2026

Page 73 has revealed 13 semifinalists for its 2027 Playwriting Fellowship, now in its 24th year. The award supports playwrights without an Off-Broadway premiere in New York City and includes a $20,000 honorarium and development support.
Photos: Dramatists Guild Foundation Raises Over $1 Million at Annual Gala
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2026

The Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) raised $1,012,596 in gross contributions at its 2026 Gala, surpassing $1 million for the first time in the event’s history. Learn more and check out photos here!
Cast Set For DISNEY'S PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE as the Event Extends its Run
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2026

Secret Cinema reveals initial casting for its world premiere immersive production, with George Maguire as Captain Jack Sparrow and Phil Daniels as Captain Barbossa. The show extends for six additional weeks.
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at Blumenthal Performing Arts
by Perry Tannenbaum - Oct 18, 2026

What did our critic think of THE GREAT GATSBY at Blumenthal Performing Arts?
Video: Watch 'Keep Up' from THE HEART
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 13, 2026

Previews are officially underway for The Heart, which will open officially on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. This is a limited engagement through Sunday, December 6, 2026. Check out a clip of 'Keep Up' in rehearsals in this video.
Photos: First Look at Roundabout's THE HEART
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 13, 2026

Previews are officially underway for The Heart, which will open officially on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. This is a limited engagement through Sunday, December 6, 2026. Check out a first look at the cast in action here.
Austin Colby Will Lead THE GREAT GATSBY Tour as Jay Gatsby
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2026

Austin Colby, an original Broadway cast member, will star as Jay Gatsby in the North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, opening in Philadelphia this month.
Character Breakdown: The Cast of THE HEART Unpacks Their Roles
by Sam Anctil - Oct 17, 2026

Performances are officially underway at the Laura Pels Theatre for the New York premiere production of The Heart- a new musical with a book and additional lyrics by Kait Kerrigan, music and lyrics by Anne Eisendrath and Ian Eisendrath. What's it all about? Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles.
Chilina Kennedy and Max Monnig Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026

Chilina Kennedy will step back into the role of Myrtle Wilson, and Max Monnig will make his Broadway debut as Tom Buchanan in the Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby.
THE GREAT GATSBY Extends Ticket Sales Through June 2027
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026

The award-winning Broadway musical THE GREAT GATSBY has released a new block of tickets at The Broadway Theatre, with China Anne McClain making her musical stage debut as Daisy Buchanan and Ryan McCartan returning as Jay Gatsby.
Theatre Now's Industry Nights to Return with Anna K Jacobs
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026

Theatre Now New York will present a Master Class with composer Anna K Jacobs, followed by songs from four writing teams and a reception at their ongoing Industry Nights series.
THE GREAT GATSBY to Play TPAC's Jackson Hall This March
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2026

Tickets for the North American tour of The Great Gatsby at Tennessee Performing Arts Center will go on sale October 2 for performances March 5–14, 2027.
ROSIE REVERE, ADA TWIST, AND IGGY PECK: THE QUESTIONEERS! to Open New Victory Theater 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026

The New Victory Theater will kick off its 2026-27 season with the New York premiere of Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck: The Questioneers! by TheaterWorksUSA.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Kait Kerrigan written?

Kait Kerrigan has written 5 shows including Henry and Mudge (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Bad Years (Author), The Mad Ones (Playwright), The Great Gatsby (Book), The Heart (Writer).

What awards has Kait Kerrigan been nominated for?

Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Great Gatsby and Most promising musical theatre librettist () for .

What awards has Kait Kerrigan won?

Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Great Gatsby and Most Promising Musical Theatre Librettist.

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