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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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[US Tour, 2026]
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[West End, 2025]
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[Broadway, 2024]
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[West End, 2023]
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Writing

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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

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News


Review: THE GREAT GATSBY: A NEW MUSICAL at Connor Palace
by Steve Sucato - Jun 12, 2026

THE GREAT GATSBY: A NEW MUSICAL is Surprisingly Great
Exclusive Video: J. Harrison Ghee Sings 'Wider Spectrum' From ERNXST, OR THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2026

BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to J. Harrison Ghee singing 'Wider Spectrum' from the studio cast recording of Ernxst, Or The Importance Of Being. Listen now!
THE GREAT GATBSY Tour Cancels Minneapolis Performance Mid-Show Due to Technical Difficulties
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026

The second to last Minneapolis performance of The Great Gatsby was cancelled mid-performance due to technical difficulties. Learn more about the issue and the show here.
Crítica: A UN PASO (THE MAD ONES) at LA TEATRERÍA
by Juan Carlos Araujo - Jun 3, 2026

El musical de culto, viralizado en redes sociales, llega a la Ciudad de México con un elenco que brilla por su monumental talento tanto performativo como vocal.
Music, Comedy, Dance and More Set for New Victory Theater 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026

The New Victory Theater has revealed its 2026-27 season, which will include nine productions featuring music, acrobatics, comedy, magic, dance and more!
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at National Theatre
by David Friscic - May 19, 2026

The current touring production of the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby tries to wrap its hand around the elusive and enigmatic novel of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald but can only succeed on the most basic level. It is a daunting task to try and adapt extremely poetic and enigmatic works like The Great Gatsby to any visual medium (in this, I do agree with critic John Simon ---there are really no optic equivalents to this type of writing ---as five flawed film adaptations have proven).
THE GREAT GATSBY's Damani Van Rensalier Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - May 17, 2026

The Great Gatsby's Damani Van Rensalier is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along on our Story as Van Rensalier takes our Instagram followers behind-the-scenes of the hit Broadway musical.
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - May 6, 2026

Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel of the same name. The Great Gatsby is set on Long Island, near New York City during the Jazz Age. The story centers on mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsession to reunite with his former lover Daisy Buchanan. This was one of two musical adaptations to have premiered within the past couple of years. The other being Gatsby: An American Myth, which debuted in Boston in 2024.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 29, 2026- OH, MARY! Welcomes New Star Maya Rudolph
by - Apr 29, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
J. Harrison Ghee, Bonnie Milligan, and More Will Be Featured on ERNXST Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

The musical ERNXST, from Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk, will release a cast recording in June, featuring J. Harrison Ghee, Bonnie Milligan, and more. Learn more about how to pre-save the album here.
Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS Crowdfunds Cast Recording Ahead of New York Run
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends is crowdfunding for its upcoming cast recording. The children's musical features a book by Lauren Gunderson, music by Bree Lowdermilk, and lyrics by Kait Kerrigan.
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - Apr 23, 2026

While THE GREAT GATSBY has glimpses of effective songs and character development, the musical doesn’t ultimately live up to the glitz, glamor, and legacy of its source material.
THE GREAT GATSBY Now Playing At Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026

THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald , is now playing at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre. The musical will play a limited two-week engagement.
THE FULL MONTY, THE IMAGINARY INVALID, MIX AND MASTER Will Arrive on Broadway in Roundabout's 2026/27 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2026

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the 2026-2027 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway marking Roundabout’s 60th Season. The  season includes two world premieres, three revivals, and two musicals, including The Heart and The Full Monty. We have all of the details!
THE GREAT GATSBY, DEATH BECOMES HER, and More Set For 2026-27 Broadway at the Tennessee Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026

The 2026-27 season lineup has been announced for Broadway at the Tennessee Theatre. The season will kick of fin November with Death Becomes Her, and continue with The Great Gatsby, Mamma Mia!, The Sound of Music, Jersey Boys, and Hell's Kitchen.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
by Team BWW - Apr 8, 2026

Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community. In this March 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from regional stages across the country.
THE GREAT GATSBY Musical Will Come to Madison This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2026

Overture Center for the Arts will present the North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY in Madison's Overture Hall July 28–Aug. 2, with tickets going on sale April 10. The Tony Award-winning production features a jazz and pop-infused score.
THE GREAT GATSBY & More Lead Chicago's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026

Chicago 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. Check out our top Chicago picks for Spring 2026!
MTI Acquires Licensing Rights for THE GREAT GATSBY
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2026

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the acquisition of the dazzling Broadway musical The Great Gatsby, based on the best-selling 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. 
Exclusive: THE GREAT GATSBY On Tour First Look
by Joshua Wright - Apr 1, 2026

Get an exclusive first look at the North American tour of The Great Gatsby. The Tony Award®-winning global sensation, which brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic story and the opulence of the Roaring Twenties to life on stage, has been thrilling audiences coast to coast since the North American tour officially opened this past February. 

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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