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Kait Kerrigan

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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


Tickets to THE GREAT GATSBY in Boston on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

Broadway In Boston has revealed that tickets for the North American tour of the smash hit Broadway musical and global sensation, THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, are now on sale to the public.
THE GREAT GATSBY's Brandon J. Large Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - Nov 22, 2025

The Great Gatsby's Brandon J. Large is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Large takes our Instagram followers backstage at the hit Broadway musical.
THE GREAT GATSBY Tickets Now On Sale At Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025

The North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will play Playhouse Square in Cleveland from June 9 to 28, 2026, as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series. Tickets went on sale November 19.
THE GREAT GATSBY Comes To Austin In March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025

The Tony Award-winning musical THE GREAT GATSBY will arrive in Austin for a limited engagement at Bass Concert Hall from March 10–15, 2026. Presented by Texas Performing Arts as part of Broadway in Austin.
Tickets to THE GREAT GATSBY at The Hobby Center to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025

THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, will play a limited one-week Houston engagement at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
THE GREAT GATSBY Comes to Toronto in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025

The North American tour of the hit Broadway musical THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is coming to Toronto in Summer 2026.
Tickets to THE GREAT GATSBY in Toledo Go On Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025

The American Theatre Guild has announced that single tickets for Ohio’s premiere engagement of THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, will go on sale to the public this week.
THE GREAT GATSBY's Derek Jordan Tayler Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - Oct 18, 2025

The Great Gatsby's Derek Jordan Taylor is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along as Taylor takes our Instagram followers backstage at the hit Broadway musical.
Rem-Andrea Beaty's Books Come To Life In TWUSA's Musical ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025

The McAninch Arts Center will present the TheaterWorksUSA production of “Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends”. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets here.
THE GREAT GATSBY's Haley Fish Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - Oct 11, 2025

The Great Gatsby's Haley Fish is taking over our Instagram! Follow along here as Fish takes our Instagram followers backstage at the hit Broadway musical.
ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS Comes to McAninch Arts Center October 24
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2025

TheaterWorksUSA’s musical Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends will play the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, IL on October 24, 2025. Inspired by Andrea Beaty’s beloved children’s books, the show introduces young audiences to Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck, and Ada Twist as they tackle big challenges through curiosity and teamwork.
THE NOTEBOOK and More Set for Broadway In Chicago 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025

Broadway In Chicago has revealed the full season line up for the next Broadway In Chicago Subscription Series, featuring The Notebook and more. See the full lineup here!
Tickets to THE GREAT GATSBY in Louisville Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025

Tickets for the North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, at The Kentucky Center, will go on sale this week. Learn more!
Ryan McCartan Sets Final Performance in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025

Producers of the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby announced that stage and screen star Ryan McCartan will play his final performance this November. We have all of the details!
Review: THE HEART at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 3, 2025

At La Jolla Playhouse through September 28, “The Heart” rides its wave with courage, empathy, and a beat that stays with you long after the curtain falls.
Video: First Look at THE HEART at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Sep 2, 2025

La Jolla Playhouse has released a new video from The Heart. Now in performances, the production also features Heidi Blickenstaff, Lincoln Clauss, Bre Jackson, Max McKenna, Kenita Miller, Paul Alexander Nolan, Zachary Noah Piser, and Jason Tam.
Video: Amber Ardolino Performs 'New Money' in THE GREAT GATSBY in South Korea
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

An all new video has been released giving fans a first look at 'New Money' from The Great Gatsby in South Korea! The performance features Amber Ardolino as Jordan Baker.
Corbin Bleu Was First Asked to Do THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway: Why He Chose London
by Michael Major - Aug 28, 2025

Corbin Bleu has revealed that he was originally approached to do The Great Gatsby on Broadway, but he decided to take the production across the pond to the West End. Bleu – who currently stars as Nick Carraway in the London production.
Video: Watch 'Strike the Match' From THE HEART at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Aug 27, 2025

La Jolla Playhouse has released a video of Wren Rivera performing 'Strike the Match' in their new production of The Heart. he production also features Heidi Blickenstaff, Kenita Miller, Paul Alexander Nolan, Zachary Noah Piser, Jason Tam, and more.
Concord Theatricals Releases 5 New Musicals Commissioned for High Schools
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025

Concord Theatricals has released their Commissioned Musical Collection, with five new, unique musicals now available for licensing. Learn more about the shows here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Kait Kerrigan written?

Kait Kerrigan has written 4 shows including Henry and Mudge (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Bad Years (Author), The Mad Ones (Playwright), The Great Gatsby (Book).

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?

Kait Kerrigan has won the Best Book of a Musical award from the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Great Gatsby. She was also recognized as the Most Promising Musical Theatre Librettist.

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