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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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Playwright
Bookwriter/Lyricist
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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

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.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals with the Cast of THE HEART
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 29, 2026

Rehearsals are officially underway for the New York premiere production of The Heart with book and additional lyrics by Kait Kerrigan, music and lyrics by Anne Eisendrath and Ian Eisendrath, music supervision by Ian Eisendrath, choreography by Mandy Moore and direction by Tony Award-winner Christopher Ashley based on Maylis de Kerangal's novel Réparer les vivants. Check out photos here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 23, 2026- Meet PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Star Caroline Hendricks and More
by - Sep 23, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
THE GREAT GATSBY Tour to Play Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026

Tickets for the North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, are now on sale. Performances will run at Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
Video: THE HEART Finds Its Pulse in Rehearsals- Meet the Company
by Sam Anctil - Sep 22, 2026

Next up at Roundabout Theatre Company is the New York premiere production of The Heart with book and additional lyrics by Kait Kerrigan, music and lyrics by Anne Eisendrath and Ian Eisendrath. Watch in this video as the cast and creative chat more about what audiences can expect from the new musical.
THE GREAT GATSBY Tickets on Sale for Columbus Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2026

The North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will play the Ohio Theatre in Columbus from February 23 through March 3, 2027. Tickets go on sale September 18.
Photos: THE GREAT GATSBY Celebrates 1000 Broadway Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2026

The Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel marked its 1000th performance at The Broadway Theatre, with the cast celebrating the milestone alongside over 1 million audience members who have seen the production.
THE GREAT GATSBY's Jonathan Young Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2026

The Great Gatsby's Jonathan Young is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as the production's dance captain takes our Instagram followers behind-the-scenes.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 14, 2026- Go Inside WANTED Rehearsal and More
by - Sep 14, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Photos: Meet the Company of Roundabout's THE HEART
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 11, 2026

Roundabout Theatre Company will soon present the New York premiere production of The Heart with book and additional lyrics by Kait Kerrigan, music and lyrics by Anne Eisendrath and Ian Eisendrath, music supervision and arrangements by Ian Eisendrath, choreography by Mandy Moore and direction by Tony Award-winner Christopher Ashley based on Maylis de Kerangal's novel Réparer les vivants. The cast just met the press and you can check out photos here!

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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