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West End: Amélie (Olivier & Grammy Nominations). Broadway: Amélie, Tuck Everlasting. Off-Broadway: The Burnt Part Boys, Fugitive Songs, Stars of David. Regional: Paradise Square, Dreamland (or a musical riff on Shakespeare’s Midsummer set during the declassification of Area 51), Stillwater, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick and two circuses for Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey. TV/Film: A Killer Party, “Sesame Street,” “Elmo’s World,” and “The Electric Company.” Awards from the Kleban, Ebb, Rodgers, and Larson Foundations. Writer and director for Lovewell Institute, creating original musicals with young adults. MFA NYU Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program, BFA Missouri State Univ. Husband to writer Kait Kerrigan, father to Lucy and Tess.


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The Great Gatsby: A New Musical
 
[US Tour, 2026]
Music & Lyrics
The Great GatsbyThe Great Gatsby
 
[West End, 2025]
Lyrics
The Great GatsbyThe Great Gatsby
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Music & Lyrics Arranger
Paradise SquareParadise Square
 
[Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Lyrics[Replacement]
Tuck EverlastingTuck Everlasting
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Lyrics

Writing

Amelie
Lyrics

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2024 - Best Original Score

Nathan TysenThe Great Gatsby

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Score

Nathan TysenParadise Square

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Nathan TysenParadise Square

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Nathan TysenParadise Square


winner
- 2014 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

Nathan Tysen

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Musical

Nathan Tysen, The Burnt Part Boys

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Broadway in Miami Series at the Arsht Reveals 2026-27 Season Photo
Broadway in Miami Series at the Arsht Reveals 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America have revealed announce the 2026-27 Broadway in Miami season in the Ziff Ballet Opera House.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For ATG San Francisco's 2026/27 Seas Photo
OPERATION MINCEMEAT, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For ATG San Francisco's 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

ATG San Francisco has unveiled the lineup for its 2026/27 Broadway season, bringing six acclaimed Tony Award-winning Broadway productions to San Francisco's historic Orpheum Theatre (1192 Market St.).
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, THE GREAT GATSBY And More Set for Tennessee Performing Arts Photo
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, THE GREAT GATSBY And More Set for Tennessee Performing Arts Center 2026-27 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2026

TPAC's 2026-27 Broadway season will showcase 10 shows, including PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, with two-week runs for each.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and More Set for ATG San Francisco 2026/ Photo
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and More Set for ATG San Francisco 2026/27 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2026

ATG San Francisco has announced its 2026/27 season lineup, which includes several Broadway hits and highly anticipated productions set to captivate audiences.
TPAC Reveals 26-27 Broadway Season - THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, HELL'S KITCHEN and Mor Photo
TPAC Reveals 26-27 Broadway Season - THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, HELL'S KITCHEN and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026

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Segerstrom Center for the Arts Reveals 2026-27 Broadway Season - THE GREAT GATSBY and Photo
Segerstrom Center for the Arts Reveals 2026-27 Broadway Season - THE GREAT GATSBY and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

As Segerstrom Center for the Arts celebrates its 40th anniversary season, the Center has revealed its 2026–2027 Broadway season. This landmark season features 11 productions, including six Orange County premieres.
AMÉLIE THE MUSICAL to be Presented at Sinclair Theatre Photo
AMÉLIE THE MUSICAL to be Presented at Sinclair Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

Sinclair Theatre will stage AMÉLIE THE MUSICAL, a stage adaptation of the beloved 2001 film, from March 20-28 at Blair Hall Theatre, Dayton. The production explores themes of altruism and connection through the story of Amélie, a dreamy young woman.
Scots Duo Noisemaker are Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant Photo
Scots Duo Noisemaker are Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 19, 2026

Each person/duo will be awarded a $20,000 unrestricted grant in addition to a $2,500 Saw Island Foundation Recording Grant to support the production of new demo recordings that better represent the artist’s vision.
The American Theatre Wing Reveals Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grants Photo
The American Theatre Wing Reveals Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant, the annual prize awarded to exceptional emerging musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams.
Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway Photo
Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

Film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu will join the Broadway company as Nick Carraway after playing the role in the West End production last year. Bleu joins the company with Broadway favorite John Behlmann
THE GREAT GATSBY's Morgan Harrison Takes Over Our Instagram Today Photo
THE GREAT GATSBY's Morgan Harrison Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - Feb 14, 2026

The Great Gatsby's Morgan Harrison is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Harrison takes our Instagram followers behind-the-scenes of the hit Broadway musical.
THE GREAT GATSBY On Sale This Week At Devos Performance Hall Photo
THE GREAT GATSBY On Sale This Week At Devos Performance Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026

Broadway Grand Rapids has announced that tickets for the Michigan premiere of THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, will go on sale Thursday, February 12, 2026 at noon for eight performances.
Review Roundup: THE GREAT GATSBY Embarks on Tour Photo
Review Roundup: THE GREAT GATSBY Embarks on Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

The North American Tour is underway for THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical. The tour began performances in Baltimore, MD at The Hippodrome Theatre on January 31, 2026, before playing in various cities across North America. Check out the reviews here!
Rialto Chatter: Regé-Jean Page Will Make Stage Debut in New THE GREAT GATSBY Adaptat Photo
Rialto Chatter: Regé-Jean Page Will Make Stage Debut in New THE GREAT GATSBY Adaptation in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

A new stage adaptation of The Great Gatsby may be heading to the West End, led by Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Tour's David Smith and Senzel Ahmady Sing 'My Green Light' Photo
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Tour's David Smith and Senzel Ahmady Sing 'My Green Light'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

The North American tour of The Great Gatsby officially hit the road last week. To mark the opening, you can now watch a studio performance recording of “My Green Light,” featuring two of the tour’s stars.
13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL Will Make North American Premiere in Toronto Photo
13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL Will Make North American Premiere in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

The 2026/27 Operation Mirvish Theatre Season has been announced at the Mirvish Theatre in Toronto, including the North American premiere of 13 Going on 30 - The Musical. Learn more here!
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY North American Tour Opens in Baltimore Photo
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY North American Tour Opens in Baltimore
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2026

The Great Gatsby North American tour is now open in Baltimore! Watch a video of their opening night curtain call, featuring a first look at the company in costume. It stars Jake David Smith as Jay Gatsby, Senzel Ahmady as Daisy Buchanan, and more.
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at The Hippodrome Photo
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at The Hippodrome
by Timoth David Copney - Feb 6, 2026

When F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby danced its way off the page and into the American consciousness, it became one of the defining portraits of the hedonistic, halcyon Roaring Twenties.
Video: Watch THE GREAT GATSBY Perform Halftime Show at Knicks Game Photo
Video: Watch THE GREAT GATSBY Perform Halftime Show at Knicks Game
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2026

Cast members from The Great Gatsby performed a special halftime show at Pride Night with the New York Knicks earlier this week. Led by Dariana Mullen, watch a video of the ensemble of the hit Broadway musical performing 'La Dee Dah.'
Video: Aisha Jackson Performs National Anthem at Knicks Game Pride Night Photo
Video: Aisha Jackson Performs National Anthem at Knicks Game Pride Night
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2026

The Great Gatsby's Aisha Jackson kicked off Pride Night with the New York Knicks by singing the National Anthem. Watch the video now! The hit Broadway musical also performed during halftime at the game.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Nathan Tysen written?

Nathan Tysen has written 4 shows including The Burnt Part Boys (Lyricist), Amelie (Lyrics), Tuck Everlasting (Lyricist), The Great Gatsby (Lyrics).

What awards has Nathan Tysen been nominated for?

Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Great Gatsby, Outstanding Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Paradise Square, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Paradise Square, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Paradise Square, Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for and Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for The Burnt Part Boys.

What awards has Nathan Tysen won?

Nathan Tysen has won the Best Original Score award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Great Gatsby. He was also recognized as the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.

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