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BIO

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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[Broadway, 2024]
Music & Lyrics Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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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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News


Review: The USF School of Theatre & Dance Presents the Breathtaking FUGITIVE SONGS

A song cycle featuring six incredibly talented actors. Not to be missed!
Mountain Theatre Company Announces Cast for Fall Production of THE BURNT PART BOYS

Mountain Theatre Company announced the cast for THE BURNT PART BOYS, running October 11-26, 2024, at Highlands Performing Arts Center. The production features Alex Pletikapich and William Green.
Carissa Gaughran Shares Backstage Secrets from THE GREAT GATSBY

As part of our Words From The Wings series, we're chatting with Carissa Gaughran from The Great Gatsby. Carissa told us all about her backstage routines, must-haves, and more!
Video: Go Inside THE GREAT GATSBY's Weekly Understudy Rehearsals

Where's the party? It's at The Great Gatsby's weekly understudy rehearsals! Cast member Carissa Gaughran is giving audiences an inside look at the musical's understudy rehearsals, which typically happen once or twice a week. Watch a new video that goes inside the rehearsals now!
Video: Eva Noblezada Sings 'Beautiful Little Fool' From THE GREAT GATSBY

Watch Eva Noblezada sing 'Beautiful Little Fool' in The Great Gatsby on Broadway.
Video: Jeremy Jordan's THE GREAT GATSBY Dressing Room Tour, Designed by Krysta Rodriguez

The Great Gatsby's Jeremy Jordan gives a tour of his Broadway dressing room, designed by friend and fellow Broadway star Krysta Rodriguez, in the video here.
What Does It Take to Make an Original Broadway Cast Recording?

BroadwayWorld spoke to several individuals and executives who played integral roles in the making of two original Broadway cast recordings of musicals that opened during the 2023-2024 season, Lempicka and The Great Gatsby. These creatives shed light on the behind-the-scenes processes and layers of work that most people don’t see.
Video: Watch the Lyric Video for 'For Her' from THE GREAT GATSBY Featuring Jeremy Jordan

The Great Gatsby has released a lyric video for 'For Her,' featuring Jeremy Jordan. Watch the video here!
Video: Samantha Pauly Sings 'New Money' From THE GREAT GATSBY

An all new video has been released from The Great Gatsby on Broadway, featuring Samantha Pauly performing the upbeat and fun number, 'New Money.' Check out the video here!
New Block of Tickets On Sale for THE GREAT GATSBY Through February 2025

A new block of tickets is now on sale for the hit Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel The Great Gatsby, starring Tony Award-nominated Broadway sensations Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada.
Notes on a Score: THE GREAT GATSBY

What goes into making the music of our favorite Broadway shows? How do Broadway composers make our favorite characters sing and our favorite scenes come alive? BroadwayWorld is finding out with a new video series, Notes on a Score.
Samantha Pauly Takes Over Our Instagram to Bring Us Backstage at THE GREAT GATSBY

Want the inside scoop on the roaring party happening at the Broadway Theatre? The Great Gatsby's Samantha Pauly is taking over our Instagram story for an inside look at the hit show.
Contest: Win Two Tickets To THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway

Dreaming of a night out on Broadway? Enter to win two tickets to The Great Gatsby on Broadway! live on stage. Enter today! The party's roaring on Broadway! Starring Jeremy Jordan (Newsies) as Jay Gatsby and Eva Noblezada (Hadestown) as Daisy Buchanan, THE GREAT GATSBY is a great, big Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy.
THE GREAT GATSBY, THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL & More Win at the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards

BroadwayWorld is thrilled to announce the winners of the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway- A Complete Guide

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about The Great Gatsby on Broadway.
Final Days To Vote For the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards

The latest standings have been announced for the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards, honoring and celebrating the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
Video: Jeremy Jordan Sings 'Past is Catching Up to Me' From THE GREAT GATSBY

An all new clip has been released featuring Jeremy Jordan singing 'Past is Catching Up to Me' from The Great Gatsby on Broadway. Check out the video here!
Video: Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada Perform 'My Green Light' From THE GREAT GATSBY on THE TONIGHT SHOW

On Wednesday, May 15, cast members Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada from the new musical The Great Gatsby appeared on The Tonight Show to perform 'My Green Light'. Check out the video here!
First Standings Announced For the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards; THE GREATS GATSBY Leads Best Musical

The first standings have been announced for the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards, honoring and celebrating the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
THE GREAT GATSBY to Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON Next Week

Tune in to see The Great Gatsby on Jimmy Fallon next week! On Wednesday, May 15, cast from the new musical will be on The Tonight Show to perform from the production, which is currently playing on Broadway. The program airs 11:35/10:35c on NBC.

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: A New Musical (Lyrics).

What awards has Nathan Tysen been nominated for?

Nathan Tysen has received several nominations for his work in musical theatre. He was nominated for Best Original Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Great Gatsby. He also received nominations for Outstanding Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Paradise Square. Additionally, he was recognized as the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist and received a nomination for Outstanding Musical at The Lortels for The Burnt Part Boys.

What awards has Nathan Tysen won?

Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Great Gatsby and Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.

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