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Kait Kerrigan

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

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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
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
Andrew Lippa To Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026

Award-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, Big Fish, The Wild Party) will offer a Master Class on Monday, February 23rd at 6:30pm as part of Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights.
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
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
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 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'
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
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
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
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.
Lauren Gunderson Responds to Appearance in the Epstein Files- 'I'm Appalled'
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 4, 2026

With the Justice Department's recent release of the Epstein Files, certain individuals have been implicated in the 3.5 million emails that were made public on Janury 30. One of them in the theatre community was playwright Lauren Gunderson, who is named 9 times in the files.
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
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.
THE OUTSIDERS, THE GREAT GATSBY and More Set for Broadway in Cincinnati's 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026

Broadway in Cincinnati's 26/27 season lineup will feature The Great Gatsby, The Outsiders and more.
Tickets for THE GREAT GATSBY Go on Sale Tomorrow in Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026

Broadway In Chicago has announced that single tickets for the North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will go on sale this week. The touring production of the Broadway musical will play a limited two-week engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre this spring.
Lynn Ahrens Will Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Tony Award-winning lyricist Lynn Ahrens will offer a Master Class on Monday, January 26th at 6:30pm as part of Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights. Learn more here!
THE GREAT GATSBY's Drew Lake Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2026

The Great Gatsby's Drew Lake is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along as Lake takes our Instagram followers behind-the-scenes of the hit Broadway musical.
Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada Will Star in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

The Great Gatsby's two-time Tony Award-nominated original star Eva Noblezada will return to the role of Daisy Buchanan, joined by Broadway leading man and her newly wedded husband, Reeve Carney as Jay Gatsby.
THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Reveals Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

Full casting has been announced for the North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical. The tour will begin performances in Baltimore, MD at The Hippodrome Theatre on January 31, 2026. Learn more 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 at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Great Gatsby. She has also been recognized as the Most Promising Musical Theatre Librettist.

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