Nathan Tysen
Latest News on Nathan Tysen:
THE GREAT GATSBY, DEATH BECOMES HER, and More Set For 2026-27 Broadway at the Tennessee Season (Apr 9, 2026)
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026 (Apr 8, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 7, 2026- Vote For Your Favorite Movie Musical and More (Apr 7, 2026)
THE GREAT GATSBY, DEATH BECOMES HER, and More Set For 2026-27 Broadway at the Tennessee Season (Apr 9, 2026)
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026 (Apr 8, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 7, 2026- Vote For Your Favorite Movie Musical and More (Apr 7, 2026)
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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Productions
Writing
Lyricist
Lyricist
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
Videos
Video: Reeve Carney & Eva Noblezada Sing 'Love Me Like There's No Tomorrow'
by Michael Major - 2026-04-06 12:00:31
Video: Ryan McCartan, Michael Maliakel, and Austin Colby Take Final Bows in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Gillian Blum - 2026-03-29 22:26:06
Video: Watch THE GREAT GATSBY Perform Halftime Show at Knicks Game
by Michael Major - 2026-01-29 13:13:14
Video: Amber Ardolino Shares First Look at THE GREAT GATSBY South Korea Cast
by Michael Major - 2025-07-31 11:30:07
Video: Matt Doyle & Senzel Ahmady Sing 'My Green Light' Before THE GREAT GATSBY in Seoul
by Michael Major - 2025-07-16 10:28:58
Video: Lorna Courtney Performs 'Mountain in The Sky' From Jaime Lozano's SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT VOL. 3
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-25 14:14:49
Video: Watch THE GREAT GATSBY London Cast Perform 'New Money'
by Michael Major - 2025-05-15 16:36:03
Video: Watch the West End's THE GREAT GATSBY Stars Sing 'My Green Light'
by Michael Major - 2025-02-21 12:37:48
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Understudy Alex Prakken Performs 'For Her' At Inside Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-02-15 18:15:47
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY's Ryah Nixon Discusses Doing a Broadway Show Every Day
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-28 16:17:23
Video: Go Inside THE GREAT GATSBY's Weekly Understudy Rehearsals
by Michael Major - 2024-08-20 13:22:28
Video: Jeremy Jordan's THE GREAT GATSBY Dressing Room Tour, Designed by Krysta Rodriguez
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-20 09:11:33
Video: Watch the Lyric Video for 'For Her' from THE GREAT GATSBY Featuring Jeremy Jordan
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-30 15:30:28
Video: Jeremy Jordan Sings 'Past is Catching Up to Me' From THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-28 06:12:50
Video: Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada Perform 'My Green Light' From THE GREAT GATSBY on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-16 07:45:13
News
THE GREAT GATSBY, DEATH BECOMES HER, and More Set For 2026-27 Broadway at the Tennessee Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026
The 2026-27 season lineup has been announced for Broadway at the Tennessee Theatre. The season will kick of fin November with Death Becomes Her, and continue with The Great Gatsby, Mamma Mia!, The Sound of Music, Jersey Boys, and Hell's Kitchen.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026
The 2026-27 season lineup has been announced for Broadway at the Tennessee Theatre. The season will kick of fin November with Death Becomes Her, and continue with The Great Gatsby, Mamma Mia!, The Sound of Music, Jersey Boys, and Hell's Kitchen.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
by Team BWW - Apr 8, 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community. In this March 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from regional stages across the country.
by Team BWW - Apr 8, 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community. In this March 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from regional stages across the country.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 7, 2026- Vote For Your Favorite Movie Musical and More
by - Apr 7, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Apr 7, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Reeve Carney & Eva Noblezada Sing 'Love Me Like There's No Tomorrow'
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2026
The Great Gatsby has released a music video of Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada singing 'Love Me Like There's No Tomorrow.' The song is briefly heard in the musical as 'Louisville II,' but now composers Nathan Tysen and Jason Howland have expanded it.
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2026
The Great Gatsby has released a music video of Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada singing 'Love Me Like There's No Tomorrow.' The song is briefly heard in the musical as 'Louisville II,' but now composers Nathan Tysen and Jason Howland have expanded it.
THE GREAT GATSBY Musical Will Come to Madison This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2026
Overture Center for the Arts will present the North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY in Madison's Overture Hall July 28–Aug. 2, with tickets going on sale April 10. The Tony Award-winning production features a jazz and pop-infused score.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2026
Overture Center for the Arts will present the North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY in Madison's Overture Hall July 28–Aug. 2, with tickets going on sale April 10. The Tony Award-winning production features a jazz and pop-infused score.
THE GREAT GATSBY & More Lead Chicago's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top Chicago picks for Spring 2026!
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top Chicago picks for Spring 2026!
MTI Acquires Licensing Rights for THE GREAT GATSBY
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2026
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the acquisition of the dazzling Broadway musical The Great Gatsby, based on the best-selling 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2026
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the acquisition of the dazzling Broadway musical The Great Gatsby, based on the best-selling 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Exclusive: THE GREAT GATSBY On Tour First Look
by Joshua Wright - Apr 1, 2026
Get an exclusive first look at the North American tour of The Great Gatsby. The Tony Award®-winning global sensation, which brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic story and the opulence of the Roaring Twenties to life on stage, has been thrilling audiences coast to coast since the North American tour officially opened this past February.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 1, 2026
Get an exclusive first look at the North American tour of The Great Gatsby. The Tony Award®-winning global sensation, which brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic story and the opulence of the Roaring Twenties to life on stage, has been thrilling audiences coast to coast since the North American tour officially opened this past February.
MAYBE HAPPY END, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Set For Broadway in Columbus 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
PNC Broadway in Columbus and CAPA have announced the 2026-2027 Season, headlined by the return of the legendary THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in the spring of 2027. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
PNC Broadway in Columbus and CAPA have announced the 2026-2027 Season, headlined by the return of the legendary THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in the spring of 2027. Learn more about the lineup here!
THE GREAT GATSBY, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Set For Kravis On Broadway 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
KRAVIS On Broadway will present a new season highlighting a range of performances that embody glitz, glamour, and grit. The lineup aims to attract diverse audiences to the venue.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
KRAVIS On Broadway will present a new season highlighting a range of performances that embody glitz, glamour, and grit. The lineup aims to attract diverse audiences to the venue.
THE OUTSIDERS, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, and More Set For The Bushnell 2026-2027 Broadway Series
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
The Bushnell has announced its 2026-2027 Broadway Series, showcasing a lineup of new Broadway hits alongside award-winning musicals. The series aims to attract theatergoers with a diverse selection of performances.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
The Bushnell has announced its 2026-2027 Broadway Series, showcasing a lineup of new Broadway hits alongside award-winning musicals. The series aims to attract theatergoers with a diverse selection of performances.
Video: Ryan McCartan, Michael Maliakel, and Austin Colby Take Final Bows in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Gillian Blum - Mar 30, 2026
Watch Ryan McCartan, Michael Maliakel, and Austin Colby take their final bows in Broadway's The Great Gatsby in a new video of their last curtain call on March 29.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 30, 2026
Watch Ryan McCartan, Michael Maliakel, and Austin Colby take their final bows in Broadway's The Great Gatsby in a new video of their last curtain call on March 29.
Meredith McDonough Named New Artistic Director at Trinity Rep
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026
After a yearlong, nationwide search, Trinity Repertory Company has selected Meredith McDonough as the theater's next Artistic Director. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026
After a yearlong, nationwide search, Trinity Repertory Company has selected Meredith McDonough as the theater's next Artistic Director. Learn more here!
THE OUTSIDERS, HADESTOWN, and More Set For Broadway in Indianapolis 2026/2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026
Broadway in Indianapolis has announced its 2026/2027 season, featuring a lineup of acclaimed shows set to captivate audiences in Indianapolis. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026
Broadway in Indianapolis has announced its 2026/2027 season, featuring a lineup of acclaimed shows set to captivate audiences in Indianapolis. Learn more here!
THE GREAT GATSBY's Alicia Lundgren Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2026
The Great Gatsby's Alicia Lundgren is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Lundgren takes our Instagram followers behind-the-scenes of the hit Broadway musical.
by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2026
The Great Gatsby's Alicia Lundgren is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Lundgren takes our Instagram followers behind-the-scenes of the hit Broadway musical.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, DEATH BECOMES HER, and More Set For Fabulous Fox Theatre's 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
The Fabulous Fox Theatre has announced its 2026-2027 Broadway season, featuring a lineup of iconic stories and dazzling new musicals. Scheduled to commence in the fall of 2026, the season promises to bring a variety of performances that cater to diverse audiences. This announcement highlights the theatre's commitment to enriching the cultural landscape with high-quality theatrical productions. The season's specific show titles and opening dates will be revealed closer to the season launch.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
The Fabulous Fox Theatre has announced its 2026-2027 Broadway season, featuring a lineup of iconic stories and dazzling new musicals. Scheduled to commence in the fall of 2026, the season promises to bring a variety of performances that cater to diverse audiences. This announcement highlights the theatre's commitment to enriching the cultural landscape with high-quality theatrical productions. The season's specific show titles and opening dates will be revealed closer to the season launch.
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at Kansas City Music Hall
by Alan Portner - Mar 18, 2026
If Broadway’s Great Gatsby trades in spectacle, the first national North American Tour proves that its success on the road depends on something more grounded: a cast capable of sustaining the illusion night after night, city after city. This performance is pretty much flawless top to bottom.
by Alan Portner - Mar 18, 2026
If Broadway’s Great Gatsby trades in spectacle, the first national North American Tour proves that its success on the road depends on something more grounded: a cast capable of sustaining the illusion night after night, city after city. This performance is pretty much flawless top to bottom.
DCPA Broadway & Cabaret Reveals 2026/27 Season - THE BOOK OF MORMON, DEATH BECOMES HER and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway and Cabaret has revealed the 2026/27 subscription season. The subscription season kicks off with the Broadway classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway and Cabaret has revealed the 2026/27 subscription season. The subscription season kicks off with the Broadway classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
THE GREAT GATSBY, DEATH BECOMES HER, and More Set For 2026-2027 Broadway Season at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
Shea's Buffalo Theatre, in collaboration with Albert Nocciolino, has announced the lineup for the Five Star Bank 2026-2027 Broadway Season. This upcoming season promises a diverse array of productions, aiming to cater to a wide range of theatrical tastes. The announcement, set for public release on March 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM, will detail the full schedule of shows and special events planned at the historic venue. This season is expected to enhance the cultural landscape of Buffalo with high-qual
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
Shea's Buffalo Theatre, in collaboration with Albert Nocciolino, has announced the lineup for the Five Star Bank 2026-2027 Broadway Season. This upcoming season promises a diverse array of productions, aiming to cater to a wide range of theatrical tastes. The announcement, set for public release on March 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM, will detail the full schedule of shows and special events planned at the historic venue. This season is expected to enhance the cultural landscape of Buffalo with high-qual
OH, MARY!, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Broadway San Diego 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
Broadway San Diego has announced its 49th Season, bringing Broadway's current productions direct from New York City to San Diego. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
Broadway San Diego has announced its 49th Season, bringing Broadway's current productions direct from New York City to San Diego. Learn more about the lineup here!
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?
Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Great Gatsby and Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.
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