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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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Kait Kerrigan Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2024 - Best Book of a Musical

Kait Kerrigan, The Great Gatsby


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- 2009 - Most promising musical theatre librettist

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Video: See Footage of THE GREAT GATSBY Cast in the Recording Studio

The Great Gatsby has released behind-the-scenes footage of the cast in the recording studio. See the recording in action in the video here!
Listen to Three Songs From THE GREAT GATSBY Cast Recording; Album Delayed One Week

Three new tracks have been released from the upcoming Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Great Gatsby. The songs include 'Roaring On', 'My Green Light', and 'Past is Catching Up to Me'.
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.
Full Cast & Creative Team Set For THE MAD ONES At Blank Theatre Company

Blank Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the second show of their 2024 season, THE MAD ONES, by Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk.
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.
Amber Ruffin & Kevin Sciretta's BIGFOOT & More Set for New York Stage And Film 2024 Summer Season

New York Stage and Film has revealed the 2024 summer season at Marist College. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: Watch the Cast of THE GREAT GATSBY Perform Medley on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

On Monday, the cast of The Great Gatsby visited Good Morning America to perform a medley from the show. Included in the medley was the opening number Roaring On performed by the company, and the duet My Green Light, sung by Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada. Watch the performance here!
THE GREAT GATSBY to Appear on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Next Week

Tune in to see the cast of The Great Gatsby on Good Morning America next week! On Monday, May 6, the cast of the Broadway musical will be on GMA to perform a number from the production, which is currently playing on Broadway. The program airs 7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT on ABC.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE GATSBY

And that's a wrap on the 2023/24 Broadway season! The final two shows of the spring officially opened last night, and BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for The Great Gatsby as the VIP guests arrived at the Broadway Theatre. Check out photos below!
Photos: Jeremy Jordan, Eva Noblezada & the Company of THE GREAT GATSBY Celebrate Opening Night

Welcome to Broadway, old sport! The Great Gatsby has officially opened on Broadway! The show held its opening night last night, April 25 at the Broadway Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the snazzy cast and creative team arrivals here
Photos: The Cast of THE GREAT GATSBY Takes Opening Night Bows

The Great Gatsby has officially opened on Broadway! The show held its opening night last night, April 25 at the Broadway Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: THE GREAT GATSBY Opens On Broadway, Starring Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada!

Welcome to the Jazz Age! The new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby opens on Broadway tonight, starring Jeremy Jordan  and Eva Noblezada! Read the reviews!
Interview: THE GREAT GATSBY's Samantha Pauly Talks Originating Another Role on Broadway

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Samantha Pauly as she discusses starring as Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby on Broadway. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!
THE GREAT GATSBY Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording This Summer

The new Broadway musical The Great Gatsby will release its Original Broadway Cast Recording this summer! Learn more about how to preorder the album here!
Photos: First Look at Jeremy Jordan & Eva Noblezada in THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway

The Great Gatsby is set to open in under a week, on Thursday, April 25 at The Broadway Theatre. Check out a first look at the cast in action here!

Kait Kerrigan 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: A New Musical (Book).

What awards has Kait Kerrigan been nominated for?

Kait Kerrigan has been nominated for the Most Promising Musical Theatre Librettist award for "The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown."

What awards has Kait Kerrigan won?

Kait Kerrigan has won the award for Most Promising Musical Theatre Librettist for her work.

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