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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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Nathan Tysen Awards and Nominations


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2024 - Best Original Score

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Score

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

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

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- 2014 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

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The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Musical

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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.
See 54 SINGS JONI MITCHELL, Linda Eder & More Next Week at 54 Below

See who is performing at 54 Below next week! Learn more about the performances and see 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.
Marilyn Maye, Lorna Luft, Melissa Errico and More Take the Stage Next Month at 54 Below

Get the latest scoop on the upcoming performances at 54 Below. From Broadway veterans to rising stars, experience the magic of live entertainment this coming month.
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!
A NIGHT OF NEW WORKS Comes to 54 Below in June

54 Below will present A Night of New Works, featuring selections from never-before-seen or heard musical theatre works! This evening will include the collaboration of both ‘new,’ and well-known artists, all presenting their unheard work.
Are There Many Musicals About the Same Subject?

This time, the reader question was: With The Great Gatsby musicals happening now, are there other examples of musicals about the same subject?

Nathan Tysen 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 been nominated for the following awards: 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 [show name], and Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for The Burnt Part Boys.

What awards has Nathan Tysen won?

Nathan Tysen has won the Richard Rodgers Award for Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.

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