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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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[Broadway, 2024]
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[West End, 2023]
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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

Kait Kerrigan

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Tickets For West End Transfer of THE GREAT GATSBY Are on Sale Now

The musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark novel The Great Gatsby will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum next spring. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
THE GREAT GATSBY's Samantha Pauly Takes Over Our Instagram Today

The Great Gatsby's Samantha Pauly is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Pauly takes our Instagram followers behind-the-scenes of the hit Broadway musical. Find out more about Samantha Pauly and The Great Gatsby now!
THE GREAT GATSBY Will Open in the West End in 2025

The Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby is headed to the West End! The musical will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum next spring.
Cyndi Lauper & Theresa Rebeck's WORKING GIRL, Julia Child Play & More Set For La Jolla Playhouse 2025/26 Season

La Jolla Playhouse has announced their 2025/2026 season featuring new works from Cyndi Lauper & Theresa, a new play about Julia Child and more.
Jeremy Jordan Will Play Final Performance in THE GREAT GATSBY

Jeremy Jordan will play his final performance as Jay Gatsby in the new Broadway musical The Great Gatsby, on Sunday, January 19, 2025. The musical is now playing at The Broadway Theatre, with a new block of tickets on sale through September 7, 2025.
THE GREAT GATSBY's Dariana Mullen Takes Over Our Instagram Today

The Great Gatsby's Dariana Mullen is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Mullen takes our followers behind-the-scenes of the hit Broadway musical. Mullen makes her Broadway debut in The Great Gatsby after appearing in the musical's Papermill Playhouse production.
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.
Four Theatres Co-Commission Lauren Gunderson LITTLE WOMEN

Lauren Gunderson's adaptation of LITTLE WOMEN has been co-commissioned by four theatres, bringing a fresh take on the classic novel to the stage. Learn more about the productions.
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.
New York Stage And Film Reveals 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop Participants & 2024 Awards Recipients

New York Stage and Film announces participants for the 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop and recipients of the 2024 Awards, highlighting emerging talent and their contributions to film and theater.
Photos: First Look at Blank Theatre Company's THE MAD ONES

Blank Theatre Company is now presenting the second show of their 2024 season, THE MAD ONES, by Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk. Check out all new photos here!
Margaret Cho, Amber Ruffin & More to be Featured in New York Stage and Film 2024 Summer Season

New York Stage and Film has revealed additional casting for its 2024 Summer Season at Marist College, kicking off this July in Poughkeepsie, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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!
Listen: Jeremy Jordan Sings 'For Her' From THE GREAT GATSBY

Listen to Jeremy Jordan sing 'For Her' in The Great Gatsby!
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.

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?

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 at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Great Gatsby. She was also recognized as the Most Promising Musical Theatre Librettist.

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