Nathan Tysen
Latest News on Nathan Tysen:
Broadway in Kansas City Reveals 25-26 Season Featuring WICKED and More (Feb 18, 2025)
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Understudy Alex Prakken Performs 'For Her' At Inside Broadway (Feb 15, 2025)
Corbin Bleu, Rachel Tucker and More Join THE GREAT GATSBY West End (Feb 13, 2025)
Broadway in Kansas City Reveals 25-26 Season Featuring WICKED and More (Feb 18, 2025)
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Understudy Alex Prakken Performs 'For Her' At Inside Broadway (Feb 15, 2025)
Corbin Bleu, Rachel Tucker and More Join THE GREAT GATSBY West End (Feb 13, 2025)
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.
Photos
Co-lyricist Nathan Tysen arrives for the opening night performance of "Amélie, A New Musical" at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Friday, December 16, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Date:
12/17/2016
From: Photo Flash: Opening Night of Phillipa Soo-Led AMELIE at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre!
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: 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
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Scenic Designer Paul Tate dePoo III Gives a Studio Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-20 14:24:10
Video: Get a Sneak Peek at the Tap Choreography in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-16 13:11:39
Video: Watch Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada Sing from THE GREAT GATSBY
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-03-12 13:35:20
Video: Lighting Designer Cory Pattak Talks THE GREAT GATSBY
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-09 16:37:29
Character Breakdown: THE GREAT GATSBY Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-10-26 15:21:55
Video: Inside Rehearsals for THE GREAT GATSBY with Jeremy Jordan & Eva Noblezada
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-10-03 12:04:45
Listen: Hear Joaquina Kalukango's 'Let It Burn' From the PARADISE SQUARE Cast Recording
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-06-23 14:14:49
VIDEO: Joaquina Kalukango Discusses Being Grateful to Be Back on Stage in PARADISE SQUARE Post-Show Speech
by Stephi Wild - 2022-04-20 09:53:25
News
Broadway in Kansas City Reveals 25-26 Season Featuring WICKED and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025
PNC Broadway in Kansas City has revealed the 25–26 season for Music Hall and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, featuring Wicked and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025
PNC Broadway in Kansas City has revealed the 25–26 season for Music Hall and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, featuring Wicked and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Understudy Alex Prakken Performs 'For Her' At Inside Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025
The Great Gatsby understudy Alex Prakken stepped into the spotlight this week at Inside Broadway. Check out his showstopping performance of, 'For Her' in new video from inside the event
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025
The Great Gatsby understudy Alex Prakken stepped into the spotlight this week at Inside Broadway. Check out his showstopping performance of, 'For Her' in new video from inside the event
Corbin Bleu, Rachel Tucker and More Join THE GREAT GATSBY West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
The full cast has been set for the musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel, The Great Gatsby, which will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum this spring. See who is starring and learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
The full cast has been set for the musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel, The Great Gatsby, which will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum this spring. See who is starring and learn more!
Linedy Genao and Austin Colby Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025
The Great Gatsby on Broadway will welcome Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella, On Your Feet!) as Myrtle Wilson, and original cast member Austin Colby (Jersey Boys), who takes over the role of Tom Buchanan.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025
The Great Gatsby on Broadway will welcome Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella, On Your Feet!) as Myrtle Wilson, and original cast member Austin Colby (Jersey Boys), who takes over the role of Tom Buchanan.
THE GREAT GATSBY Will Premiere in South Korea This Year
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025
xThe Great Gatsby is headed to South Korea! The musical is set to open in July at GS Arts Center in the Gangnam District of Seoul. The Great Gatsby is produced by OD Company, one of the three major musical production companies in Korea.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025
xThe Great Gatsby is headed to South Korea! The musical is set to open in July at GS Arts Center in the Gangnam District of Seoul. The Great Gatsby is produced by OD Company, one of the three major musical production companies in Korea.
THE GREAT GATSBY and More Set for Broadway at the Hobby Center 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts has revealed the 2025-2026 Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center Season featuring six Houston premieres and the return of audience favorites. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts has revealed the 2025-2026 Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center Season featuring six Houston premieres and the return of audience favorites. Learn more!
Video: Sarah Hyland Takes First Bows in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
Sarah Hyland officially took her first bows as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby last night, Monday, February 10. Check out video of her first bows here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
Sarah Hyland officially took her first bows as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby last night, Monday, February 10. Check out video of her first bows here!
Sarah Hyland Begins Performances in THE GREAT GATSBY Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025
Sarah Hyland is returning to Broadway as Daisy Buchanan in the musical The Great Gatsby, beginning tonight Monday, February 10! Hyland will star opposite Ryan McCartan as Jay Gatsby.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025
Sarah Hyland is returning to Broadway as Daisy Buchanan in the musical The Great Gatsby, beginning tonight Monday, February 10! Hyland will star opposite Ryan McCartan as Jay Gatsby.
THE GREAT GATSBY's Tess Soltau Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2025
The Great Gatsby' Tess Soltau is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Soltau takes our Instagram followers behind-the-scenes of the hit Broadway musical. She recently joined the company as Catherine and the understudy for Myrtle.
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2025
The Great Gatsby' Tess Soltau is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Soltau takes our Instagram followers behind-the-scenes of the hit Broadway musical. She recently joined the company as Catherine and the understudy for Myrtle.
Jamie Muscato and Frances Mayli McCann Will Lead THE GREAT GATSBY in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025
Jay Gatsby and Frances Mayli McCann will play Daisy Buchanan when his smash hit new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark novel The Great Gatsby makes its West End debut at The London Coliseum this spring.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025
Jay Gatsby and Frances Mayli McCann will play Daisy Buchanan when his smash hit new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark novel The Great Gatsby makes its West End debut at The London Coliseum this spring.
Videos You Missed This Week: PURPOSE, CABARET, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 31, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is about to begin. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending January 31, 2025 with videos from Purpose, Cabaret, and more!
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 31, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is about to begin. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending January 31, 2025 with videos from Purpose, Cabaret, and more!
Video: Eva Noblezada Takes Final Bows in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025
Eva Noblezada played her final performance as Daisy Buchanan in the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby on January 30, 2025 at The Broadway Theatre. Check out a video of her final bow here, including a post-show speech given by director Marc Bruni.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025
Eva Noblezada played her final performance as Daisy Buchanan in the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby on January 30, 2025 at The Broadway Theatre. Check out a video of her final bow here, including a post-show speech given by director Marc Bruni.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 31, 2025
by - Jan 31, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 31, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jan 31, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 31, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: How Kait Kerrigan & Nathan Tysen Worked Together to Create THE GREAT GATSBY
by Joey Mervis - Jan 30, 2025
In this video, BroadwayWorld is taking you backstage at The Great Gatsby with a four-part video series spotlighting its incredible creators. Watch in this video as Kait Kerrigan and Nathan Tysen tell us more about how they came to create the musical's iconic sound.
by Joey Mervis - Jan 30, 2025
In this video, BroadwayWorld is taking you backstage at The Great Gatsby with a four-part video series spotlighting its incredible creators. Watch in this video as Kait Kerrigan and Nathan Tysen tell us more about how they came to create the musical's iconic sound.
WICKED, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, And More Announced for Hippodrome Theatre 2025/2026 Broadway Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2025
Baltimore's historic Hippodrome Theatre has announced the lineup of hit Broadway shows that will be taking the stage in the new 2025/2026 Hippodrome Broadway Series.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2025
Baltimore's historic Hippodrome Theatre has announced the lineup of hit Broadway shows that will be taking the stage in the new 2025/2026 Hippodrome Broadway Series.
THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour is Coming to Playhouse Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025
THE GREAT GATSBY is launching a North American tour in January 2026. THE GREAT GATSBY will be part of Playhouse Square’s 2025-2026 KeyBank Broadway Series. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025
THE GREAT GATSBY is launching a North American tour in January 2026. THE GREAT GATSBY will be part of Playhouse Square’s 2025-2026 KeyBank Broadway Series. Learn more!
WICKED, THE GREAT GATSBY & More Set for Broadway Dallas 2025/2026 Broadway Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025
Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America revealed the full lineup of Broadway shows coming to Dallas in the 2025/2026 Broadway Series. See the full lineup including Wicked and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025
Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America revealed the full lineup of Broadway shows coming to Dallas in the 2025/2026 Broadway Series. See the full lineup including Wicked and more.
THE GREAT GATSBY Will Launch a North American Tour in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025
Explore the upcoming 2026 North American tour of 'The Great Gatsby' musical, starting in Baltimore and moving to Cleveland. Discover tour dates and key production details of this Broadway hit based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025
Explore the upcoming 2026 North American tour of 'The Great Gatsby' musical, starting in Baltimore and moving to Cleveland. Discover tour dates and key production details of this Broadway hit based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel.
Photos/Video: Frank Wildhorn's KANE AND ABEL Musical Opens in Tokyo
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 23, 2025
The world premiere of a musical Kane and Abel opened its curtain to an enthusiastic full house at Tokyu Theatre Orb on Wednesday January 22nd in Tokyo. Check out photos and video footage of the new show.
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 23, 2025
The world premiere of a musical Kane and Abel opened its curtain to an enthusiastic full house at Tokyu Theatre Orb on Wednesday January 22nd in Tokyo. Check out photos and video footage of the new show.
20 Great Audition Songs for Baritones & Basses
by Sarah Lasko - Jan 22, 2025
If you’re a baritone or bass singer looking to refresh your go-to audition material, here’s a list of musical theatre songs to help you showcase your range and talent to the folks behind the audition table.
by Sarah Lasko - Jan 22, 2025
If you’re a baritone or bass singer looking to refresh your go-to audition material, here’s a list of musical theatre songs to help you showcase your range and talent to the folks behind the audition table.
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?
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?
Nathan Tysen has won the Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Great Gatsby and the award for Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.
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