Miller and Tysen

Chris Miller (composer) and Nathan Tysen (lyricist) are an acclaimed American songwriting team known for their rich, emotionally resonant scores and innovative contributions to contemporary musical theatre. Together, Miller and Tysen have built a body of work that blends poetic storytelling, folk-inflected melodies, and deeply human themes, earning them a devoted following and critical acclaim both on and off Broadway.

The duo met while studying at New York University’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program, where their creative partnership was born. One of their earliest and most celebrated collaborations is The Burnt Part Boys, a coming-of-age musical set in a West Virginia mining town. Premiering Off-Broadway in 2010 with a production by Playwrights Horizons, the show was praised for its haunting score, lyrical depth, and emotional sensitivity.

Miller and Tysen are also the creators of Tuck Everlasting, the Broadway adaptation of Natalie Babbitt’s beloved novel. With a book by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle, the musical debuted on Broadway in 2016. Though its run was brief, Tuck Everlasting was widely praised for its lush score and philosophical depth, with many noting Miller and Tysen’s ability to capture the themes of immortality, family, and the beauty of life in song.

Their other notable works include Fugitive Songs, a song cycle exploring themes of escape and self-discovery, and Revival, a developing musical inspired by the American tent revival tradition. They’ve also written original songs for film and television, and have been commissioned by theatres across the U.S. for new works.

In addition to their work as a duo, both artists are accomplished individually: Nathan Tysen contributed lyrics to Amélie on Broadway and the stage adaptation of The Great Gatsby (2023), while Chris Miller has composed for orchestras and educational programs.

Miller and Tysen’s musicals are known for their emotional authenticity, narrative originality, and deep character insight. Their collaborative voice brings a fresh yet timeless quality to American musical theatre, rooted in storytelling traditions and enriched by musical innovation. As a team, they continue to be celebrated for creating thoughtful, moving, and musically rich theatre experiences.