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Tom Kitt is an American composer, conductor, orchestrator, and musician. For his score for the musical Next to Normal, he shared the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama with Brian Yorkey.

He has also won two Tony Awards and an Outer Critics Circle Award for Next to Normal, as well as Tony and Outer Critics Circle nominations for If/Then and SpongeBob SquarePants. He has been nominated for eight Drama Desk Awards, winning one, and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for Jagged Little Pill in 2021.

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[West End, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2024]
Music Consulting
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Orchestrations
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Additional Orchestrations
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Orchestrations and Arrangements
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Orchestrator
Musical Supervisor
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Orchestrations and Arranger
Musical Supervisor
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Orchestrator
Arranger
Composer
Music Supervisor
 
[Boston, 2018]
Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Arrangements
 
[San Francisco (Regional), 2018]
Composer/Arranger/Orchestrator/Music Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Music Supervision
Orchestrations
Arranger
 
[Chicago, 2016]
Orchestrator, Arranger, Music Supervisor
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Original Music
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Music
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Composer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Composer
 
[West End, 2012]
Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Orchestrator
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Arranger
Orchestrator
Musical Supervisor
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Music Arranger
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Orchestrator
Music Arranger
Musical Supervisor
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Musical Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Musical Director
Conductor
Keyboard I
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Composer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Orchestrator
Music Arranger
Music Arranger
Musical Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Orchestrator
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Musical Director
Orchestrator
Music Arranger
Keyboards
Band Leader
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Musical Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Musical Director

Writing

Composer
Composer & Lyricist
Composer & Lyricist
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Composer

Tom Kitt Movies

[2002]Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical lyrics

[2021]tick, tick... BOOM! Aspiring Composer and Lyricist #9

Tom Kitt Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, Jagged Little Pill

BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Score

Tom Kitt, SpongeBob SquarePants

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, SpongeBob SquarePants

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Photos: First Look At Pulitzer Prize-Winning NEXT TO NORMAL At Round House Theatre

See first look photos! The highly-anticipated groundbreaking, Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical Next to Normal (book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, and music by Tom Kitt), opens tonight, January 29, 2024, at Round House Theatre, co-produced with Barrington Stage Company.

Two-Time Tony-Award Nominee Kate Baldwin and Broadway Star Graham Rowat to Co-Star In LOVE LETTERS in Bloomfield

Skyline Theatre Company, a 21-year-old professional theatre company now calling Essex County its home, kicks off its second season in Bloomfield on Saturday, February 10 at 7:00pm featuring Maplewood residents two-time TONY Award nominee Kate Baldwin and her real-life husband and Broadway star Graham Rowat co-starring in A.R. Gurney's delightful and touching LOVE LETTERS.

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Theatre Harrisburg

The entire cast, orchestra, and production team of Next to Normal at Theatre Harrisburg thoroughly deserve the standing ovation they received opening night. They tackle the tough themes in the show with compassion and heart.

Video: Get A First Look At Roundhouse Theatre's NEXT TO NORMAL

Get a first look at Roundhouse Theatre's production of Next to Normal, now on stage through February 25th, 2024. Next to Normal is a co-production with Barrington Stage.

World Premiere of Tina Howe's Final Play WHERE WOMEN GO to be Presented at at HERE Mainstage in February

The Tent Theater Company, in association with Concord Theatricals, will present the premiere production of Tina Howe’s final play, Where Women Go, running February 9-25 at HERE Mainstage.

Broadway's HELL'S KITCHEN Establishes Comprehensive Fellowship Program

Alicia Keys and Broadway’s HELL’S KITCHEN have established a comprehensive Fellowship Program. Learn more about the program here!

Second Stage to Present the World Premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY

Second Stage Theater will present the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY.

Interview: Alisa Melendez of MAMMA MIA at Orpheum Theater

Alisa Melendez sits down with BroadwayWorld to talk about the tour coming to Omaha.

Concord Theatricals Launches A CHORUS LINE Licensing Competition For Schools In Under-Resourced Communities

Concord Theatricals is launching A CHORUS LINE Licensing Competition for schools in under-resourced communities nationwide.

NEXT TO NORMAL Comes to Theatre Harrisburg This Month

Theatre Harrisburg will present the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Next to Normal, January 26-February 11, 2024, at its Krevsky Center location at 513 Hurlock Street in Harrisburg. Learn more about the musical and found out how to get tickets here!

Brandon Victor Dixon, Erich Bergen, Rachel Dratch & More to Join SAY's 10th Annual Paul Rudd Celebrity Bowling Benefit

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young ’s Paul Rudd’s 10 th Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 7:00pm at Frames Bowling Lounge in New York, NY .

Oceanside Theatre Company Unveils 2024 Main Stage Season Featuring a West Coast Premiere, a New Play & More

Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC) announces its 2024 Main Stage Season at the Brooks Theater in downtown Oceanside. The season includes a West Coast Premiere, a Southern California Premiere, and a brand new play. Season Subscriptions available starting December 21. Single Tickets available starting January 18.

Nimene Wureh Joins the Cast of Second Stage's Production of THE APIARY

Nimene Wureh will join the cast of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey at Second Stage Theater.

Second Stage Theater to Present Reading of New Musical EIGHTY-SIXED

Second Stage Theater will present a one-night-only reading of the new musical EIGHTY-SIXED, which will kick off the NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL on January 16, 2024 at Second Stage’s Tony Kiser Theater.

Interview: Curt Dale Clark And Jake Levy of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Fulton Theatre

Whether you’ve seen Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat multiple times or not at all, you’ve never seen it like this. Broadway World was fortunate to sit down with two of the main characters from this spectacular show. Already receiving glowing reviews (and for good reason), director Marc Robin is delighting audience members with a mix of traditional and unique takes on this popular show.

JAGGED LITTLE PILL Comes to the Fabulous Fox in January

Performances of Jagged Little Pill at the Fabulous Fox run January 19-21. Show times are Friday and Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m., Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.

Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN Will Transfer to Broadway

HELL’S KITCHEN, conceived by the innovative mind of 15-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, will make its Broadway premiere this spring! We have all the details on the show's transfer!

APPROPRIATE Starring Sarah Paulson & More Extends on Broadway Through Early March

Second Stage Theater’s production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer, has extended three weeks. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The Best Books for Theatre Lovers This Festive Season

As the festive season rushes towards us, BroadwayWorld gives you some suggestions for books for the theatre-lovers in your life. From conversations with women theatre directors, to special editions of Suzie Miller's Prima Facie to Judi Dench's exploration of Shakespeare, there really is something for every bookworm in your life.

Best Broadway Shows in 2024; What's Coming!

Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2024 and be sure to check back as more engagements are added to the list!

Tom Kitt FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Tom Kitt has written 9 shows including High Fidelity (Composer), next to normal (Composer), Bring It On: The Musical (Composer), If/Then (Composer), Superhero (Composer & Lyricist), Almost Famous (Composer & Lyricist), Magic Mike (Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa), The Visitor (Composer), Flying Over Sunset (Music).

Tom Kitt has been nominated for several awards throughout his career in Broadway. Some of his notable nominations include: Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for "Almost Famous," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "Almost Famous" and "Flying Over Sunset," Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) and Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for "Jagged Little Pill" and "SpongeBob SquarePants," Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "Cymbeline," "All's Well That Ends Well," and "The Winter's Tale," Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for "American Idiot," Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for "Everyday Rapture" and "American Idiot," The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for "Next to Normal," Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for "Next to Normal," and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "Next to Normal." Tom Kitt's talent has been recognized and celebrated by the industry with these nominations.

Tom Kitt has won several awards for his work in the Broadway industry. These include Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the musical "Jagged Little Pill." He also won the Best Score category at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "SpongeBob SquarePants" and the Outstanding New Score category at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. Kitt's orchestrations for "American Idiot" earned him the Best Orchestrations award at the BroadwayWorld Awards. Additionally, he received the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his work on "Next to Normal." Kitt's contributions to "Next to Normal" also earned him the Best Orchestrations award at the Tony Awards, and he won the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre category at the same ceremony.

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