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BIO

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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Productions

Next To NormalNext To Normal
 
[West End, 2024]
Music
Hell's KitchenHell's Kitchen
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Music Consulting
Hell's KitchenHell's Kitchen
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Orchestrations
Anthony Rapp’s Without YouAnthony Rapp’s Without You
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Additional Orchestrations
Jagged Little PillJagged Little Pill
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Orchestrations and Arrangements
Jagged Little PillJagged Little Pill
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Orchestrator
Musical Supervisor
SuperheroSuperhero
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Orchestrator
Head Over HeelsHead Over Heels
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Orchestrations and Arranger
Musical Supervisor
DaveDave
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Orchestrator
Arranger
Composer
Music Supervisor
Jagged Little PillJagged Little Pill
 
[Boston, 2018]
Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Arrangements
Head Over HeelsHead Over Heels
 
[San Francisco (Regional), 2018]
Composer/Arranger/Orchestrator/Music Supervisor
SpongeBob SquarePantsSpongeBob SquarePants
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Music Supervision
Orchestrations
Arranger
The Spongebob MusicalThe Spongebob Musical
 
[Chicago, 2016]
Orchestrator, Arranger, Music Supervisor
These Paper BulletsThese Paper Bullets
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Orchestrator
Cymbeline
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Original Music
If/ThenIf/Then
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Music
OrphansOrphans
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Composer
The MadridThe Madrid
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Composer
Without YouWithout You
 
[West End, 2012]
Arranger
Bring It On: The MusicalBring It On: The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Orchestrator
American IdiotAmerican Idiot
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Arranger
Orchestrator
Musical Supervisor
Next to NormalNext to Normal
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Orchestrator
Everyday RaptureEveryday Rapture
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Music Arranger
Orchestrator
American IdiotAmerican Idiot
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Orchestrator
Music Arranger
Musical Supervisor
Everyday Rapture
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Musical Supervisor
Next to NormalNext to Normal
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Orchestrator
13, A New Musical13, A New Musical
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Musical Director
Conductor
Keyboard I
From Up Here
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Composer
You May Now Worship Me
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Orchestrator
Music Arranger
Music Arranger
Musical Director
next to normal
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Orchestrator
Orchestrator
High FidelityHigh Fidelity
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Orchestrator
Laugh WhoreLaugh Whore
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Musical Director
Orchestrator
Music Arranger
Keyboards
Band Leader
Debbie Does Dallas
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Musical Supervisor
An Evening With Mario Cantone
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Musical Director

Writing

If/Then
Composer
Superhero
Composer & Lyricist
Almost Famous
Composer & Lyricist
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
The Visitor
Composer

Movies

Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical
[ 2002 ] lyrics
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Aspiring Composer and Lyricist #9

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, Hell's Kitchen

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Music

Tom Kitt, Almost Famous

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tom Kitt, Almost Famous

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

Tom Kitt, Flying Over Sunset

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

Tom Kitt, Flying Over Sunset


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, Jagged Little Pill


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, Jagged Little Pill

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, Jagged Little Pill


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Score

Tom Kitt, SpongeBob SquarePants

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, SpongeBob SquarePants


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score

Tom KittSpongeBob SquarePants

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, SpongeBob SquarePants

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, SpongeBob SquarePants

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Tom Kitt, Cymbeline

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tom Kitt, If/Then

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Tom KittAll's Well That Ends Well

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Tom Kitt, The Winter's Tale


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, American Idiot

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, Everyday Rapture

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, American Idiot


winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 2010 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Tom Kitt, Next to Normal


winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, Next to Normal

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, Next to Normal


winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tom Kitt, Next to Normal

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Music

Tom Kitt, Next to Normal

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IF/THEN, the celebrated musical by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning team Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, will make its UK premeire next year, starring Kerry Ellis. Learn more here!
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The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center presented the 23rd Monte Cristo Award to Chair Emeritus Tom Viertel, last night at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. Check out photos here!
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Tom Kitt To Return To 54 Below With Four Concerts Celebrating His Career

54 BELOW will welcome back Tony, Grammy, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize winning composer Tom Kitt this spring. The 4 concerts will celebrate his career. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
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GRAMMYs Nominate THE OUTSIDERS, SUFFS, & More For Best Musical Theatre Album

The nominations for the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album have been announced. Hell's Kitchen, Merrily We Roll Along, The Outsiders, Suffs, The Notebook, and The Wiz have been nominated for Best Musical Theatre Album.
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Photos: Inside the Dramatists Guild Foundation's 2024 Gala Photo
Photos: Inside the Dramatists Guild Foundation's 2024 Gala

Dramatists Guild Foundation just celebrated its 2024 Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, honoring Tom Kitt and Mindy Rich. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
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Video: See 'Holiday' from Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT At Center Theater Group

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Tom Kitt written?

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).

What awards has Tom Kitt been nominated for?

Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Almost Famous, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Almost Famous, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Flying Over Sunset, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Flying Over Sunset, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Jagged Little Pill, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jagged Little Pill, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Jagged Little Pill, Best Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Cymbeline, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for If/Then, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for All's Well That Ends Well , Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Winter's Tale, Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for American Idiot, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Everyday Rapture, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for American Idiot, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Next to Normal, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Next to Normal, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Next to Normal, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Next to Normal and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Next to Normal.

What awards has Tom Kitt won?

Tom Kitt has received numerous awards, including Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Jagged Little Pill. He won Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards and Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants. Kitt also received Best Orchestrations at the BroadwayWorld Awards for American Idiot. He was honored with The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Next to Normal, as well as Best Orchestrations and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards, both for Next to Normal.

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