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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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Tom Kitt Productions

 
[West End, 2024]
Music
 
[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

Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical
[ 2002 ] lyrics
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[ 2021 ] Aspiring Composer and Lyricist #9

Tom Kitt 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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Tom Kitt News


Spotlight: NEXT TO NORMAL at Theatre Charlotte


Nothing has to be perfect, just Next to Normal

Photos: The New Dramatists Honor Michael Greif at Annual Luncheon


The New Dramatists recently hosted its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See photos from inside the event. 

PLUTO IS LISTENING by David James Parr to be Presented at FRIGID New York - Under St. Marks Theatre


Boundless Theater will present Pluto is Listening, directed by Sophie Sam, starring Abdu Garmazi and Ashley Kristeen Vega at FRIGID New York - Under St. Marks Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Videos: Maleah Joi Moon and Shoshana Bean Perform 'No One' From HELL'S KITCHEN


As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,'  Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, and more from the cast of Hell's Kitchen stopped by the morning show on Tuesday to discuss and perform from the newly Tony-nominated musical. During the segment, Maleah Joy Moon and Shoshana Bean performed the duet No One before dancing members of the ensemble joined them to conclude the number. Watch the performance and interview now!

Concord Theatricals Launches SING LIKE A SPONGE: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Contest


Concord Theatricals is launching SING LIKE A SPONGE: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL contest for Title 1 Schools. Learn more and see how to apply!

Videos: Watch the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN Perform 'Fallin' and 'Kaleidoscope' on TODAY


As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,'  Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Maleah Joi Moon, and more from the cast of Hell's Kitchen stopped by the show on Tuesday to perform from the newly Tony-nominated musical. Watch the performances now!

Videos: Watch Alicia Keys Reveal the Release Date of HELL'S KITCHEN Cast Recording


As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' Grammy-Winner Alicia Keys stopped by the show on Tuesday to discuss her newly Tony-nominated musical Hell's Kitchen- and reveal some exciting news for those eager to listen to the music at home. Watch the interview!

Cast Recording Will Be Released For I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Starring Santino Fontana


A cast recording will be released this fall for the Classic Stage Company’s acclaimed 2023 revisal of I Can Get It For You Wholesale, starring Tony Award® winner Santino Fontana, alongside Rebecca Naomi Jones and Tony nominees Judy Kuhn and Julia Lester, among others.

Video: HELL'S KITCHEN Cast and Crew Celebrates Mother's Day with Tribute Video


Watch the Hell's Kitchen cast and crew's video tribute to the mothers in their lives, set to Alicia Keys' 'No One,' here!

Photos: Inside the Public Theater Gala Honoring the Creatives of HELL'S KITCHEN


The Public Theater held its Annual Gala, honoring the creative team of HELL’S KITCHEN: Camille A. Brown, Kristoffer Diaz, Michael Greif, and Alicia Keys. Check out photos from inside the big night.

Mike Birbiglia's Titles, Including THE OLD MAN AND THE POOL, Acquired By Concord Theatricals


Concord Theatricals has acquired the titles of Mike Birbiglia, with five of his stage works soon to be available for publishing and licensing worldwide.

Roxy Regional School of the Arts to Present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION


“Rediscover Friendship” with the family-friendly theatrical sensation The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, opening at the Roxy Regional Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Casts of HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK & More to Perform at New Dramatists Spring Luncheon


New Dramatists will host its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2024 Tony Nominees


The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York on Thursday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out behind the scenes photos of the 2024 nominees below and check out even more of the acting nominees and creative nominees.

Tickets to HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway On Sale Through January 2025


A new block of tickets are now on sale for the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL'S KITCHEN. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Taylor Louderman Expecting Second Child with Husband Brooks Toth


Taylor Louderman and husband Brooks Toth have announced via social media that they are expecting their second child.

2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions


The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!

2024 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show


The nominations are in! Check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show.

2024 Tony Award Nominations- HELL'S KITCHEN and STEREOPHONIC Lead the Pack!


The 77th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renee Elise Goldsberry and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2023-24 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Beth Malone, Elizabeth Stanley & Claybourne Elder to Star in STARSTRUCK Industry Presentation


Beth Malone, Elizabeth Stanley & Claybourne Elder will star in the industry presentation of Starstruck. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Tom Kitt 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?

Tom Kitt has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. These include Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "Almost Famous," Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for both "Almost Famous" and "Flying Over Sunset," Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as Best Orchestrations at the Tony Awards for "Jagged Little Pill." He also received accolades such as Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Outstanding Music in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for various productions. Additionally, Kitt won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his work on "Next to Normal" and received nominations for Best Orchestrations and Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for the same show.

What awards has Tom Kitt won?

Tom Kitt has won several awards for his work in Broadway shows. He received Outstanding Orchestrations from the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Jagged Little Pill." Kitt also won the Best Score award from the BroadwayWorld Awards for "SpongeBob SquarePants" and Outstanding New Score from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. Additionally, he received the Best Orchestrations award from the BroadwayWorld Awards for "American Idiot." Kitt's achievements also include 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 from the Tony Awards for the same production.

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