Kris Lythgoe
American writer and producer
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::summary American writer and producer ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Kris Lythgoe |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Enfield, England |
| occupation | Television and Theatrical Producer |
| children | 2 |
| spouse | |
| parents | Bonnie Lythgoe (mother) |
| Nigel Lythgoe (father) | |
| family | Simon Lythgoe (brother) |
| website | www.lythgoefamily.com |
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Kristopher Michael Lythgoe (born 10 May 1979) is an English–American television and theatre writer/producer known for creating and producing reality television shows such as Who Are You? and So You Think You Can Dance. Lythgoe has also created several American pantomimes live stage productions based upon fairy-tales and folk tales with a modern twist.
Theatre career
Lythgoe has written several pantomimes based upon fairy tales and folk tales. He has also produced several musicals in the United Kingdom, including Footloose and The Wedding Singer.
Pantomime
- A Cinderella Christmas (2010, 2011)
- A Snow White Christmas (2012)
- Aladdin and his Winter Wish (2013)
- Sleeping Beauty and her Winter Knight (2014)
- Peter Pan and Tinkerbell: A Pirate’s Christmas (2016)
- Beauty and the Beast: A Christmas Rose (2017)
- The Wonderful Winter of Oz (2018)
- Princess and Pirates Sing Along
- Rapunzel and Her Holiday Wish (2024)
Filmography
As producer
- Corkscrewed: The Wrath of Grapes (2006)
- So You Think You Can Dance (2008 - 2009, 11 episodes)
- So You Think You Can Dance Canada (2008, premiere episode only)
- Who Are You? (2009)
- Opening Night (2012, also as writer)
- My Beautiful Game (2013, also as writer)
Awards and honors
- Great American Award, The All-American Boys Chorus, 2018
References
References
- Johnson, Casey. "Becky Baeling Marries Kris Lythgoe". StarPulse.
- Spindle, Les. "Cinderella (review)". Backstage.
- Foley, F. Kathleen. (23 December 2011). "heater review: 'Cinderella Christmas' at the El Portal". LA Times.
- Wood, Alex. "Aladdin and His Winter Wish (review)". Time Out Los Angeles.
- Nichols, David. (18 December 2013). "Review: 'Aladdin and His Winter Wish' a fun ride at Pasadena Playhouse". LA Times.
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