Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen

Cocktails at Table 7 - with Tom Kitt

Episode Summary

In addition to being one of the most acclaimed and prolific composers working in the American theater today, Tom Kitt is an artist who is deeply committed to using his talents to advocate for those in need. In this honest and inspiring interview, we discuss his circuitous journey from economics major at Columbia University to Pulitzer Prize winning composer, the iconic pop singers and songwriters that continue to influence his songwriting, and how he has evolved into the go-to guy when rock icons like Green Day and Alanis Morissette decide to make the leap to Broadway. We also discuss how NYCNEXT, a community based organization Tom has been collaborating with, is creating pop up performances in non-traditional venues to keep artists and audiences connected while the future of live theater in New York City remains uncertain.

Episode Notes

Tom Kitt received the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, as well as two Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Orchestrations for the musical Next to Normal, which he co-wrote with frequent collaborator Brian Yorkey. He also wrote the scores for the Broadway musicals If/Then, High Fidelity and Bring it On, the Musical (with Lin Manuel Miranda.) As an arranger and orchestrator, his credits include 13, SpongeBob Squarepants The Musical, Head Over Heels, Jagged Little Pill, and American Idiot. Tom has also composed and arranged music for numerous film and television projects including multiple Tony Awards presentations, Grease Live!, the documentary Broadway Idiot and the hit film, Pitch Perfect. 

Checkout these wonderful organizations: NYCNEXT, MUSE, Broadway Inspirational Voices

Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.