Kris Lythgoe
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Kris Lythgoe | |
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| Born | 10 May 1979 Enfield, England |
| Occupation(s) | Television and Theatrical Producer |
| Spouse | [1] |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Bonnie Lythgoe (mother) Nigel Lythgoe (father) |
| Family | Simon Lythgoe (brother) |
| Website | www.lythgoefamily.com |
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
[edit]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.[citation needed]
Pantomime
[edit]- A Cinderella Christmas (2010, 2011)[2][3]
- A Snow White Christmas (2012)[citation needed]
- Aladdin and his Winter Wish (2013)[4][5]
- Sleeping Beauty and her Winter Knight (2014)[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]As producer
[edit] | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (April 2016) |
- 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
[edit]- Great American Award, The All-American Boys Chorus, 2018
References
[edit]- ^ Johnson, Casey. "Becky Baeling Marries Kris Lythgoe". StarPulse. Archived from the original on 6 May 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
- ^ Spindle, Les. "Cinderella (review)". Backstage. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
- ^ Foley, F. Kathleen (23 December 2011). "heater review: 'Cinderella Christmas' at the El Portal". LA Times. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
- ^ Wood, Alex. "Aladdin and His Winter Wish (review)". Time Out Los Angeles. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
- ^ Nichols, David (18 December 2013). "Review: 'Aladdin and His Winter Wish' a fun ride at Pasadena Playhouse". LA Times. Retrieved 9 March 2014.