Kris Lythgoe
| Kristopher Michael Lythgoe | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 10, 1979 Enfield, England |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Occupation | Television and Theatrical Producer |
| Spouse(s) | Becky Baeling (2013-present)[1] |
| Children | George Alexander Lythgoe |
| Relatives |
Bonnie Lythgoe (mother), Nigel Lythgoe (father) |
| Website | |
| www.americanpanto.com | |
Kris Lythgoe (born 10 May 1979 as Kristopher Michael Lythgoe) is an English and 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 is also active in theater; he has created several American pantos based upon folk- and fairy-tales and folk tales.
Theatre career
Lythgoe has been active in the theater circuit, creating several pantos based upon fairy tales and folk tales. He has also produced several musicals in the United Kingdom, including Footloose and The Wedding Singer.
Despite not being involved with production of the movie Ella Enchanted, Lythgoe credits this film as a leading inspiration for his pantos.
Pantos
- A Cinderella Christmas (2010, 2011)[2][3]
- A Snow White Christmas (2012)
- Aladdin and his Winter Wish (2013)[4][5]
- Sleeping Beauty and her Winter Knight (2014)
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)
References
- ↑ Johnson, Casey. "Becky Baeling Marries Kris Lythgoe". StarPulse. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
- ↑ Spindle, Les. "Cinderella (review)". Backstage. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
- ↑ Foley, F. Kathleen. "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. "Review: 'Aladdin and His Winter Wish' a fun ride at Pasadena Playhouse". LA Times. Retrieved 9 March 2014.