It's the basic rule of musicals: Characters sing when their emotions become so intense that they can't do anything else. — Tom Kitt Copy Share Image
Alice Ripley was someone who had had a huge effect on me when I had gotten out of college and decided that this was the road I wanted to take - to write musicals. — Tom Kitt Copy Share Image
I've had so many experiences with film or musicals or books where I just walk away changed in some way. One of the things… — Tom Kitt Copy Share Image
It's all about the audience and the people who support your work and respond to it. So, anytime I hear that 'Next to Normal'… — Tom Kitt Copy Share Image
I didn't want to box myself into writing just rock music because you can try to force it into moments that don't want it. — Tom Kitt Copy Share Image
The thing about 'Next to Normal' is that it really is an ensemble piece for six actors. They are all asked to do very… — Tom Kitt Copy Share Image
My love of Green Day is on so many levels. It's their genius for songwriting, the fact that they write about very important subjects,… — Tom Kitt Copy Share Image
Green Day is a band that you always felt had something to say, whether it was about the times or love or heartache. — Tom Kitt Copy Share Image
In the back of my mind, when we were developing 'Next to Normal,' I always heard Alice Ripley. — Tom Kitt Copy Share Image
I love musical comedy; I love comedy in general, and I have varied taste in terms of books, film, theatre, and culture. — Tom Kitt Copy Share Image
I was very lucky in that I had a happy home life and that I was interested in things my parents wanted to provide… — Tom Kitt Copy Share Image
