Directed by Greg Tamblyn
Music & Lyrics by David Pomeranz
Book by - Will Vinton, Jesse Vinton and Greg Tamblyn

THE KISS, an outrageously original fun musical comedy for theatre audiences of all ages. Directed by Greg Tamblyn, the production will continue through August 21, 2022, on the Headlee Mainstage at Lakewood Theatre Company.

Will Vinton, the legendary pioneer of Claymation, along with platinum composer and lyricist, David Pomeranz, created THE KISS, a new musical comedy for theatre audiences of all ages. Based loosely on “The Frog Prince,” originally penned by the Brothers Grimm, this timeless tale of transformation is now retold through a contemporary lens.

Will's final request to his son Jesse Vinton was for the musical to be completed and fully realized for the stage. Joining forces with Pomeranz and renowned theater director Greg Tamblyn, the trio has worked for over four years to bring Will's vision to life. THE KISS weaves together fantastic characters, extraordinary music, and fairy tale enchantments for the whole family. Join us for Will's greatest adventure, a celebration of love and magic to honor his creative genius!

World Premiere was on July 15, 2022
Lakewood Center for The Arts
Portland, OR

Starring - Carolee Carmello, George Hearn, 
Candy Buckley, Roz Ryan, Ed Watts, 
Andrew Samonsky
Directed by - David Armstrong 
Neil Simon Theater, Broadway (2012);

Starring - Carolee Carmello, Judy Kaye, Ed Dixon, Ed Watts, Roz Ryan 
Directed by - David Armstrong
5th Avenue Theater, Seattle, WA (2011);

Starring - Carolee Carmello, Steve Wilson, 
Ed Dixon, Florence Lacey, Faye Butler  
Directed by - Eric Schaeffer
Signature Theater, Arlington, VA (2007);

Directed by - Marcia Dodge
White Plains Performing Arts Center, 
White Plains, NY (2005)

ALBUM

Sony/ Shout! Records
(Original Broadway Cast recording)

CAROLEE CARMELLO
GEORGE HEARN
ROZ RYAN
ED WATTS
ANDREW SMOLESKY

Starring - Michael Howe and Jonathan Ansell
Directed by - Paul Nicholas
Charing Cross Theatre, London (2012);

Gatehouse Theatre - London (2008);

Starring - Paul Nicholas
Produced by - Bill Kenwright
Directed by - Bob Tomson
Theatre Royal - Windsor, England (1998);
Alexandra Theatre - Birmingham, England (1998-1999)

Starring - Peter Duncan, Jacinta Mulcahy, John Altman
Directed by - Adrian Reynolds

Haymarket Theatre - Basingstoke, England (1992)

Directed by – Gabrielle Barre
Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center,
Waterford, Connecticut (1995);

Directed by – George White
East/ West Musical Theater Festival
St. Petersburg, Russia (1996)

ALBUM

Warner Bros. Records
(Celebrity Studio Recording)

RICHARD HARRIS
TREAT WILLIAMS
MEL BROOKS
LEA SALONGA
PETULA CLARK
PETER DUNCAN
JOHNNY LOGAN
MEL SMITH
TIM CURRY
DAVID POMERANZ

Starring - David Pomeranz
Directed by - David Pomeranz and Steven David Horwich 
Adelaide Music Festival; Noosa Festival, Melbourne Music Festival - Australia (2013);

U.S. Tour (2011); 

Crest Theater - Sacramento, CA (2011); 
Smoot Theater - West Virginia (2010);
Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts - Long Island, NY (2009); 
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts - Palm Beach, FL (2008)

Starring - Ed Dixon, Flo Lacey, Jacquelyn Piro
Directed by - Eric Schaeffer
Zipper Theater – Off-Broadway (2004-2005);

Orlando Repertory Theater - Orlando, FL (2005);

Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts - Long Island, NY (2006)

ALBUM

Lambchop Records
(Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording)

ED DIXON
FLORENCE LACY
JACQUELINE PIROT
ANDREW ZUTTY

Starring - Cliff Richard, Sir Laurence Olivier
Produced by - Dave Clark
Directed by - Larry Fuller
Dominion Theater - West End, London (1986-88)

ALBUM

Capitol/EMI Records
(Celebrity Studio Recording)

STEVIE WONDER
JULIAN LENNON
SIR LAURENCE OLIVIER
DIONNE WARWICK
CLIFF RICHARD
FREDDIE MERCURY

Starring - John Barrowman, Sally Mayes and Judy Blazer
Directed by - Joe Leonardo
Prince Music Theater – Philadelphia, PA (2005)

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