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BIO

Dave Malloy is a composer/sound designer/performer, winner of a 2009 Jonathan Larson Grant and a recipient of the 2009-11 NEA/TCG Career Development Program for Theatre Designers. His most recent large-scale work, Beowulf – A Thousand Years of Baggage, a Banana Bag & Bodice SongPlay commissioned by Berkeley's Shotgun Players featuring dueling trombones and 40's vocal jazz harmonies, enjoyed sold out runs in Berkeley and NYC, received the 2008 Glickman Award and appeared on the Best of 2008 lists of every major Bay Area paper (including two #1 spots).

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STAGE CREDITS

Moby Dick Moby Dick
[Boston]
American Repertory Theater's World Premiere Musical, 2019
Melville
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Pierre (Alternate) [Replacement]
Pierre [Replacement]
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Pierre

Productions

The WitchesThe Witches
 
[West End, 2023]
Music and lyrics
Ghost QuartetGhost Quartet
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Book
Lyrics
Music
PreludesPreludes
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Author
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Piano
Orchestrator

Writing

Three Houses
Music
Book
Lyrics
Creator
Preludes
Author
Octet
Bookwriter, Composer, & Lyricist
Moby Dick (2019)
Book, Music and Lyrics

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Dave Malloy, Octet

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lyrics

Dave Malloy, Octet


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Music

Dave Malloy, Octet

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Dave Malloy, Octet


winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation

Dave Malloy, Octet


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding New Score

Dave Malloy, Octet

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Music

Dave Malloy, Beardo


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2017 - Special Theatre World Honoree

Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Book of a Musical

Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Orchestrations

Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Music

Dave Malloy, Ghost Quartet

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lyrics

Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Music

Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812


winner
Obie Awards - 2013 - Special Citation

Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812


winner
Richard Rodgers Award - 2013 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award

Dave Malloy

IT Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Original Music

Dave MalloyBeowulf - A Thousand Years Of Baggage

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NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Set for UTA Theatre Arts and Dance Photo
NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Set for UTA Theatre Arts and Dance
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 8, 2025

The University of Texas at Arlington Department of Theatre Arts and Dance will present Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, the 2012 electropop opera by writer/composer, Dave Malloy, based on Leo Tolstoy's novel War and Peace.
Dave Malloy's THREE HOUSES to Release Cast Album This Month Photo
Dave Malloy's THREE HOUSES to Release Cast Album This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 8, 2025

Dave Malloy's THREE HOUSES, which ran at Signature Theatre last year, will release a cast recording on February 10, according to the album's page on Bandcamp
Ars Nova To Honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan At NOVA BALL In April Photo
Ars Nova To Honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan At NOVA BALL In April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025

Ars Nova will honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan at Nova Ball, Ars Nova's annual benefit-turned-party of the season. As recently announced, following over two decades of leadership, Eagan will step down from his role as Artistic Director on June 30, 2025.
Student Blog: Why Do We Sing? Photo
Student Blog: Why Do We Sing?
by Student Blogger: Michael Lakind - Feb 3, 2025

My first show of 2025 is Gone Missing by The Civilians and Michael Friedman. Aysan Celik, an original Civilians member and the wonderful director of this production, brought me aboard for this thrilling project as the assistant music director to musical superhuman Dr. Kyle Blair. At our first rehearsal, Kyle discussed his thoughts about why it is we sing in theater, connecting back to the principles of opera and the overflow of emotion that exceeds what dialogue can hold. I thought I would talk a little more about it. 
Andrew Neisler and Anna Morton Stacey Named Co-Artistic Directors of Ars Nova Photo
Andrew Neisler and Anna Morton Stacey Named Co-Artistic Directors of Ars Nova
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

​​​​​​​Ars Nova has announced that Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan will step down from his role as Artistic Director on June 30, 2025, following over two decades of leadership.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Receives The Ziegfeld Club’s Inaugural Needlepoint Bob Gr Photo
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Receives The Ziegfeld Club’s Inaugural Needlepoint Bob Grant for OCTET
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Hudson Valley Shakespeare has shared that HVS is the inaugural recipient of the Ziegfeld Club’s Needlepoint Bob Grant, a $10,000 grant founded to support a work in musical theater that addresses the topic of addiction and recovery.
Video: Highlights from UK Premiere of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Photo
Video: Highlights from UK Premiere of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 28, 2025

The UK premiere of Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 is now running at the Donmar Warehouse, marking new Artistic Director Tim Sheader’s directorial debut at the venue. Watch video highlights from the production here!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; ANNIE at Carrollwood players Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; Carrollwood players Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review Roundup: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Donmar Warehouse Photo
Review Roundup: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Donmar Warehouse
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 17, 2024

Discover what the critics thought about Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 at London's Donmar Warehouse. Directed by Tim Sheader, this UK premiere of Dave Malloy's musical features a stellar cast and captivating performances. Read insights from BroadwayWorld, The New York Times, and more.
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; ANNIE at Carrollwood players Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Antipodes Theatre Company Makes Sydney Debut With GHOST QUARTET At Hayes Theatre Co Photo
Antipodes Theatre Company Makes Sydney Debut With GHOST QUARTET At Hayes Theatre Co
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2024

After two sold-out seasons in Melbourne, Antipodes Theatre Company will make their Sydney premiere with their critically-acclaimed production of Ghost Quartet at Hayes Theatre Co this January.
Photos: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Makes its UK Premiere Photo
Photos: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Makes its UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024

All new photos have been released for the UK premiere of Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 which marks new Artistic Director Tim Sheader’s directorial debut at the venue. Check out the photos here
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Tampa Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 10, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Cast Set For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre Photo
Cast Set For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

The Crow's Theatre and The Musical Stage Company's co-production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 by Dave Malloy is the seventh show in the Mirvish 2024/25 main season. Learn more about the cast here!
Interview: 'People Are In For a Real Treat!': Actor Declan Bennett on NATASHA, PIERRE Photo
Interview: 'People Are In For a Real Treat!': Actor Declan Bennett on NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 3, 2024

Seven years after it closed on Broadway in 2017, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 is finally arriving in London at the Donmar Warehouse in December. The show, written by Dave Malloy, takes a seventy-page segment of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace (Part Eight, to be specific) and transforms it into a sung-through musical. The titular characters of Natasha Rostova and Pierre Bezukhov are respectively played by Chumisa Dornford-May and Declan Bennett.
CRIMSON LIT: SCARLET LETTER SETLIST Industry Reading to Take Place This Month Photo
CRIMSON LIT: SCARLET LETTER SETLIST Industry Reading to Take Place This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

Crimson Lit: Scarlet Letter Setlist, a new musical by Krista Knight and Jill Sobule, will have its industry reading at The Tank in December. Learn more about the new musical and see how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 2, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 2, 2024
by - Dec 2, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 2, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Video: London Cast of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Sing 'Prologue' Photo
Video: London Cast of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Sing 'Prologue'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

An all new video has been released from rehearsal for the UK premiere of Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812. The song ‘Prologue’ introduces the audience to the cast of characters in the show. Check out the video here!
Cole Porter Celebrated At Jazz At Lincoln Center With Karen Ziemba, Margo Seibert, Mi Photo
Cole Porter Celebrated At Jazz At Lincoln Center With Karen Ziemba, Margo Seibert, Milton Suggs, Ted Rosenthal And More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2024

Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club with Happen to Like Cole Porter on Sunday, December 8th at 5 PM and 7:30 PM.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Dave Malloy been in?

Dave Malloy has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Dave Malloy been in?

Dave Malloy has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Dave Malloy been nominated for?

Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Octet, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Octet, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Octet, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Octet, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Octet, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Octet, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Beardo, Special Theatre World Honoree (Theatre World Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Ghost Quartet, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award) and Outstanding Original Music (IT Awards) for Beowulf - A Thousand Years Of Baggage.

What awards has Dave Malloy won?

Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Octet, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Octet, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Octet, Special Theatre World Honoree (Theatre World Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, and Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).

How many shows has Dave Malloy written?

Dave Malloy has written 5 shows including Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 (Composer), Preludes (Author), Octet (Bookwriter, Composer, & Lyricist), Moby Dick (Book, Music and Lyrics), Three Houses (Music).

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