Dave Malloy
Latest News on Dave Malloy:
Review Roundup: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Donmar Warehouse (Dec 17, 2024)
Antipodes Theatre Company Makes Sydney Debut With GHOST QUARTET At Hayes Theatre Co (Dec 13, 2024)
Photos: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Makes its UK Premiere (Dec 13, 2024)
Review Roundup: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Donmar Warehouse (Dec 17, 2024)
Antipodes Theatre Company Makes Sydney Debut With GHOST QUARTET At Hayes Theatre Co (Dec 13, 2024)
Photos: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Makes its UK Premiere (Dec 13, 2024)
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).
Photos
Date:
04/28/2022
From: Photos: First Look at the West Coast Premiere Of OCTET at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
L-RL Skye Dearborn (Trombone), Lev Mamuya (Cello), Robert Shultz (Drums/Percussion), Dave Malloy (Music, Lyrics, Book, and Orchestrations), J. Oconer Navarro (Conductor/Piano), Marissa Licata (Violin), Jason Fisher (Music Contractor/Viola), Lizzie Burns (Bass), Austin Yancey (Alto & Soprano Saxophone/Flute) Absent: Paul Mardy (Tenor Saxophone/Flute)
Date:
12/13/2019
From: Photo Flash: Opening Night Photos of MOBY-DICK At A.R.T
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Pierre (Alternate) [Replacement]
Pierre [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Pierre
Productions
Writing
Music
Book
Lyrics
Book
Lyrics
Creator
Composer
Lyricist
Creator
Lyricist
Creator
Author
Bookwriter, Composer, & Lyricist
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
Videos
Video: London Cast of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Sing 'Prologue'
by Stephi Wild - 11/29/2024
Video: Trailer: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 05/14/2024
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 04/26/2024
Video: Get A 360-Degree Look at Zach Theatre's NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Joshua Wright - 02/20/2024
Video: First Look at All New Clips From THE WITCHES at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 01/11/2024
VIDEO: First Look at Pittsburgh CLO's NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Alan Henry - 08/22/2023
VIDEO: Meet the Stars of Theatre Raleigh's NATSHA, PIERRE, & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Stephi Wild - 10/10/2022
VIDEO: Dave Malloy and Annie Tippe Talk West Coast Premiere of OCTET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 04/19/2022
Broadway Rewind: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Cast Performs at Broadway in Bryant Park!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - 11/11/2020
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for OVER THE MOON, Starring Phillipa Soo, Ruthie Anne Miles, Kimiko Glenn, & More!
by Sarah Leiber - 09/22/2020
Broadway Rewind: NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Blazes Through Bryant Park in 2013!
by Nicole Rosky - 07/23/2020
Living Room Concerts: Jordan Li-Smith Performs 'Make Them Hear You' From RAGTIME
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - 04/20/2020
VIDEO: Dave Malloy Releases Full Production of GHOST QUARTET at the McKittrick
by Stephi Wild - 03/16/2020
VIDEO: Choreographer Chanel DaSilva Discusses the Choreography of MOBY-DICK at A.R.T.
by Stephi Wild - 11/21/2019
News
Review Roundup: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Donmar Warehouse
Arriving in the glittering opulent world of Moscow High Society, the impulsive and romantic Natasha Rostova awaits the return of her fiancé from the front lines. But when she falls under the spell of an intoxicating aristocrat, it is up to the unlikely hero, Pierre, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation.
Arriving in the glittering opulent world of Moscow High Society, the impulsive and romantic Natasha Rostova awaits the return of her fiancé from the front lines. But when she falls under the spell of an intoxicating aristocrat, it is up to the unlikely hero, Pierre, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation.
Antipodes Theatre Company Makes Sydney Debut With GHOST QUARTET At Hayes Theatre Co
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.
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
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
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
Cast Set For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre
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!
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!
CRIMSON LIT: SCARLET LETTER SETLIST Industry Reading to Take Place This Month
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.
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
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.
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'
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!
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, Milton Suggs, Ted Rosenthal And More
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.
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.
Photos: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 In Rehearsal At Donmar Warehouse
Go inside the rehearsal 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 Donmar House. See the photos.
Go inside the rehearsal 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 Donmar House. See the photos.
Interview: 'People Are In For a Real Treat!': Actor Declan Bennett on NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
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.
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.
Video: Phillipa Soo Shares Lyric Mishap During HAMILTON Performance
On Monday, Phillipa Soo visited Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss her role in the new ABC drama Doctor Odyssey. While on the show, the performer shared a mishap from her time in Broadway's Hamilton that happened several months into the run of the hit musical. Watch the video now!
On Monday, Phillipa Soo visited Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss her role in the new ABC drama Doctor Odyssey. While on the show, the performer shared a mishap from her time in Broadway's Hamilton that happened several months into the run of the hit musical. Watch the video now!
Dave Malloy's GHOST QUARTET to Open in San Francisco Next Month
New Performance Traditions and Oakland Theater Project will present the San Francisco performances of Ghost Quartet, a song cycle about love, death, and whiskey from Tony-nominated composer and playwright Dave Malloy.
New Performance Traditions and Oakland Theater Project will present the San Francisco performances of Ghost Quartet, a song cycle about love, death, and whiskey from Tony-nominated composer and playwright Dave Malloy.
New Performance Traditions and Oakland Theater Project Present GHOST QUARTET By Dave Malloy
Dave Malloy's GHOST QUARTET will be performed in San Francisco from December 5-8, 2024. The show explores themes of love, death, and whiskey through a unique blend of music and storytelling.
Dave Malloy's GHOST QUARTET will be performed in San Francisco from December 5-8, 2024. The show explores themes of love, death, and whiskey through a unique blend of music and storytelling.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Unveils 2025 Season Featuring THE COMEDY OF ERRORS & More
Hudson Valley Shakespeare has revealed their 2025 Season. Hudson Valley Shakespeare’s season will include William Shakespeare’s uproarious comedy The Comedy of Errors and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare has revealed their 2025 Season. Hudson Valley Shakespeare’s season will include William Shakespeare’s uproarious comedy The Comedy of Errors and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Isabella Esler, Jake Epstein, Chilina Kennedy & More Will Star in LIFE AFTER in Toronto
The full cast and creative team for the new musical LIFE AFTER at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre has just been announced. The new musical will play a limited engagement from Wednesday, April 16 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. Check out who is joining the cast here!
The full cast and creative team for the new musical LIFE AFTER at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre has just been announced. The new musical will play a limited engagement from Wednesday, April 16 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. Check out who is joining the cast here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 18, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Declan Bennett, Chumisa Dornford-May, Jamie Muscato, and More Will Lead UK Premiere of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
The Donmar Warehouse has announced the full cast 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.
The Donmar Warehouse has announced the full cast 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.
GHOST QUARTET Comes to Oakland Theater Project Next Month
Oakland Theater Project and New Performance Traditions are thrilled to present Ghost Quartet, a song cycle about love, death, and whiskey from Tony-nominated composer and playwright Dave Malloy.
Oakland Theater Project and New Performance Traditions are thrilled to present Ghost Quartet, a song cycle about love, death, and whiskey from Tony-nominated composer and playwright Dave Malloy.
NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Extends at Writers Theatre
Writers Theatre is extending its hit production of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, written by Dave Malloy and directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with music direction by Matt Deitchman. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Writers Theatre is extending its hit production of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, written by Dave Malloy and directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with music direction by Matt Deitchman. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Signature Theatre Names Emily Shooltz as the Organization's New Artistic Director
Signature Theatre has announced Emily Shooltz as the organization’s new Artistic Director. Shooltz will step into the role November 1, following a nationwide search for a dynamic candidate with the experience and daring to carry Signature’s mission and unique producing model into the future.
Signature Theatre has announced Emily Shooltz as the organization’s new Artistic Director. Shooltz will step into the role November 1, following a nationwide search for a dynamic candidate with the experience and daring to carry Signature’s mission and unique producing model into the future.
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?
Dave Malloy has won several awards for his work, including Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Octet, a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for Octet, and Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Octet. He also received a Special Theatre World Honoree award for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, another Special Citation from the Obie Awards for the same show, and the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award from the Richard Rodgers Awards.
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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