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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

[Boston]
American Repertory Theater's World Premiere Musical, 2019
Melville

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Pierre (Alternate) [Replacement]

Pierre [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Pierre

Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
Music and lyrics
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Book
Lyrics
Music
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Author
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Piano
Orchestrator

Writing

Music
Book
Lyrics
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


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Obie Awards - 2013 - Special Citation

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


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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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News


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!
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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Theatre Three Announces NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 And More 62nd Season

Theatre Three in Dallas announced its 62nd season featuring 4 musicals and 4 plays, including CARRIE: THE MUSICAL, NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, INTIMATE APPAREL, and XANADU.
Dave Malloy Launches Kickstarter to Fund THREE HOUSES Concept Album

Tony nominated composer Dave Malloy has just launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a concept recording for his latest musical, Three Houses, which had its world premiere at Signature Theatre earlier this year.
Writers Theatre To Present NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, opens its 2024/25 Season with Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 written by Dave Malloy and directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with music direction by Matt Deitchman. 
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS Concept Album Is Coming This Fall

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' have been working hard on a new concept album, Warriors. The pair has just announced that it will be out everywhere October 18 on Atlantic Records, Executive Produced by Grammy Award winning rapper Nasand produced by Grammy Award-winning musician Mike Elizondo.
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels

Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!
Student Blog: Preparations Across Summer

Not a few days ago, my best friend and I, in the straits of Melaka, received an email detailing our summer homework for 3rd year. The email had been titled, ‘Summer Singing Challenge,’ followed by the warning that it was compulsory work. I can only assume that this would be for our repertoire module for next year as we are still awaiting the details of our modules.
GREAT COMET, Adrien Brody, and More Set For Upcoming Season at the Donmar Warehouse

The season is comprised of the world premieres of 2 brand new plays, the UK premiere of an award-winning musical and a major revival. Learn more about the lineup here!
Cast Set For SOMEONE SPECTACULAR at The Pershing Square Signature Center

Full casting has been announced for someone spectacular, the world premiere of a new play by Domenica Feraud, directed by Tatiana Pandiani.
Crow's/Musical Stage Company's THE GREAT COMET & More Take Home 2024 Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards

After a four-year hiatus, the Toronto Theatre Critics’ Awards (TTCAs) have returned to honour excellence in the city’s professional theatre scene from the 2023-24 season. The 11th TTCAs, announced Tuesday morning, boast 19 winners across 14 categories, including a special citation for artistic achievement. 
LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES is Available to Stream on Audible Now

Laura Benanti's one-woman comedy show, Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, is available exclusively now on Audible. Learn how to listen to the show here!

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 prestigious awards, including Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Octet, and a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for Octet. He also received the Outstanding New Score award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Octet. Additionally, Malloy was recognized as a Special Theatre World Honoree at the Theatre World Awards for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, and received a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for the same production. He also earned the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award from the 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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