Dave Malloy
Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of BLACK SWAN at A.R.T. (Jun 3, 2026)
Photo: First Look at Melanie Moore as Nina BLACK SWAN on Stage at A.R.T. (May 28, 2026)
Photos: Melanie Moore, Amber Iman and More in Rehearsals for BLACK SWAN at A.R.T. (May 19, 2026)
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
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)
From: Photo Flash: Opening Night Photos of MOBY-DICK At A.R.T
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Book
Lyrics
Lyricist
Creator
Awards and Nominations
Dave Malloy, Octet
Dave Malloy, Octet
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Dave Malloy, Octet
Dave Malloy, Octet
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Dave Malloy, Octet
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Dave Malloy, Octet
Dave Malloy, Beardo
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Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Dave Malloy, Ghost Quartet
Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
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Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
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Dave Malloy
Dave MalloyBeowulf - A Thousand Years Of Baggage
Videos
Video: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Royal Alexandra Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-07-17 19:32:30
Video: Go Inside the Sitzprobe for THE GREAT COMET at The Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2025-07-09 14:30:54
Video: Highlights from UK Premiere of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-01-28 15:12:31
Video: London Cast of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Sing 'Prologue'
by Stephi Wild - 2024-11-29 05:00:18
Video: Trailer: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-14 12:51:57
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-26 15:57:55
Video: Get A 360-Degree Look at Zach Theatre's NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-20 12:49:15
Video: First Look at All New Clips From THE WITCHES at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-11 13:34:57
Video: The Cast of THE WITCHES at the National Theatre Sing 'Get Up!'
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-17 09:30:11
VIDEO: First Look at Pittsburgh CLO's NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Alan Henry - 2023-08-22 17:58:25
VIDEO: Meet the Stars of Theatre Raleigh's NATSHA, PIERRE, & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Stephi Wild - 2022-10-10 10:09:08
VIDEO: Dave Malloy and Annie Tippe Talk West Coast Premiere of OCTET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-04-19 14:56:15
Broadway Rewind: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Cast Performs at Broadway in Bryant Park!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - 2020-11-11 17:16:09
VIDEO: Phillipa Soo Talks About the All-Asian Cast of OVER THE MOON
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-10-21 10:09:14
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for OVER THE MOON, Starring Phillipa Soo, Ruthie Anne Miles, Kimiko Glenn, & More!
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-22 11:23:05
Broadway Rewind: NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Blazes Through Bryant Park in 2013!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-07-23 17:01:00
VIDEO: Dave Malloy Announces NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Will Make West Coast Premiere With the Shotgun Players
by Stephi Wild - 2020-06-02 06:22:08
Living Room Concerts: Jordan Li-Smith Performs 'Make Them Hear You' From RAGTIME
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - 2020-04-20 03:31:00
VIDEO: Dave Malloy Releases Full Production of GHOST QUARTET at the McKittrick
by Stephi Wild - 2020-03-16 07:50:11
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of GHOST QUARTET Perform 'Starchild'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2019-12-17 12:02:20
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2026
You can now get a first look at production photos of the world premiere stage adaptation of Black Swan, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026
You can now get a first look at Melanie Moore as Nina in A.R.T.'s world premiere stage adaptation of Black Swan, directed and choreographed by Sonya Tayeh.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026
A.R.T.’s world-premiere production of Black Swan is currently in rehearsals, and begins performances at the Loeb Drama Center in Cambridge, MA. Get a first look at the cast in rehearsals here!
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Theatre Passe Muraille's THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD led the 2026 Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards with three wins, including best production of a play, while Crow's Theatre productions collectively took home eight prizes.
by Zac Thriffiley - May 14, 2026
Not only does OCTET work on every level musically and creatively, but it also already stands as a strong contender for best musical of the summer. The production runs through June 7.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
Trinity Repertory Company will close its 2025-26 season with NEXT TO NORMAL, the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning rock musical directed by former Associate Artistic Director Amanda Dehnert at the Dowling Theater in Providence.
by Josh Sharpe - May 3, 2026
For newcomers, or those who just need an Octet 'Refresh,' we have put together a deep dive into the musical, a history of its life on stage, and everything that we know about the film adaptation.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 27, 2026
Before being cast in Lin-Manuel Miranda's Octet film, Amanda Seyfried didn't know much about his latest project, but wanted to star in the film anyway.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
Lin-Manuel Miranda revealed the cast for the forthcoming musical film adaptation of Dave Malloy's Octet, which will include Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler, Phillipa Soo, Gaten Matarazzo, Jonathan Groff, and more.
by Michael Major - Apr 14, 2026
Phillipa Soo has revealed her favorite Hamilton song – but it's not one she sang. The Tony-nominated original cast member of the hit musical recently divulged that her favorite song from the musical is 'Wait For It,' which is sung by Aaron Burr.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026
Rehearsals are underway for the new dance thriller, Black Swan. A.R.T.’s world-premiere production begins performances at the Loeb Drama Center in May. See the company in rehearsals here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
American Repertory Theater (A. R.T.) has revealed the cast for the new musical Black Swan. A.R.T.’s world-premiere production. The company features Melanie Moore as Nina, the role which earned Natalie Portman an Oscar in the film.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
Lin-Manuel Miranda is set to direct the musical film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s Octet. Casting has yet to be announced for the film, and will be forthcoming.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026
Raven Theatre in Chicago has appointed Jonathan Berry as its new Executive Artistic Director, following the departure of Sarah Slight to Goodman Theatre. Berry will lead the theatre into its 44th season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026
American Repertory Theater has revealed the design team for the new musical Black Swan. A.R.T.’s world-premiere production begins performances at the Loeb Drama Center in May.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2026
Chicago's Raven Theatre Company has revealed the cast and production team for Dave Malloy's Octet, directed by Keira Fromm and running April 30 - June 7, 2026.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026
Manhattan School of Music has appointed Obie Award-winning composer, music supervisor, orchestrator, pianist, and educator Or Matias as Dean of the School’s Musical Theatre division.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 19, 2026
Each person/duo will be awarded a $20,000 unrestricted grant in addition to a $2,500 Saw Island Foundation Recording Grant to support the production of new demo recordings that better represent the artist’s vision.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant, the annual prize awarded to exceptional emerging musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
The Shenendehowa High School's annual musical production for the 2025-26 school year will be Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, presented in March.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Dave Malloy has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Dave Malloy has not appeared in the West End.
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.
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).
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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