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BIO

Itamar Moses is the author of the full-length plays Outrage, Bach at Leipzig, Celebrity Row, The Four of Us, Yellowjackets, Back Back Back, Completeness and The Whistleblower; the musicals Nobody Loves You (with Gaby Alter), Fortress of Solitude (with Michael Friedman) and The Band's Visit (with David Yazbek); and the evening of short plays Love/Stories (Or But You Will Get Used To It). His work has appeared Off-Broadway and elsewhere in New York, at regional theaters across the country and in Canada, Hong Kong, Israel, Venezuela, Turkey and Chile, and is published by Faber & Faber and Samuel French. Awards for his work include Lucille Lortel, New York Drama Critics Circle, Outer Critics Circle and Obie awards in New York, as well as awards from the Portland, San Diego, Dallas, and Bay Area Theatre Critics Circles. He's received new play commissions from The McCarter, Playwrights Horizons, Berkeley Rep, The Wilma Theater, South Coast Rep, Manhattan Theatre Club, Lincoln Center, and Goodman Theatre. On television, Itamar has written for TNT's "Men of a Certain Age," HBO's "Boardwalk Empire," and WGN'S "Outsiders." He holds an MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU and has taught playwriting at Yale and NYU. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild and is a New York Theatre Workshop Usual Suspect. Born in Berkeley, CA, he now lives in Brooklyn, NY.

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Awards and Nominations


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Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Itamar Moses, Dead Outlaw

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Play

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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Best Musical

Itamar Moses, Dead Outlaw

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Itamar Moses, Dead Outlaw


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Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Book of a Musical

Itamar Moses, The Band's Visit

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

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Obie Awards - 2017 - Musical Theater

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News


54 Below Celebrates The Holiday Season With Storm Large, Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, and More

54 Below will celebrate the happiest time of the year with a lineup of performances by Longlegs star Alicia Witt, award winning Nicole Henry, Tony® nominee Melissa Errico, and more.
Dramatists Guild Foundation Reveals 2024-2025 Fellows Class

Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed the 2024-2025 class of Fellows. The program propels the most promising creative talents to their full potential to help shape the future of theater. Learn more about the Fellows.
Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces New Youngblood Members

Ensemble Studio Theatre announced the new members of its Youngblood program, a collective of emerging playwrights under 30.
Interview: Actor & Producer Dennis Mashevsky Talks COMPLETENESS

Dennis Mashevsky (pictured) is producing the premiere of Completeness at Los Angeles’ brand new Eastwood Performing Arts Center, opening Friday, September 20, 2024. Read our interview!
National Alliance For Musical Theatre Announces Grant Recipients For 2023/2024

The cast for the upcoming production of THE LION KING at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco has been announced, featuring a mix of new and returning performers.
COMPLETENESS Opens Next Month at the Eastwood Performing Arts Center

Dennis Mashevsky has announced the premiere of COMPLETENESS at Los Angeles’ brand new Eastwood Performing Arts Center on Friday, September 20, 2024. 
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre

UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
Will DEAD OUTLAW Open on Broadway in 2025?

It's already one of the most-awarded shows of 2024, but will Dead Outlaw rise from the dead in 2025? According to composer David Yazbek, plans are already underway.
Children's Theatre Company Names Tyler Susan Jennings And Davon Cochran As Performing Apprentices

Children's Theatre Company will welcome Tyler Susan Jennings and Davon Cochran as performing apprentices for the 2024-2025 season, highlighting their upcoming roles and contributions to the theater.
IDEA, New Film From Award-Winning Playwright Itamar Moses, Premieres On YouTube

Award-winning playwright Itamar Moses has premiered his new film IDEA on YouTube.
Video: Daniel Aukin Reacts to Tony Win for Best Direction of a Play

Just last night at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, Daniel Aukin took home a Tony Award for 'Best Direction of a Play' for his outstanding work on Stereophonic. Watch what happened afterwards in this video!
Video: Itamar Moses Premieres New Film IDEA

Tony and Drama Desk Award winner Itamar Moses premieres his new film IDEA on YouTube. Watch now!
Photos: Backstage with the Drama Desk Awards Winners

Check out photos from backstage with the winners of the 2024 Drama Desk Awards!
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
Signature Theatre's 2024 Gala to Honor Lila Neugebauer

Signature Theatre's 2024 Gala will honor acclaimed director Lila Neugebauer, celebrating her contributions to the theater community. Learn more about Neugebauer.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 29, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 29, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Inside 2024 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards

The New York Drama Critics' Circle named David Adjmi’s Stereophonic best play of the 2023-24 season. The award for best musical went to Dead Outlaw, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, book by Itamar Moses. Check out photos from inside the ceremony!
Photos: Inside the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Just yesterday, the Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, celebrated the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. View a full list of winners and check out photos from inside the special event here.
STEREOPHONIC and DEAD OUTLAW Take Top Prizes At New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards

The New York Drama Critics' Circle has named David Adjmi’s Stereophonic best play of the 2023-24 season. The award for best musical went to Dead Outlaw, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, book by Itamar Moses. The selections were made at the organization’s 88th annual voting meeting.
STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS & More Win Outer Critics Circle Awards

The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Check out the Full List of winners here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Itamar Moses written?

Itamar Moses has written 8 shows including Bach at Leipzig (Playwright), The Four Of Us (Playwright), The Four of Us (Playwright), Back Back Back (Playwright), Completeness (Playwright), Nobody Loves You (Book Writer / Lyricist), The Ally (Playwright), Dead Outlaw (Book).

What awards has Itamar Moses been nominated for?

Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Ally, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Band's Visit, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Band's Visit and Musical Theater (Obie Awards) for The Band's Visit.

What awards has Itamar Moses won?

Itamar Moses has won the following awards: Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Band's Visit, and Musical Theater (Obie Awards) for The Band's Visit.

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