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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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Productions

Dead OutlawDead Outlaw
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Book Writer
Book
The Band's VisitThe Band's Visit
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Book[Replacement]
The Fortress of SolitudeThe Fortress of Solitude
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Book

Writing

The Four of Us
Playwright
The Ally
Playwright
The Four Of Us
Playwright
Bach at Leipzig
Playwright
Back Back Back
Playwright
Completeness
Playwright
Nobody Loves You
Book Writer / Lyricist

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Itamar Moses, Dead Outlaw

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Play

Itamar Moses, The Ally


winner
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


winner
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Book of a Musical

Itamar Moses, The Band's Visit

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Itamar Moses, The Band's Visit


winner
Obie Awards - 2017 - Musical Theater

Itamar MosesThe Band's Visit

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Photos: Elvis Costello Visits DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway Photo
Photos: Elvis Costello Visits DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025

Music legend Elvis Costello visited the company of Dead Outlaw backstage after seeing the Broadway Musical. See photos here and learn more about the production.
Shaina Taub, Itamar Moses, and More Receive 2025 Dramatists Guild Awards Photo
Shaina Taub, Itamar Moses, and More Receive 2025 Dramatists Guild Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

The Dramatists Guild of America has announced Shaina Taub, Itamar Moses, and more as the recipients of the Guild’s 2025 Awards. Learn more about all of the recipients here!
DEAD OUTLAW Will Give Free Performance at the Library of Congress Photo
DEAD OUTLAW Will Give Free Performance at the Library of Congress
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

The Library of Congress will welcome Tony Award-winning composer David Yazbek and company members from Broadway’s 'Dead Outlaw' to the Coolidge Auditorium for an exclusive performance of selections from the show.
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List Photo
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 22, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 22, 2025
by - Apr 22, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 22, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Andrew Durand and More in DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway Photo
Photos: Andrew Durand and More in DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2025

You can now get a first look at production photos for the Broadway premiere of Dead Outlaw, with a book by Itamar Moses, featuring music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna. Check out photos here!
Video: Andrew Durand & Julia Knitel Are Alive and Well to Talk DEAD OUTLAW Photo
Video: Andrew Durand & Julia Knitel Are Alive and Well to Talk DEAD OUTLAW
by Joey Mervis - Apr 18, 2025

Who'da thunk a musical about a dead guy would take the New York theatre scene by storm? That's exactly what happened last spring when Dead Outlaw premiered off-Broadway at the Minetta Lane Theatre. Months after its limited run ended, it was announced that the award-winning musical would move to Broadway. Leading players Andrew Durand and Julia Knitel have been along for the ride.Watch in this video as the duo chats more about why Dead Outlaw is the show that's not to be missed this season.
Photos: DEAD OUTLAW Begins Broadway Previews Photo
Photos: DEAD OUTLAW Begins Broadway Previews
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025

On Saturday, the new musical, Dead Outlaw, played its first performance on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre. Check out photos from the first preview here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 14, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 14, 2025
by - Apr 14, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Meet the Cast of DEAD OUTLAW, Now Playing on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of DEAD OUTLAW, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2025

Broadway performances are now underway for Dead Outlaw, written by Itamar Moses, featuring music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, and directed by David Cromer. Meet the cast of Dead Outlaw!
DEAD OUTLAW Launches Digital Lottery Ahead of First Preview Photo
DEAD OUTLAW Launches Digital Lottery Ahead of First Preview
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

Dead Outlaw has announced its digital lottery policy for its Broadway run, ahead of performances beginning this weekend. Learn more about how to get discount tickets here!
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for DEAD OUTLAW Photo
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for DEAD OUTLAW
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2025

Dead Outlaw is getting ready for Broadway! Written by Itamar Moses, featuring music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, and directed by David Cromer, Dead Outlaw will open on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre on April 27, 2025. Check out photos of the company in rehearsals here.
Review: NOBODY LOVES YOU, A MUSICAL at American Conservatory Theatre Photo
Review: NOBODY LOVES YOU, A MUSICAL at American Conservatory Theatre
by Steve Murray - Mar 19, 2025

A.C.T. Artistic Director Pam Mackinnon directs this revival of Itamar Moses and Gaby Alter’s 2013 musical satire of reality TV dating shows, adding a -749-2228uhoo few more songs and fleshing out the character of Jenny to a starring role. The result is a smash hit – refreshing, witty, thoughtful, and very funny. In a world of social media reality, Nobody Loves You focuses a laser eye on what we create about ourselves, how we use that to connect to others, and everyone’s main goal – finding love.
Photos: NOBODY LOVES YOU At American Conservatory Theater Photo
Photos: NOBODY LOVES YOU At American Conservatory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

Check out brand-new production photos from Nobody Loves You, performing at A.C.T.’s Toni Rembe Theater now through Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Video: Inside the NOBODY LOVES YOU Sitzprobe at The Toni Rembe Theater Photo
Video: Inside the NOBODY LOVES YOU Sitzprobe at The Toni Rembe Theater
by Michael Major - Feb 27, 2025

Watch a video from the sitzprobe for Nobody Loves You, opening on February 28 at The Toni Rembe Theater. Performances run through March 30, get your tickets today! The game of love is on!
Up on the Marquee: DEAD OUTLAW Photo
Up on the Marquee: DEAD OUTLAW
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 25, 2025

Dead Outlaw is getting ready for Broadway! Written by Itamar Moses, featuring music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, and directed by David Cromer, Dead Outlaw will open on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre on April 27, 2025. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee!
Video: A.J. Holmes & Kuhoo Verma Sing 'Love Is An Act' From NOBODY LOVES YOU Photo
Video: A.J. Holmes & Kuhoo Verma Sing 'Love Is An Act' From NOBODY LOVES YOU
by Michael Major - Feb 24, 2025

Watch 'Love Is An Act' from NOBODY LOVES YOU - filmed at the sitzprobe for the new musical production at American Conservatory Theater. Watch the new video now!
Videos You Missed This Week: BOOP!, OH, MARY! and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: BOOP!, OH, MARY! and More
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 21, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending February 21, 2025 with videos from , and more!
National Alliance For Musical Theatre Reveals 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grant Recip Photo
National Alliance For Musical Theatre Reveals 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grant Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the NAMT Member Theatre and Writer Recipients for the 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grants, part of the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals.
Videos You Missed This Week: DEAD OUTLAW, PURPOSE and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: DEAD OUTLAW, PURPOSE and More
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 14, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending February 14, 2025 with videos from Dead Outlaw, Redwood, and more!
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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?

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; Musical Theater (Obie Awards) for The Band's Visit.

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