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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

Itamar Moses, The Ally


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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

Itamar Moses, The Band's Visit


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Obie Awards - 2017 - Musical Theater

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Videos

News


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!
Video: First Listen to 'Normal' from DEAD OUTLAW
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2025

Get a first listen to 'Normal' from the upcoming Broadway run of Dead Outlaw, which made its premiere off-Broadway last year. 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.
A.C.T. Reveals Lineup of Special Events for NOBODY LOVES YOU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

American Conservatory Theater has revealed the lineup of special events—including guest bartenders, a special tasting night, and an event inspired by the popular Tinder Disrupt series—set to coincide with Nobody Loves You. Learn how to attend.
Andrew Durand and the Cast of DEAD OUTLAW Will Reprise Roles on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

The cast and creative team have been announced for the Broadway run of Dead Outlaw, which made its premiere off-Broadway last year. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
Theatre Now Awarded NAMT Writers Residency Grant
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

Theatre Now New York has been awarded a Writers Residency Grant through the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals by the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT).
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for NOBODY LOVES YOU at A.C.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

American Conservatory Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for the hilarious musical comedy, Nobody Loves You, performing at A.C.T.’s Toni Rembe Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Camille A. Brown & Dancers Returns To The Joyce Theater in I AM
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

 The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of prolific director and choreographer Camille A. Brown with the New York premiere of I AM. Learn more here!
What We Know So Far About DEAD OUTLAW
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 27, 2024

Dead Outlaw is the latest show that has been added to the 2024/25 Broadway season, with preview performances beginning at Broadway’s Longacre Theatre on Saturday, April 12 and an opening set for Sunday, April 27. What do we know so far about the new show?
DEAD OUTLAW Will Open on Broadway in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

Following its Off-Broadway run earlier this year, Dead Outlaw will open on Broadway in 2025! Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!
Atlantic Theater Company Unveils 2024 Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program Writers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

Atlantic Theater Company has unveiled its Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program writers for 2024, Stephen Brown, Stefani Kuo, and Arun Welandawe-Prematilleke. Learn more about the writers and about the program!
See NORM LEWIS: THE BEST OF CHRISTMAS & More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Norm Lewis and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Best Broadway Shows in 2025- What's Coming!
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 13, 2024

Looking for what the best shows to see in 2025 on Broadway will be? Our editors have rounded up info on all of the Broadway productions which have revealed full details of their upcoming engagements. Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2025 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars!
Danny Kornfeld, Anna Zavelson & More Will Celebrate Hanukkah at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will again present 54 Celebrates Hanukkah: A Festival Of Writers, starring Danny Kornfeld and more.
See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2024

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McCardle and more.
54 Below Celebrates The Holiday Season With Storm Large, Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, and More
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024

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
by Shari Barrett - Sep 5, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 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
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024

Dennis Mashevsky has announced the premiere of COMPLETENESS at Los Angeles’ brand new Eastwood Performing Arts Center on Friday, September 20, 2024. 

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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