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Octet 2019

Run Time:
One hour and 40 minutes
Ages: 13+
Opened: April 30, 2019
Closing: June 30, 2019

Octet - 2019 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Three-time Tony Award-nominee Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) begins his residency as Signature's first musical theatre writer with the world premiere musical Octet, directed by Annie Tippe (Ghost Quartet).

Featuring a score for an a cappella chamber choir and an original libretto inspired by internet comment boards, scientific debates, religious texts, and Sufi poetry, Octet explores addiction and nihilism within the messy context of 21st century technology.

Special thanks to Time Warner Foundation, Inc., The Michael and Betty Rauch Fund for Residency 5, and The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust for supporting the Residency 5 Program.


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Dave Malloy Launches Kickstarter to Fund OCTET Cast Recording
by Nicole Rosky - June 20, 2019


Octet is now playing through June 30th in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center, but creator Dave Malloy wants to make sure that the new musical lives on far beyond closing night. He just launched a Kickstarter to raise funds to make a cast recording! He writes:

OCTET Adds Special Benefit Performance on June 25th
by Julie Musbach - June 10, 2019


Signature Theatre announced today that Octet, a chamber choir musical by three-time Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1812) and directed by Annie Tippe (Ghost Quartet), will have a special benefit performance to support the Signature Ticket Initiative on Tuesday, June 25 at 7:30 PM.

VIDEO: Watch Margo Seibert Sing from Dave Malloy's OCTET!
by Nicole Rosky - June 6, 2019


The Signature Theatre world premiere production of Octet, a chamber choir musical by three-time Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812) and directed by Annie Tippe (Ghost Quartet), will play through June 30, 2019.

OCTET Announces Third & Final Extension Through June 30
by Julie Musbach - May 21, 2019


The Signature Theatre world premiere production of Octet, a chamber choir musical by three-time Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812) and directed by Annie Tippe (Ghost Quartet), has been extended a third and final time by one week and will now play through June 30, 2019.

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Dave Malloy's OCTET at Signature Theatre?
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2019


The Signature Theatre production of Octet, a world premiere chamber choir musical by three-time Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812)and directed by Annie Tippe (Ghost Quartet), opened last night, May 19, in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Octet will now play through June 23, 2019.

Photo Coverage: Dave Malloy's OCTET Celebrates Opening Night at Signature Theatre!
by Jennifer Broski - May 20, 2019


The Signature Theatre production of Octet, a world premiere chamber choir musical by three-time Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812)and directed by Annie Tippe (Ghost Quartet), opened just last night, May 19, in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Octet will now play through June 23, 2019.

OCTET Extends Again Through June 23rd
by Julie Musbach - May 13, 2019


The Signature Theatre production of Octet, a world premiere chamber choir musical by three-time Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812)and directed by Annie Tippe (Ghost Quartet), has been extended again by one week and will now play through June 23, 2019.

VIDEO: Watch Highlights from Dave Malloy's OCTET!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2019


Get a first look below at the Signature Theatre world premiere production of Octet by Dave Malloy, directed by Annie Tippe.

Photo Flash: Inside Dave Malloy's OCTET at Signature
by Julie Musbach - May 2, 2019


Get a first look below at the Signature Theatre world premiere production of Octet by Dave Malloy, directed by Annie Tippe.

Dave Malloy's OCTET Cancels First Performance at Signature Theatre Due to Technical Issue
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2019


Yesterday, Dave Malloy's Octet was set to begin performances, but due to some technical issues, the performance was cancelled.

Dave Malloy's OCTET Extends at Signature
by Julie Musbach - April 19, 2019


The Signature Theatre production of Octet, a world premiere chamber choir musical by three-time Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812) and directed by Annie Tippe (Ghost Quartet), has been extended one week and will now play throughJune 16, 2019.

Kim Blanck, Margo Seibert, and More Cast in Dave Malloy's OCTET
by Julie Musbach - March 21, 2019


The cast and creative team have been announced for the Signature Theatre production of Octet, a world premiere musical by three-time Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy and directed by Annie Tippe. Octet is the first production in Malloy's Signature Residency, which will include three productions over the course of five years.

Octet History

Other Productions of Octet

2019   Off-Broadway Signature Theatre World Premiere
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Octet - 2019 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2020 Drama Desk Awards Ensemble Award Adam Bashian
2020 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Dave Malloy
2020 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Annie Tippe
2020 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Dave Malloy
2020 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Dave Malloy
2020 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Octet
2020 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Dave Malloy
2020 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical Brittany Vasta
2020 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical Hidenori Nakajo
2020 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Musical Octet
2020 Obie Awards Special Citation Dave Malloy
2020 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical Octet
2020 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score Dave Malloy

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