Dave Malloy
Scots Duo Noisemaker are Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant (Feb 19, 2026)
The American Theatre Wing Reveals Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grants (Feb 18, 2026)
NATASHA, PIERRE... to be Presented at Shenendehowa High School Musical Company (Feb 13, 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 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.
by Steven Favreau - Jan 29, 2026
For a brief evening beneath Broadway, the comet burned close enough to touch in the 1/23 concert, THE HISTORY OF NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 presented by Jarrett Winters Morley.
by David Friscic - Jan 21, 2026
Multi-talented composer, book writer, and vocal arranger Dave Malloy has created a musically eclectic, thematically relevant, and vocally complex work in his audacious and highly relevant work Octet.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 16, 2026
Read a conversation with Morley about the 1/23 concert, which weaves history about NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 between songs from the show.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Sean McDermott, The History of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
Pioneer Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Ten Brave Seconds. The production features music & lyrics by Will Van Dyke and book & lyrics by Jeff Talbott.
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 5, 2026
In a world where AI increasingly tries to consume and simulate real human experiences, theatre sometimes feels like one of the last gasps of being in a room together. When we watch a show with others, respiration synchronizes, empathy increases, and information retention improves. It’s one of my favourite feelings.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2025
In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more.
by David Clarke - Dec 29, 2025
In PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK: THE MUSICAL, Gold’s score makes it clear that this is not a mystery you simply watch. It’s a mystery you enter. The music becomes a kind of weather system that circles, shifts, and pulls the audience along.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025
Directed and hosted by Jarrett Winters Morley at 54 Below, The History of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 will celebrate the Tony Award winning Dave Malloy musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025
Wilbury Theatre Group has added multiple performances for the Rhode Island premiere of Octet, a chamber choir musical by Dave Malloy, directed by Josh Short.
by John McDaid - Dec 9, 2025
CRISP, BRACING 'OCTET' AT THE WILBURY at Wilbury Theatre Group?Crisp, Bracing 'OCTET' at Wilbury Theatre Group: Quirky a cappella musical takes on our digital obsessions
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
Wilbury Theatre Group is presenting the Rhode Island premiere of Octet, a chamber choir musical by Dave Malloy, directed by Josh Short with musical direction by Milly Massey. See photos of the production.
by Elliot Lanes - Nov 26, 2025
Every once in awhile you go to see a show not knowing what the final product is going to be. The epic musical Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 was one of those musicals that was very specific to its original staging because of it’s tent location. It was totally immersive. When the show moved to Broadway, it didn’t have the same effect.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025
Wilbury Theatre Group will present the Rhode Island premiere of Octet, a chamber choir musical by Dave Malloy, directed by Josh Short with musical direction by Milly Massey. See rehearsal photos here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
Hudson Valley Shakespeare has revealed the six plays selected for their 10th annual Community Bake-Off, following the theme of “Wired for Connection.”
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is developing a new theatrical experience based on High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America by Dr. Jessica B. Harris.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Heathers The Musical announces cast changes, including Kuhoo Verma as Veronica. Discover the latest updates and performance details!
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.
Dave Malloy has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Octet, a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for Octet, and Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Octet. He also received a Special Theatre World Honoree at the Theatre World Awards for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, along with a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for the same production. Additionally, he was honored with the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award from the 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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