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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).

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STAGE CREDITS

Moby Dick Moby Dick
[Boston]
American Repertory Theater's World Premiere Musical, 2019
Melville
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Pierre (Albania) [Replacement]
(Alternate) [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2013

Productions

The WitchesThe Witches
 
[West End, 2023]
Music and lyrics
Ghost QuartetGhost Quartet
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Book
Lyrics
Music
PreludesPreludes
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Author
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Piano
Orchestrator

Writing

Three Houses
Music
Book
Lyrics
Creator
Preludes
Author
Octet
Bookwriter, Composer, & Lyricist
Moby Dick (2019)
Book, Music and Lyrics

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Dave Malloy, Octet

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lyrics

Dave Malloy, Octet


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Music

Dave Malloy, Octet

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Dave Malloy, Octet


winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation

Dave Malloy, Octet


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding New Score

Dave Malloy, Octet

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Music

Dave Malloy, Beardo


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2017 - Special Theatre World Honoree

Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Book of a Musical

Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Orchestrations

Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Music

Dave Malloy, Ghost Quartet

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lyrics

Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Music

Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812


winner
Obie Awards - 2013 - Special Citation

Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812


winner
Richard Rodgers Award - 2013 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award

Dave Malloy

IT Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Original Music

Dave MalloyBeowulf - A Thousand Years Of Baggage

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Hudson Valley Shakespeare to Celebrate 10th Anniversary Community Bake-Off with Six N Photo
Hudson Valley Shakespeare to Celebrate 10th Anniversary Community Bake-Off with Six New Plays
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.”
A.R.T. to Develop HIGH ON THE HOG Theatrical Experience Photo
A.R.T. to Develop HIGH ON THE HOG Theatrical Experience
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.
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Adds Kuhoo Verma as 'Veronica'; McKenzie Kurtz & Olivia Hardy Ta Photo
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Adds Kuhoo Verma as 'Veronica'; McKenzie Kurtz & Olivia Hardy Take Leaves
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025

Heathers The Musical announces cast changes, including Kuhoo Verma as Veronica. Discover the latest updates and performance details!
OCTET Extended for Ninth Week at Crow’s Theatre Photo
OCTET Extended for Ninth Week at Crow’s Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

Crow’s Theatre, Soulpepper Theatre, and The Musical Stage Company have announced a ninth-week extension of Octet, Dave Malloy’s acclaimed a cappella chamber musical exploring how technology shapes human connection.
Cast and Creative Team Set For Wilbury Group's OCTET Photo
Cast and Creative Team Set For Wilbury Group's OCTET
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025

Wilbury Theatre Group has announced the cast and creative team of the Rhode Island premiere of Octet, a chamber choir musical by Dave Malloy. Learn more here!
Dave Malloy to Participate in Hudson Valley Shakespeare's COMMUNITY BAKE-OFF Photo
Dave Malloy to Participate in Hudson Valley Shakespeare's COMMUNITY BAKE-OFF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025

Hudson Valley Shakespeare wisll present their 10th annual Community Bake-Off, following the theme of “Wired for Connection,” with ingredients selected by Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy.
Conductors Emily Marshall and Heidi Joosten Join AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Concert T Photo
Conductors Emily Marshall and Heidi Joosten Join AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Concert Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025

Conductor/Music Director Emily Marshall and Associate Conductor Heidi Joosten are set to join the U.S. leg of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour. Kicking off Sunday, September 14 in Iowa City, the tour will head to more than 70 cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, and many more.
Review: OCTET at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Photo
Review: OCTET at Hudson Valley Shakespeare
by Pia Haas - Aug 24, 2025

Through eight characters gathered in a church basement for a weekly support group, it asks us to face our own uneasy relationship with the internet—our dependence, our compulsions, our quiet addictions.
John Cariani, Ben Crawford and More to Star in TEN BRAVE SECONDS Reading at Pioneer T Photo
John Cariani, Ben Crawford and More to Star in TEN BRAVE SECONDS Reading at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025

Pioneer Theatre Company will present a developmental reading in advance of its upcoming world premiere of Ten Brave Seconds by Will Van Dyke and Jeff Talbott. Learn more!
All of the Theater Stars in HBO's HARRY POTTER TV Series Photo
All of the Theater Stars in HBO's HARRY POTTER TV Series
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 10, 2025

With the Harry Potter show now in production in the UK, we have put together a guide to the stage performers assembled for this new series, from two-time Tony winner John Lithgow to Arabella Stanton.
The High Stakes of Broadway Recasting Photo
The High Stakes of Broadway Recasting
by Ben Waterhouse - Aug 1, 2025

Recasting a star who is above the title of a musical is a tricky endeavor. That balance of someone who artistically fulfills the role and someone who can sell enough tickets to be worthy of the above-the-title placement is a complex one, and it seems to becoming a more and more common trend recently for shows, particularly star-driven revivals, to not do a second casting, even if they are financially successful.
Review: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Royal Alexandra Theatre Photo
Review: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Samantha Wu - Jul 28, 2025

Crow's Theatre and The Musical Stage's co-production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 was a smashing success during their record breaking run at Streetcar's Crowsnest.
Review: THE MATCHMAKER at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Photo
Review: THE MATCHMAKER at Hudson Valley Shakespeare
by Pia Haas - Jul 25, 2025

Adapted in 1954 by Thornton Wilder from his earlier play The Merchant of Yonkers, The Matchmaker gained even greater fame when it was transformed into the beloved 1964 Broadway musical Hello, Dolly!. 
Dave Malloy's OCTET to be Presented at the Streetcar Crowsnest in September Photo
Dave Malloy's OCTET to be Presented at the Streetcar Crowsnest in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025

At the Streetcar Crowsnest, the 25.26 fall theatre season will launch in September with OCTET by three-time Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy. Learn more here!
NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Comes to the Firehouse Theatre Photo
NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Comes to the Firehouse Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2025

The Firehouse Theatre will present the Broadway hit Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812! A 12 time Tony Award nominee for Best Musical and the winner of the Drama Desk Awards, this play by Dave Malloy opens next month.
Video: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Royal Alexandra Theatre Photo
Video: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Royal Alexandra Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025

The acclaimed musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 has officially transferred to Toronto’s historic Royal Alexandra Theatre, with performances running from July 15 to August 24, 2025. Check out video highlights from the show!
NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Begins Performances Tonight at The Royal Al Photo
NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Begins Performances Tonight at The Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2025

The Crow's Theatre and The Musical Stage Company's co-production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 by Dave Malloy is set to begin performances at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Photo: HARRY POTTER Series Begins Production; First-Look at Dominic McLaughlin Photo
Photo: HARRY POTTER Series Begins Production; First-Look at Dominic McLaughlin
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 14, 2025

Following several casting announcements, the HBO Original Harry Potter television series has officially begun production at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, UK. Take a look at a new photo of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter.
Video: Go Inside the Sitzprobe for THE GREAT COMET at The Royal Alexandra Theatre Photo
Video: Go Inside the Sitzprobe for THE GREAT COMET at The Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jul 9, 2025

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 will return July 15 through August 24, 2025 at The Royal Alexandra Theatre. Go inside the production's Sitzprobe in this all-new video.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 4, 2025- THE WITCHES Exclusive First Look and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 4, 2025- THE WITCHES Exclusive First Look and More
by - Jul 4, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Dave Malloy been in?

Dave Malloy has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Dave Malloy been in?

Dave Malloy has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Dave Malloy been nominated for?

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.

What awards has Dave Malloy won?

Dave Malloy has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Octet, a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for Octet, and Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Octet. He was also honored with a Special Theatre World Honoree award from the Theatre World Awards for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, received a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for the same production, and was presented with the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award from the Richard Rodgers Award.

How many shows has Dave Malloy written?

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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