Dave Malloy

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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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Dave Malloy STAGE CREDITS

[Boston]
American Repertory Theater's World Premiere Musical, 2019
Melville

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Pierre (Alternate) [Replacement]

Pierre [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Pierre

Dave Malloy Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
Music and lyrics
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Book
Lyrics
Music
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Author
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Piano
Orchestrator

Writing

Music
Book
Lyrics
Creator
Author
Bookwriter, Composer, & Lyricist
Book, Music and Lyrics

Dave Malloy Awards and Nominations

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

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

Obie Awards - 2013 - Special Citation

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

IT Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Original Music

Dave MalloyBeowulf - A Thousand Years Of Baggage

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Sara Bareilles, Grace McLean, John Behlmann & More to Join ISAAC OLIVER'S LONELY CHRISTMAS at Ars Nova

Ars Nova has revealed an all-star lineup of special guest artists for Isaac Oliver’s Lonely Christmas, a benefit to support Ars Nova. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Previews: ROXY'S DOWNTOWN ANNOUNCES THEIR 2024-25 SEASON! at Roxy's Downtown

Roxy's Downtown Artistic Director Rick Bumgardner announced the highly anticipated 2024/25 season today, bringing cutting-edge theater to the heart of the country. Roxy’s has introduced audiences to innovative new works since 2014 and this season is no exception.

Cast Set for Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Dominique Morisseau's 'Sunset Baby,' directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.

Review Roundup: THE WITCHES Opens at The National Theatre

Read the reviews for The Witches at The National Theatre.

Review: THE WITCHES, National Theatre

I'm sure there will be more than a few sighs of relief down the corridors of the National Theatre at the deservedly raptuous reception for The Witches, the latest attempt to bring a hit show to the stage at this lucrative time of year. 'We're not women, we're hell' is not a line you would expect at a family show, but Lyndsey Turner's production combines exuberant fun, quick-witted comedy and a positive attitude towards death to produce an entralling, clever and incredibly funny production.

David Harbour, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ann Dowd, and Denis O'Hare to Perform in Signature Theatre Reading of Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST

Signature Theatre today will present an all-star benefit reading of Sam Shepard’s contemporary classic True West, led by acclaimed actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, Girls) as Austin, David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) as Lee, Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Compliance) as Mom, and Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story, True Blood) as Saul.

Oakland Theater Project Announces 2024 Season: GHOSTS OF PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

Oakland Theater Project announces its 2024 Season: Ghosts of Past, Present and Future, featuring seven plays that explore the echoes of the past and present to illuminate the future. Join them as they interrogate our collective history and seek inspiration for the future.

Ars Nova Unveils November & December Events Including Isaac Oliver's LONELY CHRISTMAS, SHOWGASM & More

Check out the exciting lineup of November and December events announced by Ars Nova, including benefit performances of Isaac Oliver's Lonely Christmas on December 11 and 12. Get your tickets now!

Photos: First look at Available Light's GHOST QUARTET

A camera breaks and four friends drink in an interwoven tale spanning seven centuries, with a murderous sister, a treehouse astronomer, a bear, a subway, and the ghost of Thelonious Monk.

HADESTOWN National Tour is Coming to Popejoy Hall in December

Get the latest news about the Broadway show Hadestown in this press release from Popejoy Presents. Discover the details and updates about this highly anticipated production.

THE WITCHES Leads our Top Ten Shows for November

The nights may be getting longer and darker, but the West End is bright with fabulous new productions this November.

LEMPICKA Will Open On Broadway Spring 2024

Lempicka, the sweeping new musical portrait celebrating the gripping true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka, will open on Broadway this spring at the Longacre Theatre (220 W 48th St). Eden Espinosa, who originated the titular role in critically acclaimed performances at Williamstown Theatre Festival and La Jolla Playhouse, will star in the production.

Now Onsale: THE WITCHES at The National Theatre

Tickets From £56 for the National Theatre's The Witches

Video: The Cast of THE WITCHES at the National Theatre Sing 'Get Up!'

In an all new video, the cast of The Witches sing Get Up! from the new musical rendition of Roald Dahl's classic tale, playing in the Olivier Theatre from 7 November. Check out the video here!

Ars Nova Unveils New Fall 2023 Programming Including SHOWGASM, DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY & More

Check out the exciting new lineup of Fall 2023 shows at Ars Nova, including benefit performances of Dixie's Tupperware Party on NOV 16 & 17. Get your tickets now at Ars Nova's website.

National Theatre Launches Free Half-Term Activity Inspired By THE WITCHES

Starting from this October half term the National Theatre will host The Witches Adventure Trail; a series of free activities for children inspired by its upcoming staged musical production of Roald Dahl's The Witches.

HADESTOWN is Coming to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in 2024

HADESTOWN, winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is coming to Fort Myers in 2024. Tickets on sale October 6. Don't miss this acclaimed production!

Ars Nova Partners with Julio Torres To Identify, Develop, & Commission New Comedy

To celebrate this partnership, Torres will return to Ars Nova on Oct 26 to host SHOWGASM. Get more information about the event here!

Waterwell to Begin 20th Anniversary Year With Lameece Issaq's A GOOD DAY TO ME NOT TO YOU At Connelly Theater

Waterwell will begin its 20th anniversary year with the world premiere of A Good Day to Me Not to You, a solo play written and performed by Drama Desk Award-winner Lameece Issaq. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: First Look at Great Lakes Theater's NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812

Great Lakes Theater (GLT) opens its 62nd season with the Northeast Ohio premiere of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, performing in the company’s intimate and audience-friendly home at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square now through October 8, 2023. Check out production photos here!

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Dave Malloy has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Dave Malloy has been nominated for several awards throughout their career. They have received nominations for Outstanding Book of a Musical, Outstanding Lyrics, Outstanding Music, and Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for the show "Octet". They also received a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for "Octet". For the show "Beardo", Malloy was nominated for Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards and received the Special Theatre World Honoree at the Theatre World Awards. Their work on "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812" earned them nominations for Best Book of a Musical, Best Orchestrations, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards. They were also nominated for Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards, and received a Special Citation at the Obie Awards. Additionally, Malloy received the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award at the Richard Rodgers Award and was nominated for Outstanding Original Music at the IT Awards for "Beowulf - A Thousand Years Of Baggage".

Dave Malloy has won several awards for his work in Broadway. He received the Outstanding Music award at the Drama Desk Awards for the show "Octet." He also received a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for "Octet" and "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812." Additionally, he won the Outstanding New Score award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Octet" and was recognized as a Special Theatre World Honoree at the Theatre World Awards for his work on "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812." Finally, he was honored with the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award at 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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