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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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Productions

Dead OutlawDead Outlaw
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Book Writer
Book
The Band's VisitThe Band's Visit
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Book[Replacement]
The Fortress of SolitudeThe Fortress of Solitude
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Book

Writing

The Four of Us
Playwright
The Ally
Playwright
The Four Of Us
Playwright
Bach at Leipzig
Playwright
Back Back Back
Playwright
Completeness
Playwright
Nobody Loves You
Book Writer / Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Book of a Musical

Itamar Moses, Dead Outlaw


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Itamar Moses, Dead Outlaw

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Play

Itamar Moses, The Ally


winner
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


winner
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


winner
Obie Awards - 2017 - Musical Theater

Itamar MosesThe Band's Visit

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Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon Will Depart American Conservatory Theater Photo
Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon Will Depart American Conservatory Theater
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

American Conservatory Theater announced that Tony Award–winning Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon will depart the Bay Area’s premier nonprofit theater organization at the close of the 2025/26 season.
Dramatists Guild Foundation to Present Work of 2024-2025 Musical Theater and Playwrit Photo
Dramatists Guild Foundation to Present Work of 2024-2025 Musical Theater and Playwriting Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

The Dramatists Guild Foundation will present selections of work by the 2024-2025 Class of Musical Theater and Playwriting Fellows. Learn more and see how to attend.
Listen: DEAD OUTLAW Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now Photo
Listen: DEAD OUTLAW Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2025

The original Broadway cast recording of Dead Outlaw is now available in streaming and digital formats. Listen to the album here or find out where to download or stream it now!
Exclusive: Listen to 'Blowin' It Up' From DEAD OUTLAW Cast Recording Photo
Exclusive: Listen to 'Blowin' It Up' From DEAD OUTLAW Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Dead Outlaw is coming soon and BroadwayWorld has your first listen. Get an exclusive listen to 'Blowin’ It Up,' performed by Ken Marks and Ensemble, here!
Exclusive: Audible Resurrects DEAD OUTLAW As A Bold New Audio Musical Experience Photo
Exclusive: Audible Resurrects DEAD OUTLAW As A Bold New Audio Musical Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2025

Dead Outlaw, Audible’s first original musical, reimagines the true story of Elmer McCurdy through immersive sound and Western balladry. Created by David Yazbek, Itamar Moses, and David Cromer, the show explores legacy, death, and storytelling across stage and audio formats.
DEAD OUTLAW Full Audible Recording Available Now Photo
DEAD OUTLAW Full Audible Recording Available Now
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025

The full Audible recording of the Tony-nominated original musical DEAD OUTLAW is out today, July 17, 2025, streaming exclusively on Audible. The audio release captures the full Broadway cast and orchestrations, featuring performances by Andrew Durand, Jeb Brown, Julia Knitel, Thom Sesma, and Eddie Cooper, among others. 
Candela Announces Fellows for Third Annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship Program Photo
Candela Announces Fellows for Third Annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship Program
by Emmy Rice - Jul 6, 2025

Candela, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to expanding access to theater education for playwrights, book writers, and lyricists of Latin American and Caribbean heritage, has announced the fellows selected for its third annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship program.
DEAD OUTLAW Full Audible Recording to Be Released Early Photo
DEAD OUTLAW Full Audible Recording to Be Released Early
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2025

Audible Inc. has announced that the full audio recording of the original musical DEAD OUTLAW will be released early, now arriving on July 17, 2025, ahead of its previously scheduled October release.
Video: DEAD OUTLAW Takes Final Broadway Bow Photo
Video: DEAD OUTLAW Takes Final Broadway Bow
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

The Tony-nominated musical Dead Outlaw played its final performance at the Longacre Theatre on Sunday, June 29. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bows, featuring a speech by David Cromer.
5 Broadway Shows Close This Weekend Photo
5 Broadway Shows Close This Weekend
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2025

Broadway says goodbye to five productions. Glengarry Glen Ross takes its final bow at the Palace Theatre following 23 previews and 104 regular performances; The Picture of Dorian Gray plays its final performance at the Music Box Theatre after 15 previews and 98 regular performances; and more.
DEAD OUTLAW Sets Broadway Closing Date Photo
DEAD OUTLAW Sets Broadway Closing Date
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025

The Tony-nominated musical Dead Outlaw will play its final performance at the Longacre Theatre on Sunday, June 29. At the time of its closing, the show will have played 73 regular performances and 14 previews. Dead Outlaw opened at the Longacre Theatre on Sunday, April 27.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT OF THE MIDDLE CLASSES and CREDITORS Set Audible Release Dates Photo
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT OF THE MIDDLE CLASSES and CREDITORS Set Audible Release Dates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025

Audible Theater and TOGETHER concluded their collaboration at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre in New York City. Learn more about their upcoming audible releases!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet for THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 17, 2025

Hosted by The Voice of the Mets Colin Cosell, The 24 Hour Musicals were just held yesterday, June 16, at the Lynn F. Angelson Theatre. This intensive theatrical endeavor lets artists write, rehearse and perform four new musicals in just 24 hours. Check out photos from inside the big night!  
Video: DEAD OUTLAW Performs at the Tony Awards Photo
Video: DEAD OUTLAW Performs at the Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2025

The cast of seven-time Tony-nominated Dead Outlaw took the stage at Radio City Music Hall earlier tonight to perform at the Tony Awards. Watch the performance here!
Photos: 2025 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet Photo
Photos: 2025 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 8, 2025

Check out photos of all of the the red carpet looks at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards and check back as we add more throughout the night.
2025 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List Photo
2025 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025

The best of Broadway took the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. See all of the 2025 Tony winners here.
2025 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More Photo
2025 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2025

The best of Broadway will take the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
Videos You Missed This Week: Prep for Tonys Weekend Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: Prep for Tonys Weekend
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 6, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! It's Tony Awards weekend! Catch up on all the latest from the week ending June 6, 2025 with videos from Heathers, Hadestown, and more!
BroadwayWorld's 2025 Phony Awards Photo
BroadwayWorld's 2025 Phony Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2025

Welcome to the 2025 BroadwayWorld Phony Awards, our annual celebration of the gloriously niche and criminally overlooked achievements of the 2024-25 Broadway season!
Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Book Writers of 2025 Photo
Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Book Writers of 2025
by Joey Mervis - Jun 5, 2025

Watch in this video as we chat with Tony nominees: Itamar Moses (Dead Outlaw), Marco Ramirez (Buena Vista Social Club), Marco Pennette (Death Becomes Her), Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson, Zoë Roberts and David Cumming (Operation Mincemeat).
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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?

Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dead Outlaw, 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?

Itamar Moses has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Dead Outlaw, Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Dead Outlaw, Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Band's Visit, and the Obie Award for Musical Theater for The Band's Visit.

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