Itamar Moses
Latest News on Itamar Moses:
Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon Will Depart American Conservatory Theater (Nov 21, 2025)
Dramatists Guild Foundation to Present Work of 2024-2025 Musical Theater and Playwriting Fellows (Oct 6, 2025)
Listen: DEAD OUTLAW Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now (Aug 22, 2025)
Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon Will Depart American Conservatory Theater (Nov 21, 2025)
Dramatists Guild Foundation to Present Work of 2024-2025 Musical Theater and Playwriting Fellows (Oct 6, 2025)
Listen: DEAD OUTLAW Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now (Aug 22, 2025)
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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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Book of a Musical
Itamar Moses, Dead Outlaw
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Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
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Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Play
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Best Musical
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Itamar Moses, Dead Outlaw
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Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Book of a Musical
Itamar Moses, The Band's Visit
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
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Obie Awards - 2017 - Musical Theater
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Videos
Video: Andrew Durand & Julia Knitel Perform 'Normal' in DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-05-29 12:00:20
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of DEAD OUTLAW with Andrew Durand in STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-21 12:12:02
Video: 'Killed a Man in Maine' From DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-05-19 17:07:20
Video: Inside the NOBODY LOVES YOU Sitzprobe at The Toni Rembe Theater
by Michael Major - 2025-02-27 16:32:29
Video: A.J. Holmes & Kuhoo Verma Sing 'Love Is An Act' From NOBODY LOVES YOU
by Michael Major - 2025-02-24 15:34:55
Video: Daniel Aukin Reacts to Tony Win for Best Direction of a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2024-06-17 08:29:47
Video: Watch Josh Radnor Discuss THE ALLY at The Public Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-20 13:56:46
Video: Watch a Trailer for THE ALLY Starring Josh Radnor at The Public Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-10 12:45:52
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of New Musical by THE BAND'S VISIT Creators, DEAD OUTLAW
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-03-02 16:00:20
Video: Watch Rehearsal Footage of HELL'S KITCHEN at The Public Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-10-07 09:16:54
Video: Kiko Laureano and Director Taibi Magar Discuss AN AMERICAN TAIL THE MUSICAL on Fox 9
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-05-14 14:12:05
VIDEO: THE BAND'S VISIT Tour Performs on Toronto's Breakfast Television
by Alan Henry - 2019-10-04 09:55:38
VIDEO: THE BAND'S VISIT Gives its Final Curtain Call on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2019-04-07 20:14:09
VIDEO: Katrina Lenk Performs 'Omar Sharif' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-02-05 10:13:26
News
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
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!
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!
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).
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).
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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