Three-time Tony Award-nominee Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) begins his residency as Signature's first musical theatre writer with the world premiere musical Octet, directed by Annie Tippe (Ghost Quartet).
Featuring a score for an a cappella chamber choir and an original libretto inspired by internet comment boards, scientific debates, religious texts, and Sufi poetry, Octet explores addiction and nihilism within the messy context of 21st century technology.
Special thanks to Time Warner Foundation, Inc., The Michael and Betty Rauch Fund for Residency 5, and The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust for supporting the Residency 5 Program.
| 2019 | Off-Broadway |
Signature Theatre World Premiere Off-Broadway |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Drama Desk Awards | Ensemble Award | Adam Bashian |
| 2020 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Dave Malloy |
| 2020 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Annie Tippe |
| 2020 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lyrics | Dave Malloy |
| 2020 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Music | Dave Malloy |
| 2020 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Musical | Octet |
| 2020 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Dave Malloy |
| 2020 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical | Brittany Vasta |
| 2020 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical | Hidenori Nakajo |
| 2020 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Musical | Octet |
| 2020 | Obie Awards | Special Citation | Dave Malloy |
| 2020 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical | Octet |
| 2020 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Score | Dave Malloy |
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