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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

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Dave Malloy, Octet

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lyrics

Dave Malloy, Octet


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Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Music

Dave Malloy, Octet

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Dave Malloy, Octet


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Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation

Dave Malloy, Octet


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding New Score

Dave Malloy, Octet

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Music

Dave Malloy, Beardo


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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


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Obie Awards - 2013 - Special Citation

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


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Richard Rodgers Award - 2013 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award

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IT Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Original Music

Dave MalloyBeowulf - A Thousand Years Of Baggage

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Utah Premiere of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Opens at Pioneer Theatre Company in May


Pioneer Theatre Company will present the Utah premiere of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 from May 10-25, 2024. Written by Dave Malloy and adapted from Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace.

Review: NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 from WITCH Music Theatre


What did our critic think of NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 from Witch Music Theatre?

Phillipa Soo Joins Cast of Upcoming Ryan Murphy Medical Drama


According to reports, Phillipa Soo will be appearing alongside Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson in an upcoming drama from Ryan Murphy, co-creator of Glee. Other than the title- Dr. Odyssey- few details about the show have been announced, including the plot or Soo's role. Soo is best known for originating the role of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton in Broadway's critically acclaimed show Hamilton.

Review: GHOST QUARTET at Valkyrie Theatre Company


I’m still not sure what I watched on Saturday night at the Valkyrie Theatre Company, and I don’t know that I’ll ever fully figure it out. Strangely enough, I feel inclined to go back to gather more pieces of the puzzle. Apparently, such is the norm for viewers of Ghost Quartet, a theatrical song cycle by Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812).

BLACK SWAN Musical To Begin Casting for 2024 Workshop


Black Swan, a new musical based on the Academy Award-nominated film, will begin casting for a summer workshop this month.

Student Blog: Hustling for the Spring


Assessment season is upon us. Now that we have reached the time of our spring break, which is three weeks long (!), we don’t have as much time left as we think.

The EMC List Sings Kesha Comes to 54 Below in May


54 Below will present The EMC List Sings Kesha on May 2nd, 2024 at 9:30pm. This incredible night out highlights Kesha's duality as an irreverent party girl and heart-bearing storyteller.

Musical Theatre Factory to Honor John-Michael Lyles & More 10th Anniversary Gala


Celebrate the 10th anniversary of MUSICAL THEATRE FACTORY at The Factory Function. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

THE HELLO GIRLS to Play the Kennedy Center & Symphony Space This May


Prospect Theater Company's production of The Hello Girls will play Washington, DC for one night only on Tuesday, May 7th at 7:30pm in the Terrace Theater at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Meet the Cast of SUFFS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


Following a sold-out, extended run at The Public Theater, Shaina Taub’s new musical Suffs is marching to Broadway! Meet the cast of Suffs here!

NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Joins Mirvish Season


After playing to sold-out houses for a record-breaking 16 weeks at Streetcar Crowsnest,  Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 will return July and August 2025 at The Royal Alexandra Theatre.

Writers Theatre Reveals 2024-2025 Season


The Writers Theatre has announced its 2024/25 season. The season kicks off with Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 this September. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Review: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812! at Seacoast Repertory Theatre


What did our critic think of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812! at Seacoast Repertory Theatre? The Seacoast Repertory Theatre is staging a regional premiere of “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812!,” Dave Malloy’s Broadway sensation that’s a fusion of Russian folk music with indie rock, electronica, and pop mixed in.  

This Week's Classifieds- Jobs in House Management, Tour Management, and More


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 3/14/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Paige Evans to Step Down as Signature Theatre Artistic Director


Signature Theatre Artistic Director Paige Evans will step down in June, having led the company since 2016. Learn more about the transition.

Cast Set for NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Cygnet Theatre


Cygnet Theatre will present Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 by celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

FAR FROM THE TREE and LIGHTHOUSE Receive Richard Rodgers Awards


The two recipients have been announced for the 2024 Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theater, Far From The Tree and Lighthouse. Both winning musicals will receive funds toward their presentation at nonprofit theaters in New York City.

This Week's New Classifieds- Jobs in Hair & Makeup, Finance and More


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 3/7/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Review: NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Horizon Theatre Company


What did our critic think of NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Horizon Theatre Company?

NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Comes to Theatre Wesleyan This April


Theatre Wesleyan has announced Dave Malloy’s Tony Award®-winning musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 as the 69th annual spring musical.

Dave Malloy 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?

Dave Malloy has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Book of a Musical, Outstanding Lyrics, Outstanding Music, and Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for "Octet." He also received a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for "Octet" and was nominated for Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. For "Beardo," Malloy was nominated for Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards and won the Special Theatre World Honoree at the Theatre World Awards for "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812." He also received nominations for Best Book of a Musical, Best Orchestrations, and Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812." Additionally, Malloy was nominated for Outstanding Music for "Ghost Quartet," Outstanding Lyrics for "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812," and Outstanding Music for the same show at the Drama Desk Awards. He also won a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812." 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."

What awards has Dave Malloy won?

Dave Malloy has won several awards, including Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Octet, a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for Octet, Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Octet, a Special Theatre World Honoree at the Theatre World Awards for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, and the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award at 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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