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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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Itamar Moses Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Play

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

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Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Book of a Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

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Obie Awards - 2017 - Musical Theater

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Photos: Inside 2024 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards

The New York Drama Critics' Circle named David Adjmi’s Stereophonic best play of the 2023-24 season. The award for best musical went to Dead Outlaw, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, book by Itamar Moses. Check out photos from inside the ceremony!
Photos: Inside the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Just yesterday, the Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, celebrated the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. View a full list of winners and check out photos from inside the special event here.
STEREOPHONIC and DEAD OUTLAW Take Top Prizes At New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards

The New York Drama Critics' Circle has named David Adjmi’s Stereophonic best play of the 2023-24 season. The award for best musical went to Dead Outlaw, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, book by Itamar Moses. The selections were made at the organization’s 88th annual voting meeting.
STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS & More Win Outer Critics Circle Awards

The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Check out the Full List of winners here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards

The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards were presented at the annual ceremony on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you on the red carpet at the big night. Check out photos here!
(PRAY), THE COMEUPPANCE, and More Take Home 2024 Lucille Lortel Awards - Full List of Winners!

The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards will be presented at the annual ceremony which will take place tonight, Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm. See the winners as they come in here!
2024 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List!

Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been announced by Kathleen Turner. Check out the full list of nominees here!
DEAD OUTLAW, STEREOPHONIC & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards

Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
Dallas Theater Center's Resident Playwright Jonathan Norton Named Interim Artistic Director

Playwright Jonathan Norton steps into the role of Interim Artistic Director at Dallas Theater Center, bringing his unique vision and experience to the renowned institution.
WET BRAIN, STEREOPHONIC & More Nominated for 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See the Full List!

Nominations for the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced by Amber Iman and George Abud. Check out the full list of nominees!
Students from Pace University Take Over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Today

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Review: BACH AT LEIPZIG at Seat Of Pants

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Video: First Look At Audible Theatre's DEAD OUTLAW

Check out video highlights from Audible Theater’s world premiere musical Dead Outlaw!
Reimagined PRIVATE LIVES And More Announced for American Conservatory Theater 2024/25 Season

The 2024/25 season line-up has been announced at the American Conservatory Theater.
Audible Theater's DEAD OUTLAW Extends Through April 14

Audible Inc. has announced a one-week extension for the Off-Broadway world-premiere musical Dead Outlaw at Minetta Lane Theatre.
Suzan-Lori Parks' SALLY & TOM to Begin Performances at The Public Theater Next Week

The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of SALLY & TOM, a bold new dramedy written by Pulitzer Prize winner and Public Theater Writer-in-Residence Suzan-Lori Parks. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch Josh Radnor Discuss THE ALLY at The Public Theater

Watch Josh Radnor talk about his experience starring the Itamar Moses's THE ALLY at The Public Theater here!

Itamar Moses 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?

Itamar Moses has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Dead Outlaw," Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Ally," Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Dead Outlaw," Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Band's Visit," Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Band's Visit," and Musical Theater at the Obie Awards for "The Band's Visit."

What awards has Itamar Moses won?

Itamar Moses has won the Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Band's Visit and the Musical Theater category at the Obie Awards for The Band's Visit.

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