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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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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 earlier tonight at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. 
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 today 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).
Video: Listen to 'Killed a Man in Maine' From DEAD OUTLAW Photo
Video: Listen to 'Killed a Man in Maine' From DEAD OUTLAW
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025

We have your first listen to “Killed a Man in Maine,” the new song released from the seven-time Tony Award-nominated and acclaimed new musical Dead Outlaw. Listen to the song here!
DEATH BECOMES HER vs. MINCEMEAT Battle For Best Ensemble In The BWW Awards; Last Chan Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER vs. MINCEMEAT Battle For Best Ensemble In The BWW Awards; Last Chance To Vote!
by BWW Awards - Jun 2, 2025

This is the final chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
Photos: DEAD OUTLAW Star Andrew Durand Pops Up Around NYC Photo
Photos: DEAD OUTLAW Star Andrew Durand Pops Up Around NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025

Today, Dead Outlaw's famous outlaw-turned-corpse-turned-celebrity Elmer McCurdy, as portrayed by Tony-nominee Andrew Durand, was spotted on the streets of New York City. Check out photos from the star's pop-ups in the Port Authority Bus Terminal subway station, on 5th Avenue outside of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Central Park.
Video: Andrew Durand & Julia Knitel Perform 'Normal' in DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway Photo
Video: Andrew Durand & Julia Knitel Perform 'Normal' in DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway
by Michael Major - May 29, 2025

Watch a video of Andrew Durand, Julia Knitel, and Jeb Brown performing 'Normal' in Dead Outlaw on Broadway. The song is a standout from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna's Tony-nominated score for the new musical
Rachel Dratch, Abigail Breslin and More to Join THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS Photo
Rachel Dratch, Abigail Breslin and More to Join THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists scheduled to participate in this year’s The 24 Hour Musicals, including Rachel Dratch and more. See who is starring and learn how to attend!
DEAD OUTLAW Will Be Filmed For the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive Photo
DEAD OUTLAW Will Be Filmed For the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2025

The seven-time Tony Award nominated new musical Dead Outlaw will be recorded during tomorrow evening’s performance and added to the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT) at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
1 Week Left for the BWW Awards; MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Leading Over MINCEMEAT & DEATH BEC Photo
1 Week Left for the BWW Awards; MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Leading Over MINCEMEAT & DEATH BECOMES HER
by BWW Awards - May 27, 2025

The latest standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
Photos: Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen Visit the Cast of Broadway's DEAD OUTLAW Photo
Photos: Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen Visit the Cast of Broadway's DEAD OUTLAW
by Joshua Wright - May 26, 2025

Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen, currently starring in Broadway’s Maybe Happy Ending, paid a visit to their neighbors and friends in the cast of Dead Outlaw last night. The visit took place during Dead Outlaw’s five-show Memorial Day weekend schedule.
Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2025 Nominees Photo
Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2025 Nominees
by Team BWW - May 24, 2025

We took a look at which 2025 Tony nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or eight!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 77 awards. Check out who'll be looking to add even more hardware to their Tony shelf at this year's ceremony.
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of DEAD OUTLAW with Andrew Durand in STAGEBOUND Photo
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of DEAD OUTLAW with Andrew Durand in STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2025

PBS Great Performances has premiered the second episode of Stagebound, featuring the Tony-nominated Dead Outlaw star Andrew Durand. Watch the new episode now!
What is the History of New Musicals at the Public Theater? Photo
What is the History of New Musicals at the Public Theater?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2025

The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.
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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. He also received the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Dead Outlaw. Additionally, Moses won the Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Band's Visit, as well as the Musical Theater award at the Obie Awards for The Band's Visit.

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