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Itamar Moses

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Book Writer b. 1977

Itamar Moses (born 1977) is an American playwright, author, producer and television writer. He gained acclaim for writing the book for the Broadway musical The Band's Visit (2017) receiving the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical. He wrote the play Completeness (2011) earning a nomination for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play. He wrote books for the musicals Nobody Loves You (2012) and The Fortress of Solitude (2014). His latest play The Ally (2024) about a college teacher conflicted about signing a petition debuted at The Public Theatre. Moses started his television career writing for the TNT comedy-drama Men of a Certain Age (2010–2011), and the HBO drama series Boardwalk Empire…

Also credited on2 works

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The Band Visit

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  • The Great Recession by Adam Rapp, Itamar Moses, Erin Courtney, Sheila | Callaghan, Thomas Bradshaw, Will Eno; Directors, Jim Simpson, Kip Fagan, Adam Rapp, Michelle Tattenbaum, Ethan McSweeny, Davis McCallum; Stage Managers, Carrie Dell-Furay and Kara Kaufman: Lighting, Jeanette Yew; Set, John McDermott; Costumes, Becky Lasky and Jessica…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 2009-2010 Season, v. 66 (Willis).txt

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