The Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Score is an annual award given to the composer and/or lyricist of a musical or play on Broadway or Off-Broadway, as determined by Outer Critics Circle. The award has been given out since the 2005-2006 season.
Since its inception, no composer or lyricist has won the award more than once, while John Kander, Fred Ebb, Jeanine Tesori, David Yazbek and Alan Menken are all tied for the most nominations, with four each.