RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#1RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 2:58pm
RUINED by Lynn Nottage
Finalists:
BECKY SHAW by Gina Gionfriddo
IN THE HEIGHTS by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes
Describing BECKY, a "jarring comedy that examines family and romantic relationships with a lacerating wit while eschewing easy answers and pat resolutions."
Describing HEIGHTS, a "robust musical about struggling Latino immigrants in New York City today that celebrates the virtues of sacrifice, family solidarity and gritty optimism."
The 2009 Letters, Drama and Music jurors included Dominic Papatola, theater critic, St. Paul Pioneer Press (chair); John M. Clum, chair, department of theater studies, Duke University; Jim Hebert, theater critic, San Diego (CA) Union-Tribune; David Henry Hwang, playwright, Brooklyn, NY; and Linda Winer, theater critic, Newsday.
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/128443.html
Updated On: 4/20/09 at 02:58 PM
#2re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 2:58pmI'm seeing it for the first time tomorrow night...
being.jeremiah
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
#2re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 3:00pm
Congratulations, Lynn Nottage!
http://www.pulitzer.org/node/7887
#3re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 3:03pm
I hope this gives them a box office boost for the final couple weeks of their run.
Does anyone think MTC will extend again?
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"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
being.jeremiah
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
#4re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 3:06pm
Becky Shaw and In The Heights are this year's finalists.
"Also nominated as finalists in this category were: Becky Shaw, by Gina Gionfriddo, a jarring comedy that examines family and romantic relationships with a lacerating wit while eschewing easy answers and pat resolutions; and In The Heights, by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes, a robust musical about struggling Latino immigrants in New York City today that celebrates the virtues of sacrifice, family solidarity and gritty optimism."
http://www.pulitzer.org/citation/2009-Drama
nearthestage
Stand-by Joined: 1/19/09
#5re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 3:11pm
Well deserved.
Enjoy the show WAT - it is an exceptional play with exceptional performances the likes of which I haven't seen in quite some time. A beautifully complete theatrical experience. I couldn't be happier for this announcement. Thanks YankeeFan.
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#6re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 3:15pm
Very well-deserved.
I predicted this last April after hearing Nottage read the play. No actors, just her. Sheer power.
#7re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 3:17pmI was kind-of rooting for BECKY SHAW, but congrats to RUINED. I just bought a ticket (front-row) for Thursday a few hours ago, so perfect timing for me.
timote316
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/04
#8re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 3:25pmWhy was "In the Heights" nominated? Merit aside.... didn't it have its world premiere over two years ago?
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
broadwaybelter
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/26/04
#10re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 3:56pmAnyone know when RUINED will be published?
#11re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 3:58pmI'm also seeing this tomorrow night, and I can't wait to see their first performance after winning the Pulitzer. I'm sure they'll be on an absolute high!
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merriwether
Understudy Joined: 3/26/09
#12re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 4:02pmim just glad "in the heights" didnt win
nearthestage
Stand-by Joined: 1/19/09
#13re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 4:16pm
It's available for pre-order on Amazon for $11.16 broadwaybelter; however there's no arrival date listed.
Updated On: 4/20/09 at 04:16 PM
PiraguaGuy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/08
#14re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 4:17pmI really want to see this now.
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WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#15re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 4:36pmIt's really fantastic; go see it, Pirag. I have yet to talk to anyone who disliked it.
scaryclowns2232
Stand-by Joined: 6/18/08
#16re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 6:21pm
I would love some clarification on why In the Heights is eligible- it premiered in 2007.
Anyone know the deal?
#17re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 7:46pmI saw the show last Friday and thought it was one of the best shows I've seen this theatre season! Very enjoyable!
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broadwaybelter
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/26/04
#18re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 7:54pmAmazon lists the publication date as November 1st. That's a long time...
#19re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 8:04pm
Congrats to a terrific play, and a great production.
Actually, all 3 of the "finalists" were worthy contenders and deserve to be seen by as many people as possible.
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#20re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Posted: 4/20/09 at 8:11pmYeah, why was In the Heights even eligible for this?
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