RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama

[Yankeefan007]

RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#1

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

[WithoutATrace]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#2

Posted: 4/20/09 at 2:58pm

I'm seeing it for the first time tomorrow night...

[being.jeremiah]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#2

Posted: 4/20/09 at 3:00pm

Congratulations, Lynn Nottage!

http://www.pulitzer.org/node/7887

[Wanna Be A Foster]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#3

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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-Kad

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[being.jeremiah]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#4

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]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#5

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]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#6

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.

[MiracleElixir]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#7

Posted: 4/20/09 at 3:17pm

I 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]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#8

Posted: 4/20/09 at 3:25pm

Why was "In the Heights" nominated? Merit aside.... didn't it have its world premiere over two years ago?

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#9

Posted: 4/20/09 at 3:42pm

Well-deserved.

[broadwaybelter]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#10

Posted: 4/20/09 at 3:56pm

Anyone know when RUINED will be published?

[WhizzerMarvin]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#11

Posted: 4/20/09 at 3:58pm

I'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!

Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco. Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!

[merriwether]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#12

Posted: 4/20/09 at 4:02pm

im just glad "in the heights" didnt win

[nearthestage]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#13

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]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#14

Posted: 4/20/09 at 4:17pm

I really want to see this now.

Formerly SirNotAppearing - Joined 3/08

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#15

Posted: 4/20/09 at 4:36pm

It's really fantastic; go see it, Pirag. I have yet to talk to anyone who disliked it.

[scaryclowns2232]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#16

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?

[bschneid76]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#17

Posted: 4/20/09 at 7:46pm

I saw the show last Friday and thought it was one of the best shows I've seen this theatre season! Very enjoyable!

"Love the Art in Yourself. Not Yourself in the Art." -- Stanislavski

[broadwaybelter]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#18

Posted: 4/20/09 at 7:54pm

Amazon lists the publication date as November 1st. That's a long time...

[TimesSquareRegular]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#19

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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[NoDecencyLeft]

re: RUINED wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama#20

Posted: 4/20/09 at 8:11pm

Yeah, why was In the Heights even eligible for this?