When Hamilton wins the Pulitzer Prize this week...- Page 2

[Kad]

Posted: 4/17/16 at 11:01pm

I doubt Hamilton winning the Pulitzer will really make that big of a difference to its ticket availability. 

It's already saturated the media and has crazy hype. There comes a point when further accolades and discussion don't add more. 

[kade.ivy]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 12:30am

Is the original cast really that big of a draw? I mean, we obviously know and love these Broadway names (Odom, Goldsberry, Groff, O'Malley, etc.), but is the average theatergoer (or maybe even less than average due to Hamilton's success) going to know the difference from replacements? I could understand an interest in seeing LMM since he is the creator and has been doing a lot of press, but beyond that, I think the show is and will be the draw for years (and productions) to come. 

Maybe someone can enlighten me otherwise.

[aaaaaa15]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 12:41am

No, I think you're right. I think for the most part it's wishful thinking on behalf of those saying that the show is gonna struggle when the OBC leave. Some people can't stand the success/hype the show is having. It will have little to no effect.

[gypsy101]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 8:09am

if Hamilton doesn't win I firmly blame OP for jinxing it with this thread / title

[uncageg]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 12:14pm

The announcement will stream llive today at 3:00pm on the Pulitzer's website.

Updated On: 4/18/16 at 12:14 PM

[MyLife]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 12:25pm

This may be a silly question:

Are we talking Pulitzer Prize for Drama? For Music? For History? 

 

I know Rent and Next to Normal won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama but Hamilton had me thinking.... 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 1:35pm

...Drama.

[uncageg]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 1:56pm

VernonGersch said: "ON TOPIC

I hope we see some smart media attention  focused on the  runner-ups.  Allow these plays to receive some sort of spotlight - so that they can, in their regional premieres and productions moving forward, have an elevated presence and not get overshadowed by Hamilton (which is truly worthy of this accolade) "

 

The article I read said the runner-ups will be mentioned at the announcement this afternoon.

 

[ChildofEarth]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 2:19pm

Lin just announced he's going into the studio and won't be around....does this mean he doesn't think he's winning? Do they tell people beforehand to be there?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 3:05pm

It's not that kind of awards.  It's just, literally, announced.

[MyLife]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 3:11pm

It's official!

Hamilton is the recipient of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in Drama!

Congratulations Lin-Manuel Miranda and everyone involved. So very well deserved even with some naysayers.

[smidge]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 3:12pm

And it just did

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 3:13pm

 

And there you have it! Congrats Lin-Manuel Miranda!

 

http://www.playbill.com/article/hamilton-wins-2016-pulitzer-prize-com-347196

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 3:18pm

And to anyone that asked about this making more of an impact, I agree that it won't.  Most people will have no idea of any of the recipients of the Pulitzers.  

[broadwaytbay]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 3:20pm

sometimes I struggle with misinformation in broadwayworld articles.  It names specifically 4 musicals which have won the Pulitzer prize for Drama (Usually awarded to a play, in the past fifty years, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama has been awarded to four musicals (A Chorus Line, Sunday in the Park with George, Rent and Next to Normal). but then in its own by the year listing lists several others including South Pacific, Fiorello!, Of Thee I Sing, How to Succeed etc.  Just frustrating when their own articles contradict themselves.

Updated On: 4/18/16 at 03:20 PM

[bekk99]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 3:20pm

Important to note that according to the Pulitzer site, "Gloria" and "The Humans" were the finalists. Any thoughts there?

[After Eight]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 3:21pm

Is the Earth still turning on its axis?

[uncageg]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 3:26pm

Even before the announcement, I was hoping The Humans would get it. Attending the talk with the cast and Frank Rich this evening. Would have been even more special had they won. But not winning doesn't take away how magnificent this play is.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 3:26pm

And now its having it's press Q&A....and someone actually asked something like: Were you worried what would happen if Hamilton did not win?  (Paraphrased)   

 

Thud.  

[Claudia Draper]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 3:29pm

Now, Leslie Odom Jr. has been in Two Pulitzer winning musical..  #impressive

[uncageg]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 3:31pm

They have it up on the show's website.

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 3:33pm

Had absolutely no doubt it would win. 

[tazber]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 3:34pm

I don't think anyone did

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 3:37pm

tazber said: "I don't think anyone did

 

Nope. That's not true..but anyways I leave you all with this and a BFS on me face...

 

 

[gypsy101]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 3:41pm

Claudia Draper said: "Now, Leslie Odom Jr. has been in Two Pulitzer winning musical..  #impressive"

 

What was the other show he was in?