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2018 Pulitzer Prize

BroadwayBeebe
#252018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 3/8/18 at 10:18am

Alex Kulak2 said: "I think Steven Levenson'sIf I Forgetis eligible for this year's prize."

I would be really happy if this was considered. I thought this was one of the best things I saw in 2017 and I was hoping that it would transfer in at some point. 

perfectliar
#262018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 3/8/18 at 10:20am

Given the gun conversation happening, I would throw On the Exhale in the mix

Alex Kulak2
#272018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 3/8/18 at 10:31am

I'm surprised that Levenson hasn't been considered for a Pulitzer yet. He's one of the best dramatists of the 21st century, in my humble opinion.

AntV
#282018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 4/5/18 at 6:51am

How about After the Blast?

JJAADD90
#292018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 4/6/18 at 1:55pm

I'd put my money on any of the following:

The Treasurer

Is God Is

Mary Jane

The Low Road (though it did premiere at the Royal Court in London in 2013 so eligibility is a question)

The Antipodes

Napoli, Brooklyn

Junk

After the Blast

Cost of Living (premiered at Williamstown in 2016 so eligibility?)

For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday (eligibility?)

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fashionguru_23
#302018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 4/6/18 at 2:02pm

Does anyone know the date of when this is announced, or a estimate. 


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BroadwayConcierge
#312018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 4/6/18 at 2:04pm

fashionguru_23 said: "Does anyone know the date of when this is announced, or a estimate."

2017 Pulitzer winners were announced on April 10. 

2016 Pulitzer winners were announced on April 18.

2015 Pulitzer winners were announced on April 20.

 

KnewItWhenIWasInFron
#322018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 4/6/18 at 2:07pm

Always mid-April. This year: April 16.

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BroadwayConcierge
#332018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 4/6/18 at 2:12pm

^also, that. LOL.

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little_sally
#342018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 4/6/18 at 2:19pm

JJAADD90 said: "I'd put my money on any of the following:

The Treasurer

Is God Is

Mary Jane

The Low Road (though it did premiere at the Royal Court in London in 2013 so eligibility is a question)

The Antipodes

Napoli, Brooklyn

Junk

After the Blast

Cost of Living (premiered at Williamstown in 2016 so eligibility?)

For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday (eligibility?)
"

 

I'd be pretty shocked if Napoli, Brooklyn or For Peter Pan were even nominated, much less won.


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JBroadway
#352018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 4/16/18 at 10:38am

Announcement coming this afternoon! Any final predictions?

Personally I'm pretty stumped. I threw out some guesses earlier in the thread, but I don't think there are any really obvious frontrunners. 

Alex Kulak2
#362018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 4/16/18 at 10:43am

I'm really hoping for If I Forget by Steven Levenson. It's one of his best works yet.

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VotePeron
#372018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 4/16/18 at 11:06am

My prediction is for sure MARY JANE, as it's my favorite of all the aforementioned plays.

ahhrealmonsters
#382018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 4/16/18 at 3:11pm

Cost of Living won.

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CoffeeBreak
#392018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 4/16/18 at 3:11pm

2018 Pulitzer Prize Winner (Drama) :

COST OF LIVIING

by Martyna Majok 

http://costoflivingplay.com

ahhrealmonsters
#402018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 4/16/18 at 3:15pm

Finalists:

Everybody, by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

The Minutes, by Tracy Letts

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#412018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 4/16/18 at 3:27pm

proving once again...

2018 Pulitzer Prize

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Kad
#422018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 4/16/18 at 3:36pm

I don't think any of those rose above being "fine."


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Alex Kulak2
#432018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 4/16/18 at 3:48pm

The Minutes hasn't even been in New York yet...

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little_sally
#442018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 4/16/18 at 3:48pm

Kad said: "I don't think any of those rose above being "fine.""

Agreed. I had major problems with Cost of Living and Everybody being a finalist is just baffling.


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AC126748
#452018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 4/16/18 at 3:59pm

I thought COST OF LIVING was the best play I saw last year and explored issues of disability and class that most theatrical works hardly touch. Its win makes perfect sense to me.


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#462018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 4/16/18 at 4:12pm

Alex Kulak2 said: "The Minutes hasn't even been in New York yet..."

Having a New York production isn't a necessity.


"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

Alex Kulak2
#472018 Pulitzer Prize
Posted: 7/6/18 at 3:48pm

Having finally gotten around to reading COST OF LIVING, I am honestly shocked that it won. I am all for plays that don't explain everything, but it feels like I read an unfinished script. I am also glad that this play provides two opportunities for disabled actors, but I wish it were in service of a better show. Maybe it plays better on stage, but now I'm slightly more miffed that IF I FORGET by Steven Levenson wasn't even considered. 


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