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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1969 - Best Play

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The Pulitzer Prize - 1969 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

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Tony Awards - 1969 - Best Play

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JAWS: Behind the Scenes - Fun Facts You Might Not Know About the Blockbuster Movie

Dive into the behind-the-scenes story of the making of the iconic movie JAWS with the hilarious Broadway comedy 'The Shark is Broken.' Get ready for a limited 16-week engagement at the Golden Theatre.
Video: Who Will Win the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!

The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2023 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!
Sanaz Toossi's ENGLISH Wins 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that English, by Sanaz Toossi has won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: On Sugarland by Aleshea Harris and The Far Country by Lloyd Suh.
FAT HAM Wins 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that Fat Ham has won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: Selling Kabul, and Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord.
VIDEO: Who Will Win the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Live at 3pm!

The Pulitzer Prize Board today will present the 2022 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!
THE HOT WING KING Wins the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

It was just announced by the Pulitzer Prize organization that Katori Hall's The Hot Wing King has officially won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This year's finalists included Circle Jerk by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley and Stew by Zora Howard.
Breaking: A STRANGE LOOP Wins the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

It was just announced by Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy that Michael R. Jackson's A Strange Loop has officially won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This year's finalists included: Will Arbery's Heroes of the Fourth Turning and David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori's Soft Power.
VIDEO: Who Will Win the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!

The Pulitzer Prize Board today will present the 2020 award winners' (originally scheduled for Monday, April 20) for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!
VIDEO: Who Will Win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!

Today, April 15 (3pm EST), Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy will announce the winners of the the 2019 Pulitzer Prizes, including the finalists and winners for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This announcement marks the 103rd year of the Prizes. For more information on this year's and all past years' winners and finalists, please visit http://www.Pulitzer.org.
Breaking: Jackie Sibblies Drury's FAIRVIEW Wins the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

It was just announced by Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy that Jackie Sibblies Drury's Fairview has officially won the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Breaking: Martyna Majok's COST OF LIVING Wins 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama!

It was just announced by Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy that Martyna Majok's COST OF LIVING has officially won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Who Will Win the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Tune In to the Live Stream at 3pm!

Today's the day! The 2017 Pulitzer Prize Winners and Nominated Finalists will be announced in just minutes- April 10 at 3pm eastern daylight time via live-stream on pulitzer.org.
Breaking News: Lynn Nottage's SWEAT Wins 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama!

It was just announced by Pulitzer Prize administrator Mike Pride that Lynn Nottage's SWEAT has officially won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. 
Arena Stage Co-founder and Regional Theater Champion Zelda Fichandler Dies at 91

Arena Stage is deeply saddened to announce that visionary leader and pioneer of the regional theater movement Zelda Fichandler has died today, July 29, 2016, at the age of 91.
History Has Its Eyes on HAMILTON, Winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama!

Raise a glass! It was just announced by Pulitzer Prize administrator Mike Pride that HAMILTON has officially won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Who Will Win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Tune In to the Live Stream at 3pm!

Today's the day! The 2016 Pulitzer Prize Winners and Nominated Finalists will be announced in just minutes- April 18 at 3pm eastern daylight time via live-stream on pulitzer.org.
2016 Pulitzer Prizes Will Be Announced This Afternoon; Watch the Live Stream at 3pm!

Today's the day! The 2016 Pulitzer Prize Winners and Nominated Finalists will be announced on today, April 18 at 3pm eastern daylight time via live-stream on pulitzer.org.
FLASH FRIDAY: James Earl Jones' Riveting Tony Award Performance in THE GREAT WHITE HOPE

One of America's great actors in the role that made him a star.
VIDEO: Marco Ramirez's THE ROYALE Explores The Rise and Fall of a Black Heavyweight Champion

Marco Ramirez's drama is loosely based on the story of heavyweight champ Jack Johnson.
Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Jane Alexander, et al. to Lead TNT Films

TNT is launching Mystery Movie Night, which will feature original films on the network. Recently announced leads include Mark-Paul Gosselaar joining the previously announced Carla Gugino in 'Hide,' which is based on the novel penned by Lisa Gardner of the same name.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Howard Sackler written?

Howard Sackler has written 2 shows including The Great White Hope (Playwright), Goodbye Fidel (Playwright).

What awards has Howard Sackler been nominated for?

Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Great White Hope , The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for The Great White Hope and Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Great White Hope .

What awards has Howard Sackler won?

Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Great White Hope, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for The Great White Hope, and Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Great White Hope.

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