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Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

Nilo Cruz, Anna in the Tropics

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Play

Nilo Cruz, Anna in the Topics


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The Pulitzer Prize - 2003 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

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LORCA IN A GREEN DRESS Comes to Tacoma Photo
LORCA IN A GREEN DRESS Comes to Tacoma
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

Tacoma Little Theatre and The University of Washington-Tacoma Theatre Department will bring Pulitzer Prize-winner, Nilo Cruz’s surrealist play to life. Learn more here!
San Francisco Opera Reveals 2025â€"26 Season Lineup Photo
San Francisco Opera Reveals 2025â€"26 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

San Francisco Opera has announced details for the Company's 2025–26 Season. The Company's 103rd season, which marks Shilvock's tenth as general director, kicks off September 5.
Cast Set For ANNA IN THE TROPICS at Asolo Repertory Theatre Photo
Cast Set For ANNA IN THE TROPICS at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic drama Anna in the Tropics, which begins previews in February.
Hermitage To Present Two Greenfield Prize Commission Premieres At The Ringling Photo
Hermitage To Present Two Greenfield Prize Commission Premieres At The Ringling
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

The Ringling Museum of Art will host the first public showings of the original commissions resulting from the 2023 Hermitage Greenfield Prize (HGP).
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH at Creative Cauldron Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Creative Cauldron Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH at Creative Cauldron Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
The National Theatre Conference To Honor Playwright Alex Lin With Stavis Award Photo
The National Theatre Conference To Honor Playwright Alex Lin With Stavis Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2024

Alex Lin will be honored with the National Theatre Conference's prestigious Barrie and Bernice Stavis Playwright Award, supported by Jean Bruce Scott and Julie Jensen, presented annually to recognize an outstanding emerging playwright. Learn more!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
THE FORD'S THEATRE LEGACY COMMISSIONS: A FIRST LOOK to Take Place in January Photo
THE FORD'S THEATRE LEGACY COMMISSIONS: A FIRST LOOK to Take Place in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

Ford's Theatre will present The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look, designed to serve as an artistic incubator for stories about unsung heroes responsible for changing the course of civil rights and equality in American life. Learn more!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Slow Burn Theatre Company and More Take Home Carbonell Awards; Full List! Photo
Slow Burn Theatre Company and More Take Home Carbonell Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024

The Carbonell Awards have announced the winners in 20 competitive categories for the 2023-2024 theater season. Check out the full list of winners here!
TN Shakespeare Co. to Present TWELFTH NIGHT in December Photo
TN Shakespeare Co. to Present TWELFTH NIGHT in December
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024

Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC) will bring William Shakespeare's holiday celebration Twelfth Night to the newly configured Tabor Stage in December.
Hermitage Announces Playwright Naomi Iizuka as Winner of 2024-2025 Hermitage Major Th Photo
Hermitage Announces Playwright Naomi Iizuka as Winner of 2024-2025 Hermitage Major Theater Award
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 4, 2024

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, has announced that California-based playwright Naomi Iizuka has been selected as the fifth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).
San Diego Opera Unveils Five Year Plan Ahead of 60th Season Launch Photo
San Diego Opera Unveils Five Year Plan Ahead of 60th Season Launch
by Joshua Wright - Oct 25, 2024

San Diego Opera will commence its 60th anniversary season on November 1 with a performance of Puccini's 'La bohème,' the same opera that inaugurated the company on May 5, 1965, at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
Plays by Kate Douglas & Lauren Gunderson Join Dramatists Play Service Catalog Photo
Plays by Kate Douglas & Lauren Gunderson Join Dramatists Play Service Catalog
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2024

Dramatists Play Service has revealed additions to its catalog, featuring works by Kate Douglas and Lauren Gunderson. Learn more about the plays and about Dramatists Play Service.
Carbonell Awards Announce 120 Finalists for 2023-2024 Theater Season Photo
Carbonell Awards Announce 120 Finalists for 2023-2024 Theater Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2024

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's Theater & Arts Honors, has announced the top six finalists in 20 competitive categories for the 2023-2024 theater season. A total of 89 professional productions at 29 theatres were evaluated by a diverse group of more than 40 judges representing all three participating counties (Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach).
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Announces Liz Diamond as New SDCF Board Photo
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Announces Liz Diamond as New SDCF Board President
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2024

Liz Diamond, Jonathan Parker, and Barbara Whitman have been announced as new members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Board of Trustees, bringing their extensive experience to the organization.
Carbonell Awards Reveals Recipients of Five Special Awards in 2024 Photo
Carbonell Awards Reveals Recipients of Five Special Awards in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2024

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, has announced the recipients of five prestigious Special Awards that will be presented at the Carbonell Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 11, at 7:30 pm.
THE 22+ WEDDINGS OF HUGO Comes to GALA Hispanic Theatre Photo
THE 22+ WEDDINGS OF HUGO Comes to GALA Hispanic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2024

GALA Hispanic Theatre will present the world premiere of The 22+ Weddings of Hugo (Las 22+ bodas de Hugo) in Spanish by Venezuelan playwright and GALA’s Artistic Director Gustavo Ott from September 5 to 29, 2024.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Nilo Cruz written?

Nilo Cruz has written 2 shows including Anna in the Tropics (Playwright), In Your Arms (Story).

What awards has Nilo Cruz been nominated for?

John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Anna in the Tropics , Best Play (Tony Awards) for Anna in the Topics and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Anna in the Tropics.

What awards has Nilo Cruz won?

Nilo Cruz has won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play Anna in the Tropics.

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