Robert E. Sherwood
Latest News on Robert E. Sherwood:
Photos: Inside the New Dramatists Spring Luncheon Honoring Stephen Schwartz (May 27, 2026)
André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine Will Receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards (Apr 30, 2026)
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater (Apr 3, 2026)
Photos: Inside the New Dramatists Spring Luncheon Honoring Stephen Schwartz (May 27, 2026)
André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine Will Receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards (Apr 30, 2026)
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater (Apr 3, 2026)
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Writing
Source Material
Bookwriter
Awards and Nominations
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The Pulitzer Prize - 1941 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Robert E. Sherwood, There Shall Be No Night
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The Pulitzer Prize - 1939 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Robert E. Sherwood, Abe Lincoln in Illinois
News
Photos: Inside the New Dramatists Spring Luncheon Honoring Stephen Schwartz
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 27, 2026
The New Dramatists Annual Spring Luncheon, honoring multi-award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, was held in the Broadway Ballroom at the New York Marriott Marquis. Check out photos here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 27, 2026
The New Dramatists Annual Spring Luncheon, honoring multi-award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, was held in the Broadway Ballroom at the New York Marriott Marquis. Check out photos here!
André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine Will Receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced that André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine will each receive the 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced that André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine will each receive the 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 3, 2026
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 3, 2026
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.
Review: ABE LINCOLN IN ILLINOIS at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Marc Savitt - Jun 17, 2024
An intimate portrayal of Lincoln's evolution, capturing his complex character and presenting a multifaceted figure, a humble man grappling with self-doubt and haunted by premonitions of the Civil War, his own tragic fate, and his journey to the presidency are vividly brought to life, showcasing the complexities of his character and relationships.
by Marc Savitt - Jun 17, 2024
An intimate portrayal of Lincoln's evolution, capturing his complex character and presenting a multifaceted figure, a humble man grappling with self-doubt and haunted by premonitions of the Civil War, his own tragic fate, and his journey to the presidency are vividly brought to life, showcasing the complexities of his character and relationships.
Cast Set for ABE LINCOLN IN ILLINOIS at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2024
Berkshire Theatre Group has revealed the cast for its upcoming production of Abe Lincoln in Illinois. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2024
Berkshire Theatre Group has revealed the cast for its upcoming production of Abe Lincoln in Illinois. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Casts of HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK & More to Perform at New Dramatists Spring Luncheon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2024
New Dramatists will host its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2024
New Dramatists will host its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Berkshire Theatre Group Announces 4000 MILES, Rodgers & Hammerstein and More for Summer 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2024
Get the latest updates on the BTG's Summer 2024 season. Discover what's new, what's returning, and what you can't miss from the upcoming lineup.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2024
Get the latest updates on the BTG's Summer 2024 season. Discover what's new, what's returning, and what you can't miss from the upcoming lineup.
New Dramatists Will Honor Michael Greif At Annual Spring Luncheon This May
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024
New Dramatists will honor Michael Greif, the acclaimed director of this season's Days of Wine and Roses, The Notebook and Hell's Kitchen at its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024
New Dramatists will honor Michael Greif, the acclaimed director of this season's Days of Wine and Roses, The Notebook and Hell's Kitchen at its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14.
André Bishop Will Step Down as Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 22, 2023
Bishop has served as Producing Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater since July 2013, and first joined the organization as Artistic Director in January 1992. His departure in June 2025 will coincide with the close of Lincoln Center Theater’s 40th anniversary season.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 22, 2023
Bishop has served as Producing Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater since July 2013, and first joined the organization as Artistic Director in January 1992. His departure in June 2025 will coincide with the close of Lincoln Center Theater’s 40th anniversary season.
Theater and Television Writer Jerome Coopersmith Dies at 97
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2023
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that theater and television writer Jerome Coopersmith has died at age 97. Coopersmith's musical play Baker Street earned him a Tony Nomination. His other Broadway credits include The Apple Tree, and Off-Broadway he has written The Mystery Of Anna O and Mata Hari.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2023
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that theater and television writer Jerome Coopersmith has died at age 97. Coopersmith's musical play Baker Street earned him a Tony Nomination. His other Broadway credits include The Apple Tree, and Off-Broadway he has written The Mystery Of Anna O and Mata Hari.
Video: Who Will Win the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023
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!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023
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
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023
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.
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023
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
by Team BWW - May 9, 2022
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.
by Team BWW - May 9, 2022
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!
by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2022
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!
by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2022
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
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Jun 11, 2021
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.
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Jun 11, 2021
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.
Exclusive: Read Jennifer Ashley Tepper's THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4- Spotlight on The Minskoff Theatre
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 17, 2021
Earlier this month, Dress Circle Publishing released THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4, the latest in a series by acclaimed historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper. Can't wait to get your hands on it? While you're waiting for your copy, let BroadwayWorld hold you over with a special sneak peek from a chapter all about the Minskoff Theatre.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 17, 2021
Earlier this month, Dress Circle Publishing released THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4, the latest in a series by acclaimed historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper. Can't wait to get your hands on it? While you're waiting for your copy, let BroadwayWorld hold you over with a special sneak peek from a chapter all about the Minskoff Theatre.
Breaking: A STRANGE LOOP Wins the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2020
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.
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2020
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!
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2020
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!
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2020
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!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2019
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.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2019
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
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2019
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.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2019
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Robert E. Sherwood written?
Robert E. Sherwood has written 2 shows including Miss Liberty (Bookwriter), Dance a Little Closer (Source Material).
What awards has Robert E. Sherwood been nominated for?
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for There Shall Be No Night and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Abe Lincoln in Illinois.
What awards has Robert E. Sherwood won?
Robert E. Sherwood won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for There Shall Be No Night and also for Abe Lincoln in Illinois.
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