Pulitzer Prize for Drama

An annual American award recognizing distinguished work in theatrical writing. It is one of the Pulitzer Prizes, established by Joseph Pulitzer’s bequest.

Joseph Pulitzer: A Hungarian-born American newspaper publisher whose 1904 will endowed the Pulitzer Prizes. His bequest established the prizes that include the Drama award.
Pulitzer Prize for Drama jury: A panel appointed to evaluate eligible theatrical works and recommend a Drama Prize recipient. The jury assesses the year’s eligible plays and submits its recommendation.
Long Day's Journey into Night: Eugene O’Neill’s autobiographical family drama, awarded the 1957 Pulitzer Prize for Drama posthumously. Its posthumous award is a notable case in the prize’s history.
Tony Award for Best Play: An annual Tony Award honoring a play produced on Broadway during the eligibility season. Unlike the Pulitzer, it is tied to Broadway production and theatre-industry voting.
American theatre: Theatrical performance and production traditions developed in the United States. The award’s choices contribute to the canon and visibility of American theatre.
Pulitzer Prize: A group of annual awards honoring achievements in journalism, literature, music, and drama. The Drama award belongs to this broader prize program.
Pulitzer Prize eligibility: The rules specifying which works and contributors may be considered for Pulitzer Prizes. Eligibility rules determine which theatrical works can enter consideration.
A Streetcar Named Desire: Tennessee Williams’s drama about Blanche DuBois, awarded the 1948 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Its recognition established Williams among the award’s defining playwrights.
Tony Award for Best Musical: An annual Tony Award recognizing a musical produced on Broadway during the eligibility season. It shares theatrical territory with the Pulitzer but is a Broadway-specific award.
August Wilson: An American playwright whose cycle of ten plays depicts African American life across the twentieth century. His two Drama Prizes brought national attention to plays from his Pittsburgh Cycle.

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