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Hudes is an American playwright, lyricist and essayist. She is best known for writing the book for the musical In the Heights. Her play Elliot, A Soldier's Fugue was a finalist for the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. She won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play Water by the Spoonful.

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Quiara Alegría Hudes STAGE CREDITS

Quiara Alegría Hudes Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Book Writer
Lyricist

Writing

Playwright
Bookwriter

Quiara Alegría Hudes Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lyrics

Quiara Alegría Hudes, Miss You Like Hell

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score

Quiara Alegría HudesMiss You Like Hell

The Pulitzer Prize - 2012 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Quiara Alegría HudesWater by the Spoonful

The Pulitzer Prize - 2009 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Quiara Alegría Hudes, In The Heights

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Book of a Musical

Quiara Alegria Hudes, In The Heights

The Pulitzer Prize - 2007 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Quiara Alegría HudesElliot, a Soldier's Fugue

The Pulitzer Prize - 2007 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Quiara Alegria HudesElliot, a Soldier's Fugue

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IN THE HEIGHTS Comes To Long Beach Playhouse, July 1 - August 5

In the Heights, from composer and lyricist, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and librettist Quiara Alegría Hudes, is a joyful story set over the course of three days, involving characters in the largely Dominican American neighborhood of Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan, New York City. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards and won four, including Best Musical.

IN THE HEIGHTS Comes to Center REP in May

Center Repertory Company kicks off the summer with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes' exuberant Tony Award-winning Broadway musical In the Heights. From the creator of Hamilton comes this jubilant story of New York's Washington Heights neighborhood and its vibrant community.

WATER BY THE SPOONFUL Comes to the Eagle Theatre Next Month

The real and digital worlds collide this May 4-21 at Eagle Theatre with award-winning drama, Water by the Spoonful.  The 2012 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama is written by Philadelphia native, Quiara Alegría Hudes, known best for her work on the complete A Soldier's Fugue Trilogy, of which Water by the Spoonful is a part, and the book for the acclaimed musical In the Heights.

Capital Classics Announces Full Cast, Creative And Conversation Leaders For WATER BY THE SPOONFUL

Capital Classics Theatre Company has announced the complete casting, creative team and conversation leaders for its upcoming Contemporary Classics Conversations production of Water by the Spoonful by Quiara Alegría Hudes.

Capital Classics Announces Production Of WATER BY THE SPOONFUL In Interactive Conversation Series

Capital Classics Theatre Company continues its popular Contemporary Classics Conversations series with a production of Water by the Spoonful by Quiara Alegría Hudes, combined with moderated conversations on the theme “From Adversity, We Advance.”

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of MY BROKEN LANGUAGE with Daphne Rubin-Vega and More!

Signature Theatre's production of Quiara Alegría Hudes' My Broken Language, the acclaimed playwright's stage adaptation of her eponymous memoir, officially opened on November 6. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and we're taking you to behind the scenes with the company in this video!

Photos: Signature Theatre's MY BROKEN LANGUAGE Celebrates Opening Night

Signature Theatre's production of Quiara Alegría Hudes' My Broken Language, the acclaimed playwright's stage adaptation of her eponymous memoir, officially opened on Sunday night, November 6 and runs through Nov 27, 2022 in the Pershing Square Signature Center's Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre. Check out photos from inside the big night!

Video: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate Opening Night of Quiara Alegría Hudes' MY BROKEN LANGUAGE

Signature Theatre's production of Quiara Alegría Hudes' My Broken Language, the acclaimed playwright's stage adaptation of her eponymous memoir, officially opened on November 6. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and we're taking you to the red carpet in this video!

Review Roundup: MY BROKEN LANGUAGE Starring Daphne Rubin-Vega and More at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre's production of Quiara Alegría Hudes' My Broken Language, the acclaimed playwright's stage adaptation of her eponymous memoir, officially opened last night, November 6. Read the reviews for My Broken Language here!

Signature Theatre's SigSpace to Present Concert Response to MY BROKEN LANGUAGE & More in November

Following HalfPint at Night, SigSpace will feature, on November 13 from 5:30-6:30pm, a concert response to Quiara Alegría Hudes’ memoir My Broken Language from Bushwick Book Club—the theatrical adaptation of which is currently being performed in the Signature Center’s Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre (through November 27).

Little Theatre Of Manchester Announces Cast of IN THE HEIGHTS

The caliente cast of Little Theatre of Manchester's In The Heights, will hit the historic Cheney Hall stage November 4 – 20, 2022. This Tony Award-winning Best Musical about family, community and life in Washington Heights features music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quiara Alegría Hudes and was conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Rubicon Theatre to Present Luis Salgado-Helmed IN THE HEIGHTS Beginning This Month

Rehearsals are underway for the centerpiece of Rubicon Theatre Company's 2022-2023 “Welcome Home” Season – IN THE HEIGHTS by LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA (the creator of Hamilton) and QUIARA ALEGRÍA HUDES. Winner of Tony, Grammy and Olivier Awards, IN THE HEIGHTS is a heartfelt, hopeful, high-energy musical about community, neighborhood and finding where you belong.

Gulfshore Playhouse Cancels Production Of 26 MILES Due To Area-Wide Damage From Hurricane Ian

Gulfshore Playhouse has announced the cancellation of 26 Miles by Quiara Alegría Hudes, due to city-wide damages and the uncertain opening of the Norris Center performance space. Slated to begin performances on October 13, the production ceased rehearsals on Tuesday, September 27 in advance of the storm.

Daphne Rubin-Vega & More to Star in MY BROKEN LANGUAGE World Premiere at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre will present Quiara Alegría Hudes’ My Broken Language, the acclaimed playwright’s stage adaptation of her eponymous memoir, and her return to Signature for the second play in her Premiere Residency. My Broken Language takes place Oct 18-Nov 27, 2022 in the Pershing Square Signature Center’s Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre.

Signature Theatre Announces Dates For 2022-2023 Season, Featuring Quiara Alegría Hudes, Samuel D. Hunter, Sarah Ruhl, and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

Signature Theatre has announced dates for its 2022-2023 season—from Resident playwrights Quiara Alegría Hudes, Samuel D. Hunter, Sarah Ruhl, and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. While the structure of Signature's seasons—producing several plays by each resident writer—fundamentally brings audiences closer to playwrights, this season particularly offers a personal and profound view into each Resident writers' voice and vision.

The Ritz Theatre Company to Present IN THE HEIGHTS This Month

Ready to fire up summer with the final show of its 'Grand Reopening' season, The Ritz Theatre Company will present In the Heights, the Tony Award-winning musical (and cultural phenomenon) by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes. Directed by Edwin 'Rico' Santiago, the production runs at The Ritz from July 15th through July 31st.

Signature Theatre's SigSpace to Present Quiara Alegría Hudes and Sean Ortiz's EMANCIPATED STORIES

signature Theatre’s SigSpace will present the first-ever installation from Quiara Alegría Hudes and Sean Ortiz’s Emancipated Stories project, designed by Yazmany Arboleda with Emmanuel Oni and featuring letter-writing sessions and pop-up performances produced in collaboration with The Fortune Society.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At La Mirada Theatre's IN THE HEIGHTS

Get a first look at all new footage of  La Mirada Theatre & McCoy Rigby Entertainment's IN THE HEIGHTS: music & lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quiara Alegría Hudes, conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda, musical direction by Brent Crayon, co-directed & choreographed by Marissa Herrera, and directed by Benjamin Perez.

Photos: First Look at IN THE HEIGHTS at La Mirada Theatre

From the songwriting genius behind Hamilton, Encanto, and Moana, Lin Manuel-Miranda, LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT  present his first acclaimed celebration of family and community, IN THE HEIGHTS:  music & lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quiara Alegría Hudes, conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda, musical direction by Brent Crayon, co-directed & choreographed by Marissa Herrera, and directed by Benjamin Perez. 

Raleigh Little Theatre's IN THE HEIGHTS Opens Friday

In partnership with El Pueblo, Raleigh Little Theatre presents “In the Heights,” June 3-19 in RLT's Cantey V. Sutton Theatre. “In the Heights” won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2008 and features concept, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes.

Quiara Alegría Hudes FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Quiara Alegría Hudes has written 3 shows including In the Heights (Bookwriter), Daphne's Dive (Playwright), My Broken Language (Playwright).

Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Miss You Like Hell , Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Miss You Like Hell , Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Miss You Like Hell , The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Water by the Spoonful , The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for In The Heights , Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for In The Heights The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Elliot, a Soldier's Fugue and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Elliot, a Soldier's Fugue .

Quiara Alegría Hudes has won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play "Water by the Spoonful".

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