Quiara Alegría Hudes
Hudes is an American playwright, lyricist and essayist. She is best known for writing the book for the musical In the Heights.
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BIO
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, Miss You Like Hell
Quiara Alegría Hudes, Miss You Like Hell
Quiara Alegría Hudes, Miss You Like Hell
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Quiara Alegría Hudes, Water by the Spoonful
Quiara Alegría Hudes, In The Heights
Quiara Alegria Hudes, In The Heights
Quiara Alegría Hudes, Elliot, a Soldier's Fugue
Quiara Alegria Hudes, Elliot, a Soldier's Fugue
Videos
IN THE HEIGHTS Highlight Reel Released for Aurora Theatre's 30th Season Closer
by Robert Diamond - 2026-06-07 12:08:11
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by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026
Hartford Stage announced the cast for the 26th year of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS, with Allen Gilmore returning as Ebenezer Scrooge and Rachel Alderman directing.
by Robert Diamond - Jun 7, 2026
Aurora Theatre released a highlight reel for its production of IN THE HEIGHTS, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning musical, which closes the company's 30th season and was voted the audience's favorite show in Aurora's history.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026
The Public Theater has opened the world premiere of Public Charge, co-written by former U.S. Ambassador Julissa Reynoso and Michael J. Chepiga. Opening night attendees included Clinton, Dr. Jill Biden, and a range of political and theater figures. See photos of the event.
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 6, 2025
Actors Theatre of Little Rock continues its commitment to bold, socially engaged storytelling, immersive experiences, and reimagined classics that speak directly to the world we live in today.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2025
On Monday night Ghostlight Records and Warner Music Group celebrated the Original Broadway Cast Recording of In the Heights being certified Gold. Check out photos from the celebration.
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2025
Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals for Buena Vista Social Club, which included special guests Lin-Manuel Miranda, Eva Longoria, John Leguizamo, Ariana DeBose, Sara Bareilles, and more!
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 Water by the Spoonful.
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