The 2021 Pulitzer Prize Announcement
The 105th class of Pulitzer Prize winners in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music were announced at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 11.
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Pulitzer Prize Board Postpones Announcement of 2021 Awards
The Pulitzer Prize Board has decided to postpone the 2021 award winners’ announcement. Originally scheduled for Monday, April 19, 2021, the Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music now will be announced on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 1 p.m.
One Pulitzer Winner Brings Another's Story to the Small Screen in 'Genius: Aretha'
Drama winner Suzan-Lori Parks brings the story of Special Citation recipient Aretha Franklin to National Geographic in "Genius: Aretha," set to premiere on March 21.
Reminder: Deadline for Drama and Music Entries Is December 31
The entry site will close on December 31, and digital submissions now are permitted in both categories due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Watch: 2020 Pulitzer Winners Speak at Virtual Events
With many would-be live events turning virtual, more of this year's Pulitzer Prize winners can be seen and heard on video. Peruse some of their recent readings and speaking engagements here.
A Pulitzer Almanac: Updated Ebook Compendium of Winners and Finalists Now Available
An indexed reference guide to past Pulitzer winners and finalists has been updated to include the class of 2021 and enhanced navigability.
Pulitzer-Winning Works to Explore This Fall
From a psychological investigation of a high school basketball team at midlife to a Columbia professor's classic analysis of intellectual culture, discover Pulitzer-winning works that resonate with the season.
Pulitzer Prize Board Updates 2021 Drama Prize Eligibility
Due to the COVID pandemic’s effects on the performing arts, requirements for consideration for 2021 Prize in Drama have been altered to accommodate the challenges faced by playwrights and theaters in producing new works this year.
Pulitzer-Winning Works to Explore After 'Hamilton'
From a masterwork of American theater to a celebrated biography, discover Lin-Manuel Miranda's fellow Pulitzer winners after watching 'Hamilton'.
When — and How — Will American Theater Return?
Past Pulitzer Drama juror and longtime critic Linda Winer speaks with Pulitzer-winning playwrights about the path forward for their profession after the COVID-19 pandemic.
