FYW-1297 American Musical Theater and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama

FYW (First Year Writing)
Nine musicals have won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama since its inception in 1917. Ordinarily, the award is presented to the playwright, but in these musicals, it was awarded to the composer, lyricist, and book writer. The musicals combine these individual skills to present a compelling theatrical experience which tends to reflect on social and political issues of the day. 4