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

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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 Book of a Musical

Quiara Alegría Hudes, Miss You Like Hell

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score

Quiara Alegría HudesMiss You Like Hell


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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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Review: IN THE HEIGHTS Finds Home at The Gateway Playhouse


What did our critic think of IN THE HEIGHTS at The Gateway Playhouse?

Bennett Leak Will Be Second Stage Theater's Interim Artistic Director


Second Stage Theater has announced that Bennett Leak, Second Stage Theater's Director of Artistic Production, has been named Interim Artistic Director for the 2024-25 Season.

Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL


The new production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is In The Heights. The music and lyrics are by Lin-Manuel Miranda (pre-Hamilton) and the book is by Quiara Alegria Hudes.  Washington Heights in New York City is the setting. This is a story about hope, love but mostly family.

Second Stage to Present the World Premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY


Second Stage Theater will present the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY.

Nimene Wureh Joins the Cast of Second Stage's Production of THE APIARY


Nimene Wureh will join the cast of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey at Second Stage Theater.

Second Stage Theater to Present Reading of New Musical EIGHTY-SIXED


Second Stage Theater will present a one-night-only reading of the new musical EIGHTY-SIXED, which will kick off the NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL on January 16, 2024 at Second Stage’s Tony Kiser Theater.

APPROPRIATE Starring Sarah Paulson & More Extends on Broadway Through Early March


Second Stage Theater’s production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer, has extended three weeks. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Taylor Schilling, Gabby Beans & More to Star in THE APIARY at Second Stage Theater


Second Stage Theater has unveiled the complete cast for its upcoming world premiere production of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey.

Second Stage Theater to Present The Next Stage Festival Supporting Early Career Playwrights


Second Stage Theater will present its first ever NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Complete Cast Set for APPROPRIATE at Second Stage Theater Starring Elle Fanning, Sarah Paulson, Corey Stoll & More


The complete cast has been revealed for Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer at Second Stage Theater. 

Single Tickets for MOTHER PLAY Starring Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons & Celia Keenan-Bolger To Go On Sale Tomorrow


Single tickets for Second Stage Theater's upcoming world premiere of Paula Vogel’s MOTHER PLAY will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, October 17 at 12pm. 

Review: Most Definitely 'Satisfied' by LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA + FRIENDS: AN EVENING OF CONVERSATION AND SONG at Tilles Center


What did our critic think of LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA + FRIENDS: AN EVENING OF CONVERSATION AND SONG at Tilles Center?

Second Stage Founder Carole Rothman Will Depart After 45 Years


Carole Rothman, the founder of Second Stage, the prestigious theater company that has launched the careers of some of the greatest American playwrights over the past 45 years, is leaving the company. 

Cast Set For 26 MILES at Gulfshore Playhouse


Gulfshore Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team of the upcoming production of 26 Miles by Tony Award®-winner Quiara Alegria Hudes. Find out who is starring in the production here!

Corey Stoll, Natalie Gold & Alyssa Emily Marvin to Join Sarah Paulson in APPROPRIATE


Golden Globe Award nominee Corey Stoll (“House of Cards,” “Billions”), Natalie Gold (“Succession”), and Alyssa Emily Marvin (Grey House) join Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award winner Sarah Paulson in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE at Second Stage Theater, directed by Lila Neugebauer.

Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons, Celia Keenan-Bolger Will Lead Paula Vogel's MOTHER PLAY on Broadway


The world premiere of MOTHER PLAY, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel and directed by Tina Landau is coming to Broadway. We have all the details on who will star in the new play!

Marin Ireland, Zachary James & Erik Lochtefeld to Star in SPAIN at Second Stage Theater


Get all the details on the upcoming production of SPAIN at Second Stage Theater, including the star-studded cast featuring Marin Ireland, Zachary James, and Erik Lochtefeld. Find out when and where you can catch this highly anticipated show.

IN THE HEIGHTS to be Presented at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre This Month


Morgan-Wixson theatre will bring a Latino/a/e/x community to life, presenting IN THE HEIGHTS, concept, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quiara Alegria Hudes.

Frank Wood, Abubakr Ali & b Join TOROS at Second Stage Theater Uptown


Complete casting has been set for Second Stage Theater's TOROS by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Quiara Alegría Hudes FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Quiara Alegría Hudes written?

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

What awards has Quiara Alegría Hudes been nominated for?

Quiara Alegría Hudes has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Miss You Like Hell, Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Miss You Like Hell, and Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Miss You Like Hell. Hudes has also been recognized with The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Water by the Spoonful, In The Heights, and Elliot, a Soldier's Fugue. Additionally, she received a nomination for Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for In The Heights.

What awards has Quiara Alegría Hudes won?

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

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