#YayHamlet
Hamiltoncertainly did not throw away its shot.
The acclaimed Broadway smash has won thePulitzer Prize for Drama, a rare feat for a musical.
Its the first time a musical has won the Pulitzer for Drama since 2010, whenNext to Normalwas honored.
Credit: Joan Marcus
Before that,Rentbrought home the prize in 1996.
The Pulitzer continues an early run of what should be a fruitful awards season forHamilton.
The Lin-Manuel Miranda productionwon a Grammyin February for Best Musical Theater Album.
It will likely be a big winner at Junes Tony Awards; nominations will be announced May 3.
How did Miranda react to the Pulitzer?
Well, it was slightly delayed because he was in the studio.
But he soon caught wind and couldnt find many words to describe his feeling.
See every 2016 Pulitzer winnerhere.
