Hilton Als

Hilton Als is an acclaimed American writer and theater critic known for his insightful cultural commentary and exploration of race, gender, and sexuality. Born in New York City in 1960, Als’ career began in journalism and expanded to encompass various forms of writing, including essays and criticism. Since joining The New Yorker in 1989, he has become renowned for his perceptive theater reviews and cultural essays. Als received the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 2017 and has published several celebrated books, including "The Women" and "White Girls." He is also a professor at Columbia University, influencing the next generation of writers.