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Marsha Norman

(1947) Screenwriter United States

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Marsha Norman is a screenwriter from the United States, best known for 'Night, mother.

Quick Facts About Marsha Norman

Born
September 21, 1947
Nationality
United States
Profession
Screenwriter
Notable works
'Night, mother
Known for
The Color Purple

About Marsha Norman

Marsha Norman is an American playwright, screenwriter, and novelist. She received the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play 'night, Mother. She wrote the book and lyrics for such Broadway musicals as The Secret Garden, for which she won a Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical, and The Red Shoes, as well as the libretto for the musical The Color Purple and the book for the musical The Bridges of Madison County. She was co-chair of the playwriting program at The Juilliard School until stepping down in 2020.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Pulitzer Prize for Drama Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical star on Playwrights' Sidewalk

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