Marsha Norman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Marsha Norman

American playwright, screenwriter and novelist

Date of Birth: 21-Sep-1947

Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Profession: screenwriter, music pedagogue

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Marsha Norman (born September 21, 1947) 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 is co-chair of the playwriting department at The Juilliard School.