EXCLUSIVE: The works of ‘Night, Mother playwright Marsha Norman have been acquired by the theatrical division of International Literary Properties (ILP), the global company that invests in, acquires, and manages literary estates.

With the acquisition, Norman becomes the third Pulitzer Prize winner added to ILP’s roster this year after Tennessee Williams (whose literary catalog ILP co-manages with The University of the South) and Alfred Uhry ( Parade, Driving Miss Daisy ).

In addition to the Pulitzer in 1983 for ‘Night, Mother , Norman, who wrote the book and lyrics (Lucy Simon composed the music), won a Tony Award for her 1991 musical The Secret Garden . She also wrote the book for the Broadway musical The Color Purple , for which she also received a Tony nomination, and

See Full Page