- Novel: "The Fortune Teller", 1987.
- Playwright: " 'Night, Mother", 1986 (won Pulitzer Prize).
- (1980) Her play, "Getting Out," was performed at the Wisdom Bridge Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Janice St. John, Laurie Metcalf, Marie Mathay, Gary Sinise. Crew included Tom Beall (scenic designer), Dawn Hollingsworth (lighting designer) and Robert Falls (director).
- (1995) Her play, "The Secret Garden," was performed at the Pegasus Players Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Crew included Michael Thomas (musical director) and R. Lee Kennedy (lighting designer).
- (1996) Her stage adaptation of "The Secret Garden" based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel was performed at the Apple Tree Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with David Studwell, Sara Davis, Guy Adkins and Heather Johnson in the cast. Ellen Boevers was musical director.
- (2003) Her stage adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel, "The Secret Garden," was performed at the Circle Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Sarah Swanson in the cast. The crew included Kevin Bellie (choreographer) and Jon Steinhagen (musical director).
- (2006) Her adaptation of "The Secret Garden" based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel was performed at the Porchlight Music Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Michael Aaron Lindner and Angela Ingersoll in the cast.
- (1985) Her play, "Night, Mother," was performed at the Hampstead Theatre in Hampstead, London, England with Marjorie Yates and Susan Wooldridge in the cast. Michael Attenborough was director.
- (2014-2015 Season) She and Neil Duffield adapted Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel, "The Secret Garden," at the Court Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Doug Peck was music director.
- (1982 - 1983) Her play, "The Holdup," was performed in an American Conservatory Theatre production in San Francisco, California. Edward Hastings was director.
- (1985 - 1986) Her play, "night, mother," was performed in an American Conservatory Theatre production in San Francisco, California. Lawrence Hecht was director.
- (1983) Her play, "The Holdup," was first performed in a world premiere in an American Conservatory Theatre production in San Francisco, California. Edward Hastings was director.
- (September 25, 1985 to October 28, 1985) Her play, "'night Mother," was performed at the Public Theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with Sylvia Sidney in the cast.
- (December 4, 1984) Her play, "night' Mother," was performed at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio with Mercedes McCambridge in the cast.
- (December 4-11, 1984) Her play, "night, Mother," was performed at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio with Mercedes McCambridge and Phyllis Somerville in the cast. Heidi Landesman was set and costume designer. Tom Moore was director. Tom Mallow and James Janek were producers.
- (March 31, 1983) Her play, "night, Mother," was performed at the John Golden Theatre in New York City for 380 performances.
- (1995) Lucy Simon and her musical, "The Secret Garden," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Cherie Bebout, Glory Crampton, Stephanie Douglas, Chad Hudson, Robert Johanson, Keith Rice and David Lloyd Watson in the cast. David Holgrive and Robert Johanson were directors and choreographers. Wendy Bobbitt was musical director. Michael Anania was scenic designer. F. Mitchell Dana was lighting designer. Gregg Barnes was costume designer.
- (October 18 to December 8, 1985) Her play, "'night Mother," was performed in The Arena Stage Theatre production at the Kreeger Theater in Washington D.C. James C. Nicola was director.
- (December 13, 2007 to March 9, 2008) She wrote the book for the musical, "The Color Purple," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Jeannette Bayardelle, Felicia P. Fields, Michelle Williams, Stu James, LaToya London, Stephanie St. James and Rufus Bonds Jr. in the cast. Based on the novel by Alice Walker. Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray were composers and lyricists. Gary Griffin was director. Donald Byrd was choreographer. Paul Tazewell was costume designer.
- (December 8, 2015 to January 17, 2016) She wrote the book for the musical, "The Bridges of Madison County," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Jason Robert Brown was composer and lyricist. The musical was based on the novel by Robert James Waller. Bartlett Sher was director.
- (February 5 to April 2, 1978) Her play, "Getting Out," was performed in a West Coast premiere at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Gordon Davidson was director.
- (January 12 to March 10, 1985) Her play, "Traveler in the Dark," was performed in a West Coast premiere at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Len Cariou in the cast. Gordon Davidson was director. Ming Cho Lee was set designer. Marilyn Rennagel was lighting designer.
- (March 16 to May 11, 1986) Her play, "night, Mother," was performed at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Kathy Bates and Anne Pitoniak in the cast. Tom Moore was director.
- (November 3 to 27, 1977) Her play, "Getting Out," was performed in a New Play Festival production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Denny Dillon (Arlie); Susan Kingsley (Arlene); Bob Burrus (Bennie); Brian Lynner (Guard); Thurman Scott (Doctor); Nan Wray (Teacher); Jeanne Cullen (Mother); Maggie Riley (Woman); Michael Kevin (Male Teacher); Leo Burmester (Carl); Jim Baker (2nd Guard); Ray Fry (Warden) and Lynn Cohen (Ruby) in the cast. Jon Jory was director.
- (March 22 to April 9, 1978) Her play, "Third and Oak," was performed in a New Play Festival production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Anne Pitoniak (Alberta); Dawn Didawick (Dee Dee); Joe Morton (Shooter) and John Hancock (Willie) in the cast. Jon Jory was director.
- (October 19 to November 5, 1978) Her play, "Getting Out," was performed at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Pamela Reed (Arlie); Susan Kingsley (Arlene); John C. Capodice (Guard (1) Barry Corbin (Bennie); David Berman (Guard (2); William Jay (Doctor); Madeline Thornton-Sherwood (Mother); Anna Minot (School Principal); Kevin Bacon (Ronnie); Leo Burmester (Carl); Hansford Rowe (Warden); Joan Pape (Ruby); in the cast. Jon Jory was director.
- (January 26 to February 25, 1979) Her play, "Merry Christmas," was performed in a Holidays (Dramatic Anthology) and Humana Festival production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Peggy Cowles (Sara); Robert Jackson (Oscar); Leona Johnson (Helen); John Pielmeier (Phil); Anne Pitoniak (Clara) and Daniel Ziskie (Bert) in the cast. Michael Hankins was director.
- (February 1 to 25, 1979) Her play, "Circus Valentine," was performed in a Humana Foundation at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Jim Baker (Fred); Diane Tartleton (Goldie); Lynn Cohen (Eva); Sherry Steiner (Trina); Kent Broadhurst (Oz); Bob Burrus (Tony); Leo Burmester (Kelly) and Michael Kevin (Reeves) in the cast. Jon Jory was director.
- (1980-1981 season) Her play, "Getting Out," was performed in an Actors Theatre of Louisville production in an international tour with performances at the Dublin Theatre Festival in Dublin, Ireland; Israel; and Belgrade Yugoslavia.
- (December 2 to 21, 1980) She directed Terri Wagener's play, "Semi-Precious Things," in a New One Act Plays in Repertory in the Shorts Festival production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Laura Hicks (Libby); Robert Blackburn (Clarence) and Susan Kingsley (Desiree) in the cast.
- (June 6 to 26, 1983) Her play, "Third and Oak: The Laundromat," was performed in the Actors Theatre of Louisville production in an International Tour to Athens, Greence with Jon Jory's play, "Cervelles Au Beurre Noir;" John Pielmeier's play, "Goober's Descent;" Jane Martin's play, "Clear Glass Marbles;" Ken Jenkins' play, "Rupert's Birthday," and "Cemetery Man."
- (January 31 to February 23, 1985) Her play, "Night Mother," was performed at the Actors Theatre of Louisville (Mainstage) in Louisville, Kentucky with Slone Shelton (Thelma Cates) and Leigh Curran (Jessie Cates) in the cast. Kathy Bates was director.
- (July 2 to 14, 1985) Her play, "Third and Oak;" John Pielmeier's play, "Goober's Descent;" Sallie Bingham's play, "Couvade;" "Stephen Feinberg's "Happy Worker;" and Ken Jenkins' play, "Cemetery Man," were performed in an Actors Theatre of Louisville production in an international Tour to Timisoara, Romania for the USIA American Theatre Today Exhibition.
- (September 26 to October 26, 1985) Her play, "Traveler in the Dark," was performed at the Actors Theatre of Louisville (Mainstage) in Louisville, Kentucky with Damon Mann (Stephen); William Verderber (Sam); Beth Dixon (Glory) and Bob Burrus (Everett) in the cast. Jon Jory was director.
- (February 17 to March 26, 1988) Her play, "Sarah and Abraham," was performed in a Humana Festival Workshop production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Valarie Pettiford (Hagar); Edward James Hyland (Tom); Beth Dixon (Sarah); Michael Zaslow (Abraham); William Verderber (Jack); Alma Cuervo (Virginia); Jonathan Davidson (Isaac); and Frederic Major (Voice of the Narrator) in the cast. Jon Jory was director.
- (February 26 to March 22, 1992) Her play, "D. Boone," was performed in a Humana Festival production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Gladden Schrock (Daniel Boone); Rod McLachlan (Russell); Catherine Christianson (Flo); Dave Florek (Hilly); Chekotah Miskenack (Blackfish); Steve Willis (Indian); Mark Shannon (Mr. Wilson); Skipp Sudduth (Rick); Kathryn Velvel (Jemima Boone) and Eddie Levi Lee (Squire Boone) in the cast. Gloria Muzio was director.
- (March 19 to April 8, 1995) Her play, "Trudy Blues," was performed in a Humana Festival production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Joanne Camp (Ginger); Leo Burmester (Don); Karenjune Sánchez (Maria, Admirer); Karen Grassle (Sue); Ann Bean (Connie, Sales Person, Waitress); Anne Pitoniak (Annie); Larry Larson (Voice of Swami, Sales Person, Publisher); Tony Coleman (James); Jennifer Carpenter (Beth); Larry Barnett (Charlie) and James McDaniel (Waiter) in the cast. George De La Peña was director.
- (1984 to 1985 season) Her play, "'night Mother," was performed at the Tyrone Guthrie Theater, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Christopher Markle was director. Jack Edwards was set and costume designer. Bill Armstrong was lighting designer.
- (2010 to 2011 season) Her stage adaptation of Louise Erdrich's play, "The Master Butcher's Singing Club," was performed at the Tyrone Guthrie Theater, Wurtele Thrust Stage, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Joe Dowling was artistic director.
- (August 4 to September 2, 2018) She wrote the book for Robert James Waller's musical, "The Bridges of Madison County," at the Keegan Theatre in Washington D.C. Jason Robert Brown was composer and lyricist. Susan Marie Rhea and Kurt Boehm were directors. Elisa Rosman was music director.
- (2015 to 2016 Winter) She wrote a vignette for the musical, "In Your Arms," in the world premiere production at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Barry Edelstein was artistic director. Christopher Gattelli was director and choreographer. Stephen Flaherty was composer. Douglas Carter Beane, Nilo Cruz, Christopher Durang, Carrie Fisher, David Henry Hwang, Rajiv Joseph, Terrence McNally, Lynn Nottage and Alfred Uhry also wrote the vignettes. Lynn Ahrens was lyricist. Christopher Gattelli and Jennifer Manocherian were developers.
- (December 10, 1982) Her play, "Night, Mother," was performed in an American Reperory Theatre and world premiere production at the Loeb Stage in Cambridge, Massachusetts with Kathy Bates (Jessie) and Anne Pitoniak (Thelma) in the cast. Ton Moore was director. Heidi Landesman was set and costume designer. James F. Ingalls was lighting designer. She was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this production (the first to win a prize outside NYC). Robert Brustein was artistic director.
- (February 3, 1984) Her play, "Traveler in the Dark," was performed in the world premiere Fall Festival, Philippe Genty Company and American Repertory Theatre production at the Loeb Stage in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Tom Moore was director. Heidi Landesman was set designer. Robert Blackman was costume designer. James F. Ingalls was lighting designer. Robert Brustein was artistic director.
- (Summer 1996) Lucy Simon, Frances Hodgson Burnett and her musical, "The Secret Garden," was performed in a Cherry County Playhouse production at the Frauenthal Theatre in Muskegon, Michigan with Kate Reinders and Allen Fitzpatrick in the cast. Pat Paulsen and Neil Rosen were artistic directors.
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