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Winnie Holzman

Received a Tony nomination and a Drama Desk Award for Wicked. She created the memorable television drama “My So-Called Life” which starred Claire Danes.

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Received a Tony nomination and a Drama Desk Award for Wicked. She created the memorable television drama “My So-Called Life” which starred Claire Danes. Holzman got her start writing for the acclaimed drama “thirtysomething” and later executive produced (again with Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick) “Once and Again.” Other theatre work includes the musical Birds of Paradise (with composer David Evans) and a ten-minute play called Post-Its: Notes on a Marriage which she wrote with her husband, actor Paul Dooley. Features include ‘Til There Was You. Also an actress, Ms. Holzman appeared in Jerry Maguire and as Larry’s wife’s therapist on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Most recently she teamed with her daughter, Savannah Dooley, to write and produce the ABC Family series, “Huge.” She is a graduate of Princeton University, received an MFA from the NYU Musical Theatre Program and serves on the board of the Writers Guild Foundation.

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Awards and Nominations


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2004 - Best Book of a Musical

Winnie Holzman, Wicked

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Book of a Musical

Winnie Holzman, Wicked


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Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Winnie Holzman, Wicked

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News

WICKED Welcomes 14 Millionth Visitor Ahead of 20th Anniversary Celebrations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2026

​WICKED, the West End stage musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, this week, welcomed its 14 millionth visitor to London's Apollo Victoria Theatre.
TO BE A BUTTERFLY Single Released by Maria Isabella Andreoli and EmmaLee Kidwell
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2026

Musical theatre writers Maria Isabella Andreoli and EmmaLee Kidwell released the first single from their developing folk musical THE WAITING, which explores grief and healing through the perspective of the dead.
Maria Isabella Andreoli and EmmaLee Kidwell to Release First Single from THE WAITING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026

Musical theatre writers Maria Isabella Andreoli and EmmaLee Kidwell will release “To Be A Butterfly,” the first single from the upcoming concept album for their developing folk musical The Waiting.
WICKED Will Hold Open Call in Chicago For Broadway and Touring Companies
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026

An open call for singers will be held in Chicago for the Broadway and National Touring companies of Wicked. Learn more about how to attend the open call here.
Video: WICKED Book Writer Winnie Holzman on Looking at a Familiar Story 'In Another Way'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2026

In a new video, Wicked musical book writer Winnie Holzman breaks down her process of examining the story to create something new, why she and audiences all over the world relate to the show, and much more. 
Review: WICKED at Kansas City Music Hall
by Alan Portner - Aug 17, 2026

Musical theater reviewers infrequently and pleasantly rediscover an old friend.  “Wicked,” just opened at the venerable, 2400 seat Kansas City Music Hall with a recently refreshed cast, is an entertaining example.
WICKED on Broadway Will Now Offer $45 General Rush Tickets
by Michael Major - Aug 5, 2026

WICKED the Musical on Broadway will now offer $45 general rush tickets for every performance. After previously only offering lottery and student rush tickets, the Gershwin Theatre box office will now offer general rush.
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN and TRUE WEST to Close Princeton Summer Theater 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026

Princeton Summer Theater will wrap up its 2026 season this weekend with the final performances of True West and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
WICKED to Return to Cleveland's Playhouse Square This December
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2026

Tickets for the return engagement of WICKED at Playhouse Square in Cleveland will go on sale this month, with performances running through early January.
TRUE WEST to Close Princeton Summer Theater's 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2026

Princeton Summer Theater closes its 2026 season with Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST, directed by Wasif Sami, featuring a cast of four at the Hamilton Murray Theater in Princeton, NJ.
Photos: THE 39 STEPS to Close at Princeton Summer Theater This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2026

Princeton Summer Theater's production of The 39 Steps, a comedic noir farce, enters its final performances at the Hamilton Murray Theater on Princeton's campus. Check out production photos!
THE 39 STEPS at Princeton Summer Theater to Host Talkbacks on Espionage and Hitchcock
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026

Princeton Summer Theater announced two free talkbacks following performances of THE 39 STEPS, featuring a former CIA officer discussing espionage and a Princeton English professor on Hitchcock's women.
WICKED Opens in Rio de Janeiro, Capping a Boom for Brazilian Musical Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jul 15, 2026

WICKED opens in Rio de Janeiro at Cidade das Artes, running through September 6, after playing to more than 1 million people in São Paulo.
Photos: Inside the New Dramatists Spring Luncheon Honoring Stephen Schwartz
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 27, 2026

The New Dramatists Annual Spring Luncheon, honoring multi-award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, was held in the Broadway Ballroom at the New York Marriott Marquis. Check out photos here!
Escalator Malfunction at the Gershwin Theatre Leaves 3 People Injured
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

Eleven children and one adult were injured Wednesday evening following an escalator malfunction at the Gershwin Theatre, home to Wicked on Broadway. Learn more here!
WICKED Tickets On Sale Now At the Citizens Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026

Broadway In Boston announced tickets are now on sale for the return engagement of WICKED at the Citizens Opera House, the 4th longest-running show in Broadway history, currently in its 23rd year on Broadway.
Interview: GABRIELE MARCELLO - IL MAGO DI OZ
by Chiara Alivernini - Apr 19, 2026

GABRIELE MARCELLO - IL MAGO DI OZ INCONTRIAMO L'AUTORE DEL SAGGIO PUBBLICATO DA GREMESE
Review: WICKED at Robinson Center in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 16, 2026

A magical wonderland full of pinks and greens have hit the Robinson Center Performance Hall stage, and it is nothing short of spellbinding. I have always been a fan of The Wizard of Oz, but for some reason, I was never able to make it to see Wicked at the movies or on Broadway.
Jordan Litz Will Make West End Debut in WICKED; Plus Claire Machin, Yara Fabricante, and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

The West End production of WICKED announced its 20th anniversary company, with Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen continuing as Elphaba and Glinda, and Broadway's Jordan Litz joining as Fiyero for the celebration performances.
MUSE/IQUE Will Bring BACK TO OZ to the Mark Taper Forum
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

MUSE/IQUE will present BACK TO OZ, tracing Oz from the 1939 MGM film to THE WIZ to WICKED, at the Mark Taper Forum in April 2026, led by Artistic Director Rachael Worby.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Winnie Holzman written?

Winnie Holzman has written 3 shows including A...My Name Is Alice (Material), Birds of Paradise (Bookwriter), Wicked (Bookwriter).

What awards has Winnie Holzman been nominated for?

Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Wicked, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Wicked and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Wicked.

What awards has Winnie Holzman won?

Winnie Holzman has won the Best Book of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Wicked and the Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Wicked.

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