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Productions

 
[US Tour, 2025]
Book Writer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]
Book

Writing

Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Source Material

Movies

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
[ 1993 ] writer
The Lion King
[ 1994 ] writer
Alice in Wonderland
[ 2010 ] writer
Maleficent
[ 2014 ] writer
Alice Through the Looking Glass
[ 2016 ] writer
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
[ 2019 ] writer
Spellbound
[ 2023 ] producer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Book of a Musical

Linda Woolverton , Beauty and the Beast

Videos

News


THE OUTSIDERS, THE GREAT GATSBY, and More Set For Texas Performing Arts' 25-26 Broadway in Austin Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

Texas Performing Arts’ 2025-2026 Broadway in Austin Season will include Tony Award–winning Best Musicals, five Austin premieres and the return of fan favorites. Learn more about the full season here!
THE OUTSIDERS, & JULIET and More Set for Broadway In Richmond New Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Presenter Nederlander National Markets has revealed the line-up for the 2025 - 2026 Broadway In Richmond six-show subscription series, including The Outsiders and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
THE GREAT GATSBY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for 25/26 Broadway In Boston Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

The 2025/2026 Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre has been revealed, including The Great Gatsby and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: First look at MTVarts’ Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR
by Jerri Shafer - Feb 26, 2025

Beauty and the Beast JR. tells the story of Belle, an adventurous young girl, and the Beast, her hideous captor who is actually a young prince trapped under a spell. In order to break the spell, the Beast must learn to love another and earn her love in return – before time runs out. With the help of the castle’s enchanted staff, including a loving teapot, a charming candelabra, and a nervous mantel clock, Belle and the Beast find a beautiful friendship and love that neither knew was possible.
THE OUTSIDERS, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, And More Announced for Broadway In Louisville 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

PNC Broadway in Louisville has announced its 2025-2026 Season which boasts five Louisville premieres including the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Musical THE OUTSIDERS.
THE NOTEBOOK, SHUCKED and More Set for BroadwaySF 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

BroadwaySF has unveiled the lineup for its 2025/26 season, featuring seven acclaimed Broadway productions. The season kicks off with the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical comedy, SHUCKED. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Broadway in Kansas City Reveals 25-26 Season Featuring WICKED and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

PNC Broadway in Kansas City has revealed the 25–26 season for Music Hall and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, featuring Wicked and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Meet BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour Stars, Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025

The tale as old as time is hitting the road and bringing some new stars along with it! Kyra Belle Johnson will play Belle and Fergie L. Philippe will play the Beast in the eagerly-anticipated tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Meet the stars in a new video giving fans a behind the scenes look at the tour.
THE GREAT GATSBY and More Set for Broadway at the Hobby Center 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts has revealed the 2025-2026 Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center Season featuring six Houston premieres and the return of audience favorites. Learn more!
Idina Menzel on Stage- From RENT to WICKED and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2025

Idina Menzel has returned to Broadway in Redwood, now playing at the Nederlander Theatre! Menzel famously got her start in Rent on Broadway, and has gone on to star in iconic productions including Wicked, Hair, Aida, The Wild Party, and more.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE NOTEBOOK & More Set for Broadway San Diego 48th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

Broadway San Diego has revealed its 48th Season. This season brings a lineup of Award-winning productions, cherished classics, and exciting new musicals to the West Coast. Learn more!
WICKED, THE GREAT GATSBY & More Set for Broadway Dallas 2025/2026 Broadway Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

Discover the exciting Broadway Dallas 2025/2026 lineup featuring WICKED, THE GREAT GATSBY, and new premieres. Explore the full series, including audience favorites and fresh productions.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD & More Set for Broadway in Atlanta 2025/2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025

The Atlanta premiere of the six-time Tony Award winning HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD will anchor the 2025/2026 Broadway in Atlanta season at the Fox Theatre. See the full lineup and learn more.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. to be Presented at Majestic in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024

The Majestic Academy of Dramatic Arts will present Disney's Beauty & The Beast Jr. in January. The musical features a Book by Linda Woolverton, Music by Alan Menken, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg Vied for WICKED Film Rights In the 1990s
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024

A new deep dive on the origins of Wicked has revealed a number of revelations about the story's journey from the page to the stage to the screen.
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
by Andrea Stephenson - Dec 9, 2024

This entire production of Beauty and the Beast is everything that fans of the story could hope for. The cast and crew of Keystone Theatrics have put together a performance this reviewer could see over and over again.
Video: Alan Menken Breaks Down SPELLBOUND Opening Number
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 27, 2024

Spellbound is now available on Netflix, and the streamer has released a new video of Alan Menken breaking down the film's opening number, 'My Parents Our Monsters.' Watch it now!
Video: Rachel Zegler Performs 'My Parents Are Monsters' from SPELLBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2024

Spellbound is now streaming on Netflix, and the streamer has released a video of Rachel Zegler singing the opening number of the film, 'My Parents Our Monsters.' The split-screen video shows Zegler performing the song in the recording booth alongside the finished animation. Watch it now!
Review: Arts in Motion's Production of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the IPAC
by Peter Nason - Nov 24, 2024

A young cast brings Disney's most iconic musical to life, led by two scene-stealers: Larkin Mainwaring as Madame de la Grande Bouche and (especially) Ruby Ricardo as a boisterous LeFou.
Video: SPELLBOUND Featurette Showcases Magical Score
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 22, 2024

Spellbound, the new animated musical from Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, is out now on Netflix. A new video has been released alongside the film, which highlights the magical score and features new interviews with Menken, Slater and the cast. Watch it now!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Linda Woolverton written?

Linda Woolverton has written 4 shows including Beauty and the Beast (Bookwriter), The Lion King (Source Material), Aida (Bookwriter), Vampire Lestat (Bookwriter).

What awards has Linda Woolverton been nominated for?

and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beauty and the Beast.

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