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Linda Woolverton

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Productions

 
[US Tour, 2025]
Book Writer
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


Video: Original BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Star Susan Egan Surprises Tour Cast
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2025

Broadway’s original 'Belle,' Susan Egan, surprised the Beauty & the Beast tour's Kyra Belle Johnson, along with the entire North American touring company. The two Belles performed a special rendition of the titular song in Nashville. Watch the video!
Tickets to BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour in Boston on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, in Boston.
Tickets to BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025

Tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, at the Orpheum Theatre are on sale.
David Henry Hwang’s YELLOW FACE (Broadway Edition) Will Be Published in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025

Theatre Communications Group is set to publish Yellow Face (Broadway Edition) by David Henry Hwang, next month. The edition is available now for pre-order.
Tickets to Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The Kentucky Center On Sale Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025

Tickets for the Louisville production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public this week.
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Play Kansas City's Music Hall in October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will enchant audiences in Kansas City when it arrives at Music Hall October 28–November 2, 2025. The beloved Broadway classic will star Kyra Belle Johnson as Belle and Fergie L. Philippe as the Beast.
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to The Hobby Center in January
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025

Tickets for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on Friday, September 19 at 10AM.
Tickets to Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST At Bass Concert Hall on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025

Tickets to DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 am. Learn more.
Review: BEAUTY & THE BEAST National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Sep 4, 2025

Based on Disney's 1991 Academy Award-winning animated film musical of the same name as well as Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont’s classic French fairy tale. Beauty & the Beast follows Belle, a bright, beautiful young woman who doesn't seem to fit in with her village.
Interview: Kathy Voytko of BEAUTY & THE BEAST National Tour
by Jeffrey Kare - Aug 27, 2025

From September 2nd-14th, the national tour of Disney’s BEAUTY & THE BEAST will be gracing the stage of the Durham Performing Arts Center. Taking on the role of MRS. POTTS is actress Kathy Voytko. Read our interview with Kathy!
Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Aug 21, 2025

'Tale as old as time,' the lyric goes in the heart warming production of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST now playing at Shea's Buffalo Theatre. I knew I was in good hands when the sparkling new production of the beloved classic begins with Angela Lansbury's voice reciting the story that has captured children's minds for years. It was a lovely touch to settle into the familiar story,  hearing the voice of Mrs. Potts from the Disney animated film beckon us.
Video: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour Releases All New Footage
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025

All new footage has been released from the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years. Check out the video here! 
Video: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour Releases All New Footage
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025

All new footage has been released from the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years. Check out the video here! 
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is Coming to Wharton Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2025

Tickets for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, being presented at Wharton, will go on sale to the public in August. Learn more!
Tickets on Sale For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in Kansas City
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2025

Tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on Friday.
Something There...: Behind the Scenes of Disney's Refreshed BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Michael Major - Jul 26, 2025

For the first time in 25 years, Disney is sending Beauty and the Beast back out on the road. Read more about the cast and creative team's journey with the show and what you can expect from the production.
Interview: Kathy Voytko Takes On Mrs. Potts in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour
by Rachel Weinberg - Jul 15, 2025

Kathy Voytko takes on the iconic role of Mrs. Potts in the BEAUTY AND THE BEAST national tour. She reflects on the production, her history with Chicago theater, and working with Stephen Sondheim on THE FROGS.
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour Kicks Off in Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - Jul 12, 2025

The new national tour of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is gorgeous and full of Disney stage magic. Disney Theatrical Group has pulled out all the stops for the first tour of this musical in 25 years.
Broadway In Chicago and Metra Announce Free Train Travel With Tickets to Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2025

Broadway In Chicago and Metra are partnering to offer theatergoers free round-trip train travel to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) through August 2 only.
North American Tour of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Opens Tonight in Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2025

The highly anticipated North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast officially opens tonight, July 10, at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) for a strictly limited engagement through August 2.

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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