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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

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.
Video: Watch Keri René Fuller and Emma Flynn Perform 'What Is This Feeling?' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2026

The cast of Broadway’s Wicked, led by Keri René Fuller as Elphaba and Emma Flynn as Glinda, visited Good Morning America on Friday to perform 'What Is This Feeling?” from the hit musical. Check out the performance now, featuring the new cast members.
Video: Carl Man Makes His Entrance as 'Fiyero' in WICKED on Broadway
by Michael Major - Mar 25, 2026

Carl Man is bursting onto the scene as 'Fiyero' in Wicked on Broadway. Man joins the Broadway production after playing the role in London's West End. The production has now shared new video footage of Man making his entrance on Broadway.
WICKED Cast Set for Performance on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 23, 2026

The cast of Broadway’s Wicked will visit Good Morning America this week for a performance from the hit musical. Tune in to watch their performance this Friday, March 27, which will air during the 7:00-9:00 am block on ABC.
Video: She's Unlimited! Watch New Elphaba Keri René Fuller Sing 'The Wizard and I' in New Clip
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2026

Wicked the Musical has released new footage of Keri René Fuller, Broadway's new Elphaba, performing 'The Wizard & I.' Fuller takes on the role full time after serving as the Elphaba standby. Watch the video now!
Video: Watch Emma Flynn Sing 'No One Mourns the Wicked' in WICKED on Broadway
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2026

Wicked the Musical on Broadway has released new video footage of Emma Flynn, who recently joined the production as Glinda, making her entrance and singing No One Mourns the Wicked.'
WICKED National Tour is Coming to Des Moines Civic Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026

Wicked, Des Moines' most popular musical, will return to the Des Moines Civic Center. Currently the fourth longest-running show in Broadway history, Wicked recently celebrated its 22nd anniversary on Broadway.
Tickets On Sale This Week For WICKED at Hennepin Arts
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026

Hennepin Arts announced that Minnesota's most popular musical will return to Minneapolis Wednesday, July 8 to Sunday, Aug. 9 at the historic Orpheum Theatre as the final show in the 2025-2026 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season.
Tickets For WICKED In Des Moines Go On Sale In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026

WICKED will return to the Des Moines Civic Center September 2–20, with tickets going on sale March 12. E-club members of Des Moines Performing Arts receive pre-sale access beginning March 2.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 3, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Unveils Full Broadway Cast and More
by - Feb 3, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

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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