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Winnie Holzman is an American playwright, screenwriter, actor, and producer. She is best known for writing the book of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical Wicked, and for creating the television series My So-Called Life.
Winnie Holzman was born on 18 August 1954 in New York City, New York, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for My So-Called Life (1994), Jerry Maguire (1996) and Thirtysomething (1987). She has been married to Paul Dooley since 18 November 1984.
1 day ago · Wicked has been a cultural phenomenon for over two decades, since its Broadway debut in 2003, in no small parts thanks to the incisive book by Winnie Holzman and catchy songs by Stephen Schwartz. The duo reunited to adapt their work for the big screen but found that the wonderful world of Oz was far too big to contain in just one film.
Jul 31, 2024 · For writer Winnie Holzman, who co-created the musical with composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, this was far from uncharted territory. Before Wicked went stratospheric, Holzman created...
Aug 9, 2024 · Winnie Holzman, writer of ‘My So-Called Life’ and ‘Wicked,’ speaks with CNN Opinion’s Jane Carr about the experience of creating ‘Choice,’ a play about abortion - and the other ...
Nov 13, 2024 · From 'My So-Called Life' to 'Wicked,' Winnie Holzman's journey as a writer reveals her gift for bringing misunderstood characters to life. Read more about her work and legacy.
10 hours ago · Like the stage musical — Stephen Schwartz wrote the music and lyrics, while Winnie Holzman wrote the book — the movie centers on Elphaba and Glinda, short for Galinda (Ariana Grande, fiercely ...
Aug 28, 2024 · ‘My So-Called Life’ creator Winnie Holzman reflects on writing the pilot more than 30 years ago: “Every character was trying to figure out who they were.”
Aug 25, 2024 · 'My So-Called Life' creator Winnie Holzman reflects on the short-lived teen drama and its legacy on the show's 30th anniversary.
Aug 28, 2024 · Claire Danes, Wilson Cruz, A.J. Langer, Devon Odessa and creator Winnie Holzman share how the beloved one-season wonder broke barriers for its portrayal of high school life