“THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES” STARRING KRISTIN CHENOWETH TRIUMPHANTLY OPENS ON BROADWAY
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A NEW YORK TIMES CRITICS’ PICK
“A SMART AND SKARLY NEW MUSICAL
A SOCIOLOGICAL FAIRYTALE
KRISTIN CHENOWETH IS A WONDER”
FIRST ORIGINAL NEW MUSICAL OF THE SEASON
THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
STARRING
TONY® AND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
KRISTIN CHENOWETH
OPENED LAST NIGHT ON BROADWAY
AT THE ST. JAMES THEATRE
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New York, NY (November 10, 2025) – Last night, Broadway celebrated the opening night of the first original new and acclaimed musical of the season, The Queen of Versailles, starring Tony® and Emmy Award® winner Kristin Chenoweth with music and lyrics by Academy Award® winner Stephen Schwartz (this production marks their first collaboration since the legendary Wicked). VIP guests included Francois Arnaud, Sara Bareilles, Adrien Brody, Jason Robert Brown, Shayok Misha Chowdhury, Victoria Clark, Katie Couric, Jesse Eisenberg, Frances Fisher, Kathryn Gallagher, Michael Imperioli, Michael Kors, Rob Lake, Caissie Levy, Andrew Lippa, Idina Menzel, Kelli O’Hara, Chris Olsen, Kenny Ortega, Carole Radziwill, Krysta Rodriguez, Ryan Serhant, Sam Smith, Todd Snyder, Anna Wintour, Ben Vereen, Stellene Volandes, Alex Winter, Trisha Yearwood, and Pink.
The Queen of Versailles is produced by Bill Damaschke, Seaview, Sonia Friedman, and Kristin Chenoweth.
The Queen of Versailles on Broadway stars Tony® and Emmy® Winner Kristin Chenoweth and Academy Award® winner F. Murray Abraham. Directed by Tony Award® winner Michael Arden with music and lyrics by Academy Award® winner Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Olivier Award® nominee Lindsey Ferrentino, The Queen of Versailles will begin performances on Wednesday, October 8, with an opening night set for Sunday, November 9.
Chenoweth and Abraham are joined on stage by Melody Butiu (Here Lies Love) as ‘Sofia’, Stephen DeRosa (Hairspray) as ‘John’, Greg Hildreth (Company) as ‘Gary’, Tatum Grace Hopkins (Meek) as ‘Jonquil’, Isabel Keating (The Boy From Oz) as ‘Debbie’ and Nina White (Kimberly Akimbo) as ‘Victoria’. The company will also be made up of Yeman Brown, David Aron Damane, Drew Elhamalawy, Christopher Gurr, KJ Hippensteel, Cassondra James, Andrew Kober, Jesse Kovarsky, Pablo David Laucerica, Travis Murad Leland, Ryah Nixon, Shea Renne, Michael McCorry Rose, Grace Slear, Anne Fraser Thomas, Jake Bentley Young and Sherie Rene Scott (The Last Five Years) as Standby ‘Jackie’.
From computer engineer to Mrs. Florida to billionairess, Jackie Siegel sees herself as the embodiment of the American Dream. Now, as the wife of David “The Timeshare King” Siegel and mother of their eight children, they invite us to behold their most grandiose venture yet: they’re building the largest private home in America in Orlando, Florida – a $100 million house big enough for her dreams and inspired by the Palace of Versailles. But with the Great Recession of 2008 looming, Jackie and David’s dreams begin to crumble, along with their lavish lifestyle. The Queen of Versailles explores the true cost of fame and fortune, and one family’s pursuit of the American Dream – at any cost.
Prior to making the move to Broadway, The Queen of Versailles had a box office record-breaking world premiere at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre in the summer of 2024.
Based on Lauren Greenfield’s award-winning 2012 documentary film and the life stories of Jackie and David Siegel, The Queen of Versailles will feature music and lyrics by Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz, book by Olivier Award Nominee Lindsey Ferrentino, music direction by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, choreography by Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant, and direction by Tony Award winner Michael Arden. Additionally, the production will include scenic & video design by Dane Laffrey, costume design by Christian Cowan, lighting design by Natasha Katz, sound design by Peter Hylenski, hair & wig design by Cookie Jordan, orchestrations by John Clancy, and casting by Stephen Kopel, CSA & Carrie Gardner, CSA at C12 Casting. Baseline Theatrical will serve as General Manager and Clarissa Marie Ligon will serve as Production Stage Manager.
For tickets, please visit www.queenofversaillesmusical.com, call the box office at 888-985-9421 or visit the box office in person at the St. James Theatre at 246 West 44th Street.
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