Stephen Schwartz's 'The Queen of Versailles' reveals Broadway plans
Kristin Chenoweth is starring as beauty queen, socialite and TV personality Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel in the musical's run at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre.
The Queen of Versailles will head to Broadway in the 2025-26 season. The new musical is currently running at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre, with Broadway legend Kristin Chenoweth starring in the lead role.
The Queen of Versailles, which has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Lindsey Ferrentino, and direction by Michael Arden, will run through August 25 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre before making its way to Broadway.
Alongside Chenoweth (Wicked), who stars as beauty queen, socialite and TV personality Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel, the Boston cast includes Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham (The White Lotus) as David Siegel, Melody Butiu (Here Lies Love) as Sofia, Stephen DeRosa (Boardwalk Empire) as John, Greg Hildreth (Company) as Gary, Tatum Grace Hopkins as Jonquil, Tony Award nominee Isabel Keating (The Boy from Oz) as Debbie, and Nina White (Kimberly Akimbo) as Victoria Siegel.
The company also includes Anna Bakun, Stacie Bono, Yeman Brown, Amanda Jane Cooper, David Aron Damane, Drew Elhamalawy, Sara Esty, KJ Hippensteel, Diana Huey, Cassondra James, Andrew Kober, Jesse Kovarsky, Pablo David Laucerica, Travis Murad Leland, Michael Mulheren, Michael McCorry Rose, and Grace Slear.
The Queen of Versailles musical is based on Lauren Greenfield’s award-winning 2012 documentary of the same name about Siegel and her husband, David Siegel. The pair’s private residence, called Versailles, was one of the largest single-family homes in America, but their lavish lifestyle hangs in danger as the Great Recession of 2008 approaches.
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Photo credit: Kristin Chenoweth. (Photo by Emilio Madrid)
Frequently asked questions
How do you book tickets for The Queen of Versailles?
Book tickets for The Queen of Versailles on New York Theatre Guide.
Where is The Queen of Versailles playing?
The Queen of Versailles is playing at St. James Theatre. The theatre is located at 246 West 44th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10036.
How long is The Queen of Versailles?
The running time of The Queen of Versailles is 2hr 30min. Incl. intermission.
What is The Queen of Versailles about?
This new musical traces the rise of the hyperwealthy former Mrs. Florida, Jackie Siegel. She's the embodiment of the American Dream, and to show you how far she’s come, she’s inviting you into her home, Versailles, under construction as the largest private home in the US. But with a recession looming, her dreams may be shattered.
What are the songs in The Queen of Versailles?
Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz wrote the music and lyrics, and as he has shown in shows like Wicked, Pippin, and Godpsell, they will feature fun ensemble numbers, soaring solos, and music tinged with a pop flair.
Who directs The Queen of Versailles?
Michael Arden, a 2 time Tony winner for directing Maybe Happy Ending and the revival of Parade, directs this new musical.
Who wrote The Queen of Versailles?
Playwright Lindsey Ferrentino, a finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, wrote the book and Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) wrote the music and lyrics.
Is The Queen of Versailles good?
The Boston production was met with rave reviews. Variety wrote that star "Kristin Chenoweth shines in a lavish new musical with a social satire bite."
Is The Queen of Versailles appropriate for kids?
This new musical does not have an age recommendation yet but audiences must be ages four and up to enter Broadway theatres.
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