‘The Queen of Versailles’ sets Broadway closing date
Kristin Chenoweth stars in the title role of Stephen Schwartz and Lindsey Ferrentino’s musical about socialite Jackie Siegel at the St. James Theatre.
Summary
- The Queen of Versailles will play its final Broadway performance on January 4
- The musical dramatizes Jackie and David Siegel’s troubled construction of America’s largest private home
- Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham star as the Siegels
The reign is coming to an end. The Broadway musical The Queen of Versailles will close at the St. James Theatre on January 4.
Inspired by Lauren Greenfield’s 2012 documentary of the same name, The Queen of Versailles stars Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth and Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham as Jackie and David Siegel, whose plans to build America’s largest private home were derailed by the 2008 recession.
The main cast also includes Melody Butiu as Sofia Flores, Nina White as Victoria Siegel, Stephen DeRosa as John, Greg Hildreth as Gary, Tatum Grace Hopkins as Jonquil, and Isabel Keating as Debbie.
Lindsey Ferrentino (book) and Stephen Schwartz (music and lyrics) adapted The Queen of Versailles for the stage, and it came to Broadway in October following a summer 2024 world premiere in Boston. Michael Arden directs.
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Photo credit: The Queen of Versailles on Broadway. (Photo by Julieta Cervantes)
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.
What's the age requirement for The Queen of Versailles?
The recommended age for The Queen of Versailles is Ages 10+..
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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