Kristin Chenoweth Is Ready for Her Broadway Return. Is Broadway Ready for Her?
The diminutive star returns to Broadway, embracing perhaps the most demanding role of her career in the musical The Queen of Versailles. This isn’t the bubbly Glinda fans remember from Wicked, but a more layered and resilient Kristin Chenoweth—one molded by years of tenacity and triumphs beyond the stage.
In this production, she portrays Jackie Siegel, a luxury-obsessed socialite married to time-share mogul David Siegel, portrayed by F. Murray Abraham. The story draws from the 2012 documentary The Queen of Versailles, now transformed into a glittering Broadway musical.
The show features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, the powerhouse composer behind Wicked. It’s a bold and fitting reunion, but also a daring creative shift. The satire, laced with commentary on excess and ambition, marks new ground for Chenoweth and Broadway alike.
Beyond the spotlight, Chenoweth recently faced a wave of media attention after leaving a comment on conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s final Instagram post following his assassination on September 10 at Utah Valley University.
“I’m. Didn’t always agree but appreciated some perspectives. What a heartbreak..”
Her message, punctuated with a broken-heart emoji, reflected compassion despite ideological distance, adding a note of humanity amid tense public discourse.
About the Show
- Title: The Queen of Versailles
- Starring: Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham
- Music and Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz
- Based on: The 2012 documentary The Queen of Versailles
Author’s Summary
Kristin Chenoweth reinvents herself in a sharp, satirical musical about wealth and ambition, revealing her strength both onstage and in life.