The revolution came fast! New Broadway musical The Queen of Versailles , starring and co-produced by Kristin Chenoweth, set a closing date of January 4, 2026, after opening at the St. James Theater on November 9.

The musical was always a risky gamble, even with the star power of Chenoweth and a score by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz. A musical adaptation of Lauren Greenfield's acclaimed 2012 documentary about the wealthy Jackie Siegel and her family's fall from financial grace, the musical opened to scathing reviews but strong ticket sales. Alas, advance sales through the holidays weren't enough to keep the show afloat.

Chenoweth stars as Siegel opposite Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham as her husband, Daniel. The musical, with a book by Lindsey Ferrentino, follows the Siegels' atte

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