The Queen of Versailles musical, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will play the St. James Theatre this fall.
The show, based on TV personality Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel, also stars F. Murray Abraham and features a score by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz. The musical will start performances at the St. James on Oct. 8, with a red carpet event Nov. 9 and a press opening Nov. 10.
The book for the musical is written by Lindsey Ferrentino (Amy and the Orphans). Michael Arden (Parade) directs and Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant (Parade) are the choreographers.
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The Queen of Versailles is produced by Bill Damaschke, Seaview, Sonia Friedman and Chenoweth. The show comes to Broadway after a run at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre
“I’m beyond excited to return to Broadway and also make my Broadway producing debut with this incredible company,” Chenoweth said. “Stephen is a once-in-a-generation songwriter and I’m so lucky we are able to reunite for this original musical, under the direction of the iconic Michael Arden to bring Lindsey Ferrentino’s captivating story to life.”
Additional casting for the show will be announced at a later date.
The musical is based on Lauren Greenfield’s 2012 documentary The Queen of Versailles, which sees Jackie Siegel and her husband David Siegel try to build the largest private home in America in Orlando. However, their plans for the $100 million and their eight children are upended by the 2008 recession.
The show takes over the St. James Theatre as Sunset Blvd., starring Nicole Scherzinger, is set to complete its run at the theater on July 13.
