Kristin Chenoweth Is Theater's Queen
This fall, Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth returns to the stage in a brand-new musical, marking her comeback after a decade away from Broadway.
Early Career and Rise to Fame
Kristin Chenoweth first gained acclaim in 1999 with her role as Sally, Charlie Brown's grumpy sister, in the revival of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Her performance earned her a Tony Award and established her as a powerful musical theater talent. Over the years, she became especially known for originating the role of Glinda in Wicked.
Broadway Hiatus and Return
Chenoweth’s last Broadway appearance was a decade ago in a revival of On the Twentieth Century, where she starred opposite Peter Gallagher. Now, she returns in a new musical collaboration with Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz.
The New Musical: The Queen of Versailles
The musical is based on the 2012 documentary The Queen of Versailles and follows Jackie Siegel, the wife of a timeshare entrepreneur, attempting to build a lavish $100 million home in Orlando, inspired by the Palace of Versailles.
"Jackie is a complicated, wildly different and outrageous character."
F. Murray Abraham stars as Jackie’s husband in the production. Previews of the show began October 8 at the St.
Chenoweth’s return highlights her continuing versatility and enduring influence in musical theater.
Author’s summary: Kristin Chenoweth makes a striking Broadway comeback this fall, starring in a new musical adaptation of The Queen of Versailles after a decade away from the stage.