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Kristin Chenoweth's Queen of Versailles Broadway Show Ends Early
22 Dec
Summary
- Kristin Chenoweth's Broadway musical 'The Queen of Versailles' closed early.
- The show's final performance was moved up two weeks before its scheduled end.
- Despite early closure, the musical reportedly earned over $1 million weekly.
Kristin Chenoweth became emotional on the closing night of her Broadway musical, 'The Queen of Versailles,' which concluded its engagement on December 21, 2025, two weeks ahead of its originally scheduled closing date of January 4, 2026. The Tony winner expressed deep gratitude to the audience for attending the new production, acknowledging the risks involved and her pride in the outcome despite the truncated run.
The musical, based on Lauren Greenfield's 2012 documentary about the Siegel family's opulent mansion project amid the 2008 financial crisis, opened on November 9, 2025. It starred Chenoweth alongside F. Murray Abraham, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, marking their first Broadway collaboration since 'Wicked.' Despite receiving mixed reviews, including criticism for an identity crisis, the show performed well financially, reportedly grossing over $1 million weekly after its opening.
