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Broadway's Queen of Versailles to Close Early
25 Nov, 2025
Summary
- The Queen of Versailles Broadway musical will close January 4, 2026.
- The show grossed over $5.5 million in its limited run.
- Based on a documentary about billionaires building a home during financial crisis.
The Broadway musical adaptation of "The Queen of Versailles" is set to conclude its run at the St. James Theatre on January 4, 2026. After opening on November 9, the show has generated $5,566,554 from nine performances and 32 previews, marking a relatively short but impactful engagement.
The production boasts a notable cast including Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham, with music and lyrics penned by Oscar winner Stephen Schwartz and a book by Lindsey Ferrentino. Directed by Tony winner Michael Arden, the musical reunites Chenoweth and Schwartz, who previously collaborated on the hit musical "Wicked."
Inspired by Lauren Greenfield's 2012 documentary, the musical chronicles the story of billionaires Jackie and David Siegel as they attempted to construct an opulent Florida mansion, mirroring the Palace of Versailles, amidst financial turmoil following the 2008 crisis. The original documentary garnered significant acclaim, including a Directing Award at Sundance.
