Kristin Chenoweth on PROMISES, Sorkin, and 'A Little Bit Wicked'

In an interview with American Way Magazine, Emmy Winner Kristin Chenoweth chatted about PROMISES, PROMISES, her ex Aaron Sorkin, and her memoir, 'A Little Bit Wicked' which is available in paperback this month.

In the interview, Chenoweth is clear that theater remains her greatest passion, despite having branched out to other mediums as of late.  Says the star: "I never stray too far from Broadway - it's my first love. And [Promises, Promises] is a classic."

When questioned about her ex, writer Aaron Sorkin, Chenoweth reveals: "Aaron and I are still friends, but we're not together. Dating is hard in Hollywood. I haven't been dating a lot lately; I'm too busy. But I think it's possible to balance it all."

In 'A Little Bit Wicked' Chenoweth talks openly about her childhood and parents who adopted her at birth. "I've had such a great upbringing, and if you met my parents, you would say, 'Of course she's their daughter!' If I ever did meet my birth mom, I'd just say, 'Thank you for making the decision to give me such a great life.' That's all."

Chenoweth's memoir 'A Little Bit Wicked,' was released in April of 2009 and spent two weeks on the New York Times' Best Sellers List.

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Many remember Chenoweth from her Tony Award-winning Broadway performance in "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" and her triumphant star turn when she originated the role of Glinda the Good Witch in "Wicked," which earned her a leading actress Tony Award nomination. She also performed in the Broadway comedy "Epic Proportions" and in the Kander and Ebb musical "Steel Pier," for which she won a Theatre World Award. Ms. Chenoweth also performed in an Off-Broadway production of Moliere's "Scapin" for the Roundabout Theatre Company. Ms. Chenoweth starred in "Stairway to Paradise," an original Encores! production celebrating the great Broadway revue, and in the highly lauded limited engagement of "The Apple Tree" at Roundabout Theatre Company's Studio 54. Ms. Chenoweth is currently developing a feature film based on The Life of Dusty Springfield.

Chenoweth is currently playing the role of Fran Kubelik alongside Sean Hayes in PROMISES, PROMISES at the Broadway Theatre.

Based on the 1960 Academy Award-winning Billy Wilder film "The Apartment" that starred Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine, PROMISES, PROMISES tells the story of the Consolidated Life Insurance Company and Chuck Baxter, one of its charming young employees. In an effort to advance his career, Chuck lends executives his apartment for their extramarital romantic trysts. But things become slightly complicated when Chuck discovers Fran Kubelik, the object of his affection, is involved with one of the executives.

The playing schedule for PROMISES, PROMISES is as follows: Monday through Saturday at 8pm, with matinees Saturday at 2pm, with an added 2pm Wednesday matinee on April 14. Beginning Monday April 19, the playing schedule is as follows: Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm, with matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm and Sunday at 3pm (note the Tuesday, April 20 performance is at 8pm). Tickets range from $136.50 - $56.50 and are available at telecharge.com (212-239-6200).

Chenoweth can be seen on Glee, reprising her role as April Rhodes, next week on FOX Tuesday at 9pm.

Photo Credit: Linda Lenzi