Kristin Chenoweth
Date of Birth: July 24, 1968 (58)
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BIO
Kristin Chenoweth is an Emmy- and Tony Award–winning actress, singer, and NYT bestselling author. She’s a member of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and has released seven studio albums to date. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the GLAAD Vanguard Award, and she was honored by the Recording Academy with its Philanthropist Award. The Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center in Oklahoma named its theater the Kristin Chenoweth Theatre. Chenoweth’s extensive Broadway experience includes roles in Scapin; Steel Pier (Theatre World Award); Epic Proportions; You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards); Wicked (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle nominations); The Apple Tree (Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle nominations); On the Twentieth Century (Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards; Tony nomination), Promises, Promises; Kristin Chenoweth: My Love Letter to Broadway; Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls. She has starred in the films Annie, Bewitched, RV, Four Christmases, Descendants, Holidate, Deck the Halls, and Our Little Secret. Television roles include NBC’s “Stumble”; “Schmigadoon!”; “The West Wing”; “Glee” (Emmy nomination); “Pushing Daisies” (Emmy Award); “The Music Man”; “The Muppets”; “American Gods”; and “Trial & Error.” Chenoweth dedicates her performance to all the young artists and students from the Kristin Chenoweth Broadway Boot Camp. She’s ecstatic to be reuniting with Stephen Schwartz 20 years after Wicked!
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Movies
[ 2002 ] Patty
[ 2005 ] Maria Kelly
[ 2006 ] Book Channel Host
[ 2006 ] Cherie
[ 2006 ] Fern Stewart
[ 2006 ] Mary Jo Gornicke
[ 2006 ] Tia Hall
[ 2008 ] Courtney
[ 2008 ] Kilowatt
[ 2009 ] Linda Salerno
[ 2010 ] Georgia
[ 2012 ] Debby Kreeger
[ 2013 ] Samantha Smith-Dungy
[ 2014 ] Gabi
[ 2014 ] Mrs. Kemp
[ 2015 ] Fifi
[ 2015 ] Sugar Plum Fairy
[ 2015 ] Vicky Lansing
[ 2016 ] Lorna Buchanan
[ 2017 ] Abby
[ 2017 ] Janet Krauss
[ 2017 ] Princess Skystar
[ 2020 ] Aunt Susan
[ 2020 ] Daisy, Mary
[ 2021 ] Bailey Lazor
[ 2022 ] Kristin Chenoweth
[ 2024 ] Mimi
[ 2024 ] Erica
[ 2024 ] Wiz-O-Mania Super Star
[ 2025 ] Tammy Istiny
TV Shows
[ 1999 ] Venus
[ 2001 ] Kristin Yancey
[ 2001 ] Portia Sanders
[ 2002 ] Crystal Carter
[ 2003 ] Marian Paroo
[ 2003 ] Museum Guide
[ 2004-2006 ] Annabeth Schott
[ 2006 ] Mrs. Noodle, Ms. Noodle
[ 2003-2006 ] Ms. Noodle
[ 2007 ] Diane
[ 2009 ] E.J. Baxter
[ 2009 ] Miracle Grohe, Little Miracle
[ 2007-2009 ] Olive Snook
[ 2010 ] Skippy Pylon
[ 2012 ] Carlene Cockburn
[ 2012 ] Courtney
[ 2012 ] Peggy Byrne
[ 2009-2014 ] April Rhodes
[ 2013-2014 ] Brittany Gold
[ 2015 ] Devin
[ 2015 ] Maleficent
[ 2016 ] Velma Von Tussle
[ 2017 ] Easter
[ 2017 ] Jessica
[ 2017 ] Josephine
[ 2017 ] Marylynne Keller
[ 2018 ] Lavinia Peck-Foster
[ 2018 ] Miranda
[ 2019 ] Katherine
[ 2021-2023 ] Mildred Layton
Awards and Nominations
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Kristin Chenoweth, On the Twentieth Century
Kristin Chenoweth, On the Twentieth Century
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Kristin Chenoweth, On the Twentieth Century
Kristin Chenoweth, On the Twentieth Century
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Kristin Chenoweth, Promises, Promises
Kristin Chenoweth, The Apple Tree
Kristin Chenoweth, The Apple Tree
Kristin Chenoweth, Wicked
Kristin Chenoweth, Wicked
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Kristin Chenoweth, Wicked
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Kristin Chenoweth, You're a Good Man
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Kristin Chenoweth, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
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Kristin Chenoweth, Steel Pier
Videos
Video: Cynthia Erivo Joins Ariana Grande in Concert With 'For Good' Performance
by Michael Major - 2026-08-16 16:52:28
Exclusive: Watch Elizabeth Stanley's Rendition of 'Sing Happy' for LIZA! AT 80
by Luka Vonier - 2026-06-22 10:06:52
Video: Impressionist Recreates Iconic RAGTIME Lyric With Broadway Stars
by Michael Major - 2026-05-18 14:45:07
Video: Watch Matthew Morrison Dance with His Daughter in JUST IN TIME on Broadway
by Gillian Blum - 2026-04-05 19:08:24
Video: Richard Jay-Alexander Celebrates 50 Years in the Broadway Business
by Robert Diamond - 2026-04-03 13:00:22
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Reflects on THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Early Closing: 'We Got So Close'
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-13 11:29:07
Video: Susan Egan, Rachel Potter, & More Sing 'I Wont Say I’m In Love' From HERCULES
by Michael Major - 2026-01-27 10:59:08
Video: Watch Kristin Chenoweth Perform 'This Is Not The Way' From THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-02 10:05:15
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Reflects on Playing Jackie Siegel in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-20 11:00:39
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Sings 'This Time Next Year' in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Michael Major - 2025-11-17 14:59:48
Video: THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Inspiration Jackie Siegel Gets Personal
by Robert Bannon - 2025-11-17 11:27:42
Video: Stephen Schwartz Opens Up About Nearly Leaving Broadway on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-17 11:28:40
Video: Watch Highlights From THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES With Kristin Chenoweth
by Michael Major - 2025-11-10 10:40:37
Video: Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth Reunite With WICKED Movie Stars for 'For Good' Quartet
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-07 11:03:18
Videos: Sherie Rene Scott Prepares For QUEEN OF VERSAILLES With Ryah Nixon & Kristin Chenoweth
by Michael Major - 2025-10-29 12:35:25
Video: Kristin Chenoweth, Lea Michele, & Nichelle Lewis Discuss Broadway Careers for ELLE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-20 16:07:30
Video: Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss & More in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Season 12 Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-08 14:27:28
News
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, who originated the role of “Christian” in the Moulin Rouge! The Musical's world premiere and on Broadway, is returning to the show!
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 21, 2026
The New York-based vocalist's upcoming album, out 11/13, is textured, theatrical and emotionally open. Read a conversation with the artist about SOMETHING'S COMING and hear a recently-released single from the album
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2026
Cynthia Erivo made a surprise appearance at Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine concert in London with a special performance of 'For Good' from Wicked. The Wicked movie stars reunited at London's O2 Arena. Watch the video now!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026
Kristin Chenoweth will perform her GREATEST HITS concert at the Bill Heard Theatre as part of RiverCenter for the Performing Arts' 25th Anniversary Season in Columbus, Georgia.
by Lucía Serrano - Aug 11, 2026
Forget the big top. The circus has found a new home at the San Diego Civic Theatre, where Water for Elephants brings acrobatics, music, puppetry and plenty of theatrical magic to the stage. Based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, the hit Broadway musical brings the spectacle and spirit of a 1930s circus to San Diego from August 18 - 23.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
Actor Sam Gravitte, music director Michael Orland and playwright-songwriter Jamie Wooten have collaborated on the single Love Is Why We're Here, a song centered on hope and connection.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 5, 2026
Mix & Match Productions presented Andrew Lippa: New Songs, New Stories, an intimate evening with one of musical theater's most celebrated writers, at Greenwich House Theater. He was joined by special guests Kate Baldwin and Jordan Fisher, who performed songs spanning Lippa’s career, sharing the stories, inspirations, and moments behind the music along the way. New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik joined in for a conversation about his creative process and a preview of his newest musical, Fairy Tale. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you exclusive photos from inside the big night!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
The full cast and design team have been announced for Todrick Hall's MIDNIGHT, which will make its North American premiere this fall at the Daryl Roth Theatre. Learn more here!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026
CBS has handed out its first pilot order for the 2027-28 television season, picking up Hilda! (In Lights!), a Broadway-set comedy from writer Abbey Caldwell.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026
Tony winner Aaron Tveit will present a one-night concert at London's Royal Albert Hall, performing songs from his stage and screen career backed by a live band.
by - Jul 24, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
Layton Williams, who is currently starring as The Iceberg in Titanique on Broadway, took to Instagram to share a recent stage door incident in which a fan licked him.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, who originated the role of “Christian” in Moulin Rouge! The Musical's world premiere and on Broadway, will return one final time for a strictly limited engagement of 15 performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2026
Asbury Park Theater Company has named Nate Patten as its new Producing Artistic Director. The Broadway veteran will lead an upcoming season including The Wolves and Footloose: Youth Edition at the Jersey Shore Arts Center.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026
Actor, singer, and ventriloquist Darci Lynne will come to The Metropolitan Theatre in West Virginia this September. Learn more about the upcoming performance here.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026
A new episode of the GLAAD-nominated documentary series FINDING FIRE ISLAND examines how the HIV/AIDS crisis united Broadway and Fire Island Pines, with reflections from Jerry Mitchell, Billy Porter, and others. Check out the video here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026
Tickets for the North American tour of Water for Elephants in Seattle will go on sale this week. Water for Elephants is based on the critically acclaimed and New York Times Bestselling novel by Sara Gruen.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2026
Broadway veteran John Leone, an original cast member of Jersey Boys, will lead the cast of Centenary Stage Company's production of Closer Than Ever, directed by Sara Louise Lazarus, as the finale of its 2026 Summerfest season.
by Jared Fessler - Jul 2, 2026
For Claudia Bennett, playing Glinda in the national tour of Wicked isn't just another role—it's the realization of a lifelong dream. After first seeing the beloved musical as a 7-year-old while dressed in a Glinda costume and wig, Bennett now takes center stage in the iconic bubble, bringing one of Broadway's most cherished characters to life.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 29, 2026
Transport Group presented Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday. The cast included Kate Baldwin, Lauren Blackman, Mario Cantone, Kristin Chenoweth, Nikki Renée Daniels, Dez Duron, Claybourne Elder, and more. Check out photos from backstage here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Kristin Chenoweth has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
Kristin Chenoweth has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Best Leading Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Promises, Promises, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Apple Tree, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tie) (Drama Desk Awards) for The Apple Tree, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wicked , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for You're a Good Man, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Steel Pier.
Kristin Chenoweth has received numerous accolades throughout her Broadway career. Her awards and recognitions include: **Drama Desk Awards:** Outstanding Actress in a Musical for On the Twentieth Century, and Outstanding Actress - Musical for Wicked. **Outer Critics Circle Awards:** Outstanding Actress in a Musical for On the Twentieth Century, and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. **BroadwayWorld Awards:** Best Leading Actress in a Musical for Promises, Promises. **Tony Awards:** Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
