Kristin Chenoweth
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Date of Birth:
July 24, 1968 (54)
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Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth's career spans film, television, voiceover and stage. In 2015, Chenoweth received a coveted star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2009, she received an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in "Pushing ...
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Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth's career spans film, television, voiceover and stage. In 2015, Chenoweth received a coveted star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2009, she received an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in "Pushing Daisies." In 1999, she won a Tony Award for "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" and she was also nominated for her original role of Glinda the Good Witch in "Wicked" in 2004. Chenoweth has been nominated for two Emmy Awards and for a People's Choice Award for her role on "Glee." In 2009, she wrote an upliftingly candid, comedic chronicle of her life so far, "A Little Bit Wicked," which debuted on the New York Times Hardcover Non-Fiction Best Seller List.In 2015, Chenoweth earned a Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award for her lead role in the Roundabout Theatre Company's "On the Twentieth Century." She also earned nominations for a Tony Award and a Drama League Award. Chenoweth has performed to sold-out audiences across the world, including performances at Carnegie Hall and Royal Albert Hall. In 2014, she released a CD and DVD of her own live concert performance, "Kristin Chenoweth: Coming Home." Notable television roles include appearances in "The West Wing," Disney's "Descendants" and "The Muppets." In film, Chenoweth voiced the role of Gabi in the hit animated film "Rio 2" and Fifi, Snoopy's beloved French poodle in "The Peanuts Movie." She starred in the indie teen drama entitled "Hard Sell" and additional film credits have included "The Boy Next Door," "Deck the Halls," "Twelve Men of Christmas," "Four Christmases," "RV," "Bewitched," "The Pink Panther," "Hit & Run" and "Family Weekend." She also starred in NBC's "Hairspray Live!" as Velma Von Tussle in December 2016. She was recently seen in the Starz original series "American Gods," where she has reunited with executive producer Bryan Fuller in the role of Easter. Chenoweth voiced the role of Princess Skystar in Lionsgate/Hasbro's "My Little Pony: The Movie," and can also be heard in the animated film "The Star." In addition to her film projects, Chenoweth recently starred in the second season of NBC's hit comedy series "Trial & Error," and received critical acclaim for her performance as Heiress Lavinia Peck-Foster.
Chenoweth released 'The Art of Elegance,' her first album of American Songbook classics via Concord Records. The album debuted at #1 on Billboard's Current Jazz and Traditional Jazz charts, and #1 on Amazon's Vocal Pop chart. Chenoweth also returned to the stage in her limited engagement MY LOVE LETTER TO BROADWAY, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, receiving rave reviews. Kristin is currently working on her next album, set for release in 2019.
Chenoweth is a graduate of Oklahoma City University with a Master's degree in Opera Performance. She formed a charity partnership with the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center (BAPAC) Foundation in her home state of Oklahoma. Chenoweth's accomplishments were honored by her hometown with BAPAC naming "The Kristin Chenoweth Theatre" in 2012. Partnering with the BAPAC in a labor of love, Kristin launched an annual Broadway Bootcamp in 2015, providing young Broadway hopefuls with the opportunity to take classes, hold performances and learn from top mentors in the entertainment industry including Kristin herself. Kristin is also a passionate supporter of charities which dedicate their time and efforts to helping those in need. She is an inductee into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, as well as the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.
Kristin Chenoweth Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical  |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical |
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| Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
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| BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Leading Actress in a Musical |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical | ||
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical | ||
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| Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
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| Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actress - Musical |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical |
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| Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical |
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| Theatre World Awards - 1997 - Performance |
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Kristin Chenoweth News
VIDEO: Carol Burnett Calls for the Majestic Theatre to be Renamed the Harold Prince Theatreby Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2022
Entertainment icon Carol Burnett has taken to social media to call for the Majestic Theatre to be renamed the Harold Prince Theatre. See Burnett's video message here!
Cree Carrico & Jeanna de Waal to Star in Blake Allen's INSOMNIA at Carnegie Hallby Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2022
Award-winning composer Blake Allen will present the world premiere of his original musical work “INSOMNIA” at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall — on Tuesday, November 8 at 8 PM, with Cree Carrico & Jeanna de Waal.
Kristin Chenoweth to Appear on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW Todayby Michael Major - Sep 19, 2022
Tony Award-winning multi-hyphenate Kristin Chenoweth makes an appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.' Kristin explains her hilarious viral answer on “Family Feud,” which left Steve Harvey speechless! Tune-in to catch Kristin chat about how she auditioned for “Cats” and watch the two artists sing “Memory” in harmony. Watch a video clip now!
FUNNY GIRL, BEETLEJUICE, COME FROM AWAY & More Join Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auctionby Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2022
Virtual chats with Tony Award winners, limited edition Al Hirschfeld prints signed by Broadway icons and hard-to-get opening night tickets are just a few of the items now open for early bids for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ much-anticipated Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction.
Christine Ebersole, Hannah Corneau, Mauricio Martinez & More to Perform at Town Hall This Fallby Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2022
Producing Artistic Director Mark Cortale will continue to shine the spotlight through New Year's Eve on his sensational, biggest lineup of stars yet, for this his eleventh anniversary season at the acclaimed Provincetown Art House.
BroadwayCon Announces 2023 Dates and Locationby Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2022
BroadwayCon will make its debut in Times Square at the New York Marriott Marquis on Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 23, 2023.
Special Offer: Kristin Chenoweth in Concert on September 24!by BWW Special Offer - Sep 15, 2022
Special Offer: Kristin Chenoweth in Concert on 9/24!
Interview: Clint Holmes, Will Nunziata & Michael Orland of BETWEEN THE MOON AND NEW YORK CITY at 54 Belowby Stephen Mosher - Sep 14, 2022
Grammy-nominated Clint Holmes has some music and memories that he is sharing with audiences nationwide, all about the late Peter Allen.
BroadwayWorld Announces Exciting Plans for 20th Anniversary Celebrationby Team BWW - Sep 12, 2022
BroadwayWorld, the #1 online destination for Broadway, theatre and live entertainment news around the world, has announced the first round of plans to celebrate their 20th Anniversary on the Internet, including a refreshed website and a special concert featuring marquee talent.
Aaron Lazar, Christiane Noll, Sarah Beth Pfeifer & More to Star in FUN HOME at TheaterWorks Hartfordby Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2022
TheaterWorks Hartford will open its 2022-2023 season with Fun Home. The cast for Fun Home includes Broadway veterans Aaron Lazar as Bruce, Christiane Noll as Helen, and Sarah Beth Pfeifer.
Kristin Chenoweth Videos
Exclusive: Watch Kristin Chenoweth & Kathy Najimy Compete on CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUDby Michael Major - Aug 9, 2022
Hosted by Steve Harvey, the upcoming episode of Family Feud will feature a faceoff between two actresses when Kristin Chenoweth competes against Kathy Najimy to see who will win the grand prize for their selected charities. Watch a hilarious exclusive video clip of Chenoweth and Najimy going head-to-head in the upcoming episode.
VIDEO: Watch Kristin Chenoweth in Hulu's KEEPER OF THE ASHES Murder Docu-Series Trailerby Michael Major - May 18, 2022
In the series, Emmy- and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth will open up about how a twist of fate prevented her from being present the night of the murder of three young girls in 1977 during their first night at Camp Scott, a Girl Scout sleepaway camp in Oklahoma. Watch the trailer.
VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth & Josh Groban Celebrate Barbra Streisand's 80th Birthday on TODAYby Michael Major - Apr 22, 2022
Celebrating Barbra Streisand's 80th birthday, Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Groban spoke on the TODAY Show about the impact that Streisand has made on them and the community. Chenoweth also discussed performing for Streisand and Groban discussed working with her on a duet. The interview also includes an exclusive quote from Streisand, herself.
VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth Reveals Broadway Dream Roles on COLBERTby Michael Major - Mar 30, 2022
Kristin Chenoweth has revealed her musical theatre dream roles. Chenoweth's selections included playing the Emcee in an all-female production of Cabaret, alongside Ariana DeBose or Beanie Feldstein as Sally Bowles, a Dolly Parton biopic written by Parton herself, and a musical version of Pushing Daisies.
VIDEO: STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR UKRAINE Raises Over $139,000by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2022
Stars in the House for Ukraine, an 11+ Hour telethon of the weekly streaming show, raised $139,000 for the International Rescue Committee's humanitarian efforts for those affected by the war in Ukraine. That total is inclusive of a generous matching donation by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, which matched the first $50,000 worth of donations.
VIDEO: Brittney Johnson Discusses Taking Over as 'Glinda' in WICKED on TODAYby Michael Major - Feb 24, 2022
This morning, Brittney Johnson appeared on the Today Show to discuss being the first Black woman to take over the role of Glinda in Wicked on Broadway. Johnson was surprised by original 'Glinda' Kristin Chenoweth, who sent in a congratulatory video message. She also appeared on NBC Nightly News to take viewers backstage at Wicked.
VIDEO: History-Making 'Glinda' Brittney Johnson Makes Her First Entrance in WICKEDby BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 14, 2022
Thank goodness! This evening Brittney Johnson took her first bow as Glinda in Wicked on Broadway! Ms. Johnson is the first Black actress to assume the iconic role.
VIDEO: Watch PBS' Complete REOPENING: THE BROADWAY REVIVAL Documentaryby Michael Major - Jan 19, 2022
Reopening features behind-the-scenes access to shows including 'Wicked,' 'Jagged Little Pill,' 'The Phantom of the Opera,' 'Diana,' 'Come From Away,' 'Waitress,' and more, following each production's journey as cast and crew reunite, rehearse and re-stage for their long-anticipated reopening nights.
BWW Exclusive: Watch WAITRESS, ALADDIN & TINA Prepare to Reopen in New PBS Documentary Clipby Michael Major - Jan 17, 2022
Check out an exclusive clip of the Broadway casts of Aladdin, Waitress, and Tina: the Tina Turner Musical returning to rehearsals after the shutdown, including interviews with Michael James Scott, Sara Bareilles, and Adrienne Warren. The documentary will also feature interviews with Lea Salonga, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Kristin Chenoweth, and more.
VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth Surprises Jimmie Allen With 'Popular' Performance on THE NICK CANNON SHOWby Michael Major - Dec 6, 2021
During his appearance on the Nick Cannon Show, country music star and Wicked fan Jimmie Allen was surpised by Tony-winner Kristin Chenoweth with a performance of 'Popular' from the hit musical. He revealed he regularly listens 'Popular' to get 'hyped' before his performances. Watch the duet now!
