The Queen of Versailles
Closing: December 21, 2025The Queen of Versailles - 2025 Broadway History , Info & More
St. James Theatre (Broadway)
246 West 44th St. New York, NY
The Queen of Versailles will soon hold court on Broadway. The new musical is based on Lauren Greenfield’s award-winning 2012 documentary film of the same name and the life stories of Jackie and David Siegel.
The film depicts the billionaire real estate couple, who were triumphantly building the biggest house in America for themselves—a sprawling 90,000-square-foot palace inspired by Versailles—when their timeshare empire falters and the economic crisis hits…
The film received positive reviews and currently has a 95% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes. It won the US Directing Award at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for the Critics' Choice Award for Best Documentary Feature.
In early 2023 it was officially announced that Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth would reteam with composer Stephen Schwartz for a musicalized version of the story. The musical also features a book by Lindsey Ferrentino, direction by Tony Award winner Michael Arden and choreography by Lauren Yalango-Grant & Christopher Cree Grant.
In the musical, Chenoweth leads the company as beauty queen, socialite and TV personality Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel. From computer engineer to Mrs. Florida to billionairess, Jackie Siegel sees herself as the embodiment of the American Dream. Now, as the wife of David "The Timeshare King" Siegel and mother of their eight children, they invite us to behold their most grandiose venture yet: they're building the largest private home in America in Orlando, Florida – a $100 million house big enough for her dreams and inspired by the Palace of Versailles. But with the Great Recession of 2008 looming, Jackie and David's dreams begin tocrumble, along with their lavish lifestyle. The Queen of Versailles explores the true cost of fame, fortune, and family.
The musical premeiered at Boston’s historic Emerson Colonial Theatre in a limited six-week run- Tuesday, July 16 through Sunday, August 25, 2024. In the Boston engagement, Chenoweth was joined by F. Murray Abraham as David Siegel, Melody Butiu as Sofia, and Nina White as Victoria Siegel.
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8 / 10
That the show seems to want to have it both ways may bother some. Director Michael Arden, who has tightened things up considerably since a 2024 Boston tryout, controls the pacing and focus with his usual confidence such that audiences may not even register the material’s ambivalence. Me, I was content to revel in Schwartz’s score, perhaps the most heartfelt, varied and robust of his career; in the variety and inventiveness of the production’s scenography; and above all in seeing a genuine Broadway star at the peak of her powers. Chenoweth embraces all her character’s contradictions as if they didn’t exist, translating her own belief in herself into Jackie’s. Unforgettable, the both of ‘em.
The Queen of Versailles
1 / 10
Like the rest of the show, however, the score doesn’t quite cohere; it feels like less than the sum of its parts. Arden’s direction provides good small moments but can’t provide an overall attitude the material lacks, and the production’s look is inconsistent: Christian Cowan’s costumes are great fun, but Laffrey’s TV-set design relies too heavily on a large mobile screen, and the finally marble staircase looks a mess at the bottom. The Yiddish word for The Queen of Versailles is ongepotchket: tacky and busy, with components that might be fine alone but don’t come together. If you want to see it, you should probably see it soon: Like all those unlucky French courtiers, this show seems headed for the chopping block.
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by Stephi Wild - March 17, 2026
The tracklist has been revealed for the forthcoming Cast Recording of The Queen of Versailles. The Queen of Versailles will release its Original Broadway Cast Recording on May 22.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 9, 2025
The Queen of Versailles on Broadway, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will close at Broadway's St. James Theatre weeks earlier than expected.
by Michael Major - December 8, 2025
Kristin Chenoweth returned to the Queen of Versailles on Sunday after injuring her knees and neck after a performance last week. She took to Instagram to share that she was returning to the show after Sherie Rene Scott had stepped in for her.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 5, 2025
Sherie Rene Scott will go on instead of Kristin Chenoweth tonight as Jackie in The Queen of Versailles on Broadway.
by Bruce Glikas - December 4, 2025
See photos of Reba McEntire visiting The Queen of Versailles on Broadway, starring Kristin Chenoweth, F. Murray Abraham and more.
by Josh Sharpe - December 2, 2025
Kristin Chenoweth, accompanied by songwriter Stephen Schwartz on piano, took the stage on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday for a performance of 'This Is Not The Way,' from The Queen of Versailles, currently running at the St. James Theatre. Check out the full performance here.
by Josh Sharpe - November 28, 2025
Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth, alongside composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, will visit The Late Show with Stephen Colbert next week for a performance from The Queen of Versailles, which is currently running at the St. James Theatre.
by Bruce Glikas - November 26, 2025
Get a first look at photos of Reese Witherspoon, Orfeh and Gayle King visiting Kristin Chenoweth backstage at The Queen of Versailles at the St. James Theatre on Broadway!
by Michael Major - November 25, 2025
Sherie Rene Scott takes over in The Queen of Versailles tonight! The Broadway icon and standby for 'Jackie Siegel' performs her first show as 'Jackie Siegel,' see new photo of her during the show's final scene for the song 'This Time Next Year.'
by Bruce Glikas - November 25, 2025
The Queen of Versailles has been visited by several celebrities since it hit the Broadway stage. Most recently, Andy Cohen, Dylan Mulvaney, and Lukas Gage attended the show. Check out photos here!
by Team BWW - November 24, 2025
It was announced today that The Queen of Versailles will play its final performance on Broadway at the St. James Theatre on January 4, 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - November 20, 2025
Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth is back on Broadway in the new musical The Queen of Versailles. She stars as real-life socialite Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel in the show, and recently stopped by CBS Mornings to talk all about it. Watch the interview now.
by Josh Sharpe - November 19, 2025
On Sunday, November 16, the cast and creators of NBC’s Stumble visited New York City’s St. James Theater to celebrate Kristin Chenoweth’s turn as Jackie Siegel in The Queen of Versailles on Broadway. Check out photos from the Stumble reunion here!
by Michael Major - November 17, 2025
Watch a video of Kristin Chenoweth singing 'This Time Next Year' in The Queen of Versailles on Broadway. The video starts with a monologue to her social media followers, before Chenoweth begins to sing the Stephen Schwartz-written song.
by Robert Bannon - November 17, 2025
Jackie Siegel joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a BroadwayWorld Exclusive that’s as grand, heartfelt, and unforgettable as her world-famous story! The “Queen of Versailles” herself opens up about bringing her life to the stage.
by Bruce Glikas - November 10, 2025
The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth, is officially open at Broadway's St. James Theatre. See photos of Chenoweth, Idina Menzel, and more backstage.
by Joey Mervis - November 10, 2025
New Yorkers needn't travel all the way to France to get a taste of Versailles this Broadway season. That's because The Queen of Versailles, has made its royal entrance at the St. James Theatre, led by Broadway superstar Kristin Chenoweth. Watch in this video as we go inside opening night with the whole company.
by Michael Major - November 10, 2025
Watch new video footage of The Queen of Versailles on Broadway, starring Tony and Emmy Winner Kristin Chenoweth and Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham. The new footage shows the cast in action, with Chenoweth performing 'This Is Not the Way.'
by Bruce Glikas - November 10, 2025
The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth, is officially open at Broadway's St. James Theatre. See photos of Chenoweth and more at the opening night curtain call!
by Nicole Rosky - November 9, 2025
The queen's reign has begun! Tony and Emmy Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth has officially returned to Broadway in The Queen of Versailles, which is now open at the St. James Theatre. Let's see what the New York theatre critics are saying about the new musical...
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 7, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos of The Queen of Versailles on Broadway starring Tony and Emmy Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth.
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