Kristin Chenoweth Is Ready for Her Broadway Return. Is Broadway Ready for Her?

Kristin Chenoweth's Broadway Return

Kristin Chenoweth prepares for her Broadway comeback, taking on her most challenging role in The Queen of Versailles. This role showcases a different side of Chenoweth — more resilient, determined, and slightly weary, reflecting her offstage persona and her journey to stardom.

New Role Details

She portrays Jackie Siegal, a shopaholic one-percenter and wife of billionaire David Siegel, in a musical adaptation of the 2012 documentary The Queen of Versailles. The production features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, known for Wicked.

Context and Controversy

This musical, a Trumpian satire, is an unusual choice for Broadway. It follows a period of PR challenges for Chenoweth, notably after her comment on Charlie Kirk’s assassination, where she expressed mixed feelings and called it a heartbreak:

“I’m. Didn’t always agree but appreciated some perspectives. What a heartbreak..”

Author's Summary

Kristin Chenoweth's upcoming role reveals a tougher, more determined side, amid Broadway's unusual political satire and recent public controversies that highlight her complex persona offstage.

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The Hollywood Reporter The Hollywood Reporter — 2025-11-03

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