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Why see The Queen of Versailles?

A Tale Fit For A Broadway Queen

Broadway royalty Kristin Chenoweth is set to be reunited with Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz for this brand new musical, coming to the Emerson Colonial Theatre this summer! Based on the incredible documentary of the same name, Chenoweth will portray Jacqueline Siegel, wife of businessman David Siegel as the couple set out to build their own version of the titular French palace in Orlando, until the 2008 recession turns their dream into an abandoned nightmare. Michael Arden steps up to direct a book by written by Lindsey Ferrentino, with Schwartz adding his magic to the score.

Joining Chenoweth are F. Murray Abraham as David Siegel, Melody Butiu as Sofia Flores, and Nina White as Victoria Siegel.

What Is The Story?

In 2008 Jacquline 'Jackie' Siegel, former Miss Florida and mother of eight, and her 'Timeshare King' husband David invited filmmaker Lauren Greenfield to document the process of their new home - a mammoth palace that is set to be the country's biggest private residence, with 14 bedrooms, nine kitchens and three indoor pools. However, when the Great Recession of 2008 comes around, the couple are faced with having to cut back on their habits, putting the immense project on hold. A cautionary tale that gives an unmissable insight in the world of the super-rich - and how they behave when the money runs out - don't miss this exciting new musical adaptation of the story!

Key Information

Run Time

One hour and 40 minutes

Dates

Finished Aug 25

Cast

Kristin Chenoweth as Jackie Siegal
F. Murray Abraham as David Siegal
Melody Butiu as Sofia Flores
Nina White as Victoria Siegel

Creative

Music by Stephen Schwartz 
Book by  Lindsey Ferrentino
Directed by Michael Arden
Choreography by Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant
Music supervision by Mary-Mitchell Campbell
Scenic design by Dane Laffrey
Costume design by Christian Cowan
Lighting design by Natasha Katz 
Sound design by Peter Hylenski

Reviews

Critic's review

The “Wicked” actress simply dominates the proceedings from beginning to end

Boston.com

Customer reviews

6 reviews, average rating: (3.5 Stars)

Connor Smith

A Do Not Miss Musical

Thank you VERSAILLES creative team! You have created both a wildly entertaining and intellectually stimulating new musical. The score and book are so smart and the designs are all eye popping. As expected Chenoweth is remarkable. Hands down best performance she has ever given. It could use a little tightening but this is a tryout and no doubt it’s only going to get better and stronger by the time it reaches Broadway. I’m looking forward to seeing it again in Boston and then NYC. ... Read more

Jackson

The New Great American Musical

I personally loved it. Chenoweth is sensational, and I thought the pace was excellent. I am still humming "This Time Next Year." Can't wait to see how it changes. ... Read more

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