The Queen of Versailles has announced it will take its Broadway bow following a world premiere engagement that continues to break box office records at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, we’ve got your first look at this new original musical.
“The entire Queen of Versailles company is having an incredible time building this new original American musical with the gracious and arts-loving audiences in Boston,” said The Queen of Versailles producers. “We look forward to the journey ahead and bringing this story to Broadway in the 2025-26 season.”
Starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth as beauty queen, socialite and TV personality Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel, the new musical explores the true cost of fame, fortune, and family. Featuring Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham as David Siegel, Melody Butiu as Sofia, Stephen DeRosa as John, Greg Hildreth as Gary, Tatum Grace Hopkins as Jonquil, Tony Award nominee Isabel Keating as Debbie, and Nina White as Victoria Siegel, the entire production is directed by Michael Arden.
Take a look at the production photos for the world premiere below.