Kristin Chenoweth has shared her thoughts on the unexpected early closure of her new Broadway production, “Queen of Versailles.” The show has shuttered merely three weeks after its official opening night.
"It's getting harder and harder," Chenoweth said, reflecting on the challenge of sustaining new productions on Broadway in the current environment.
The musical, based on the 2012 documentary, featured Chenoweth portraying socialite Jackie Siegel. The story followed Siegel’s lavish lifestyle and the family's effort to build one of the largest private homes in America. Critics described the production as ambitious and visually striking, though its brief run left many fans surprised and disappointed.
Despite the setback, Chenoweth expressed gratitude for the ensemble and creative team, emphasizing that bringing Siegel’s story to the stage was “a joy and a privilege.”
Author’s summary: Kristin Chenoweth expressed sadness over the early closure of her show “Queen of Versailles,” which ended three weeks after opening due to Broadway’s increasingly difficult environment.