Tony-winning producer Sonia Friedman has joined the Broadway-bound musical The Queen of Versailles as a producer and general partner. The show, which made its world premiere at Boston's Colonial Theatre last year, is scheduled to open on Broadway in the 2025-2026 season, with dates and a theatre to be announced.
Friedman joins a producing team led by Bill Damaschke, Seaview, and Diva Worldwide Entertainment, the latter the production company of Kristin Chenoweth, who is also starring.
“I am thrilled to be joining Bill Damaschke, Greg Nobile, and Kristin Chenoweth on the producing team of The Queen of Versailles,” says Friedman in a statement. “I completely adore this original new musical. The Siegels’ story speaks to something fundamental about our world—about wealth and want, of course, but also about family, fragility, and, crucially, the need to love and to be loved. It’s a cautionary tale, a warning against hubris, but it’s also deeply and irresistibly human. That’s what struck me when I first saw it in Boston; it’s not only a musical that’s glorious, hilarious, and full of great songs and performances, but one with so much heart, depth, and humanity. Kristin Chenoweth is utterly captivating as Jackie Siegel, brilliantly blending humor and vulnerability with her extraordinary vocals and comedic skills in a performance for the ages. It’s an honor to join Stephen Schwartz, Lindsey Ferrentino, Michael Arden, and the entire team and play a part in the next stage of this musical’s story.”
The musical is adapted from Lauren Greenfield's 2012 documentary of the same name, which follows the couple's endeavor to build the largest private home in the country in Orlando, Florida, only for the 2008 recession to dampen their dreams and lavish lifestyle. The project has Chenoweth reuniting with composer-lyricist Schwartz after creating the role of Glinda in Wicked. The book is by Lindsey Ferrentino. Read reviews for the Boston bow here.
Tony winner Michael Arden (Parade, Once On This Island) is directing. Casting for the Broadway debut has not yet been announced.
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