Overview
- The musical opened Nov. 9 at the St. James Theatre with Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham leading the cast.
- Adapted from Lauren Greenfield’s 2012 documentary, it dramatizes Jackie and David Siegel’s quest to build a 90,000-square-foot Orlando mansion.
- The creative team includes composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz, book writer Lindsey Ferrentino and director Michael Arden.
- Critics commend the lavish design and Chenoweth’s star turn but report an unfinished feel and inconsistent satire.
- Coverage notes that Jackie Siegel is an investor in the Broadway production.