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Kristin Chenoweth’s The Queen of Versailles to Close on Broadway Jan. 4

Soft advance sales against high costs prompted the early shutdown despite roughly $1 million in weekly grosses.

Overview

  • Previews began October 8 and the musical opened November 9 at the St. James Theatre; by closing it will total 32 previews and 65 regular performances.
  • The production’s capitalization reached up to $22.5 million, and producers set a post‑announcement holiday window to spur sales and allow awards voters time to attend.
  • Reviews skewed mixed to negative overall, even as The New York Times offered a positive Critic’s Pick, underscoring the tough market for new Broadway musicals.
  • Chenoweth stars as Jackie Siegel opposite F. Murray Abraham as David, with a score by Stephen Schwartz, a book by Lindsey Ferrentino, and direction by Michael Arden, adapted from Lauren Greenfield’s 2012 documentary.
  • Chenoweth responded on Instagram, expressing pride in the show, thanking audiences, and inviting theatergoers to see it before the January 4 final performance.