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.