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The Queen of Versailles Closes Early on Broadway as Chenoweth Salutes Final Audience

A cast album now follows the high-profile adaptation’s short Broadway run.

Overview

  • The musical played its final performance on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at the St. James Theatre, ending two weeks earlier than previously announced.
  • Kristin Chenoweth marked the closing with an emotional curtain speech, telling the audience, "We took a big swing" and thanking composer Stephen Schwartz, director Michael Arden, the company, and the crew.
  • The production opened Nov. 9, 2025 after a 2024 Boston tryout and logged 32 previews and 41 regular performances.
  • Adapted from Lauren Greenfield’s 2012 documentary, the show featured music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, a book by Lindsey Ferrentino, direction by Michael Arden, and co-star F. Murray Abraham.
  • Coverage noted mixed-to-negative reviews and reported that the show grossed over $1 million in a post-opening week against an estimated $22.5 million capitalization, with a Sony Masterworks Broadway cast recording planned.