‘The Queen of Versailles’ Ends Broadway Run January 2026
The musical adaptation of “The Queen of Versailles” has captured audiences at the St. James Theatre. However, the production is set to conclude its run on January 4, 2026, just weeks after it opened. The show premiered on November 9, 2025.
Financial Performance
Since its debut, the musical has generated a total revenue of $5,566,554, stemming from nine performances and 32 previews.
Cast and Creative Team
- Kristin Chenoweth – Lead Actress
- F. Murray Abraham – Lead Actor
- Stephen Schwartz – Music and Lyrics, Oscar winner
- Lindsey Ferrentino – Book
- Michael Arden – Director, Tony Award winner
This musical reunites Chenoweth and Schwartz on Broadway, marking their collaboration for the first time since the acclaimed “Wicked,” which debuted in 2003.
Inspiration and Background
The storyline of “The Queen of Versailles” draws inspiration from Lauren Greenfield’s 2012 documentary of the same name. The film chronicles the lives of Jackie and David Siegel, billionaires striving to construct a grand estate in Florida, modeled after the Palace of Versailles. Their ambitious project faced challenges due to the financial downturn triggered by the 2008 crisis.
Documentary Success
Greenfield’s documentary not only received critical acclaim but also won the Directing Award at Sundance. It grossed approximately $2.5 million globally through Magnolia Pictures.
Pre-Broadway Success
Before its Broadway debut, “The Queen of Versailles” enjoyed record box office success during its world premiere at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston in July 2024.
As the show approaches its final performances, it continues to leave a significant mark on the Broadway landscape.
