NEW YORK (AP) — Visitors to Boston this summer will get a treat: A stage show that reunites singer-actor Kristin Chenoweth with her “Wicked” songwriter Stephen Schwartz.
Chenoweth will star as socialite Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel in the live adaptation of the 2012 documentary film “The Queen of Versailles.” The musical will make its world premiere at Emerson Colonial Theatre from July 16-Aug. 18.
They hope it can make it to Broadway after its Boston try-out.
Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham will play Siegel's husband and other cast members include Melody Butiu and Nina White.
The story is by Lindsey Ferrentino and direction is by Tony Award-winner Michael Arden, who helmed the hailed recent Broadway revival of “Parade.”
Persons:
Kristin Chenoweth, Stephen Schwartz, Chenoweth, Jacqueline “ Jackie ” Siegel, of Versailles, ”, Siegel, David “, King ” Siegel, Glinda, Tony, Charlie Brown, F, Murray Abraham, Melody Butiu, Nina White, Lindsey Ferrentino, Michael Arden
Organizations:
—, Emerson Colonial Theatre, Broadway, Boston
Locations:
Boston, America, Orlando , Florida, of Versailles, France