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Broadway's 'Queen of Versailles' Explores Ambition and Excess

11/13/2025

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The Broadway musical The Queen of Versailles opened November 9, 2025, centering on Jackie Siegel and David Siegel's bid to build America's largest private home.
Based on the 2012 documentary, the show highlights ambition, excess, and the impact of the 2008 crisis on Siegels.
Critics have mixed views, questioning Jackie Siegel's portrayal as ambitious and flawed.
The production highlights wealth disparity and stars Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham.

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Story summary

The Broadway musical The Queen of Versailles opened November 9, 2025, centering on Jackie Siegel and David Siegel's bid to build America's largest private home.
Based on the 2012 documentary, the show highlights ambition, excess, and the impact of the 2008 crisis on Siegels.
Critics have mixed views, questioning Jackie Siegel's portrayal as ambitious and flawed.
The production highlights wealth disparity and stars Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham.