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Broadway's 'Queen of Versailles' Closes Amid Financial Woes

12/24/2025

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Kristin Chenoweth, the Broadway star, noted that The Queen of Versailles closed on December 21, 2025.
The production aimed to critique consumption and greed and failed financially, costing investors millions and leaving over 150 unemployed, while featuring Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham.
Stephen Schwartz, the composer, expressed disappointment over the closure.
Chenoweth thanked the audience and cast during the final performance.

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Story summary

Kristin Chenoweth, the Broadway star, noted that The Queen of Versailles closed on December 21, 2025.
The production aimed to critique consumption and greed and failed financially, costing investors millions and leaving over 150 unemployed, while featuring Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham.
Stephen Schwartz, the composer, expressed disappointment over the closure.
Chenoweth thanked the audience and cast during the final performance.