May 3, 2026 · 39 min · 17 segments
Season 4, Episode 2. Synopsis: Now that the construction dust has settled, can we learn anything from Broadway’s 23M flop, *The Queen of Versailles* starring Kristen Chenoweth? Sean and Matt Koplik…
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[upbeat music] [dramatic music] This past season, Broadway fans were clamoring with anticipation for two members of Broadway royalty to reunite.
Wicked's original Glinda on Broadway, Kristin Chenoweth, and Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz.
And for their first collaboration on Broadway in 22 years, Chenoweth and Schwartz chose to work on a new musical about the life of Jackie Siegel.
Queen of Versailles is based on the 2012 documentary about Jackie Siegel, a former beauty queen from humble beginnings who marries billionaire timeshare mogul David Siegel.
Together, they set out to build a Florida home inspired by the Palace of Versailles.
And with a very special guest, Emmy and Tony Award-winning performer Kristin Chenoweth, the one and only.
When this project first came to me, I thought, "Now, how are we gonna make a show about billionaires building a big house a musical?"
[upbeat music] [dramatic music] This past season, Broadway fans were clamoring with anticipation for two members of Broadway royalty to reunite.
Wicked's original Glinda on Broadway, Kristin Chenoweth, and Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz.
And for their first collaboration on Broadway in 22 years, Chenoweth and Schwartz chose to work on a new musical about the life of Jackie Siegel.
Queen of Versailles is based on the 2012 documentary about Jackie Siegel, a former beauty queen from humble beginnings who marries billionaire timeshare mogul David Siegel.
Together, they set out to build a Florida home inspired by the Palace of Versailles.
And with a very special guest, Emmy and Tony Award-winning performer Kristin Chenoweth, the one and only.
When this project first came to me, I thought, "Now, how are we gonna make a show about billionaires building a big house a musical?"
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Breaking Down The Post
First, here’s what actually happened.
What She Didn’t Say
Now, the response made things worse.
Why Bring Him Back?
Another storm was already brewing backstage.
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