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**Chenoweth and Abraham to Lead Lavish “The Queen of Versailles” on Broadway**

**NEW YORK, NY –** Rehearsals are officially underway for the highly anticipated new musical, “The Queen of Versailles,” starring Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth and Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham. Previews begin October 8th at the St. James Theatre, with an official opening night scheduled for November 9th.

Adapted from the acclaimed 2012 documentary of the same name, “The Queen of Versailles” follows the extravagant lives of socialite Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel (Chenoweth) and her husband David Siegel (Abraham) as they attempt to build the largest private home in the United States. The musical explores how their opulent dreams are challenged by the devastating 2008 recession.

The production features music by renowned composer Stephen Schwartz and a book by Lindsey Ferrentino, and is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Arden. “The Queen of Versailles” premiered at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre last year and features Melody Butiu, Stephen DeRosa, Greg Hildreth, Tatum Grace Hopkins, Isabel Keating, Nina White, and Sherie Rene Scott in standby roles.

The ensemble also includes Yeman Brown, David Aron Damane, Drew Elhamalawy, Christopher Gurr, KJ Hippensteel, Cassondra James, Andrew Kober, Jesse Kovarsky, Pablo David Laucerica, Travis Murad Leland, Ryah Nixon, Shea Renne, Michael McCorry Rose, Grace Slear, Anne Fraser Thomas, and Jake Bentley Young. Casting is by Stephen Kopel and Carrie Gardner of C12 Casting.

In anticipation of the Broadway premiere, New York’s Angelika Film Center will host special screenings of the original “Queen of Versailles” documentary, featuring appearances by the filmmaker and members of the musical’s creative team at select shows.

Tickets and further information are available [website or ticket vendor info].

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