THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Previews- Page 12

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 10/23/25 at 5:53pm

Possible spoiler in

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Does this show include the death of the daughter, Victoria? Or does that take place after the events in this musical? 

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 10/23/25 at 6:05pm

corninthesky said: "Haven’t seen it yet (might on our upcoming trip), but I wonder how much of it is that it’s just coming in at the wrong time. Maybe all those questions had great answers years ago. Something about the premise (and honestly a new Schwartz score) draws me in but these reports are making me reconsider."

It definitely plays a part--comparing the reaction online with when it was in Boston.  But of course regional reactions to try outs are always more forgiving than Broadway reactions.

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 10/23/25 at 6:06pm

Matt Rogers said: "Possible spoiler in

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It's a key Act II plot point.

 

[Auggie27]

Posted: 10/24/25 at 2:07pm

"And having Fox News* playing on a gigantic TV screen in the center of the stage, just who is the audience for this thing?" 

OMG.

But to answer Eric's entreaty: as soon as TDF gets Wednesday matinees, and it will, I'm there. 

*Sidebar, on my FB page, I referred to the bougie ballroom being built in DC as "Versailles meets Vegas," and of course thought of this show. 

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 10/26/25 at 12:13am

This was an interesting show. For me, it started out well. It seemed campy and like everyone understood the assignment. It was moving along briskly. The cast was fantastic. Then Jonquil showed up and it got muddy.

Then I started having questions like who is this musical for? Are we supposed to feel anything for these people? What are Jackie’s goals? She’s really a garbage person. The musical didn’t really answer those questions and Jackie was never able to get me on her side. SPOILER. At the end of the show she’s trying to replace her daughter with Jonquil. She represents the worst of America. I can and do love anti-heroes. Jackie was not written well enough to get me on her side. She’s a grifter. 
 

I thought Cheno was great and gave 110%. My issue is she’s never been a nimble dramatic actress IMO. The kewpie doll voice and schtick didnt give Jackie any gravitas. 
 

Id be VERY INTERESTED in seeing what Sherie does with the role because I feel she has more edge and the ability to give a more complex performance. I think she could make this more the cautionary tale it’s trying to be. 

I was talking to folks around me and this included elderly and young folks. All agreed it’s an intriguing story and fascinating but none of them liked the music at all. The younger people said they heard shades of Wicked in some of the melodies. I thought the music was ok and everyone sang the heck out of it. 

Victoria is fantastic. 

Regardless of any opinions, I think it’s the worst time possible for this show to open. Dialogue about building ballrooms and gold gold gold are just not escapist right now. Grifters aren’t escapist right now. Songs about Florida women and their plastic surgery aren’t fun right now. Seeing people make money on the backs of the poor ain’t cute right now. It’s all the wrong themes at the wrong time. 
 

I was entertained and the cast is top notch. I just felt it all never came together.