THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Previews — Page 2

Sutton Ross said: "Extreme examples without a name, but we'll just have to wait and see."

God forbid you are ever corrected. And it was the new Elton John musical but I guess that isn't a "name" either?

But you continue to do you.

https://playbill.com/article/to-kristin-chenoweth-queen-of-versailles-is-a-cautionary-tale-of-the-american-dream

Feels like every addtional press/comments are making it overall worse.

marytylermoore said: "They've really shot themselves in the foot by keeping the real Jackie Siegel so close to this production in all of their marketing (she did an entire photoshoot with Cheno in the Times! WHY!). The show is far more damning of Jackie than they'd have any potential ticket buyers believe, and, sadly, this decision is not helping them shake off the "MAGA The Musical" feeling that folks have about it.

It's gonna take a miracle..."

I know I'm coming across like a QoV defender here (and I do think well of the score--and book--as done in Boston though I'll be interesting to know the changes.)  But I completely agree with this.  I know she's a producer, but I think it has given people the feeling that the show is a celebration of Jackie and excess and not so much the cautionary tale it really is (or was anyway.)  On the flip side it makes me a bit uncomfortable just because it does seem like Jackie herself is unaware how she comes across in the musical (but then she was unaware about the documentaries as well, so this just seems to be her usual state.)  I don't feel sorry for Jackie in this situation exactly but it adds to the uncomfortableness.  

Apparently invited dress was canceled. 

EricMontreal22 said: "I will add that, in comparison with Redwood which keeps getting brought up, based on what played in Boston (and the much smaller group of new musicals coming this season) I honestly think even if it closes early, Schwartz could get a Tony nom. Yes, I said it lol--it's at the least strong enough for a nomination in most seasons. Something I don't think anyone felt Redwood might get..."

I mean, Stephen Schwartz could use that Tony, as he's never won beforeeee...

Are there any discount codes for this yet?

violetsandroses said: "Apparently invited dress was canceled."

They were still teching yesterday, to my understanding 

quizking101 said: "Got a rush ticket for tonight. Let’s see how this goes"

Assuming this was online? In-person rush won't be given out until after the box office opens.

Huss417 said: "Sutton Ross said: "Redwood lasted 3 months… you really think this has a 3 month run in it?"

With the holiday season coming up? Absolutely. January is a different story...

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Two Words: Tammy Faye.

Previews 10/19/24

Opening Night 11/14/24

Closed 12/8/24

So much for staying open for the holiday season."

Comparing a new Stephen Schwartz show to Redwood or Tammy Faye is ridiculous.

Kad said: "They’re not comparing it in terms of quality, just potential run length. One only needs to look at the unsold houses to know the show is in serious danger of flopping."

Thanks Kad. I'm glad it made sense to you. :) 

Ensemble1753189756 said: "I think I've already commented on here but I'll be there tonight I'm very excited to post my first review in this forum!"

I will be there too since I got a last-minute ticket (friend of a friend bailed). Expecting lots of screaming with a MAGA undertone   

Have fun tonight!

Updated On: 10/8/25 at 03:03 PM