THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES with Kristin Chenowith & F. Murray Abraham to open at St. James in November- Page 8

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 8/24/25 at 1:00pm

I don’t think it will be that bad. Perhaps the people on this board are underestimating her base, although we were all correct about Tammy Faye so…

Updated On: 8/24/25 at 01:00 PM

[Kad]

Posted: 8/24/25 at 1:17pm

Tammy Faye was embarrassing. I don’t think this, even at its worst, could be on that level. 

[DrMonicaDeMoneco]

Posted: 8/25/25 at 11:37am

Sutton Ross said: "I don’t think it will be that bad. Perhaps the people on this board are underestimating her base, although we were all correct about Tammy Fayeso…"

Fingers crossed it’s not Tammy Faye level bad. I just worry about any newly written show that doesn’t have great buzz, going into the St. James!  It’s such a huge house to fill! 

[African Queen2]

Posted: 8/25/25 at 11:57am

I saw a picture of Michael Arden wearing a Oh Murray t shirt.  It’s the same graphic as Oh Mary but with F Murray Abraham

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 8/26/25 at 9:03am

African Queen2 said: "I saw a picture of Michael Arden wearing a Oh Murray t shirt. It’s the same graphic as Oh Mary but with F Murray Abraham"

[inception]

Posted: 8/26/25 at 9:38am

Last year I cancelled my Tammy Faye ticket & saw MHE instead - which I'd been iffy on seeing.  It won the Tony.

I'm not superstitious, but I'm seeing QoV 6 weeks after it starts previews.  If reports are bad I'll see something else.  I don't know what yet.  But if I fo cancel & see something else, chances are that show will win the Tony.

Broadwsy producers:  I'm like a rabbit's foot.  Come rub up against me.

(For people who lack comprehension, this is meant as just a dumb joke.)

 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 8/26/25 at 11:13am

Last year I cancelled my Tammy Faye ticket & saw MHE instead
 

Talk about the upgrade of the year! 

[MezzA101]

Posted: 8/29/25 at 7:08am

The Queen of Versailles Puts Her Life in the Hands of a ‘Wicked’ Diva

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/theater/queen-of-versailles-chenoweth-broadway.html?unlocked_article_code=1.h08.e7g4.5xbyDd94E5Na&smid=nytcore-android-share

[Ensemble1711444445]

Posted: 8/29/25 at 8:56am

maga musical

[Anastasia_Beaverhausen]

Posted: 8/29/25 at 9:39am

Still looks like it's selling terribly (especially with all the best seats blocked from sale by producers). SO, I hope we see some discounts soon. I don't think the show has a chance at this point. 

[BorisTomashevsky]

Posted: 8/29/25 at 9:47am

Yes sales are not looking good. And they’re not selling the balcony for any performances currently. 

[Anastasia_Beaverhausen]

Posted: 8/29/25 at 9:50am

WOW! I didn't even notice that! Well, when you charge so much for tickets, what do you expect? I mean $408 for a good orchestra seat??? UGH

[Melissa25]

Posted: 8/29/25 at 10:44am

MezzA101: The Queen of Versailles Puts Her Life in the Hands of a ‘Wicked’ Diva

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/theater/queen-of-versailles-chenoweth-broadway.html?unlocked_article_code=1.h08.e7g4.5xbyDd94E5Na&smid=nytcore-android-share

I found that NYT cover photo of Kristin changing into Jackie kind of eerie. I think the article is well-written even if it gives away a major spoiler and I still have no desire to see this. I love Kristin but this just does not sound remotely interesting. Prove me wrong please. Will watching the documentary change my mind or make it worse?

[Ke3]

Posted: 8/29/25 at 1:42pm

Melissa25 said: "MezzA101:The Queen of Versailles Puts Her Life in the Hands of a ‘Wicked’ Diva

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/theater/queen-of-versailles-chenoweth-broadway.html?unlocked_article_code=1.h08.e7g4.5xbyDd94E5Na&smid=nytcore-android-share

I found that NYT cover photo of Kristin changing into Jackie kind of eerie. I think the article is well-written even if it gives away a major spoiler and I still have no desire to see this. I love Kristin but this just does not sound remotely interesting. Prove me wrong please. Will watching the documentary change my mind or make it worse?"

I remember watching the documentary in high school and it's good. You are unlikely to leave with any thoughts either way on the idea of musicalizing it. It's not one of those ideas that you hear and have an immediate "this will work" or "this won't work" feeling. I only began to worry "this won't work" when I realized how involved Jackie and Co are. With that knowledge and then watching the documentary you'll see why. That is a woman you could write a compelling musical about but that is not a woman who would allow you to do so without sugar sprinkled on top. Lots of sugar.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 9/3/25 at 10:09am

First announced dates for Sherie: November 25, December 3, and January 20.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 9/3/25 at 10:17am

AC126748 said: "Has a David Siegel standby been announced yet? It was Michael Mulheren last year in Boston."

I presume Christopher Gurr will be covering David Siegel? He’s the male standby.

[Huss417]

Posted: 9/3/25 at 10:54am

EDSOSLO858 said: "First announced dates for Sherie:November 25, December 3,andJanuary 20."

Maybe its just me but I think Sherie is a better fit for the actual woman than Kristin.

Updated On: 9/3/25 at 10:54 AM

[Birdie Boy]

Posted: 9/3/25 at 11:05am

Why don’t you wait for reports about Kristin first?

[Huss417]

Posted: 9/3/25 at 11:12am

Birdie Boy said: "Why don’t you wait for reports about Kristin first?"

Have you watched the documentary? My personal opinion is that Sherie reminds me more of Jackie Siegel than Kristin. I don't have to wait for reports on the performances as that is not what I was talking about.

Also Birdie Boy I just noticed the PM you sent me

"I got an extra ticket to Saturday church for tomorrow night, 33 bucks u want it?"

Just curious why you were offering the ticket to me as we have never even spoken on here before.

Updated On: 9/3/25 at 11:12 AM

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 9/3/25 at 11:15am

There is a reason they left the EVITA ad on the far left doors of the St. James.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 9/3/25 at 11:41am

[JSquared2]

Posted: 9/3/25 at 12:15pm

Huss417 said: "Birdie Boy said: "Why don’t you wait for reports about Kristin first?"

Have you watched the documentary? My personal opinion is that Sherie reminds me more of Jackie Siegel than Kristin. I don't have to wait for reports on the performances as that is not what I was talking about.

Also Birdie Boy I just noticed the PM you sent me "I got an extra ticket to Saturday church for tomorrow night, 33 bucks u want it?" Just curious why you were offering the ticket to me as we have never even spoken on here before."

 

He did the exact same thing to me!  He's insane, and I blocked him.

[Huss417]

Posted: 9/3/25 at 12:39pm

JSquared2 said: "Huss417 said: "Birdie Boy said: "Why don’t you wait for reports about Kristin first?"

Have you watched the documentary? My personal opinion is that Sherie reminds me more of Jackie Siegel than Kristin. I don't have to wait for reports on the performances as that is not what I was talking about.

Also Birdie Boy I just noticed the PM you sent me "I got an extra ticket to Saturday church for tomorrow night, 33 bucks u want it?" Just curious why you were offering the ticket to me as we have never even spoken on here before."



He did the exact same thing to me! He's insane, and I blocked him."

They resurrected an account that hasn't been used in 8 years. I have a feeling I already know who this person is. It's a new month so they need to go by a new name. Just beyond bizarre to me.

[JSquared2]

Posted: 9/3/25 at 12:55pm

Huss417 said: "JSquared2 said: "Huss417 said: "Birdie Boy said: "Why don’t you wait for reports about Kristin first?"

Have you watched the documentary? My personal opinion is that Sherie reminds me more of Jackie Siegel than Kristin. I don't have to wait for reports on the performances as that is not what I was talking about.

Also Birdie Boy I just noticed the PM you sent me "I got an extra ticket to Saturday church for tomorrow night, 33 bucks u want it?" Just curious why you were offering the ticket to me as we have never even spoken on here before."



He did the exact same thing to me! He's insane, and I blocked him."

They resurrected an account that hasn't been used in 8 years. I have a feeling I already know who this person is. It's a new month so they need to go by a new name. Just beyond bizarre to me."

 

It's one of Broadway Flash's "burner accounts".

 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/3/25 at 1:14pm

I think everyone got one of those PMs lol