The Queen of Versailles

St. James Theatre
246 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036

Drama League Member Night
Tuesday, January 13th at 7:00 PM

Orchestra $219.45
Mezzanine $219.45

The Queen of Versailles

Directed by Michael Arden

ALL HAIL THE QUEEN

From computer engineer to Mrs. Florida to billionairess, Jackie Siegel sees herself as the embodiment of the American Dream. Now, as the wife of David “The Timeshare King” Siegel and mother of their eight children, she invites us to behold their most grandiose venture yet: building the largest private home in America — a $100 million house in Orlando, Florida, big enough for her dreams and inspired by the Palace of Versailles. But with the Great Recession of 2008 looming, Jackie and David’s dreams begin to crumble, along with their lavish lifestyle.

Based on the wildly astonishing documentary directed by award-winning filmmaker Lauren GreenfieldThe Queen of Versailles reunites celebrated Academy Award®–winning songwriter Stephen Schwartz with Tony® and Emmy Award® winner Kristin Chenoweth as Jackie Siegel. With a book by Lindsey Ferrentino (Ugly Lies the BoneAmy and the Orphans) and direction by Tony Award winner Michael Arden (Maybe Happy EndingParade), The Queen of Versailles is a new musical exploring the true cost of fame, fortune, and family.

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