Jackie Siegel and Kristin Chenoweth.Photo: John Parra/Getty Images
Will the realQueen of Versaillesplease stand up!?
A month after news broke thatKristin Chenowethhas been cast to playJacqueline “Jackie” Siegelinan upcoming stage musical adaptationof the 2012 documentary filmThe Queen of Versailles, the two met up face-to-face for the first time following Chenoweth’s concert — in coordinating sequin looks, of course.
PEOPLE has an exclusive photo from the duo’s meeting, which took place backstage at the Artis—Naples in Florida on Saturday, a day after an industry reading of the musical took place in New York City.
The duo were all smiles for the snap. Chenoweth, 54, wore a bedazzled hot pink spaghetti strap dress. She accessorized the look with silver shoes, a matching chain necklace and pink studded earrings.
Kristin Chenoweth (L); Jackie Siegel inThe Queen of Versailles(2012).Santiago Felipe/Getty, Marechal Aurore/ABACA/Shutterstock
Direction will come from Tony nominee Michael Arden (Parade,Once on This Island) while Lindsey Ferrentino (Ugly Lies the Bone,Amy and the Orphans) is penning the book.
“But with the Great Recession of 2008 looming, Jackie and David’s dreams begin to crumble, along with their lavish lifestyle,” the synopsis adds.
Poster forThe Queen of Versailles(2012).Magnolia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection
Chenoweth was last on the boards in 2019 and 2016, for two concert runs. The actress — who won a Tony for her role in 1999’sYou’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown— is known forOn the Twentieth Century(2015),The Apple Tree(2006),Promises, Promises(2010) and of course Schwartz’sWicked(2003), in which she originated the role of Glinda.
“IT’S HAPPENING!!👸 ,” Chenoweth wrote on Instagram in February news ofThe Queen of Versailleswas announced. “Honored and excited to tell you that we’re bringingQueen of Versaillesto the stage! To produce & star in this, while also reuniting with@wickedschwartz, is nothing short of a dream!! ❤️.”
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Siegel was equally excited. “You guys! 💋Dreams do come true!!!❤️,” she wrote in her own social media post at the time. “Can you believe it?The Queen of Versailleson Broadway? 👑 If that’s not enough, guess who’s playing me???@kchenoweth! 💕 Does it get any better than that?” My family 💖 and I are her biggest fans!"
“I can’t believe the girl from Binghamton is heading to Broadway…” she added. “Now for the big question, who’s going to play David🤴? ❤️👸💋.”
In the meantime, Siegel can be seen onThe Queen of Versailles Reigns Again, the Discovery+ series that chronicles the long-awaited completion of her headline-making mansion.
source: people.com
