Sherie Rene Scott Joins THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES As Standby for Jackie Siegel
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Another queen has entered the company! Sherie Rene Scott will join the Broadway company at the Standby for Jackie Siegel in The Queen of Versailles.
Siegel is normally played by Kristin Chenoweth, who will take on the role eight times a week. Scott will take the stage in particular performances only, which will be announced at a later date.
“Sherie is a true Broadway original, and she brings such heart and humor to everything she touches,” Chenoweth said in a statement. “Her sensibility is a perfect fit for our show, and her take on Jackie will be an event all on its own.”
Scott has been nominated for three Tony Awards for her work as a supporting actor in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and as a writer and lead actor for the musical Everyday Rapture. She originated the roles of Amneris in The Disney/Elton John & Tim Rice musical Aida, Cathy in the original Off-Broadway production of The Last Five Years, and many more. She also founded the first independent Broadway and Off-Broadway cast album record label: the multiple Grammy winning Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records.
In addition to Chenoweth and Scott, the Broadway company includes F. Murray Abraham, Melody Butiu, Stephen DeRose, Greg Hildreth, Tatum Grace Hopkins, Isabel Keating, and Theatrely31 alum Nina White.
The company will also include Yeman Brown, David Aron Damane, Drew Elhamalawy, Christopher Gurr, KJ Hippensteel, Cassondra James, Andrew Kober, Jesse Kovarsky, Pablo David Laucerica, Travis Murad Leland, Ryah Nixon, Shea Renne, Michael McCorry Rose, Grace Slear, Anne Fraser Thomas, and Jake Bentley Young.
The Queen of Versailles follows Jackie Siegel, played by Chenoweth, who rises from computer engineer to Mrs. Florida to billionaire. She marries David “The Timeshare King” Siegel, and becomes a mother to their eight children. Together, they plan to build the largest private home in American in Orlando: a $100 million house big enough for her dreams and inspired by the Palace of Versailles. As the Great Recession of 2008 looms, Jackie’s dreams start to crumble, highlighting the true cost of fame, fortune, and one family’s pursuit of the American dream.
The musical is based on Lauren Greenfield’s award-winning 2012 documentary film and the life stories of Jackie and David Siegel. Prior to transferring to Broadway, it had a box office record-breaking world premiere at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre in the summer of 2024.
The Queen of Versailles begins previews at the St. James Theatre on West 44th Street in New York City on Oct. 8. Opening night is set for Nov. 9. For tickets and more information, visit here.
