Kristin Chenoweth
Video: Impressionist Recreates Iconic RAGTIME Lyric With Broadway Stars (May 18, 2026)
Jessica Vosk Reveals 'Superfan' Snuck Backstage to Her Dressing Room (May 18, 2026)
HAIRSPRAY Cast Unveiled At San Francisco Playhouse (May 15, 2026)
BIO
Kristin Chenoweth is an Emmy- and Tony Award–winning actress, singer, and NYT bestselling author. She’s a member of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and has released seven studio albums to date. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the GLAAD Vanguard Award, and she was honored by the Recording Academy with its Philanthropist Award. The Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center in Oklahoma named its theater the Kristin Chenoweth Theatre. Chenoweth’s extensive Broadway experience includes roles in Scapin; Steel Pier (Theatre World Award); Epic Proportions; You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards); Wicked (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle nominations); The Apple Tree (Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle nominations); On the Twentieth Century (Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards; Tony nomination), Promises, Promises; Kristin Chenoweth: My Love Letter to Broadway; Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls. She has starred in the films Annie, Bewitched, RV, Four Christmases, Descendants, Holidate, Deck the Halls, and Our Little Secret. Television roles include NBC’s “Stumble”; “Schmigadoon!”; “The West Wing”; “Glee” (Emmy nomination); “Pushing Daisies” (Emmy Award); “The Music Man”; “The Muppets”; “American Gods”; and “Trial & Error.” Chenoweth dedicates her performance to all the young artists and students from the Kristin Chenoweth Broadway Boot Camp. She’s ecstatic to be reuniting with Stephen Schwartz 20 years after Wicked!
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
[ 2002 ] Patty
[ 2005 ] Maria Kelly
[ 2006 ] Book Channel Host
[ 2006 ] Cherie
[ 2006 ] Fern Stewart
[ 2006 ] Mary Jo Gornicke
[ 2006 ] Tia Hall
[ 2008 ] Courtney
[ 2008 ] Kilowatt
[ 2009 ] Linda Salerno
[ 2010 ] Georgia
[ 2012 ] Debby Kreeger
[ 2013 ] Samantha Smith-Dungy
[ 2014 ] Gabi
[ 2014 ] Mrs. Kemp
[ 2015 ] Fifi
[ 2015 ] Sugar Plum Fairy
[ 2015 ] Vicky Lansing
[ 2016 ] Lorna Buchanan
[ 2017 ] Abby
[ 2017 ] Janet Krauss
[ 2017 ] Princess Skystar
[ 2020 ] Aunt Susan
[ 2020 ] Daisy, Mary
[ 2021 ] Bailey Lazor
[ 2022 ] Kristin Chenoweth
[ 2024 ] Mimi
[ 2024 ] Erica
[ 2024 ] Wiz-O-Mania Super Star
[ 2025 ] Tammy Istiny
TV Shows
Venus
Kristin Yancey
Portia Sanders
Crystal Carter
Marian Paroo
Museum Guide
[ 2004-2006 ] Annabeth Schott
Mrs. Noodle, Ms. Noodle
[ 2003-2006 ] Ms. Noodle
Diane
E.J. Baxter
Miracle Grohe, Little Miracle
[ 2007-2009 ] Olive Snook
Skippy Pylon
Carlene Cockburn
Courtney
Peggy Byrne
[ 2009-2014 ] April Rhodes
[ 2013-2014 ] Brittany Gold
Devin
Maleficent
Velma Von Tussle
Easter
Jessica
Josephine
Marylynne Keller
Lavinia Peck-Foster
Miranda
Katherine
[ 2021-2023 ] Mildred Layton
Awards and Nominations
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Kristin Chenoweth, On the Twentieth Century
Kristin Chenoweth, On the Twentieth Century
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Kristin Chenoweth, On the Twentieth Century
Kristin Chenoweth, On the Twentieth Century
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Kristin Chenoweth, Promises, Promises
Kristin Chenoweth, The Apple Tree
Kristin Chenoweth, The Apple Tree
Kristin Chenoweth , Wicked
Kristin Chenoweth, Wicked
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Kristin Chenoweth, Wicked
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Kristin Chenoweth , You're a Good Man
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Kristin Chenoweth, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
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Kristin Chenoweth, Steel Pier
Videos
Video: Watch Matthew Morrison Dance with His Daughter in JUST IN TIME on Broadway
by Gillian Blum - 2026-04-05 19:08:24
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Reflects on THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Early Closing: 'We Got So Close'
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-13 11:29:07
Video: Susan Egan, Rachel Potter, & More Sing 'I Wont Say I’m In Love' From HERCULES
by Michael Major - 2026-01-27 10:59:08
Video: Watch Kristin Chenoweth Perform 'This Is Not The Way' From THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-02 10:05:15
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Reflects on Playing Jackie Siegel in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-20 11:00:39
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Sings 'This Time Next Year' in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Michael Major - 2025-11-17 14:59:48
Video: THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Inspiration Jackie Siegel Gets Personal
by Robert Bannon - 2025-11-17 11:27:42
Video: Stephen Schwartz Opens Up About Nearly Leaving Broadway on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-17 11:28:40
Video: Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth Reunite With WICKED Movie Stars for 'For Good' Quartet
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-07 11:03:18
Videos: Sherie Rene Scott Prepares For QUEEN OF VERSAILLES With Ryah Nixon & Kristin Chenoweth
by Michael Major - 2025-10-29 12:35:25
Video: Kristin Chenoweth, Lea Michele, & Nichelle Lewis Discuss Broadway Careers for ELLE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-20 16:07:30
Video: Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss & More in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Season 12 Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-08 14:27:28
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Dances With Jonathan Groff at JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - 2025-08-20 11:40:29
Video: Nicole Scherzinger & SUNSET BLVD Cast Perform 'Buttons' at Closing Night Party
by Michael Major - 2025-07-21 15:06:24
News
by Michael Major - May 18, 2026
Watch a new video of Gabrielle Mariella's impressions of Lea Michele, Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth, Jenn Colella, Audra McDonald, Idina Menzel, Bernadette Peters, Mickey Mouse, and Julie Andrews singing 'Sarah Come Down to Me' from 'New Music.'
by Michael Major - May 18, 2026
Beaches star Jessica Vosk has revealed that a 'superfan' made their way backstage and into her dressing room following a recent performance of the Broadway musical. Watch a video of her detailing the 'scary encounter' on Instagram.
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse will close its 2025-26 season with HAIRSPRAY, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical, directed by Artistic Director Bill English with a reimagined production emphasizing racial politics and cultural satire.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Hairspray, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical featuring songs including “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Good Morning Baltimore.”
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced nominations for the 4th annual Dorian Theater Awards, with SCHMIGADOON! earning nine nods and THE LOST BOYS close behind with eight nominations.
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2026
We spoke with Regal's content lead, Brooks LeBoeuf, who shed a spotlight on the 'Musical Mayhem” series and how it helps to bridge the gap between the theater and the big screen.
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Transport Group has announced Jessica Vosk and Nicole Fosse as the latest additions to LIZA! AT 80: A CELEBRATION IN SONG AND DANCE, a one-night tribute to Liza Minnelli at Carnegie Hall.
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Grammy-nominated Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) and Broadway playwright Lindsey Ferrentino will appear at the Hermitage Artist Retreat's beachfront 'Script & Song' program, as the retreat also celebrates a Pulitzer Prize win for a Hermitage-born production.
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
Nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards were announced this morning, and while a select, talented few will spend the day celebrating their achievements, there are many who (while still great!), didn't get a nomination this year. Check out who else was eligible below and here's to their great work this theatre season!
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
The 79th Annual Tony Awards nominations will be announced on Tuesday, May 5, by Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss. The announcement can be viewed LIVE (9am ET) in their entirety here on BroadwayWorld. Catch up on everything you need to know before the announcement!
by Michael Major - May 4, 2026
Joshua Henry is opening up about the difficult balance of fatherhood and being a Broadway performer. The Ragtime star opened up about the 'pain' he felt when one of his children was disappointed to find out he would miss their soccer game.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2026
BroadwayWorld interviewed Wicked on Broadway's current Elphaba and Glinda, Keri René Fuller and Emma Flynn! Read the full feature with the Broadway show's newest witches here.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that Mary-Mitchell Campbell will receive the 2026 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her unwavering dedication to advocacy work through the arts.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Transport Group announced tickets on sale for LIZA! AT 80: A CELEBRATION IN SONG AND DANCE, a one-night-only tribute at Carnegie Hall featuring Kristin Chenoweth, Donna Murphy, Andrew Rannells, and more honoring Liza Minnelli's 60-year career.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
Schmigadoon! is now open at the Nederlander Theatre! Alex Brightman & Sara Chase star — read what every major critic is saying in our full review roundup.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse will close its 2025-26 season with HAIRSPRAY, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical directed by Artistic Director Bill English, featuring choreography by Phoenyx Rose.
by Team BWW - Apr 8, 2026
The Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle has a reputation for being difficult to solve. Part of the reason is that the puzzles feature increasing daily difficulty that peaks on that day each week. So it's no surprise to encounter some clues in the Sunday edition that leave you scratching your head.
by Gillian Blum - Apr 5, 2026
Watch Matthew Morrison dance with his daughter during a performance of JUST IN TIME on Broadway, in a moment where one audience member is selected to dance.
by Robert Diamond - Apr 3, 2026
Richard Jay-Alexander is celebrating a milestone year of 50 years in show business, having moved to New York City in the fall of 1975, the same season that A CHORUS LINE moved into its home on Broadway at The Shubert Theatre.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2026
The official cast recording of Broadway's The Queen of Versailles is now available on digital platforms from Sony Masterworks Broadway. Listen to the album now, featuring music and lyrics by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Kristin Chenoweth has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
Kristin Chenoweth has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Best Leading Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Promises, Promises, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Apple Tree, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tie) (Drama Desk Awards) for The Apple Tree, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wicked , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for You're a Good Man, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Steel Pier.
Kristin Chenoweth has won several prestigious awards throughout her career. These include Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for On the Twentieth Century and Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for On the Twentieth Century. She received the Best Leading Actress in a Musical award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Promises, Promises, as well as Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Wicked. Additionally, she won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for You're a Good Man, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. She also received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for Steel Pier.
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