Michael Arden Defends 'The Queen of Versailles' Musical Amid Backlash, Says It Still Has a Future
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Dave Quinn
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Summary
Director Michael Arden defends his short-lived Broadway musical 'The Queen of Versailles' against backlash, calling it 'really great' and reflecting on how it became 'the fun thing to hate.' In a new interview tied to his 2026 Tony nominations for 'The Lost Boys,' Arden discusses the rocky reception of the musical adaptation of the 2012 documentary, which starred Kristin Chenoweth as socialite Jackie Siegel, and expresses belief that the show still has a future despite its brief run.
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