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- ↑ Putnam, Leah (February 24, 2023). "Kristin Chenoweth and Stephen Schwartz to Reunite on Queen of Versailles Musical". Playbill. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ↑ King, Darryn (May 13, 2024). "The Queen of Versailles, Starring Kristin Chenoweth, Extends World Premiere and Completes Casting". Broadway.com. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
