Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth is a singer and actor who brings her soprano voice to Broadway, solo records, concerts and screen roles, from Wicked’s original Glinda to Pushing Daisies.
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Known for
- Wicked2003 · Original Glinda and cast recording vocalist
Broadway - For the Girls2019 · Solo album with Dolly Parton, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson and Reba McEntire
Concord - On the Twentieth Century2015 · Lily Garland in the Broadway revival and cast recording
Broadway - The Queen of Versailles2025 stage production; 2026 cast album · Jackie
Broadway
Overview
- From
- Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
- Born
- July 24, 1968
- Work
- Singer and actor across stage, recordings, television and film
- Training
- Oklahoma City University, including a master’s degree in opera performance
- Broadway debut
- Steel Pier, 1997
- Breakout
- Sally in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, followed by the original Glinda in Wicked
Mini bio
How it started.
Kristin grew up in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, singing in church and performing in school productions. At Oklahoma City University she studied with Florence Birdwell and trained in musical theatre and opera. A New York audition for Animal Crackers in 1993 helped turn her plans toward a career in musical theatre.
Finding her roles.
She made her Broadway debut in Steel Pier in 1997. Playing Sally in the 1999 revival of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown brought a Tony Award. In 2003 she originated Glinda in Wicked, giving fans the first Broadway performances of songs including “Popular” and “For Good.”
Across stage and screen.
Her television work includes Olive Snook in Pushing Daisies, which earned her a 2009 Emmy, and April Rhodes in Glee. Her solo recording work includes the American Songbook album The Art of Elegance and For the Girls, a tribute to singers who shaped her musical life.
Passing it on.
Kristin launched an annual Broadway Bootcamp in Broken Arrow in 2015. Her Arts & Education Fund supports young people’s artistic development through education and performance experiences.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 2026The Queen of Versailles (Original Broadway Cast Recording)Cast vocalist as Jackie
- 2025Live Like ThatSinger and co-writer, The King of Kings closing-credit song
- 2019For the GirlsSolo artist
- 2015On the 20th Century (2015 Broadway Revival Cast)Cast vocalist as Lily Garland
- 2003Wicked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)Glinda
Stage
- 2025The Queen of VersaillesJackie
- 2015On the Twentieth CenturyLily Garland
- 2003WickedOriginal Glinda
- 1999You’re a Good Man, Charlie BrownSally
- 1997Steel PierPrecious McGuire; Broadway debut
Film & television
- 2024WickedWizomania performer, cameo
- 2009–2011, 2014GleeApril Rhodes
- 2007–2009Pushing DaisiesOlive Snook
Awards
Quotes
I really wanted to pay homage to all the women singers who have influenced me over the years.Kristin Chenoweth, Concord’s For the Girls album notes
Explaining the singers and songs behind her 2019 tribute album.
Trivia
- Her voice teacher Florence Birdwell suggested adding the “n” that turned Kristi into Kristin.
- Her hometown’s performing arts center named the Kristin Chenoweth Theatre in her honor in 2012.
- Oklahoma City University appointed her Artist in Residence beginning in April 2020.
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