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Kristin Chenoweth
Soprano (lyric coloratura with belt extension)
Born July 24, 1968 in Broken Arrow (58)
OperaMusical TheatreTheatre
Tony Award-winning soprano and actress whose comedic brilliance and crystalline soprano voice made her the definitive Glinda in Wicked and a Broadway mainstay across five decades of musical theatre.
7 Signature RolesSignature Roles
Spotlight
Defining moments and milestones
Career Trajectory
Chenoweth's career arc traces from regional theatre apprenticeships in the late 1980s through her Broadway debut in 1997, accelerating dramatically with her Tony-nominated performance in Violet and reaching its zenith with her creation of Glinda in Wicked, a role that would define her public identity while simultaneously expanding into television, film, and concert performance. Her subsequent Broadway returns—including acclaimed revivals and new musicals—have established her as a performer of remarkable range, equally at home in contemporary comedies and classic Sondheim, while her television work (notably Pushing Daisies and Glee) has extended her reach far beyond the theatre.
Career Highlight
Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Wicked (2004)
Training & Education
Oklahoma City University (BFA); Stephens College
Available Performances
Recordings featuring Kristin Chenoweth in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.