Career Timeline of Kristin Chenoweth: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Kristin Chenoweth built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Kristin Chenoweth is a celebrated American actress and singer recognized for her versatile performances across musical theatre, film, and television. She won a Tony Award in 1999 for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and garnered another nomination for her originating role as Glinda in the musical Wicked. Chenoweth has also achieved success in television, notably portraying Annabeth Schott in The West Wing and Olive Snook in Pushing Daisies, the latter earning her a Primetime Emmy Award in 2009.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1992: Participates in Studio Cast Recording of The Most Happy Fella

In 1992, Kristin Chenoweth participated in a studio cast recording of The Most Happy Fella, one of her early recordings.

1993: Animal Crackers Casting

In 1993, Kristin Chenoweth was cast in the Paper Mill Playhouse production of 'Animal Crackers' and moved to New York City to pursue a career in musical theatre.

1994: Off-Broadway Productions

In 1994, Kristin Chenoweth played roles in Off-Broadway productions like 'The Fantasticks' and 'Box Office of the Damned'.

1997: Hyacinth in Scapin

In 1997, Kristin Chenoweth appeared as Hyacinth in the Roundabout Theater Company production of Moliere's 'Scapin', receiving her first New York Times review. She also made her Broadway debut in 'Steel Pier', winning a Theatre World Award.

1997: Broadway Debut

In 1997, Kristin Chenoweth made her Broadway debut in 'Steel Pier', winning a Theatre World Award.

1998: Strike Up the Band

In 1998, Kristin Chenoweth reprised her regional theatre role as Anne Draper in the City Center Encores! staged concert of the George and Ira Gershwin musical 'Strike Up the Band' and created roles in the original Lincoln Center Theater production of William Finn's 'A New Brain'.

1998: Cast recording of A New Brain

In 1998, Kristin Chenoweth was in the cast recording of A New Brain.

1999: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

In 1999, Kristin Chenoweth played Sally Brown in the Broadway revival of 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown', winning Tony and Drama Desk Awards.

1999: In the cast recordings of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and 110 in the Shade

In 1999, Kristin Chenoweth was in the cast recordings of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and a studio cast recording of 110 in the Shade.

1999: Tony Award Win

In 1999, Kristin Chenoweth won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown'.

February 2000: On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

In February 2000, Kristin Chenoweth starred as Daisy Gamble in the Encores! production of 'On a Clear Day You Can See Forever'.

2000: Featured on the album Grateful: The Songs of John Bucchino

In 2000, Kristin Chenoweth was featured on the album Grateful: The Songs of John Bucchino.

2001: Kristin Sitcom

In 2001, Kristin Chenoweth had her own sitcom titled 'Kristin'.

2001: Let Yourself Go Album Release

In 2001, Kristin Chenoweth released her first solo album, 'Let Yourself Go'.

2001: Featured on Album with Mandy Patinkin and Releases Solo Album

In 2001, Kristin Chenoweth was featured on the album titled "Kidults" with Mandy Patinkin. Also in 2001, she released her debut solo album Let Yourself Go, a collection of standards.

October 2002: Performs Songs from Album in Concert for Lincoln Center

In October 2002, Kristin Chenoweth performed songs from her album Let Yourself Go in concert for Lincoln Center's American Songbook concert series. Also in 2002, she appeared as Fanny Brice in the Actor's Fund Benefit Concert of the musical Funny Girl in New York City.

2002: Theatrical Film Debut in Topa Topa Bluffs

In 2002, Kristin Chenoweth made her theatrical film debut in Topa Topa Bluffs, playing the role of Patty.

2002: City Center Encores! Performance

In 2002, Kristin Chenoweth performed in the City Center Encores! 10th Anniversary Bash.

October 2003: Wicked on Broadway

In October 2003, Kristin Chenoweth returned to Broadway in the musical 'Wicked' as Glinda the Good Witch.

2003: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Performance

In 2003, Chenoweth and the cast of Wicked performed "One Short Day" in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

2003: Tony Award Nomination for Wicked

In 2003, Chenoweth received a Tony Award nomination for originating the role of Glinda in the musical 'Wicked'.

2003: Performs Solo Concert in London and Sings in Wicked and The Music Man Recordings

In 2003, Kristin Chenoweth performed a solo concert in London and sang Glinda in the cast recording of Wicked and in the soundtrack recording of Disney's The Music Man.

May 2004: Candide Performance

In May 2004, Kristin Chenoweth played Cunegonde in the New York Philharmonic revival of 'Candide'.

July 18, 2004: Departure from Wicked

On July 18, 2004, Kristin Chenoweth left 'Wicked' and soon joined the cast of 'The West Wing'.

2004: The West Wing Recurring Role

In 2004, Kristin Chenoweth began playing the recurring role of Annabeth Schott in 'The West Wing'.

2004: Releases Christian Music Album and Gives Concert at Carnegie Hall

In 2004, Kristin Chenoweth released her second album As I Am, a Christian music album, and gave a concert at Carnegie Hall.

April 2005: Release of "As I Am" Album

In April 2005, Kristin Chenoweth released the album "As I Am", featuring a mix of hymns and contemporary Christian music.

2005: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Performance

In 2005, Chenoweth performed "Oklahoma" on the "Oklahoma Rising" float in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, commemorating Oklahoma's statehood centennial.

2005: Returns to Film in Bewitched

In 2005, Kristin Chenoweth returned to the big screen after a few years in the film version of Bewitched, directed by Nora Ephron, as Maria Kelly.

March 2006: Posed for FHM Magazine

In March 2006, Kristin Chenoweth posed for the cover and a photo spread in the March edition of FHM magazine.

December 2006: The Apple Tree on Broadway

From December 2006, Kristin Chenoweth starred in the Broadway revival of 'The Apple Tree'.

2006: Plays Supporting Roles in Five Films

In 2006, Kristin Chenoweth played supporting roles in five films: The Pink Panther, RV, Running with Scissors, Deck the Halls, and Stranger Than Fiction.

2006: The Apple Tree on Broadway

In 2006, Kristin Chenoweth starred in 'The Apple Tree' on Broadway.

January 19, 2007: Performs Solo Concert at The Metropolitan Opera

On January 19, 2007, Kristin Chenoweth performed a solo concert at The Metropolitan Opera in New York, titled Kristin Chenoweth Live At The Met, one of the few musical theatre stars to do so. Also in 2007, she was featured in songs with Nathan Gunn on an album titled Just Before Sunrise.

2007: Pushing Daisies

From 2007, Kristin Chenoweth played Olive Snook in the television series 'Pushing Daisies'.

2007: Tournament of Roses Parade Performance

In 2007, Chenoweth was the star performer at the opening ceremony of the Tournament of Roses Parade, singing "Our Good Nature", an original song for the Oklahoma centennial celebration.

February 24, 2008: Sings at the 80th Academy Awards

On February 24, 2008, Kristin Chenoweth sang "That's How You Know" from the film Enchanted at the 80th Academy Awards in the Kodak Theatre.

August 27, 2008: Releases Intervention with Kristin Chenoweth Video

On August 27, 2008, Kristin Chenoweth released an internet video with Funny or Die called Intervention with Kristin Chenoweth. The video parodied A&E's show Intervention, with Chenoweth starring as a singing, dancing interventionist.

2008: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Performance

In 2008, Chenoweth performed "The Christmas Waltz" from her album "A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas" in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

2008: A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas Album Release

In 2008, Kristin Chenoweth released the album "A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas".

2009: Sit Down, Shut Up and Pushing Daisies Emmy

In 2009, Chenoweth lent her voice to the animated series 'Sit Down, Shut Up', and won an Emmy for Pushing Daisies.

2009: Published Memoir "A Little Bit Wicked"

In 2009, Chenoweth published her memoir, "A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages", detailing her life and career.

2009: Christmas Tour with Il Divo

In 2009, Chenoweth sang with Il Divo as part of Il Divo's Christmas Tour in New York City and Boston.

2009: Emmy Award Win

In 2009, Chenoweth won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Olive Snook on 'Pushing Daisies'.

2009: Performs Concert with St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

In 2009, Kristin Chenoweth performed her own concert with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at the Fox Theatre.

2009: Music in the Air

In 2009, Kristin Chenoweth returned for her fifth Encores! production in Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's 'Music in the Air'.

2009: Stars in Into Temptation and Voices Rosetta in Tinker Bell Films

In 2009, Kristin Chenoweth starred in the indie drama Into Temptation and reprised her voice role as Rosetta in Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure and Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue.

2009: A Little Bit Wicked Memoir

In 2009, Kristin Chenoweth wrote a memoir, 'A Little Bit Wicked'.

April 25, 2010: Promises, Promises Broadway Revival

On April 25, 2010, Kristin Chenoweth starred as Fran Kubelik in the Broadway revival of 'Promises, Promises'.

August 2010: Records Country-Pop Album

In August 2010, Kristin Chenoweth recorded her fourth album, a country-pop CD titled Some Lessons Learned.

2010: Hosted Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards and Sang at Yankees Home Opener

In 2010, Chenoweth hosted the 15th Annual Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards on VH1 and sang the U.S. national anthem at the New York Yankees home opener.

2010: Appears in iPad or Bust Video

In 2010, Kristin Chenoweth appeared in a three-minute video short for Glamour Magazine titled "iPad or Bust".

2010: Filmed Disney comedy You Again

In 2010, Kristin Chenoweth filmed the Disney comedy You Again, in which she starred.

2010: Returns to Glee as April Rhodes

In 2010, Kristin Chenoweth returned to Glee as April Rhodes, singing more songs and receiving positive reviews, specifically for her duets and solo performances. She was later nominated for an Emmy for this role. Also in 2010, she appeared in a three-minute video short for Glamour Magazine titled "iPad or Bust".

2010: Promises, Promises on Broadway

In 2010, Kristin Chenoweth starred in 'Promises, Promises' on Broadway.

2010: Scheduled Metropolitan Opera Performance

In 2010, Kristin Chenoweth was scheduled to return to The Metropolitan Opera in John Corigliano's opera 'The Ghosts of Versailles'.

January 2, 2011: Promises, Promises Closing

On January 2, 2011, Kristin Chenoweth's show, 'Promises, Promises', closed.

September 13, 2011: Releases Some Lessons Learned Album

On September 13, 2011, Kristin Chenoweth released her fourth album, a country-pop CD titled Some Lessons Learned, which includes songs by various artists and two songs co-written by Chenoweth.

2011: Releases First Televised Music Video

In 2011, Kristin Chenoweth released her first televised music video on Country Music Television, directed by Roman White, for her song "I Want Somebody".

2011: Some Lessons Learned Album Release

In 2011, Kristin Chenoweth released the album "Some Lessons Learned".

2011: Stars in ABC Pilot and Returns to Glee

In 2011, Kristin Chenoweth starred in the pilot for ABC's "Good Christian Bitches" and returned to Glee for an episode. She was also nominated for an Emmy Award for her performance on Glee in 2011. Kristin Chenoweth also released her first televised music video on Country Music Television, directed by Roman White, for her song "I Want Somebody" in 2011.

July 2012: Returns to Concert Stage After Injury

In July 2012, Less than four months after her injury on the set of The Good Wife, Kristin Chenoweth returned to the concert stage for a short series of dates in California.

2012: Appears in Hit and Run

In 2012, Kristin Chenoweth played Debra in the action comedy Hit and Run.

2012: Recurring Role in The Good Wife and On-Set Injury

In 2012, Kristin Chenoweth played Peggy Byrne in The Good Wife, but left after an on-set accident caused serious injuries. She appeared in the season opener and returned for a short scene in another episode.

2012: Releases Songs from GCB and Conducts U.S. Concert Tour

In 2012, Kristin Chenoweth released songs from the TV show GCB and conducted her first U.S. concert tour.

2012: GCB TV Series

In 2012, Kristin Chenoweth starred in the ABC TV series 'GCB'.

2012: Stars in GCB and Guest Stars in Hot in Cleveland

In 2012, Kristin Chenoweth starred in the ABC series "GCB" (Good Christian Bitches), which lasted one season, and guest-starred in an episode of "Hot in Cleveland".

2013: Co-hosted Oscars Red Carpet Live and Sang Closing Number

In 2013, Chenoweth co-hosted the Oscars Red Carpet Live and sang "Here's to the Losers" with Seth MacFarlane during the 85th Academy Awards ceremony.

2013: Appearance on Kirstie

In 2013, Kristin Chenoweth made an appearance as Brittany Gold on the TV series, Kirstie.

2013: Performs at Sydney Opera House

In 2013, Kristin Chenoweth performed at the Sydney Opera House as part of an Australian concert tour.

2013: Plays Samantha in Family Weekend

In 2013, Kristin Chenoweth played Samatha in Family Weekend.

October 6, 2014: Joins Andrew Lippa in I Am Harvey Milk

On October 6, 2014, Kristin Chenoweth joined Andrew Lippa in his oratorio I Am Harvey Milk at Avery Fisher Hall.

2014: Appearances on Kirstie and BoJack Horseman

In 2014, Kristin Chenoweth made another appearance as Brittany Gold on the TV series, Kirstie and appeared in an episode of the animated series BoJack Horseman.

2014: Releases Coming Home Album

In 2014, Kristin Chenoweth released an album titled Coming Home, which charted at No. 48 on the Billboard 200 chart.

2014: Coming Home Album Release

In 2014, Kristin Chenoweth released the album "Coming Home".

2014: Returns to Glee for 100th Episode

In 2014, Kristin Chenoweth returned to Glee for its 100th episode, reprising her role as April Rhodes.

2014: Voices Gabi in Rio 2 and Stars in The Opposite Sex

In 2014, Kristin Chenoweth voiced Gabi in the animated film Rio 2 and starred as Mrs. Kemp in The Opposite Sex.

March 12, 2015: On the Twentieth Century Opening

On March 12, 2015, the Broadway revival of 'On the Twentieth Century', starring Kristin Chenoweth, opened at the Roundabout Theatre Company.

July 19, 2015: On the Twentieth Century Closing

On July 19, 2015, the Broadway revival of 'On the Twentieth Century', starring Kristin Chenoweth, had its final performance.

2015: On the Twentieth Century on Broadway

In 2015, Chenoweth starred in 'On the Twentieth Century' on Broadway, receiving a Tony Award nomination.

2015: Appears in The Boy Next Door and Voices Characters in Animated Films

In 2015, Kristin Chenoweth appeared in the thriller The Boy Next Door and voiced the Sugar Plum Fairy in Strange Magic and Fifi in The Peanuts Movie.

2015: Co-hosted the Tony Awards

In 2015, Kristin Chenoweth co-hosted the Tony Awards ceremony.

2015: Plays Maleficent in Descendants and Co-hosts the Tony Awards

In 2015, Kristin Chenoweth played Maleficent in Disney's Descendants, which drew a large audience. Later that year, she co-hosted the 69th Tony Awards, receiving an Emmy nomination for it.

2016: Plays Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray Live!

In 2016, Kristin Chenoweth played Velma Von Tussle in NBC's Hairspray Live!

2016: Releases The Art of Elegance and Performs Concerts on Broadway

In 2016, Kristin Chenoweth released her album The Art of Elegance, which debuted at No. 36 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. She also gave a series of concerts at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, titled My Love Letter to Broadway.

2016: The Art of Elegance Album Release

In 2016, Kristin Chenoweth released the album 'The Art of Elegance'.

2017: Guest Appearances on Andrea Bocelli's Tour

In 2017, Kristin Chenoweth appeared as a guest with Andrea Bocelli on some of his American tour stops.

2017: Performs Concert at the London Palladium

In 2017, Kristin Chenoweth performed a concert at the London Palladium.

2017: Plays Roles in Class Rank and Animated Films

In 2017, Kristin Chenoweth played Janet Krauss in Class Rank and voiced Princess Skystar in My Little Pony: The Movie, and Abby the Mouse in The Star.

2017: Plays Easter in American Gods and Guests on Younger

In 2017, Kristin Chenoweth played the role of Easter in the Starz TV series American Gods and guested on Younger.

December 2018: Performed with Tabernacle Choir

In December 2018, Kristin Chenoweth performed with and narrated the Tabernacle Choir's yearly Christmas concert series in Salt Lake City, Utah.

2018: Guest Spot on Mom, Main Role on Trial & Error, and Participates in Wicked Anniversary Broadcast

In 2018, Kristin Chenoweth had a guest spot on Mom, took on the main role in Trial & Error, and participated in NBC's A Very Wicked Halloween to celebrate Wicked's 15th anniversary.

September 27, 2019: Release of "For the Girls" Album

On September 27, 2019, Kristin Chenoweth released her album "For the Girls", featuring covers of songs by influential female performers and collaborations with artists like Dolly Parton and Ariana Grande.

2019: Appears in BoJack Horseman

In 2019 Kristin Chenoweth appeared in an episode of the animated series BoJack Horseman.

2019: Stars in Hallmark's A Christmas Love Story

In 2019, Kristin Chenoweth headlined the Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas with film A Christmas Love Story.

2019: For the Girls Album Release

In 2019, Kristin Chenoweth released the album 'For the Girls'.

2020: Hosts Candy Land Competition Show

In 2020, Kristin Chenoweth hosted a six-episode Food Network television competition show, derived from the game Candy Land.

2020: Voices Daisy in The Witches and Appears in Holidate

In 2020, Kristin Chenoweth voiced Daisy in The Witches and played Aunt Susan in Holidate.

October 2021: Release of "Happiness Is Christmas"

In October 2021, Kristin Chenoweth released her second holiday album, "Happiness Is Christmas".

December 13, 2021: Christmas at the Met

On December 13, 2021, Chenoweth returned to the Metropolitan Opera House with "Christmas at the Met", a new program to promote her second holiday album, "Happiness Is Christmas".

2021: Hosts Wicked Concert Special and Appears in Schmigadoon!

In 2021, Kristin Chenoweth co-hosted a Wicked concert special on PBS with Idina Menzel, and she appeared in the Apple TV+ parody musical comedy television series Schmigadoon!.

2021: Plays Bailey in National Champions

In 2021, Kristin Chenoweth played Bailey in National Champions.

2022: Dips into Journalism and Publishes First Picture Book

In 2022, Kristin Chenoweth dipped into journalism in the mini-series Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders on Hulu and published her first picture book, What Will I Do for My Love Today?

2022: Cameos in Bros

In 2022, Kristin Chenoweth had a cameo in the film Bros as herself.

2022: Nominated for Critics' Choice Television Award and Hollywood Critics Association TV Award

In 2022, Kristin Chenoweth was nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and a Hollywood Critics Association TV Award for her role in Schmigadoon!. She also dipped into journalism in the mini-series Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders on Hulu and published her first picture book, What Will I Do for My Love Today?