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 renowned for her work across musical theater, film, and television. She earned a Tony Award in 1999 for her performance in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." Chenoweth received another Tony nomination for originating the role of Glinda in the hit musical "Wicked." Her television career includes notable roles such as Annabeth Schott in "The West Wing" and Olive Snook in "Pushing Daisies," the latter of which garnered her a Primetime Emmy Award in 2009 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

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

April 2005: Release of "As I Am" Album

In April 2005, Kristin Chenoweth released an album, As I Am, a mixture of hymns and contemporary Christian music. To promote the album, she made an appearance on The 700 Club.

2009: Publication of Memoir

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

A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages

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2013: Australian Concert Tour

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

2014: Release of "Coming Home" Album

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

2016: Release of "The Art of Elegance" Album

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. Also in 2016, she gave a series of concerts at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, titled My Love Letter to Broadway.

2017: Continuation of Coming Home Tour

In 2017, Kristin Chenoweth's Coming Home Tour continued and she also gave a concert at the London Palladium.

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

On September 27, 2019, Kristin Chenoweth released the album For the Girls, which features covers of songs by female performers and collaborations with Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Jennifer Hudson and Ariana Grande. Also in 2019, she presented a concert series titled Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls at the Nederlander Theatre from November 8 to 17.

October 2021: Release of "Happiness Is Christmas" Album

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

December 13, 2021: Christmas at the Met Performance

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