History of Kristin Chenoweth in Timeline
Kristin Chenoweth is a multi-talented American actress and singer celebrated for her work on stage and screen. She gained critical acclaim for her Broadway performances, winning a Tony Award for "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" in 1999 and receiving a nomination for "Wicked" in 2003. She further showcased her versatility in television, notably as Annabeth Schott in "The West Wing" and Olive Snook in "Pushing Daisies," which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award in 2009.
July 24, 1968: Birth of Kristin Chenoweth
On July 24, 1968, Kristin Dawn Chenoweth was born in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
1977: Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders
The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders took place in 1977, tragically impacting the community. Kristin Chenoweth was unable to attend the affected camp that year due to illness.
1990: Earning a Bachelor's Degree in Musical Theatre
Kristin Chenoweth graduated from Oklahoma City University with a bachelor's degree in musical theatre in 1990.
1991: Miss Oklahoma Pageant Runner-Up
Kristin Chenoweth was the second runner-up in the Miss Oklahoma pageant in 1991.
1992: Completing a Master's Degree in Opera Performance
Kristin Chenoweth earned a master's degree in opera performance from Oklahoma City University in 1992.
1992: The Most Happy Fella Recording
Kristin Chenoweth participated in a studio cast recording of "The Most Happy Fella" in 1992.
1993: Cast in "Animal Crackers" at Paper Mill Playhouse
Kristin Chenoweth was cast as Arabella Rittenhouse in the 1993 Paper Mill Playhouse production of the musical "Animal Crackers", leading her to move to New York City to pursue a career in musical theatre.
1994: Off-Broadway Roles and "The Fantasticks"
Kristin Chenoweth appeared in Off-Broadway productions in 1994, including playing Luisa in "The Fantasticks".
1997: First New York Times Review for "Scapin"
Kristin Chenoweth's performance as Hyacinth in the Roundabout Theater Company's production of "Scapin" in 1997 earned her a positive review in The New York Times.
1997: Broadway Debut in "Steel Pier"
Kristin Chenoweth made her Broadway debut in 1997, playing Precious McGuire in the musical "Steel Pier", and received a Theatre World Award for her performance.
1998: Performing in "Strike Up the Band" and "A New Brain"
In 1998, Kristin Chenoweth appeared in the City Center Encores! production of "Strike Up the Band" and originated a role in the Lincoln Center Theater production of "A New Brain".
1998: Chenoweth's Engagement to Marc Kudisch
Kristin Chenoweth became engaged to actor Marc Kudisch in 1998.
1998: Cast Recordings
Kristin Chenoweth was part of the cast recordings for the musicals "A New Brain" in 1998.
1999: Tony Award Win for "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"
In 1999, Kristin Chenoweth won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Sally Brown in the Broadway production of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown".
1999: Television Debut
Kristin Chenoweth appeared in her first television roles, including a guest spot on "LateLine" and a part in the short-lived series "Paramour".
1999: Cast Recordings
Kristin Chenoweth participated in the cast recordings of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" and "110 in the Shade" in 1999.
1999: Broadway Role in "Epic Proportions"
Following her Tony Award win, Kristin Chenoweth starred in the short-lived Broadway comedy play "Epic Proportions" in 1999.
February 2000: Starring in "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever"
Kristin Chenoweth starred as Daisy Gamble in the City Center Encores! production of "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" in February 2000.
2000: Grateful: The Songs of John Bucchino
Kristin Chenoweth was featured on the album "Grateful: The Songs of John Bucchino" in 2000.
2001: Debut Solo Album: "Let Yourself Go"
Kristin Chenoweth released her first solo album, "Let Yourself Go", in 2001.
2001: Lead Role in Sitcom "Kristin"
Kristin Chenoweth starred in her own sitcom titled "Kristin", which aired in 2001.
2001: End of Chenoweth's Engagement to Marc Kudisch
Kristin Chenoweth and Marc Kudisch's engagement ended in 2001.
2001: Lead Role in Kristin and Guest Appearances
Kristin Chenoweth landed her first leading television role in the semi-autobiographical sitcom "Kristin" and made guest appearances on shows like "Frasier".
2001: Musical Collaborations and Debut Solo Album
Kristin Chenoweth collaborated with Mandy Patinkin on the album "Kidults" and released her debut solo album, "Let Yourself Go," a collection of standards from 1930s musicals, in 2001.
October 2002: Concert Performances and Recognition
Kristin Chenoweth performed songs from "Let Yourself Go" at Lincoln Center's American Songbook concert series in October 2002. She also appeared as Fanny Brice in the Actor's Fund Benefit Concert of "Funny Girl" in New York City.
2002: Performing at City Center Encores! 10th Anniversary Bash
Kristin Chenoweth made an appearance at the City Center Encores! 10th Anniversary Bash in 2002.
2002: Theatrical Film Debut
Kristin Chenoweth made her theatrical film debut in "Topa Topa Bluffs" as Patty in 2002.
2002: Voice Acting and Guest Roles
Kristin Chenoweth took on voice acting roles in shows like "Baby Bob" and continued to make guest appearances on various TV programs.
October 2003: Premiere of "Wicked" on Broadway
The Broadway musical "Wicked", featuring Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda, premiered in October 2003.
2003: Wicked Performance at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Kristin Chenoweth and the cast of the Broadway musical "Wicked" performed "One Short Day" at the 2003 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
2003: Originating Glinda in "Wicked"
Kristin Chenoweth originated the role of Glinda the Good Witch in the Broadway musical "Wicked" in 2003, earning a Tony Award nomination for her performance.
2003: London Concert and Cast Recordings
Kristin Chenoweth performed a solo concert in London as part of the Divas at the Donmar series and lent her voice to the cast recordings of "Wicked" and Disney's "The Music Man" in 2003.
2003: The Music Man and Guest Roles
Kristin Chenoweth starred as Marian in the television film adaptation of "The Music Man" and continued to make guest appearances on various TV shows, including "Fillmore!".
May 2004: Starring in New York Philharmonic's "Candide"
Kristin Chenoweth played the role of Cunegonde in the New York Philharmonic's revival of "Candide" in May 2004, a production that was broadcast on PBS's "Great Performances".
July 18, 2004: Leaving "Wicked" and Joining "The West Wing"
Kristin Chenoweth departed from the Broadway production of "Wicked" on July 18, 2004, and joined the cast of the television series "The West Wing" in Los Angeles.
2004: Recurring Role in The West Wing
Kristin Chenoweth began her recurring role as Annabeth Schott in the political drama series "The West Wing".
2004: As I Am and Carnegie Hall Concert
Kristin Chenoweth released her second album, "As I Am," a Christian music album, and performed a concert at Carnegie Hall in 2004.
April 2005: "As I Am" Album Released
In April 2005, Kristin Chenoweth released "As I Am," an album blending hymns and contemporary Christian music.
September 2005: Disinvited from Women of Faith Conference
Kristin Chenoweth faced backlash from some of her Christian fanbase after voicing her support for gay rights, leading to her disinvitation from the Women of Faith conference in September 2005.
2005: Grammy Award for "Wicked" Cast Album
The cast album for the musical "Wicked", featuring Kristin Chenoweth, won a Grammy Award in 2005.
2005: Film Appearance in "Bewitched"
Kristin Chenoweth appeared in the film adaptation of "Bewitched" in 2005.
2005: Encores! Production of The Apple Tree
Kristin Chenoweth starred as Eve in the 2005 Encores! presentation of "The Apple Tree".
2005: Return to Film
After a brief break from film, Kristin Chenoweth returned to the big screen in 2005 as Maria Kelly in the film adaptation of "Bewitched," directed by Nora Ephron.
2005: Performs "Oklahoma" at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Kristin Chenoweth performed "Oklahoma" on the "Oklahoma Rising" float at the 2005 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
March 2006: FHM Magazine Feature
Kristin Chenoweth was featured on the cover and in a photo spread in the March 2006 issue of FHM magazine.
December 2006: Broadway Revival of The Apple Tree
Kristin Chenoweth starred as Eve in the Broadway revival of "The Apple Tree" alongside Brian d'Arcy James and Marc Kudisch, running from December 2006.
2006: Performing in "The Apple Tree" on Broadway
In 2006, Kristin Chenoweth appeared in the Broadway revival of the musical "The Apple Tree".
2006: Supporting Roles in Films
Kristin Chenoweth appeared in supporting roles in five films in 2006: "The Pink Panther," "RV," "Running with Scissors," "Deck the Halls," and "Stranger Than Fiction."
2006: Roles in "The Pink Panther" and "RV"
Kristin Chenoweth appeared in two films in 2006, "The Pink Panther" and "RV".
2006: The West Wing Concludes
Kristin Chenoweth's time on "The West Wing" came to an end as the series concluded, with her receiving two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for her performance.
January 19, 2007: Kristin Chenoweth Live At The Met
Kristin Chenoweth made history on January 19, 2007, by performing a solo concert at The Metropolitan Opera in New York, becoming the third musical theatre star to do so.
March 2007: The Apple Tree Closes & Drama Desk Awards
Kristin Chenoweth's run in "The Apple Tree" on Broadway ended in March 2007. She was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for her performance and hosted the ceremony that year.
2007: Guest Appearance on Ugly Betty
Kristin Chenoweth made a guest appearance on the popular television series "Ugly Betty".
2007: Starring Role in Pushing Daisies
Kristin Chenoweth took on the role of Olive Snook in the television series "Pushing Daisies", earning critical acclaim and two Emmy Award nominations.
2007: Performs at Tournament of Roses Parade
Kristin Chenoweth was the star performer at the opening ceremony of the 2007 Tournament of Roses Parade, singing "Our Good Nature," an original song composed for Oklahoma's statehood centennial.
February 24, 2008: Academy Awards Performance
Kristin Chenoweth sang "That's How You Know" from the film "Enchanted" at the 80th Academy Awards ceremony on February 24, 2008.
August 27, 2008: Intervention with Kristin Chenoweth
On August 27, 2008, Kristin Chenoweth released a parody video on Funny or Die titled "Intervention with Kristin Chenoweth," spoofing the A&E show "Intervention."
2008: The Ghosts of Versailles Canceled
The Metropolitan Opera canceled its production of "The Ghosts of Versailles", in which Kristin Chenoweth was set to star, due to the economic climate in 2008.
2008: Performs "The Christmas Waltz" at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Kristin Chenoweth performed "The Christmas Waltz" from her "A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas" album on the "Care Bears Winter Fun-Derland" float at the 2008 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
2008: Releasing "A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas"
Kristin Chenoweth released the Christmas album "A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas" in 2008.
2009: Lead Role in 12 Men of Christmas
Kristin Chenoweth starred in the Christmas television film "12 Men of Christmas", earning praise for her performance despite mixed reviews for the film itself.
2009: Publication of Memoir "A Little Bit Wicked"
Kristin Chenoweth's memoir, titled "A Little Bit Wicked", was published in 2009.
2009: Emmy Award Win for "Pushing Daisies"
Kristin Chenoweth won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2009 for her role as Olive Snook in the television show "Pushing Daisies".
2009: Chenoweth Receives Honorary Doctorate from UNCSA
Kristin Chenoweth was awarded an honorary doctorate in Performing Arts from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and delivered the commencement speech in 2009.
2009: Indie Drama and Voice Acting
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" in 2009.
2009: Return to Encores! with Music in the Air
Kristin Chenoweth returned to Encores! for the fifth time, performing in Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's "Music in the Air".
2009: "A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages" Published
Kristin Chenoweth released her memoir, "A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages," in 2009, sharing her personal and professional journey.
2009: Concert with St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Kristin Chenoweth performed a concert with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at the Fox Theatre in 2009.
2009: Off-Broadway in Love, Loss, and What I Wore
Kristin Chenoweth joined the rotating cast of the off-Broadway production "Love, Loss, and What I Wore".
2009: Performs on Il Divo's Christmas Tour
Kristin Chenoweth joined Il Divo on stage as part of their Christmas Tour in New York City and Boston on December 15, 16, 17, and 18, 2009.
2009: Pushing Daisies Ends & Voice Role in Sit Down, Shut Up
"Pushing Daisies", starring Kristin Chenoweth, was canceled after two seasons. That same year, she lent her voice to the animated series "Sit Down, Shut Up".
April 25, 2010: Broadway Revival of Promises, Promises
Kristin Chenoweth starred as Fran Kubelik in the Broadway revival of "Promises, Promises", opposite Sean Hayes, which premiered on April 25, 2010.
May 2010: Chenoweth Defends Gay Actors in "Newsweek" Response
In May 2010, Kristin Chenoweth publicly criticized an article by Ramin Setoodeh in "Newsweek" that questioned the ability of openly gay actors to portray straight characters convincingly. Chenoweth called the article "horrendously homophobic" and argued that an actor's sexual orientation should not limit their roles.
August 2010: Chenoweth Records Some Lessons Learned
In August 2010, Kristin Chenoweth started recording her fourth studio album, "Some Lessons Learned."
December 29, 2010: Brief Hiatus from Promises, Promises
Kristin Chenoweth temporarily stepped away from her role in the Broadway production of "Promises, Promises" starting on December 29, 2010.
December 31, 2010: New Year's Eve Concert
Kristin Chenoweth performed a special New Year's Eve concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall on December 31, 2010.
2010: Film Release
Kristin Chenoweth's film "You Again," which she filmed in 2009, was released in 2010.
2010: Starring in "Promises, Promises" Revival
Kristin Chenoweth starred in the 2010 Broadway revival of the musical "Promises, Promises".
2010: The Ghosts of Versailles Cancellation
Kristin Chenoweth was scheduled to perform in "The Ghosts of Versailles" at the Metropolitan Opera in 2010, but the production was canceled due to the economic downturn.
2010: Chenoweth Inducted into Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Kristin Chenoweth was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2010.
2010: Glamour Magazine Short Film
Kristin Chenoweth starred in a short film for Glamour Magazine called "iPad or Bust" in 2010.
2010: Sings at Yankees Game and Hosts Critics Choice Awards
Kristin Chenoweth sang the U.S. national anthem at the 2010 New York Yankees home opener and hosted the 15th Annual Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards on VH1.
2010: Return to Glee
Kristin Chenoweth reprised her role as April Rhodes in the musical television series "Glee".
2010: Emmy Nomination for "Glee"
Kristin Chenoweth received an Emmy Award nomination in 2010 for her guest appearance on the television series "Glee".
January 1, 2011: Return to Promises, Promises
Kristin Chenoweth returned to her role in the Broadway production of "Promises, Promises" after a brief break for a New Year's Eve performance.
January 2, 2011: Promises, Promises Closes
"Promises, Promises", the Broadway revival starring Kristin Chenoweth and Sean Hayes, closed on January 2, 2011.
September 13, 2011: Some Lessons Learned Released
On September 13, 2011, Kristin Chenoweth released her fourth album, "Some Lessons Learned," a country-pop album featuring collaborations with renowned songwriters.
2011: Second Emmy Nomination for "Glee"
In 2011, Kristin Chenoweth earned another Emmy Award nomination for her recurring guest role on the musical television show "Glee".
2011: Guest Appearances and Good Christian Bitches Pilot
Kristin Chenoweth made further appearances as April Rhodes on "Glee" and starred in the pilot episode of "Good Christian Bitches" for ABC.
2011: Music Video Release
Kristin Chenoweth released her first televised music video for the song "I Want Somebody" on Country Music Television in 2011.
2011: Chenoweth Receives GLAAD Vanguard Award
Kristin Chenoweth was honored with the GLAAD Vanguard Award in 2011.
January 22, 2012: Performs National Anthem at NFC Championship
Kristin Chenoweth sang the U.S. national anthem at the NFL's NFC Conference Championship at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012.
July 2012: Chenoweth Injured on Set
In July 2012, Kristin Chenoweth sustained an injury while filming the TV show "The Good Wife."
2012: Good Christian Bitches Premieres and Guest Role on Hot in Cleveland
The television series "GCB", formerly titled "Good Christian Bitches", starring Kristin Chenoweth premiered. She also guest-starred in an episode of the sitcom "Hot in Cleveland".
2012: Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center Names Theatre After Chenoweth
The Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center named its theatre the Kristin Chenoweth Theatre in 2012.
2012: Supporting Role in "Hit and Run"
Kristin Chenoweth played a supporting role as Debra in the action comedy "Hit and Run" in 2012.
2012: The Good Wife and On-Set Injury
Kristin Chenoweth joined the cast of "The Good Wife" as Peggy Byrne but had to depart early due to a serious on-set injury.
2012: Chenoweth Releases Singles and Tours
In 2012, Kristin Chenoweth released several singles, including "Blessed Be the Ties that Bind" and "This Little Light of Mine," from the TV show "GCB." She also embarked on her first U.S. concert tour.
2012: Starring in "GCB"
Kristin Chenoweth played a lead role in the ABC television series "GCB" in 2012.
2013: Chenoweth Tours Australia
In 2013, Kristin Chenoweth captivated audiences at the Sydney Opera House as part of a successful concert tour across Australia.
2013: Co-hosts Oscars Red Carpet, Performs at Awards, and Other Appearances
In 2013, Kristin Chenoweth co-hosted the Oscars Red Carpet Live before the 85th Academy Awards and performed "Here's to the Losers" with host Seth MacFarlane during the ceremony. She was also the solo performer in "The Dames of Broadway... All of 'Em!!!" on Live from Lincoln Center, hosted the fifth Just For Laughs gala in Montreal, and performed "New York, New York" on Royal Caribbean's "A World at Sea" float during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
2013: Guest Appearances on Kirstie
Kristin Chenoweth made the first of two guest appearances as Brittany Gold on the television series "Kirstie".
2013: Role in "Family Weekend"
Kristin Chenoweth played Samantha in the film "Family Weekend" in 2013.
2013: Oklahoma City University Honors Chenoweth
Oklahoma City University, where Chenoweth received her undergraduate and master's degrees, awarded her an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in 2013.
October 6, 2014: Chenoweth Performs 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: Voice Acting and Film Role
Kristin Chenoweth voiced Gabi in the animated film "Rio 2" and starred as Mrs. Kemp in "The Opposite Sex" in 2014.
2014: "Coming Home" Album and Tour
In 2014, Kristin Chenoweth released her album "Coming Home," which reached number 48 on the Billboard 200 chart, followed by a tour that extended into 2017.
2014: Voice Role in "Rio 2"
Kristin Chenoweth provided voice acting for the animated film "Rio 2" in 2014.
2014: Second Guest Appearance on Kirstie and BoJack Horseman
Kristin Chenoweth made her second guest appearance on "Kirstie" and began her recurring voice role in the animated series "BoJack Horseman".
2014: Final Glee Appearance
Kristin Chenoweth made her final appearance as April Rhodes on the 100th episode of "Glee".
March 12, 2015: Broadway Revival of On the Twentieth Century
Kristin Chenoweth starred as Lily Garland in the Broadway revival of "On the Twentieth Century", opening on March 12, 2015, at the Roundabout Theatre Company.
July 19, 2015: On the Twentieth Century Closes
Kristin Chenoweth's run in the Broadway revival of "On the Twentieth Century" concluded on July 19, 2015.
2015: Co-hosts the Tony Awards
Kristin Chenoweth took the stage as a co-host at the Tony Awards in 2015.
2015: Tony Nomination for "On the Twentieth Century"
Kristin Chenoweth received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in the 2015 Broadway revival of "On the Twentieth Century".
2015: Descendants and Tony Awards Co-Host
Kristin Chenoweth portrayed Maleficent in the Disney Channel movie "Descendants" and co-hosted the 69th Tony Awards, receiving an Emmy nomination for the latter.
2015: Film Appearances and Voice Acting
Kristin Chenoweth appeared in the thriller "The Boy Next Door" and provided voice work for "Strange Magic" and "The Peanuts Movie" in 2015.
2015: Chenoweth Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and Joins Sigma Alpha Iota
In 2015, Kristin Chenoweth received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was inducted as an honorary member of the Sigma Alpha Iota music fraternity's Sigma Theta chapter at Eastman School of Music.
2015: Voice Acting in "The Peanuts Movie"
Kristin Chenoweth lent her voice to the animated film "The Peanuts Movie" in 2015.
2016: "The Art of Elegance" Album and Broadway Concerts
Kristin Chenoweth had a busy 2016. She released her album "The Art of Elegance," which debuted at number 36 on the Billboard 200. One of the album's songs, "I'm a Fool to Want You," was nominated for a Grammy Award for its arrangements. She also held a series of concerts at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, titled "My Love Letter to Broadway."
2016: Performs at Arizona Cardinals Season Opener
Kristin Chenoweth kicked off the Arizona Cardinal's season in 2016 by performing the national anthem at their season opener.
2016: Hairspray Live!
Kristin Chenoweth played Velma Von Tussle in NBC's live television production of "Hairspray Live!".
2016: Releasing "The Art of Elegance" Album
Kristin Chenoweth released the album "The Art of Elegance" in 2016.
November 9, 2017: Sings National Anthem at Arizona Cardinals Game
Kristin Chenoweth sang the national anthem at the University of Phoenix Stadium for the Arizona Cardinals' game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 9, 2017
2017: Performs with Andrea Bocelli
Kristin Chenoweth made guest appearances with Andrea Bocelli during several stops on his 2017-2018 American tour.
2017: London Palladium Concert
Kristin Chenoweth delivered a memorable concert at the London Palladium in 2017, earning acclaim for her performance and connection with the audience.
2017: Film and Voice Acting Roles
Kristin Chenoweth had roles in the films "Class Rank" and "My Little Pony: The Movie" in 2017. She also voiced Abby the Mouse in "The Star."
2017: Television Appearances
In 2017, Kristin Chenoweth appeared in the Starz TV series "American Gods" as Easter and made a guest appearance on "Younger".
December 2018: Performs with The Tabernacle Choir
Kristin Chenoweth was the guest artist at The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square's Christmas Concert in Salt Lake City, Utah, in December 2018.
2018: Chenoweth Begins Dating Josh Bryant
Kristin Chenoweth began dating musician Josh Bryant in 2018.
2018: Notable Roles and Performances
Kristin Chenoweth took on several roles in 2018, including a guest spot on "Mom," a main cast role as Lavinia Peck-Foster in "Trial & Error," and appearances in NBC specials like "A Very Wicked Halloween" and "Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas."
2018: Role in "Trial & Error"
Kristin Chenoweth took on the role of Lavinia in the television series "Trial & Error" in 2018.
September 27, 2019: "For the Girls" Album Released
On September 27, 2019, Kristin Chenoweth released "For the Girls," an album featuring covers of songs by influential female artists across different genres, with collaborations including Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Jennifer Hudson, and Ariana Grande.
2019: End of BoJack Horseman Role
Kristin Chenoweth's recurring voice role in the animated series "BoJack Horseman" came to an end with the conclusion of the show.
2019: "For the Girls" Album Release
In 2019, Kristin Chenoweth released the album "For the Girls".
2020: Voice Role in "The Witches"
Kristin Chenoweth provided the voice of Daisy in the film "The Witches" in 2020.
2020: Candy Land Hosting
Kristin Chenoweth hosted a six-episode Food Network competition show based on the game Candy Land from 2020 to 2021.
October 2021: "Happiness is Christmas" Released
In October 2021, Kristin Chenoweth released her 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 titled "Christmas at the Met" to promote her album, "Happiness is Christmas."
2021: Role in "National Champions"
Kristin Chenoweth played Bailey in the film "National Champions" in 2021.
2021: Wicked Concert Special and Schmigadoon! Role
PBS aired a "Wicked" concert special hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel in 2021. The same year, she played Mildred Layton in the Apple TV+ series "Schmigadoon!", earning award nominations for her performance.
2021: Joining "Schmigadoon!" Cast
Kristin Chenoweth joined the cast of the musical comedy series "Schmigadoon!" in 2021, portraying the character Mildred Layton.
2021: Chenoweth and Josh Bryant's Engagement
Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant became engaged in 2021.
2022: Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders
In 2022, Kristin Chenoweth explored a personal connection to the 1977 murders of three girls at a Girl Scout camp in the Hulu mini-series "Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders." She had been unable to attend the camp that year due to illness.
2022: Award Nomination and The Voice
Kristin Chenoweth received nominations for her role in "Schmigadoon!" from the Critics' Choice Television Awards and the Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards in 2022. She also joined "The Voice" as an advisor for Ariana Grande's team.
September 2, 2023: Kristin Chenoweth Marries Josh Bryant
Kristin Chenoweth married Josh Bryant, guitarist for the country band Backroad Anthem, on September 2, 2023.
November 2023: Cameo in Gutenberg! The Musical!
Kristin Chenoweth made a cameo appearance as The Producer in "Gutenberg! The Musical!".
2023: Schmigadoon! Return and Award Nomination
Kristin Chenoweth returned for season 2 of "Schmigadoon!" in 2023, playing Miss Codwell, and received another Hollywood Critics Association TV Award nomination.
2023: Publication of "I'm No Philosopher, but I Got Thoughts"
Kristin Chenoweth's book, "I'm No Philosopher, but I Got Thoughts", was published in 2023, revealing details about her biological parents.
2023: Returning for "Schmigadoon!" Season 2
Reprising her role in a new setting, Kristin Chenoweth returned for the second season of "Schmigadoon!" in 2023, this time playing the character Miss Codwell.
August 2024: The Queen of Versailles Musical
Kristin Chenoweth is set to star in and co-produce the musical adaptation of "The Queen of Versailles" in August 2024 at the Colonial Theatre in Boston.