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Brilliant Lectures presents ‘A Conversation with Kristin Chenoweth’


Brilliant Lectures, a 501(c)(3) charitable performing arts organization based in Houston, is proud to announce that Kristin Chenoweth, the Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer, will make a special appearance at the University of Houston’s Cullen Hall on Friday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m. Guests can expect an intimate evening of dynamic conversation and a surprise selection of fan-favorite, show-stopping songs.

Best known for originating the role of “Glindaâ€Â in the Broadway smash, Wicked, Chenoweth has enjoyed a fruitful Broadway and television career, complete with starring roles in Glee, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Pushing Daisies and more.

In 1999, she won a Tony Award for You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown and she was also nominated for her original role in Wicked in 2004. Chenoweth has been nominated for two Emmy Awards and for a People’s Choice Award for her role on Glee.

In 2009, she wrote an uplifting, candid and comedic chronicle of her life titled A Little Bit Wicked, which debuted on the New York Times’ Hardcover Non-Fiction Best Seller List.

She currently stars in the new season of Trial and Error, an NBC sitcom which spoofs true-crime documentaries and reality legal shows.

Emmy-winning Houston producer, anchor and television host Ernie Manouse has been selected to interview Kristin Chenoweth. A fixture at Houston Public Media for over 20 years, Manouse brings his passion for people and their stories to bear upon both the programs he creates and the causes to which he donates his time. With interests ranging from theater, dance, and the arts to equality, human rights and politics, Manouse and his irrepressible curiosity is the perfect person to conduct this interview.

“Ms. Chenoweth is a modern icon of stage, screen and music,†declared Manouse. “I am rather excited to speak with her in this next installment of the Brilliant Lectures series, as I know she will amuse and inspire the audience with her enthusiasm, wit and passion.â€

“Kristin is a one-of-a-kind talent, and she’s had such an impressive career and life,†said Scott Brogan, founder of Brilliant Lectures. “She’s a role model for so many young, aspiring artists, and we can’t wait to be as inspired by her story as we’ve been blown away by her award-winning performances.â€

Since its founding in 2005, Brilliant Lectures has reached more than 100,000 patrons of the Houston community with a diverse array of programming, serving as a forum for education, entertainment and inspiration. High-caliber alumni presenters include Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan and President Mikhail Gorbachev along with Sidney Poitier, George Clooney, Maya Angelou, Robert Duvall and more.

The Brilliant Lecture Series provides transformational experiences and a forum for generating new ideas through lectures, direct in-school programs and cross-cultural opportunities. The mission of the Brilliant Lecture Series is to educate, inspire and entertain by presenting national and international leaders, role models, philanthropists, artists, humanitarians, performers authors, and entrepreneurs to the great city of Houston.

“We are passionate about taking these extraordinary, internationally known people and bringing them down to the local level, making them real, human and vulnerable,†said Brogan. “One my favorite moments in Brilliant Lectures history was a powerful exchange between George Clooney and local Sudanese refugees. Knowing he was very involved in helping resolve the genocide in Sudan, we were able to provide free tickets to all Sudanese refugees and their families living in the Houston area.â€

A Conversation with Kristen Chenoweth marks one of the first presentations Brilliant Lectures has been able to hold since the devastation of Hurricane Harvey caused the organization to lose its home theater and cancel several big events. The organization is grateful to resume its mission of providing meaningful programming to the Houston community.

Tickets for A Conversation with Kristin Chenoweth start at $75 and can be purchased through the University of Houston website. For more information, visit OfficialKristinChenoweth.com and BrilliantLectures.org.

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