Sunday, August 24, 2025

Fall 2025 New York Theater Preview: 10 Shows to See* by Jonathan Mandell

Keanu Reeves (his Broadway debut!) in a Waiting for Godot revival, Neil Patrick Harris, Bobby Cannavale, James Corden in an Art revival, Lea Michele and Aaron Tveit in a CHESS revival…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 04:44PM
Friday, August 15, 2025

Photos: CHESS Stars & Director Stop By the Imperial Theatre

Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge!), Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele (Funny Girl), and Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd), stars of the upcoming revival of CHESS recently stopped b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM
Thursday, August 14, 2025

REVIEW: ABBA and the Cold War: The History of Chess the Musical: Chapter 2 by JK

ABBA and the Cold War: The History of Chess the Musical Chapter 2: The Exchange NOTE: Our look at Chapter 1 can be found HERE. In the aptly titled second chapter of this documentary, th…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:48AM
Tuesday, August 12, 2025

The Handmaid's Tale's Madeline Brewer Is Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors Starting August 12 by Andrew Gans

Also, upcoming Chess star Nicholas Christopher returns to the hit Off-Broadway revival at the Westside.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Up on the Marquee: CHESS Returns to Broadway

Chess is about to make a comeback! The first-ever Broadway revival of Chess will play at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre, starring Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit, Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM
Wednesday, July 30, 2025

DONNA McKECHNIE on "A Chorus Line" at 50 & "Chess" Returns | THEATER: All the Moving Parts by CUNY TV

Broadway icon Donna McKechnie opens up about the 50th anniversary of "A Chorus Line"—and the secrets behind her Tony-winning collaboration with Michael Bennett. In this episode of "Theat…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:37AM
Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again–Get to Know the Story Behind the Iconic ABBA Musical Before It Returns to Broadway by Kaitlin Stevens

It’s been almost 25 years since Mamma Mia! made its Broadway debut at the Winter Garden Theatre, and nearly 10 years since the show had its last curtain call. But this summer, Mamma Mia! i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:42PM
Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Handmaid's Tale's Madeline Brewer and Returning Star Nicholas Christopher to Lead Little Shop of Horrors by Hayley Levitt

Madeline Brewer, Emmy-nominated actress best known for her role on The Handmaid's Tale, and Nicholas Christopher, set to star this fall in the Broadway revival of Chess, will lead Little …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:18PM

The Handmaid's Tale's Madeline Brewer Will Be Audrey in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

Upcoming Chess star Nicholas Christopher is returning to the hit revival at the Westside.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

REVIEW: ABBA and the Cold War: The History of Chess the Musical: Chapter 1 by JK

ABBA and the Cold War: The History of Chess the Musical Chapter 1: The Three Knights Over the decades I've spent as a student of my favorite artform, musical theater, I've developed an af…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Tuesday, July 15, 2025

10 Fascinating Facts About Chess to Know Ahead of Its Broadway Revival by Mara Reinstein

It’s a game. It’s a battlefield. It’s a musical with, ahem, a checkered past. Yes, it’s Chess—and it’s coming to Broadway for the first time since 1988. The revival, starring Aa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM
Monday, June 30, 2025

New Broadway Season Shaping Up: Punch, Oedipus, Chess, Taraji! Phantom Goes Immersive. Stageworthy News of the Week. by Jonathan Mandell

Sure, five more Broadway shows closed over the weekend, but not everything has come and gone (30 still running), and there are several exciting new announcements: Taraji P. Henson will make …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:07PM

Hot Tickets of the Week: CHESS, MAMMA MIA!, and More

Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting June 30, 20…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM
Friday, June 27, 2025

Hot Show Alert: Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit & Nicholas Christopher to Star in Epic Chess Revival—Tickets On Sale! by Paul Wontorek

This fall, Broadway audiences will get to see theater history made when Chess returns to the Imperial Theatre, 37 years after its original debut there in 1988. Set during the Cold War, the s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM
Thursday, June 26, 2025

Updated: Tickets Now on Sale for Broadway's Chess, Starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, at the Imperial Theatre by Beth Stevens

The Broadway revival of Chess has locked in its dates and venue, and tickets are now on sale. The Broadway revival of Chess has an official home and dates. The production, starring the previ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:32PM

Today on Broadway: Thursday, June 26, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

‘Chess’ revival announces house and dates, Library of Congress receives Sondheim manuscripts, sides feud over potential Times Square Casino Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been t…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Video: Learn All About CHESS' Long Road to Broadway

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS has found a home at the Imperial Theatre, beginning performances Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and officially ope…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:02PM

‘Chess,’ starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, sets Broadway theater and dates by Beth Stevens For Broadway.com

The show will begin previews on October 15 and open on November 16 at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:48PM

Lea Michele Is Returning to the Theatre She Made Her Broadway Debut in For CHESS

For her next Broadway show, Lea Michele is going back to where it all began. For her sixth Broadway show, the Glee alum will be returning to the Imperial Theatre where she made her Broadway …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM
Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Chess, Starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, Sets Broadway Theater and Dates by Beth Stevens

The Broadway revival of Chess has an official home and dates. The production, starring the previously announced Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, will begin previews on Octo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:42PM

‘Chess’ Broadway Revival With Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Sets Opening Date, Venue by Greg Evans

Chess, the first-ever Broadway revival of the Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus & Tim Rice musical that will star Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, will begin previews at …

SOURCE: Deadline at 06:07PM

CHESS Revival Will Play the Imperial Theatre; Tickets On Sale This Month

This afternoon, it was announced that the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS will play at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre, beginning performances Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and officially …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM

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