Saturday, April 18, 2026

Why Danny Strong calls ‘Chess’ the ‘weirdest thing I’ve ever done’ by Sam Eckmann

The Emmy-winning writer was able to put his passion for musical theater into practice by writing an all-new book for the famously troubled show.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2026

Lea Michele Walks Through Her Broadway Résumé—From Les Misérables to Her Full-Circle Return in Chess by Jamie Kravitz

Lea Michele is currently starring in Chess on Broadway as Florence Vassy at the Imperial Theatre, the same house where she made her Broadway debut as Young Cosette and Eponine in Les Miséra…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM

Join CHESS Star Lea Michele For a Walk Through Her Broadway Resumé! by Broadway.com

Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek takes a stroll with CHESS star Lea Michele, revisiting her past roles in FUNNY GIRL, SPRING AWAKENING and more. Get tickets to CHESS: https://www.…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:31AM

Video: Watch Nicholas Christopher Hold Out a Note For 20 Seconds in CHESS

Chess showstopper Nicholas Christopher wows audiences by belting out a note for nearly 20 seconds eight times a week. While recording "Endgame (pt. 2)," a new video shows Christopher singing…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22AM

Photos: CHESS Star Lea Michele Receives Portrait at Sardi's

Actress and singer Lea Michele, who is currently starring in Chess on Broadway, recently received her iconic caricature at Sardi’s. Michele will continue performances in Chess until Sunday…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:30AM
Thursday, April 16, 2026

Lea Michele receives Sardi’s portrait celebrating with stars from her Broadway shows and Glee too! by Broadway.com

Lea Michele receives her portrait for the famed wall at Sardi’s alongside her nearest and dearest.   The Tony nominated screen and stage star was honored by best friend Jonathan Groff, �…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:06PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Hear From Whitney Leavitt, Mark Ballas, Lea Michele and More on The Broadway Show! by Broadway.com

It’s The Broadway Show, the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program spotlights exclusive A-list celebrities, the unsung heroes of Broadway and behind-the-s…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:03AM
Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Exclusive: Watch the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Golden Bangkok' on Broadway

Enjoy "one night in Bangkok" and watch the cast of Chess on Broadway performing "Golden Bangkok." See an exclusive video of the musical's ensemble performing the opening dance sequence in ac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:45PM
Friday, April 10, 2026

Listen: CHESS Cast Album Drops With Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher

Get a first listen to the CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording), now available on all digital and streaming platforms here. The hit revival's album will be released on CD and vinyl later this…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 10, 2026- Pop Superstar Pink To Host the 2026 Tony Awards and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 10, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalize…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36AM

Video: Matthew Morrison Dances With GLEE Co-Star Heather Morris at JUST IN TIME

The basement of Wicked briefly turned into the choir room when Heather Morris stopped by to see her Glee co-star Matthew Morrison in Just In Time! During the show's opening, Morrison picked …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24AM
Thursday, April 9, 2026

Aaron Tveit on Chess, Fatherhood and Why He Reads Backstage Instead of Scrolling by Sophia Rubino

Chess star Aaron Tveit is a Tony winner, new husband and father, and if that weren’t enough, he spends his time between scenes reading backstage. Did we mention he’s also gone viral …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:18PM

CHESS Star Aaron Tveit on Balancing Fatherhood with Starring on Broadway by Broadway.com

Tony winner Aaron Tveit opens up to The Broadway Show host Tamsen Fadal about eight-show weeks, parenting, mental health in CHESS and the surprising habit that keeps him grounded. Get ticke…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:54PM

‘Chess,’ ‘Ragtime’ and more win at inaugural Broadway Ensemble Awards by Lee D'amato

The ceremony recognizes excellence in Broadway ensembles of the past and present.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:45PM

Exclusive: Highlights from the 2026 Broadway Ensemble Awards

Earlier this week, winners were announced for the first-ever Broadway Ensemble Awards. Among the big winners were Chess, which took home four awards, and Ragtime, which took home two. Anne F…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM

Hear Lea Michele and Hannah Cruz's 'I Know Him So Well' From Broadway's Chess by Logan Culwell-Block

The cult-favorite musical is back at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Exclusive First Listen to WHERE I WANT TO BE from CHESS Cast Album

The 2025 Broadway Cast album of Chess will be released in digital and streaming formats tomorrow, Friday April 10 through Ghostlight Records. The recording will be released on CD and vinyl l…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 12:45PM

Exclusive: Bryce Pinkham Sings 'The Arbiter' on the CHESS Cast Recording

The Arbiter is in the building! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording) will be released in digital and streaming formats tomorrow, April 10, and on CD…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM

Video: Matthew Morrison Dances With GLEE Co-Star Kevin McHale at JUST IN TIME

The basement of Wicked briefly turned into the choir room when Kevin McHale went to see his Glee co-star Matthew Morrison in Just In Time! During the show's opening, Morrison picked McHale o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Class Notes: Regine Sophia in “Chess” by Lauren Class Schneider

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Regine Sophia, cast member of “Chess” at the Imperial Theater. Headshot by Shawn Salley Photography Production photo by Matthew Murphy “Class No…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 06:00PM

This Week on The Broadway Show: Aaron Tveit, Becky Shaw, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Buena Vista Social Club by Jamie Kravitz

This week on The Broadway Show promises a delightful mix of Tony winners, seasoned performers and Broadway debuts, highlighting both long-runners and newly opened shows. From Chess to Cats: …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

Hear from Aaron Tveit, André De Shields, Junior LaBeija and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

It’s The Broadway Show, the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program spotlights exclusive A-list celebrities, the unsung heroes of Broadway and behind-the-s…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:12PM
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Listen: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Pity the Child' on the CHESS Cast Recording

Get a first listen to Aaron Tveit singing "Pity the Child" from the upcoming Chess cast recording. The new single comes ahead of the full cast recording's release this Friday, April 10. The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:20AM

CHESS, RAGTIME, and More Take Home Broadway Ensemble Awards

The winners have been announced for the first-ever Broadway Ensemble Awards. Among the big winners were Chess, which took home four awards, and Ragtime, which took home two. Anne Fraser Thom…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32AM
Monday, April 6, 2026

Watch Aaron Tveit Record 'Pity the Child' For the Chess Broadway Revival Album by Logan Culwell-Block

The cult-favorite musical is back at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' From CHESS Cast Recording to Be Released Tonight

Aaron Tveit's "Pity the Child" from the Chess cast recording will be released tonight at midnight. The new single comes ahead of the full cast recording's release this Firday, April 10. The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Friday, April 3, 2026

CHESS Will Release Cast Recording Next Week; Listen to 'Anthem' Now

The 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of CHESS will be released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, April 10. Customers that pre-order the album on Apple Music or Amazon, or pre-save on S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off