Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Video: Aiden Ross Performs ABBA's 'The Winner Takes It All' on THE VOICE Finale

During the first night of The Voice Season 28 finale, finalist Aiden Ross took the stage to perform a rendition of "The Winner Takes It All." The ABBA song is known to Broadway audiences for…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

Checkmate by Vocal Firepower: Broadway’s “Chess” Blows the Roof Off Broadway by Ross

The Broadway Theatre Review: Chess By Ross It’s East meets West, back in the day when those words held different meanings than today, but the game is still being played loud and true in Br…

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Broadway Review: “Chess” at the Imperial Theatre (Through Sunday, May 3, 2026) by Lars Koudal

The recent revival of “Chess “on Broadway comes nearly forty years after its first opening on London’s West End in 1986, with a subsequent move to Broadway after major revisions, in 19…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 02:45PM
Monday, December 15, 2025

Video: Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Perform From CHESS on TODAY

Last week, Chess stars Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, and Nicholas Christopher joined TODAY's Citi Concert Series, treating Studio 1A to several performances from the ongoing revival of the music…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

Broadway Quiz: Diva Digs by JK

We love our Leading Ladies, don't we? We know their famous roles. We know their signature songs. We know their awards. But do we know where they had their biggest Broadway moments? Broadway…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Friday, December 12, 2025

Watch: Nicholas Christopher, Aaron Tveit, and Lea Michele Perform 3 Numbers from Broadway's Chess Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

The cult favorite musical continues a high-grossing run at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM
Thursday, December 11, 2025

Video: Aaron Tveit Shares Memorization Hack From Lea Michele

On Thursday, Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, and Nicholas Christopher joined TODAY with Jenna & Friends to chat about the revival of Chess, now running Broadway's Imperial Theatre. The trio sp…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:07PM
Monday, December 8, 2025

Lea Michele Announces Dates Off From Chess on Broadway by Meg Masseron

The former Glee star is leading the revival of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus's musical at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM
Friday, December 5, 2025

Don't Svet It: Backstage at Chess With Hannah Cruz, Episode 6: Endgame by Darryn King

Hannah Cruz plays Svetlana in Chess on Broadway. For six weeks, her Broadway.com vlog has brought fans backstage at the Imperial Theatre. In the sixth and final episode, it's Thanksgiving we…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM
Thursday, December 4, 2025

'Chess' Cast Takes Opening Night Bows by BroadwayWorld

The first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out a video from curtain call, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea M…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:12PM

How ‘Chess’ Went From Cult Fave to Broadway Breakout—With the Help of a Winning Score by Gordon Cox

It was a heck of an opening gambit: In its first week on Broadway, the new revival of “Chess” earned more than $1.2 million from just four sold-out performances. A few weeks later, the s…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:42PM
Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Broadway's new CHESS is a mess | ★★ review of the Lea Michele led musical revival by MickeyJoTheatre

Join my channel to gain access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQi6IkbVa2SJok8fUZOpKw/join • OHMYGOD HEY! One of this season's most anticipated shows has recent…

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Monday, December 1, 2025

Looking Forward to Winter: December 2025 - February 2026 by JK

It is hard to believe we are once again in the winter months. Whoever said time goes by faster with each year you grow older said a mouthful!  As has been tradition over the years, before …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:24AM
Friday, November 28, 2025

Don't Svet It: Backstage at Chess With Hannah Cruz, Episode 5: The Dangling Carrot That Is a Broadway Schedule by Jonah De Forest

Hannah Cruz plays Svetlana in Chess on Broadway. For six weeks, she's checking in with fans from backstage at the Imperial Theatre. It's going to be game-changing. In the fifth episode, Cru…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM
Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Notes on a Script: Danny Strong on Making the Book to 'Chess' Work by BroadwayWorld

What went in to making the book to Chess 'work'? The Chess revival's book writer Danny Strong shares how he began his deep dive into Chess, and what it looked like to rewrite the book that f…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:36PM

Inside the Opening Night of 'CHESS' on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

The first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out a video from curtain call, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea M…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:36PM
Friday, November 21, 2025

Don't Svet It: Backstage at Chess With Hannah Cruz, Episode 4: One Opening Night in Bangkok by Jonah De Forest

Hannah Cruz plays Svetlana in Chess on Broadway. For six weeks, she's checking in with fans from backstage at the Imperial Theatre. It's going to be game-changing. For the fourth episode, C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:06PM

Checkmate with a Side of Spectacle: Chess on Broadway Returns with Fire, Flaws, and a Star-Making Turn by Nicholas Christopher by Suzanna Bowling

In the ever-morphing game of Chess, the Broadway revival at the Imperial Theatre plays out like a Cold War fever dream—part rock opera, part romantic melodrama, part political satire, and …

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 05:22AM
Thursday, November 20, 2025

Review: Chess at the Imperial Theatre by Cameron Kelsall

Even great singing and flashy lighting can't get our critic to care about chess. Cameron Kelsall reviews. The post Review: Chess at the Imperial Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Love Triangles and Squares: See the Stars of Broadway's Chess Captured in Our Exclusive Portrait Studio by Jamie Kravitz

Chess stars Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher are making moves at the Imperial Theatre. Every member of the powerhouse cast and game-changing creatives behind the first Broad…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM
Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Checkmate! The Cast of Broadway's Chess Revival Celebrate Opening Night by Jamie Kravitz

Known for its catchy but notoriously difficult-to-perform score, including '80s hit "One Night In Bangkok," Chess returns to Broadway for the first time since its debut in 1988. With powerho…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM
Monday, November 17, 2025

Chess review – messy Broadway revival wastes catchy Abba songs by Jesse Hassenger

Imperial Theatre, New York A 1980s concept album, from Tim Rice and Abba members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, is brought back to the stage with uneven results According to plenty of c…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:12AM

Photos: Cast of CHESS Cast Takes Opening Night Curtain Call

The first-ever Broadway revival of Chess officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out photos of the cast, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:20AM

Video: CHESS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows

The first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out a video from curtain call, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea M…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:28AM
Sunday, November 16, 2025

Board stiff. by Jacob Malizio

The production at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre, directed by Michael Mayer, has plenty of good moves. Memorable and tuneful songs, including some bona fide bangers? Check! Slickly staged mus…

SOURCE: Did They Like It? at 11:57PM

Reviews Make Their Move on Broadway's New Chess Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, and Aaron Tveit lead the new Michael Mayer-directed production at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42PM

This CHESS Is A Blast — Review

Theatrely Broadway's review of Chess starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher at the Imperial Theatre in New York City.

SOURCE: Theatrely at 11:40PM

Review Roundup: CHESS Revival Officially Opens on Broadway

The Broadway revival of Chess, starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher, is now officially open at the Imperial Theatre. Chess made its highly anticipated return to Broadw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:49PM

Chess Opens on Broadway November 16 by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, and Aaron Tveit lead the new revival at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM
Friday, November 14, 2025

Don't Svet It: Backstage at Chess With Hannah Cruz, Episode 3: Get This to the Marketing Team, STAT! by Jamie Kravitz

Hannah Cruz plays Svetlana in Chess on Broadway. For six weeks, she's checking in with fans from backstage at the Imperial Theatre. It's going to be game-changing. Cruz kicks off episode th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM

Video: Aaron Tveit & CHESS Cast Launch the 'One Night In Bangkok Challenge'

Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit has launched the "One Night in Bangkok Challenge" with the cast of Chess on Broadway. Set to the iconic song from the musical, the new social media dance featur…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

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