Thursday, December 4, 2025

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…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:31PM
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
Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Video: Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher Perform CHESS Medley on THE TONIGHT SHOW

On Monday, November 10, Chess stars Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicolas Christopher appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform a special medley from the show. Check out …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:51AM
Friday, November 7, 2025

Don't Svet It: Backstage at Chess With Hannah Cruz, Episode 2: A Day in the Rain by Alexandra Pierson

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 episode two, Cruz navi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:18PM

CHESS Cast to Perform on The TONIGHT SHOW Next Week

Tune in to The Tonight Show next week for a special performance from Broadway's Chess! On Monday, November 10, stars Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicolas Christopher will chat with host Jim…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:46PM
Sunday, November 2, 2025

Character Breakdown: CHESS Cast Unpacks Their Roles by BroadwayWorld

While the rest of Broadway is playing checkers, a real game of chess is about to go on at the Imperial Theatre. The first-ever Broadway revival of Chess, starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, a…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:48PM
Friday, October 31, 2025

Don't Svet It: Backstage at Chess With Hannah Cruz, Episode 1: Greetings From the Pink Palace by Jamie Kravitz

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

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:02PM

Don't Svet It: Backstage at CHESS with Hannah Cruz, Episode 1 by Broadway.com

Join Hannah Cruz backstage at CHESS as she gets into her Svetlana glam, plays with her new kitten (named Svetlana, obviously), and meets up with her co-stars in the halls of the Imperial The…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:24PM
Friday, October 24, 2025

Chess Star Hannah Cruz Is Broadway.com’s Newest Vlogger by Jamie Kravitz

Chess is now on Broadway, and rising star Hannah Cruz plays Svetlana. She's checking in from the Imperial Theatre as Broadway.com's newest vlogger. Fans can look forward to behind-the-scenes…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:02PM
Friday, October 17, 2025

Play Chess Against the Characters from CHESS on Broadway

Wish you could play chess as well as the grandmasters of Chess the musical? Now is your chance to test your skills. Chess.com announced earlier today that they have launched exclusive new bo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Photos: CHESS Begins Performances On Broadway

The Broadway revival of CHESS has officially begun performances at the Imperial Theatre, starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher. Go inside the show's first preview with …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:02PM

First Look Photos: Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, and Nicholas Christopher Make Moves in Chess on Broadway by Jamie Kravitz

Chess just made its opening move on Broadway. The first Broadway revival of the iconic musical played its initial performance on October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. See photos of stars Lea…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM

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