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 Spotify, will receive…

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Donald Webber, Jr. has been in and out of the Broadway company of Hamilton for almost 10 years, and recently stepped into the role of Aaron Burr. Broadway.com took a trip to the Richard Rodgers Theatre where We…

Ben Cameron's long-running, award-winning, musical theatre variety series, Broadway Sessions, returned earlier last month with the cast of Chess, which is now running at the Imperial Theatre. Performers includ…

Lea Michele has come home. 30 years after making her Broadway debut as Young Cosette and Eponine in Les Misérables, the New Jersey native has returned to the Imperial Theatre, stepping into the undeniably adu…

The Glee star is ecstatic she's finally able to play an adult.

The English producer's final theatrical offering, Chess, is currently running on Broadway.

The cult-favorite musical's revival brought a performance to The Kelly Clarkson Show.

During a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, a segment was dedicated to Broadway's Chess, featuring a performance of "The Arbiter" from the cast of the hit revival. Watch the performance here, led by Bry…

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Symphony Space has revealed the lineup of Broadway stars performing A Gala Celebration of Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours. The Gala Celebration of Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours takes place Monday, April 13, at 8pm, nearl…

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 26, 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, Personalized Story Picks, Click…

Breaking down the Broadway grosses for the week ending March 22, 2026 Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] an…

She will star alongside Tony winner Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher from June 23–September 13 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.

Joanna “JoJo” Levesque will star in the Broadway revival of Chess as Florence Vassy beginning June 23. A new block of tickets is now on sale through Sept. 13. JoJo takes over the role from Lea Michele, who …

American History Unbound has set an all-star lineup of performers for its return to Carnegie Hall with We Chose to Go to the Moon. Directed by Tony Award-winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening, Chess), the prog…

Florence doesn't quit. Multi-platinum singer, songwriter and actress Joanna “JoJo” Levesque (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) will replace Lea Michele as Florence Vassy in the Broadway production of Chess, starr…

Levesque will succeed Lea Michele in the role of Florence Vassy.

Get Out! 🤩 Joanna “JoJo” Levesque will join Broadway’s CHESS as Florence Vassy June 23rd. Lea Michele departs the musical revival June 21st. JoJo returns to Broadway opposite her MOULIN ROUGE co-star …

BroadwayWorld has just learned that multi-platinum singer, songwriter and actress Joanna "JoJo" Levesque will return to Broadway as “Florence Vassy” alongside Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Chri…

The award-winning singer will play Florence Vassy starting June 23

Multi-platinum singer, songwriter and actor Joanna “JoJo” Levesque (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) will return to Broadway this June to succeed the exiting Lea Michele in Broadway’s Chess musical revival. Lev…

Singer, songwriter and actress Joanna “JoJo” Levesque will take over the lead role of Florence Vassy from Lea Michele in the hit Broadway revival of “Chess.” She will star alongside Tony Award winner Aa…

The choreographer of 10 Broadway shows (and former Broadway dancer) discusses her work on the revival.

Robert Fox, a prolific producer whose career spanned film, television and theater, died at the age of 73 on March 20, 2026. Though his cause of death was not disclosed, his wife Fiona Golfar relayed to Deadlin…

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Robert Fox, a producer on Broadway and West End shows, and the executive producer of Netflix's The Crown, died at 73, according to Deadline. His wife Fiona Golfar, who confirmed the death on Friday, said her…

The stars of the new Michael Mayer-directed production performed live on the radio at WNYC's Greene Space.

Lea Michele to depart Broadway’s CHESS June 21st. ♟️ The twice-extended, record breaking Broadway revival also starring Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher will announce a new Florenc…

Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele will depart the twice-extended, record-breaking new production of CHESS on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. A new block of tickets will go on sale next …

Soon, it will be someone else's story. Lea Michele will play her final performance as Florence Vassy in Chess at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre on June 21, 2026. Her replacement will be announced at a later dat…

Michele stars as Florence Vassy in the new Michael Mayer-directed production at the Imperial Theatre.

The revival has announced the release of a new block of tickets.

Michele opened the musical at the Imperial Theatre in November.

Lea Michele will depart the Broadway revival of Chess on Sunday, June 21, finishing an engagement that began with the show’s first preview last October. Her replacement in the role of Florence Vassy has not b…

Lea Michele will end her run in Broadway’s “Chess” this summer. The “Glee” star will leave the production on June 21, 2026. Michele’s return to the stage has made “Chess” one of the season’s h…

Lea Michele will depart Chess on Sunday June 21. The new Florence Vassy will be announced at a later date. A new block of tickets will go on sale next week.

This season's final shows are gearing up to start performances in the coming weeks. When all is said and done, there will be 12 musicals that have opened during the 2025-2026 season, 6 new musicals and 6 musica…

Ghostlight Records has released the new single “Nobody’s Side (CHESS the Musical),” performed by Lea Michele and the 2025 Broadway company of CHESS, on streaming and digital platforms as of March 19. A fu…

When Edred Utomi was in college at the University of San Diego, pursuing a degree in communications, he saw the touring production of In the Heights. That production changed the course of his life. Now, he's st…

Lea Michele sings "Nobody's Side" in the upcoming release from Ghostlight Records.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 19, 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, Personalized Story Picks, Click…

On Tuesday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Lea Michele, along with the Broadway cast and orchestra of Chess, took the stage for a performance of "Nobody's Side" from the hit revival. Check out …

The Glee star shares the stage with Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher in the cult-favorite musical's revival at the Imperial.

WNYC’s All Of It has announced the Spring 2026 lineup for its BROADWAY ON THE RADIO series, featuring live conversations and performances with cast and creative teams from current Broadway productions. The mo…

Hannah Cruz is telling on herself, but everyone is on her side. The Broadway revival of Chess's one-act wonder stopped by the Playbill Studio, where she shared where she's at in the multi-decade filming of Rich…

The actor talks marriage, politics, and Crumbl Cookies while Getting Ready for Chess on Broadway.

Lea Michele, along with the Broadway cast and orchestra of Chess, will visit The Late Show with Stephen Colbert next week for a musical performance from the hit revival. Tune in to CBS on Tuesday, March 17, at …

Three more stars have joined the lineup of stars bringing LGBTQ+ twists to beloved show tunes at this month's Broadway Backwards, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. New additions to the cast in…

Stage Door Miracles Inc. is producing the new awards, with an initial slate of nominees including the Broadway ensembles of “Ragtime,” “Chess” and “Mamma Mia!”

Chess star Hannah Cruz first moved to New York City in 2011, where she worked as a babysitter, in coffee shops, as a caterer and an extra on TV shows. "I would try and take acting classes and singing lessons …

CHESS standout Hannah Cruz sits down for an in-depth conversation about her Broadway journey. She talks about living out her GLEE dreams alongside Lea Michele eight times a week, the upcoming MERRILY WE ROLL AL…

The At This Performance… concert series is an ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway standbys, understudies, and alternates.

BroadwayWorld will stream the nominations announcement for the inaugural Broadway Ensemble Awards, serving as the official streaming partner for the new initiative recognizing outstanding Broadway chorus perfor…

Daylight is lasting longer. Temperatures are climbing. And the Broadway openings calendar is crowded. That can only mean one thing: spring is here! Looking Forward to Spring: March - May 2026 Like we always d…

BroadwayWorld will stream the nominations announcement for the inaugural Broadway Ensemble Awards, serving as the official streaming partner for the new initiative recognizing outstanding Broadway chorus perfor…

BroadwayWorld will stream the nominations announcement for the inaugural Broadway Ensemble Awards, serving as the official streaming partner for the new initiative recognizing outstanding Broadway chorus perfor…

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. There Will Be Blood Off-Broadway’s vampire pop opera Blood/Love has been extended through May 10. Created by Carey Renee Sharpe and Grammy nominee Dr…

Additional stars have joined the lineup of Broadway luminaries bringing to life LGBTQ+ stories through show tunes at Broadway Backwards, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Newly added to the starry …

Lea Michele reflects on the moment Chess clicked for her—why the music landed so powerfully, how she could “see the board” immediately and why the timing finally felt right. She also talks about creative …

Aaron Tveit opens up about the psychological complexity of Freddie Trumper in Chess, exploring trauma, early fame and the absence of support systems that shape the character’s behavior. In conversation with P…

Paul Wontorek asks Lea Michele about the thrill of Chess’ big, show-stopping moments—and she opens up about playing such a rich, dynamic woman onstage, balancing intense dramatic scenes with full-on rock st…

The cast of Chess opens up about the emotional weight of the show—and who cries the hardest every night. In a candid, playful moment, Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher talk about carrying the …

Lea Michele shares a deeply personal pre-show ritual while performing Chess—keeping a photo of herself at age eight in her dressing room. She reflects on gratitude, longevity and the full-circle moment of sta…

Aaron Tveit reflects on performing Chess while navigating life as a new dad. With a 14-month-old at home, he talks about gratitude, balance and the joy of getting to do the work he loves in New York while embra…

Nicholas Christopher reflects on what it means to step into a major Broadway moment after starting as an understudy. He talks about focus, stability and the rare gift of being able to dedicate his full energy t…

Lea Michele talks about the moment Chess came into focus for her—how the music, the timing and the shared vision behind the production made everything click. She reflects on creative chemistry, instinct and w…

Nicholas Christopher talks about his personal history with Chess—from only knowing “Anthem” as a kid to discovering the depth of the music and story through this production. He reflects on the show’s ge…

'Wicked' lost out on $408,223, while 'Chess' saw an even bigger drop as Lea Michele was out of the show.

The inaugural Broadway Ensemble Awards, a new initiative recognizing outstanding Broadway chorus performers, will officially launch with a live nominee announcement on Monday, March 9 at 1:00 p.m. at The Museum…

Broadway will dim its lights early on Sunday due to the impending blizzard that’s expected to take aim at New York City. After initially planning to remain open, most Broadway shows — including new producti…

The Tony Administration Committee also issued decisions on Chess and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met on February 19 to confirm the eligibility status of five Broadway productions for the 2025-2026 season. This was the second time this season that the committee met t…

The eligibility rulings for five productions — including “Chess” and “Marjorie Prime” — have been announced.

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met Thursday to rule on eligibility for five Broadway productions, confirming where several shows and artists will compete at the 79th annual Tony Awards. The committee,…

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today to confirm the eligibility status of five Broadway productions for the 2025-2026 season. This was the second time this season that the Tony Awards Administrati…