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Thursday, September 25, 2025

A new play explores the story behind the March on Washington

by Michel Martin

Chess Jakobs' new play "The American Five" tells the story of how Martin Luther King Jr. and his closest allies planned the March on Washington. NPR speaks with Jakobs and Ro Boddie, who plays King.

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christoper. CHESS’ Broadway stars, meet the press!

by Broadway.com

Catch The Broadway Show's Fall Preview with Keanu Reeves, Kristin Chenoweth, Victoria Clark, Ragtime, Beetlejuice, Chess and More

by Broadway.com

Fall is here, and that means a slate of buzzy new shows coming to Broadway. The fall preview episode of The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal has the inside scoop on all 14 productions opening this season. Learn …

The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal: 2025 Fall Preview

by Broadway.com

It’s the jam-packed 2025 fall preview special of The Broadway Show, the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program features Broadway’s biggest stars, exclusive interviews and b…

REVIEW: ABBA and the Cold War: The History of Chess the Musical: Chapter 3

by JK

ABBA and the Cold War: The History of Chess the Musical Chapter 3: The Endgame NOTE: Our look at Chapter 2 can be found HERE. And as the title of this last "chapter" suggests, the genesis of Chess comes t…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 25, 2025- WICKED: FOR GOOD Trailer Drops and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2025 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…

Friday, September 19, 2025

Friday 5 + 2: 5 Fall Ensemblists + 2 New Fall Actors

by JK

Yesterday, we shared those Leading Players we were looking forward to seeing once again this fall. This season's stacked casts are also a gold mine of both remarkable ensemble members and performers that we are…

Thursday, September 18, 2025

10 Leading Players We Can't Wait to See This Fall

by JK

On paper, this fall isn't nearly as exciting as recent previous seasons. There are not too many shows generating much enthusiasm or even conversation. But there is one thing that several shows have going for th…

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Video: Inside the First Rehearsals for CHESS on Broadway

A new video gives fans a look inside the first rehearsal for the upcoming Broadway revival of CHESS, starring Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, and Nicholas Christopher, with the creative team offering insight into how…

Broadway Chess Revival to Celebrate Box Office Opening With Fan Prize

by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

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

CHESS Will Give Away Signed Window Cards to First 50 Patrons to Buy Tickets at the Box Office

In celebration of the opening of the box office for the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS, the first 50 patrons to purchase tickets at the Imperial Theatre on Monday, September 22 at 10:00AM EST will receive…

Saturday, September 13, 2025

The 4 Shows I Most Want to See in Fall 2025

by Jan Simpson

Once again I seem to be late to the party. Other bloggers, critics and influencers have been putting out lists of the things they most want to see in this new theater season since mid-August. And I can understa…

Where the Broadway Shows of Fall 2025 Got Their Start

The fall 2025 Broadway season has officially begun, with many new productions set to arrive before the end of the year. For nine of those shows (Art, Waiting for Godot, Punch, Rob Lake Magic, Chess, and Marjori…

Friday, September 12, 2025

‘CHESS,’ ‘QUEEN OF VERSAILLES’ GET TAX CREDIT REPRIEVE

by Philip Boroff

EXCLUSIVE: The Broadway League delivered welcome news to its members today: New York State found the funds to extend a valuable tax credit by five weeks, with another extension possible. Empire State Developmen…

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Today on Broadway: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025

by Matt Tamanini

Leslie Odom Jr. is back in the room where it happens, Gabi Carrubba joins ‘Bat Boy,’ is ‘Chess’ rearranging songs? Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 11, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 11, 2025 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…

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Listen to Lea Michele Sing ‘Someone Else’s Story’ From Chess Revival

by Josh Darvill

Lea Michele has given us a first listen of her take on Someone Else’s Story from the upcoming Broadway revival of Chess. The Glee and Funny Girl star is stepping into the role of Florence Vassey, leading a st…

Listen: Lea Michele Previews Her 'Someone Else's Story' From Chess

by Logan Culwell-Block

The Glee and Funny Girl star is leading the upcoming Broadway revival with Tony winner Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher.

Listen: Lea Michele Sings 'Someone Else's Story' from CHESS

Rehearsals are officially underway for Chess, which begins previews on October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. Check out a first listen of “Someone Else’s Story” performed by Lea Michele here! Starring Tony A…

Step Inside the Rehearsal Room for Chess on Broadway

by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony winner Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher are starring in the first-ever Broadway revival of the cult-favorite musical.

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Photos: CHESS Begins Rehearsals with Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher and More

Broadway is gearing up for one of the most anticipated productions of the season: CHESS. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, Sean Allan Kril…

Moulin Rouge! Sweethearts Aaron Tveit and Ericka Yang Are Married

by Broadway.com

Tony winner Aaron Tveit and actress Ericka Yang, who announced their engagement in July 2024 and welcomed a baby girl in November 2024, are now married. The ceremony and reception took place on June 22 at The M…

Monday, September 8, 2025

David Harris to Return to Moulin Rouge! on Broadway

by Broadway.com

David Harris is set to return to Moulin Rouge! in the role of The Duke of Monroth. He takes over from Taye Diggs, who will play his final performance at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on September 28. Harris o…

Friday, September 5, 2025

Get a 1st Listen to Nicholas Christopher Singing 'Where I Want to Be' Ahead of Broadway Chess Revival

by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony winner Aaron Tveit and Lea Michele will co-star with Christopher in the first-ever Broadway revival of the cult favorite musical.

Listen: Nicholas Christopher Sings 'Where I Want to Be' From CHESS

You can now get a first listen to Nicholas Christopher singing 'Where I Want to Be' from Chess! The first-ever Broadway revival of Chess will play at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre, starring Tony Award winner Aa…

Friday 5: 5 ABBA Songs That Belong in a New Musical

by JK

5 ABBA Songs The Belong in a New Musical With Mamma Mia! back on Broadway, and the high profile revival of Chess coming in next month, its seems that ABBA is all the rage on the Rialto once again. (Really, wer…

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025

by Matt Tamanini

Krakowski to join ‘Oh, Mary!’, Hannah Cruz joins ‘Chess’ principal cast, Feldman joins ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping th…

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Sean Allan Krill, Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham and more complete ‘Chess’ cast on Broadway

by Broadway.com

Directed by Michael Mayer and choreographed by Lorin Latarr, the show will begin at the Imperial Theatre on October 15 and open on November 16.

Sean Allan Krill, Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham & More Complete Chess Cast on Broadway

by Broadway.com

The Broadway revival of the musical Chess, starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, has completed casting. Directed by Michael Mayer and choreographed by Lorin Latarr, the show will begi…

Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham, More Join Broadway's Upcoming Chess Revival

by Logan Culwell-Block

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher will lead the first-ever Broadway revival of the cult-favorite musical.

Bryce Pinkham, Hannah Cruz, Bradley Dean & Sean Allan Krill Join CHESS on Broadway; Full Cast Announced

The pieces are coming together! BroadwayWorld has just learned the complete cast for the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS. Joining the previously announced Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit, Emmy Award nominee …

Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham, and More Join Chess on Broadway

Monday, September 1, 2025

Fall Broadway preview: 10 shows that fit the (play)bill from ‘Chess’ to ‘Waiting for Godot’

by Ethan Alter

Look for Keanu Reeves, Tom Hanks and Chloë Grace Moretz to tread the boards this fall.

Looking Forward to Fall: September - November 2025

by JK

It's hard to believe another three months have passed. This summer is now past, and unlike other recent summers, Broadway was rather less than busy. Nonetheless, we still managed to get in a few shows, and all …

Friday, August 29, 2025

Odds & Ends: Hear Aaron Tveit Sing from Chess, Rachel Zegler in Concert and More

by Broadway.com

Hear Aaron Tveit Perform "One Night in Bangkok" from Chess The upcoming revival of Chess has released a snippet of star Aaron Tveit singing "One Night in Bangkok," the breakout hit from the original concept al…

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Listen: Aaron Tveit and Chess Company Sing “One Night in Bangkok”

Get a 1st Listen to Aaron Tveit Singing 'One Night in Bangkok' Ahead of Broadway Chess Revival

by Logan Culwell-Block, Meg Masseron

The Tony winner will co-star with Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher in the first-ever Broadway revival of the cult favorite musical.

Video: Aaron Tveit Sings 'One Night in Bangkok' From CHESS

A first listen to Aaron Tveit singing "One Night in Bangkok" from Chess the Musical has been released! The Moulin Rouge Tony-winner returns to Broadway in the first-ever revival of Chess at the Imperial Theatre…

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Wait in the Wings Launches Nonprofit; Will Host First Broadway History Harvest

Wait in the Wings, the renowned YouTube channel known for preserving and sharing the untold stories of theater history, is proud to announce the launch of its official partner nonprofit, Friends of Wait in the …

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, Joshua Henry, Ca…

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 by their new home, th…

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, the genesis of Chess f…

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.

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 and Nicholas Christ…

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 "Theater: All the Moving P…

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! is coming home. Here�…

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 Shop of Horrors at …

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.

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 affinity for ambitious…

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 Aaron Tveit, Lea Miche…

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 her Broadway debut i…

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, 2025. Check out five B…

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 sweeping musical foll…

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 previously announced Aaro…

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 the first and only da…

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 open Sunday, November 1…

‘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.

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 debut in Les Miséra…

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 October 15 and open on N…

‘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 the Imperial Theatre…

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 open Sunday, Novembe…

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