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
Thursday, April 2, 2026

The Room Where It Happens: Donald Webber, Jr. Hosts a Backstage Tour of Hamilton by Jonah De Forest

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 Rodg…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Cast of 'Chess' is Making Moves at Broadway Sessions by BroadwayWorld

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…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:42PM

Lea Michele in Playbill's 'My Life in the Theatre' by Playbill

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 int…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:54PM

After Chess, Lea Michele Wants to Do Cabaret and Fantine in Les Miz by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM
Friday, March 27, 2026

Tony-Winning Producer Robert Fox Has Died at 73 by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

Watch: Bryce Pinkham Performs 'The Arbiter' From Broadway's Chess Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Video: Bryce Pinkham and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'The Arbiter' on KELLY CLARKSON

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 performa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Get 15% Off Broadway Merchandise For World Theater Day

Happy World Theatre Day! Celebrate in style with 15% off of select Broadway merchandise at the BroadwayWorld Shop! Don't miss out on fantastic deals for all your theatre-related gifts, merch…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32AM
Thursday, March 26, 2026

Jenn Colella, Santino Fontana and More to Perform RUMOURS at Symphony Space

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, Apr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:32PM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 26, 2026- CHESS To Welcome A New Star and More

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, Personalize…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00AM
Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Broadway Grosses Report: March 25, 2026; Jojo to join ‘Chess’ by Matt Tamanini

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 transcripts@b…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 04:00PM

JoJo Levesque joins Broadway’s ‘Chess’ as Florence Vassy this summer by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

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

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:41PM

Joanna "JoJo" Levesque Joins Broadway's CHESS

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 fr…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 12:55PM

Skylar Astin, Elizabeth Gillies and More Join WE CHOSE TO GO TO THE MOON at Carnegie Hall

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 Awakeni…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:26PM

JoJo Levesque Joins Broadway’s Chess as Florence Vassy This Summer by Sophia Rubino

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 produc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:24AM

Joanna ‘JoJo’ Levesque Will Return to Broadway in Chess by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM

JoJo joins Broadway’s CHESS this summer as Florence Vassy with Aaron Tveit & Nicholas Christopher by Broadway.com

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 M…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:12AM

Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Will Join CHESS as 'Florence Vassy'

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 Tve…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

Joanna “JoJo” Levesque to Take Over Lea Michele’s Role in ‘Chess’ on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

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

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:15AM

Joanna “JoJo” Levesque To Succeed Lea Michele In Broadway’s ‘Chess’ by Greg Evans

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 …

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:15AM

JoJo Taking Over Lead Role in Broadway’s ‘Chess’ From Lea Michele by Brent Lang

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 …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:15AM

Lorin Latarro knew what the choreography of ‘Chess’ needed — and what it didn’t by Ruthie Fierberg

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

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:00AM
Monday, March 23, 2026

Robert Fox, Influential Broadway and West End Producer, Dies at 73 by Jonah De Forest

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…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM

Hot Tickets of the Week: CHESS, GIANT & 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. Check out the shows …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM
Saturday, March 21, 2026

Broadway and West End Producer, and THE CROWN EP Robert Fox Dies at 73; Hugh Jackman Pays Tribute

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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM
Friday, March 20, 2026

See Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, Aaron Tveit, Perform Songs From Chess for Broadway on the Radio by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Les Michele sets final performance in Broadway’s CHESS this June. by Broadway.com

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 an…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:02AM

Lea Michele Will Depart CHESS in June

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 w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM

Checkmate: Lea Michele Sets Final Performance Date in Chess on Broadway by Sophia Rubino

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 anno…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48AM

Lea Michele Sets Final Bow in Chess on Broadway by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Lea Michele sets departure date from ‘Chess’ on Broadway as production extends by Andy Lefkowitz

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

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:00AM

Lea Michele To Depart ‘Chess’ on Broadway in June by Caitlin Huston

Michele opened the musical at the Imperial Theatre in November.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM

Lea Michele Sets Broadway ‘Chess’ Departure Date by Greg Evans

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 Flor…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00AM

Lea Michele to Exit ‘Chess’ on Broadway in June by Brent Lang

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…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM

Lea Michele Sets Departure Date in CHESS

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.

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:00AM

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