Friday, November 7, 2025

Don't Svet It: Backstage at CHESS with Hannah Cruz, Episode 2 by Broadway.com

In episode two of Don't Svet It, Hannah Cruz navigates a busy, rainsoaked day of glam and Halloween hijinks. She even blesses viewers with footage from the kitten cam featuring baby Svetlana…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:12PM

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
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Broadway's Chess Revival Sets National TV Debut on The Tonight Show by Logan Culwell-Block

Stars Nicholas Christopher, Lea Michele, and Aaron Tveit will sit down with host Jimmy Fallon, along with bringing a musical performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM
Monday, November 3, 2025

Hot Tickets of the Week: CHESS, SPELLING BEE, 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 November 3,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:29PM
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

Go Inside CHESS Rehearsals With Nicholas Christopher by BroadwayWorld

Step inside the rehearsal room for the highly-anticipated Broadway revival of Chess with Nicholas Christopher! In a new video, Christopher discusses taking on the role of Anatoly Sergievsky…

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
Wednesday, October 29, 2025

All the Right Moves: Danny Strong and Michael Mayer Talk Chess by Beth Stevens

For the first time in 37 years the musical Chess is returning to Broadway. The revival features a new book by Emmy winner Danny Strong, direction by Tony winner Michael Mayer and a cast led …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:02PM

CHESS Writer Danny Strong & Director Michael Mayer on Bringing the Cold War Musical Back to Broadway by Broadway.com

Broadway.com Managing Editor Beth Stevens checks in with CHESS writer Danny Strong and director Michael Mayer. Get tickets to CHESS: https://www.broadway.com/shows/chess/

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:18PM

18 Revivals That Returned to the Show’s 1st Broadway Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

From Chess to Mamma Mia, here are revivals that returned to where they first premiered.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Hear From Jeffrey Seller, Jane Krakowski and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

It’s The Broadway Show, the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program features Broadway’s biggest stars, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:06PM
Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Grosses analysis: Three new plays have their highest-grossing weeks; ‘Chess’ breaks a record by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Oct. 26, the 32 currently running productions grossed $36,970,592.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:49PM

Broadway Box Office: ‘Chess’ Brings In Close to $1.9 Million, ‘Just In Time’ Hits Highest Gross by Caitlin Huston

'Chess' was one of the top earners in the industry last week across just seven previews.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:57PM

Chess Revival Makes Top 5 in Record-Breaking 1st Full Week, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

The original 1988 production lasted just 16 performances on Broadway, but the revival is shaping up to be a smash.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 10/26/25 - HAMILTON and WICKED Top the Grosses

Click below to access all the Broadway grosses from all the shows for the week ending 10/26/2025 in BroadwayWorld's grosses section. Also, you will find information on each show's historical…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

Inside the First Preview of 'CHESS' on Broadway With Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher by BroadwayWorld

Watch video footage from the first preview of Chess on Broadway! Go inside the musical's long-awaited return to New York City, led by Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher. The …

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:48AM
Sunday, October 26, 2025

The Queen’s Gambit Musical Adaptation is in the Works by Ben Thomas

The Queen’s Gambit is set to be adapted for the stage, it’s been announced. The book by Walter Tevis – which was turned into a hit Netflix series – will become a musical and has its …

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:53PM
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
Thursday, October 23, 2025

Broadway Strike Averted as Musicians Reach Tentative Deal on New Contract by Brent Lang

The marquees on Broadway will remain illuminated after the musicians union announced it had reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, averting a strike that would have severely impact…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:59AM
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

How Four of Broadway’s Biggest Shows, ‘Chess,’ ‘Ragtime,’ ‘The Queen of Versailles’ and ‘Waiting for Godot,’ All Came Together by Gordon Cox

A Broadway opening often marks the culmination of a years-long journey for the collaborators who have created a show, whether they’re working on a new musical or a revival of a familiar pl…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:37PM

Stars Shine at Variety's Business of Broadway by Broadway Podcast Network

In this final, super-sized episode of Stagecraft: Listen in on insightful conversations with Broadway's biggest talents, recorded during Variety's annual Business of Broadway breakfast prese…

SOURCE: tracking.swap.fm at 12:09PM

Broadway Games: Stars Today...and Yesterday by JK

There are a lot of Broadway stars making their return this season, and we are all the better for it! Do you remember the roles that got them started? Broadway Games: Stars of Today...and Ye…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:12AM
Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Chess May Just Be Broadway's Latest Star-Driven Hit, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

The new revival of the cult favorite grossed enough in its first incomplete week of previews to land it in the top five highest grossers in a full week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Grosses analysis: ‘Chess’ soars in first week on the boards by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Oct. 19, the 32 currently running productions grossed $38,189,430.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:11PM

‘Ragtime’, ‘Chess’ Sell Out While ‘Hamilton’ Continues Blockbuster Streak – Broadway Box Office by Greg Evans

Ragtime opened at Broadway’s Vivian Beaumont last week to strong reviews and solid box office, supporting new Lincoln Center theater artistic director Lear deBessonet’s judgement in open…

SOURCE: Deadline at 03:29PM

Broadway Box Office: ‘Chess’ Gets Strong $1.2 Million Start by Caitlin Huston

The musical starring Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher, brought in the total across just four preview performances.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:00PM
Monday, October 20, 2025

Look Back on the Original Broadway Production of Chess by Meg Masseron

It starred David Carroll, Judy Kuhn, Philip Casnoff and ran for just 68 performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 20, 2025- Go Inside RAGTIME Opening Night and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized Stor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36AM
Friday, October 17, 2025

Aaron Tveit Revisits Line From 'Wicked,' 'Hairspray,' & More in 'Line, Please!' in Honor of 'Chess' by BroadwayWorld

While Aaron Tveit is officially back on Broadway as Freddie Trumper in Chess, how well does he remember his old lines? With the help of Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, watch the Tony-w…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:31PM

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

Exclusive: Go Inside the First Preview of CHESS With New Footage

Watch video footage from the first preview of Chess on Broadway! Go inside the musical's long-awaited return to New York City, led by Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher. The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 17, 2025- RAGTIME Returns to Broadway and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 17, 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 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:31AM
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

‘Chess’ on Broadway extends by Michael Abourizk

The musical’s first Broadway revival stars Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:47PM

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

Photos: Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, and Nicholas Christopher Star in Chess On Broadway by Margaret Hall

The cult favorite musical is in previews for its first-ever Main Stem revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Photos: CHESS on Broadway- First Look

Previews for CHESS began last night, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre, where it officially opens Sunday, November 16. Check out video of the cast's first official bows and catch a first lo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

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