‘Chess’ To Close Early On Broadway Next Month With Departure Of Lea Michele

Chess, the Broadway musical revival, will close June 21, three months earlier than expected and the final performance of star ...

‘Chess’ Sets Broadway Closing Date in June

Chess will close earlier than expected, with a final Broadway performance on June 21.

Nicholas Christopher on career, life, and winning a really tough “Chess” match

The breakout star of the musical—which just announced a June 21 closing date—on the long road to the revival: “[It’s] ...

Chess announces Broadway closing after missing major Tony Award nominations, canceling JoJo’s planned run

The powerhouse revival will play its final performance on June 21 ...

JoJo Speaks Out After “Chess” Closing News Derails Her Broadway Return: 'Was Supposed to Start Rehearsals Today'

The revival will close on June 21, two days before the singer and actress was supposed to have her first performance ...

Singer JoJo reacts after learning Broadway’s Chess will close two days before her first performance

JoJo has spoken out after learning that the Broadway production of Chess will be closing just two days before her first ...

Regine Sophia’s Moment in Chess Looks Big Because the Work Behind It Already Was

Broadway is bringing a wider spotlight to a dancer whose résumé had already begun to stand out. Regine Sophia’s current run ...

Connecticut actress earns first Tony nomination as ‘Chess' nears closing

The Broadway revival, which stars "Glee" icon Lea Michele and "Hamilton" actor Nicholas Christopher, will be closing its Broadway run early despite plans to run until Sept. 13.

Nicholas Christopher Is Having a Major Moment on Broadway. How the Tony Nominee Became the Champ of “Chess” (Exclusive)

After years as one of musical theater’s most reliable performers, the actor as finally stepping into his leading man era ...

'Chess' to Close Early on Broadway, Timed to Lea Michele's Exit in June

“Chess” will close early on Broadway, with the buzzy revival ending its run on June 21. Although Lea Michele was scheduled to ...
The New York Times

How Key Is Lea Michele to ‘Chess’? It Will Now Close When She Leaves.

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by The Broadway musical had planned to keep going, but box-office sales made clear Michele’s appeal was essential. It will now close June 21. By Michael ...