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BIO

Overjoyed to be a part of Chess on Broadway! Broadway: Gypsy (Louise u/s), The Who’s Tommy (Mrs. Walker u/s), Funny Girl. Tour: The Lion King - Rafiki Tour (Nala/Sarabi u/s). BFA: Point Park University. Shoutout to her family for their constant support! @_aliahjames_

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STAGE CREDITS

Chess
[Broadway]
2025
Ensemble
Gypsy Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Geraldine [Replacement], Ensemble
The Who's Tommy The Who's Tommy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Performer
Funny Girl Funny Girl
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Ensemble
The Lion King The Lion King
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2002
Ensemble [Replacement], Sarabi (Understudy) [Replacement], Nala (Understudy) [Replacement]

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Video: CHESS Cast Takes Final Bows on Broadway Photo
Video: CHESS Cast Takes Final Bows on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026

The revival of the musical Chess played its final performance on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre after over 250 performances starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher.  Check out a video of the cast taking their final bows.
CHESS Will Close Early on Broadway Photo
CHESS Will Close Early on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2026

Chess will play its final performance on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre after over 250 performances starring Aaron Tveit,  Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards Photo
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 19, 2026

The 2026 Chita Rivera Awards ceremony was held recently. Among the stars in attendance were Robyn Hurder, Charlotte d'Amboise, Steven Van Zandt, Tony Yazbeck, and many more.  Check out photos here!
Video: Lea Michele's Kids Join Her Onstage at CHESS For Mother's Day Photo
Video: Lea Michele's Kids Join Her Onstage at CHESS For Mother's Day
by Michael Major - May 11, 2026

Lea Michele was surprised by her children onstage at Chess for Mother's Day! During the production's curtain call on Sunday, her kids ran out to hand her flowers. Watch the video now.
Video: Hannah Cruz & Nicholas Cristopher in 'The Deal (Part 1)' from CHESS on Broadwa Photo
Video: Hannah Cruz & Nicholas Cristopher in 'The Deal (Part 1)' from CHESS on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - May 10, 2026

Watch Tony Award nominees Hannah Cruz and Nicholas Cristopher perform an excerpt of The Deal (Part 1) from the Broadway revival of Chess.
Videos: CHESS Audience Celebrate Tony Nominees With Thunderous Applause Photo
Videos: CHESS Audience Celebrate Tony Nominees With Thunderous Applause
by Michael Major - May 6, 2026

Audiences at Chess celebrated the production's five Tony Award nominations at Tuesday night's performance. Watch videos of the audience celebrating its Tony-nominated actors, Nicholas Christopher, Bryce Pinkham, and Hannah Cruz.
Video: CHESS Star Nicholas Christopher Stuns with 'Endgame' Finale Photo
Video: CHESS Star Nicholas Christopher Stuns with 'Endgame' Finale
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026

Broadway's newest heartthrob Nicholas Christopher is bringing the heat and winning hearts in the smash-hit revival of Chess. In newly released video from inside the Imperial Theatre, Nicholas proves his chops in the live setting, flawlessly executing the astonishing feat backed by the show's company. 
Video: Aaron Tveit Opens Up About Wardrobe Mishap During CHESS Performance Photo
Video: Aaron Tveit Opens Up About Wardrobe Mishap During CHESS Performance
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026

Aaron Tveit may be a Tony Award-winning performer, but he still faces challenges while treading the boards. Watch his visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show, where the Chess star shares a story about a wardrobe malfunction that happened during a performance of the revival.
Video: CHESS Stars Reflect on New Cast Recording: 'The Album Really Rocks' Photo
Video: CHESS Stars Reflect on New Cast Recording: 'The Album Really Rocks'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday to discuss starring in the Broadway revival of Chess. Watch their appearance now!
Video: Watch Nicholas Christopher Hold Out a Note For 20 Seconds in CHESS Photo
Video: Watch Nicholas Christopher Hold Out a Note For 20 Seconds in CHESS
by Michael Major - Apr 17, 2026

Chess showstopper Nicholas Christopher wows audiences by belting out a note for nearly 20 seconds eight times a week. While recording 'Endgame (pt. 2),' a new video shows Christopher singing the note that receives mid-song applause nightly.
Exclusive: Watch the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Golden Bangkok' on Broadway Photo
Exclusive: Watch the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Golden Bangkok' on Broadway
by Michael Major - Apr 14, 2026

Enjoy 'one night in Bangkok' and watch the cast of Chess on Broadway performing 'Golden Bangkok.' Watch the video, featuring Casey Garvin, Sydney Jones, Sean MacLaughlin, Sarah Meahl, Samantha Pollino, Katie Webber, and more.
Listen: CHESS Cast Album Drops With Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher Photo
Listen: CHESS Cast Album Drops With Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2026

Get a first listen to the CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording), now available on digital and streaming formats. The album features Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham, Bradley Dean, Sean Allan Krill, and more.
Exclusive: Bryce Pinkham Sings 'The Arbiter' on the CHESS Cast Recording Photo
Exclusive: Bryce Pinkham Sings 'The Arbiter' on the CHESS Cast Recording
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2026

CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording) will be released in digital and streaming formats tomorrow, April 10. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive first listen of 'The Arbiter', performed by the Arbiter himself, Tony nominee Bryce Pinkham.
Listen: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Pity the Child' on the CHESS Cast Recording Photo
Listen: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Pity the Child' on the CHESS Cast Recording
by Michael Major - Apr 7, 2026

Get a first listen to Aaron Tveit singing 'Pity the Child' from the upcoming Chess cast recording. The new track follows Lea Michele's 'Nobody's Side,' which was released last month. Nicholas Christopher's 'Anthem' was made available last week.
Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' From CHESS Cast Recording to Be Released Tonight Photo
Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' From CHESS Cast Recording to Be Released Tonight
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2026

Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' from the Chess cast recording will be released tonight at midnight. The new single comes ahead of the full cast recording's release this Firday, April 10. The album will be released on CD and vinyl later this year.
CHESS Will Release Cast Recording Next Week; Listen to 'Anthem' Now Photo
CHESS Will Release Cast Recording Next Week; Listen to 'Anthem' Now
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2026

The 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of CHESS will be released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, April 10. Learn more about how to pre-save or or pre-order the album here.
Video: Bryce Pinkham and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'The Arbiter' on KELLY CLARKSON Photo
Video: Bryce Pinkham and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'The Arbiter' on KELLY CLARKSON
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2026

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 Bryce Pinkham.
Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Will Join CHESS as 'Florence Vassy' Photo
Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Will Join CHESS as 'Florence Vassy'
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2026

Multi-platinum singer, songwriter and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque will return to Broadway as “Florence Vassy” alongside Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher in the record-breaking new production of CHESS beginning Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Lea Michele Will Depart CHESS in June Photo
Lea Michele Will Depart CHESS in June
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026

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.
Video: Watch Lea Michele and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Nobody's Side' on THE LATE SH Photo
Video: Watch Lea Michele and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Nobody's Side' on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026

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 Michele's rendition of the song here.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Aliah James been in?

Aliah James has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Aliah James been in?

Aliah James has not appeared in the West End.

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