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Video: CHESS Star Nicholas Christopher Stuns with 'Endgame' Finale

by A.A. Cristi — April 22, 2026

Broadway's newest heartthrob Nicholas Christopher is bringing the heat and winning hearts in the smash-hit revival of Chess.

Video: Aaron Tveit Opens Up About Wardrobe Mishap During CHESS Performance

by Josh Sharpe — April 21, 2026

Aaron Tveit may be a Tony Award-winning performer, but he still faces challenges while treading the boards.

Video: CHESS Stars Reflect on New Cast Recording: 'The Album Really Rocks'

by Josh Sharpe — April 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.

Video: Watch Nicholas Christopher Hold Out a Note For 20 Seconds in CHESS

by Michael Major — April 17, 2026

Chess showstopper Nicholas Christopher wows audiences by belting out a note for nearly 20 seconds eight times a week.

Nick Fradiani Will Headline Post-Show Concert for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Canadian Premiere

by Stephi Wild — April 15, 2026

Nick Fradiani, who stars as Neil Diamond in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will perform a bonus post-show concert of Diamond songs at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre, free with a ticket to the performance.

Exclusive: Watch the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Golden Bangkok' on Broadway

by Michael Major — April 14, 2026

Enjoy 'one night in Bangkok' and watch the cast of Chess on Broadway performing 'Golden Bangkok.

Composer Jonathan Reid Gealt Will Perform at Joe's Pub in May

by Stephi Wild — April 13, 2026

Jonathan Reid Gealt, New York City based composer, is set to take the stage for one night only at New York City’s legendary Joe’s Pub in May.

Listen: CHESS Cast Album Drops With Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher

by Michael Major — April 10, 2026

Get a first listen to the CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording), now available on digital and streaming formats.

Listen: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Pity the Child' on the CHESS Cast Recording

by Michael Major — April 7, 2026

Get a first listen to Aaron Tveit singing 'Pity the Child' from the upcoming Chess cast recording.

Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' From CHESS Cast Recording to Be Released Tonight

by Michael Major — April 6, 2026

Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' from the Chess cast recording will be released tonight at midnight.

CHESS Will Release Cast Recording Next Week; Listen to 'Anthem' Now

by Stephi Wild — April 3, 2026

The 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of CHESS will be released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, April 10.

Interview: Theatre Life with Bill Sherman

by Elliot Lanes — April 1, 2026

Today’s subject Bill Sherman is currently living his theatre life as the Musical Supervisor, Orchestrator, and Arranger for Signature Theatre’s new musical Safety Not Guaranteed.

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

by Josh Sharpe — March 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.

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

by Nicole Rosky — March 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.