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In this video, Lea Michele speaks with CBS Sunday Morning about auditioning for GLEE immediately after a car accident, stepping into FUNNY GIRL, CHESS, and more!

What went in to making the book to Chess 'work'? The Chess revival's book writer Danny Strong shared his process into rewriting the book to the musical, now playing on Broadway.

The first-ever Broadway revival of Chess officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out photos of the cast, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, taking their first bows here! 

The first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out a video from curtain call, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, here! 

The Broadway revival of Chess, starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher, is now officially open at the Imperial Theatre. Find out what the critics had to say about the show here!

CHESS opens on Broadway Sunday night, and ahead of its first official performance, the production released official photos and video to give audiences a sneak peek at the star-studded revival.

Aaron Tveit has launched the 'One Night in Bangkok Challenge' with the cast of Chess. Set to the iconic song from the musical, the social media dance video features special choreography that audiences are encouraged to do on TikTok and Instagram.

On Monday, November 10, Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher visited The Tonight Show for an interview and performance tied to the new Broadway revival of Chess. Check out their conversation about the show now.

Chess stars Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicolas Christopher appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform a special medley from the show. Check out the video here!

BroadwayWorld interviews Hannah Cruz about her role as Svetlana in the Broadway revival of CHESS. Discover how this new production brings fresh perspectives, and what audiences can expect from the cast including Lea Michele.

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 Jimmy Fallon before taking the stage to perform from the new revival.

Wish you could play chess as well as the grandmasters of Chess the musical? Now is your chance to test your skills. Chess.com has launched new bots based on the characters of the Chess the musical. Players can now challenge Freddie Trumper, Anatoly Sergievsky, and Florence Vassy—all while enjoying their Chess-inspired dialogues. Find out how!

Watch video footage from the first preview of Chess on Broadway! The new video shows the buzzy audience arriving at the theatre and purchasing merchandise before the three stars make their entrance.

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 new photos from curtain calls and the post-show stage door celebration!

Previews for CHESS began on Wednesday, 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 look at them in action here.

Chess has officially returned to Broadway! Watch a video of their curtain call from their first preview, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher.

With Chess making its return to Broadway, be the first to purchase merch! The production is now offering a variety of products, including magnets, timers, ornaments, pens, apparel, fans, and more for fans of the show.

In this video, go inside the Chess sitzprobe, where the cast meets the orchestra for the first time, and hear from legendary creators Tim Rice and Benny Andersson of ABBA about bringing this iconic score back to life.

Discover how to get rush tickets for CHESS in 2026! Learn about the digital lottery and in-person options for affordable seats.

Chess is back on Broadway! Previews for Chess begin Wednesday, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. The production officially opens Sunday, November 16. Meet the cast of Chess below!

All new photos have been released from the rehearsal room of CHESS on Broadway. Previews for CHESS begin Wednesday, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. Check out the photos here!

Watch a video of Nicholas Christopher inside rehearsals for Broadway's Chess, also featuring Lea Michele and Aaron Tveit. Go inside the Michael Mayer-directed production now!