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What We Know

Chess Revival Starring Tveit, Michele, & Christopher— Here’s What We Know

As recently announced, the revival of Chess starring Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge! The Musical), Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele (Funny Girl), and Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd) is coming to Broadway! Find out more information, including a theatre, dates, and more.


When will Chess open on Broadway?

Chess will begin performances on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, with an opening night set for Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Where will Chess on Broadway play?

Chess will open at the Imperial Theatre.

Who will be in the cast of Chess on Broadway?

Chess will star Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) as Freddie Trumper, Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele (Funny Girl) as Florence Vassey, and Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd) as Anatoly Sergievsky.

What is Chess on Broadway about?

Chess is the iconic musical where power and passion collide, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. It’s America versus Russia at the World Chess Championship, where the espionage and romance are as complicated and exhilarating as the game itself. For the two players and the woman torn between them, everything—personal, professional, and political—is at risk… and nobody’s rules are the same.

Who is on the creative team of Chess on Broadway?

Chess will feature a new book by Emmy Award winner Danny Strong. With music and lyrics by Emmy and Tony Award nominees ABBA’s Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winner Tim Rice, and based on an idea by Tim Rice, this new production will be directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer and choreographed by Drama Desk Award nominee Lorin Latarro, with music supervision by Brian Usifer.

When will tickets go on sale for Chess on Broadway?

Tickets for Chess are now on sale. Buy directly from us here.

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