Lea Michele & Aaron Tveit in Broadway Chess Revival
- Lea Michele will star as Florence Vassey in the upcoming Broadway revival of "Chess." The production, also featuring Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher, aims to breathe new life...
- Tveit, a Tony winner, will portray Freddie Trumper, an American grandmaster.Christopher will play Anatoly Sergievsky, a Soviet chess challenger.
- The original "Chess" struggled on Broadway, closing after just 68 performances.
Lea Michele commands the stage as Florence Vassey in the Broadway revival of “chess,” alongside Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher.This new production of the iconic musical is set to open in the fall of 2025. Explore the cast,the creative team,and the fresh outlook Danny Strong brings with a new book. News Directory 3 explores more about the show’s history and legacy. how will this reimagining of “Chess” fare, and what surprises does the updated script hold for audiences? Discover what’s next …
Lea Michele to Play Florence Vassey Role in ‘chess’ Broadway Revival
Updated May 28, 2025
Lea Michele will star as Florence Vassey in the upcoming Broadway revival of “Chess.” The production, also featuring Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher, aims to breathe new life into the musical, which had a short run in 1988 despite a memorable score.
Tveit, a Tony winner, will portray Freddie Trumper, an American grandmaster.Christopher will play Anatoly Sergievsky, a Soviet chess challenger. Michele’s role as Florence Vassey is that of Trumper’s second and lover. The revival is set to open in the fall of 2025 at a Shubert Theatre, the specific location remains undisclosed.
The original “Chess” struggled on Broadway, closing after just 68 performances. Its score, tho, which includes “One Night in Bangkok,” has maintained a dedicated following. tim Rice, along with Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA, created the music.
Danny Strong is writing a new book for this production, replacing the original script by Richard Nelson. Michael Mayer, who directed Michele in her first Broadway lead role in “Spring Awakening” in 2006, will direct.
What’s next
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