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Broadway's 'Chess' Revival Seeks Redemption with Star-Studded Cast
2 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Producers banking on popular performers to revive 'Chess' musical
- Cast confident despite the show's troubled Broadway history
- Creators worked closely with leads to craft a fresh take on the story
Broadway's revival of the musical "Chess" is set to open this month at the Imperial Theatre, and the show's star-studded cast is determined to make it a hit. Producers are banking on the popularity of performers like "Glee" star Lea Michele, Tony winner Aaron Tveit, and rising star Phillip Boykin to help the show succeed, despite its troubled history on Broadway.
The original 1988 production of "Chess" closed after just two months, receiving a frosty reception. But the show, with music by ABBA's Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, has since developed a cult following. This new iteration, directed by Tony winner Michael Mayer and with a rewritten book by "Dopesick" creator Danny Strong, aims to redeem the musical for a modern audience.
