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The Broadway revival of the musical 'Chess' will close on June 21. The closing coincides with star Lea Michele's scheduled departure, though the production had intended to continue with a new lead through at least September. The show opened last fall to strong reviews and broke house records at the Imperial Theatre.
Facts First
- The musical 'Chess' will close on Broadway on June 21 at the Imperial Theatre.
- The closing date coincides with star Lea Michele's exit, despite plans for Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque to take over the lead role.
- The production received five Tony Award nominations, including for actors Nicholas Christopher, Bryce Pinkham, and Hannah Cruz.
- Attendance has recently dropped to approximately 70% capacity.
- The revival opened last fall and broke several house records at the Imperial Theatre.
What Happened
The Broadway revival of 'Chess' will close on June 21. The closing date now coincides with the previously scheduled departure of star Lea Michele. The production had intended to continue its run with Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque set to take over the lead role through at least September. The show opened at the Imperial Theatre last fall and broke several house records.
Why this Matters to You
If you were planning to see 'Chess' on Broadway, you now have a firm final date to plan around. The closure may free up the Imperial Theatre for a new production later in the year. For fans of the musical or its stars, the window to see this particular acclaimed revival is now limited.
What's Next
The final performance is scheduled for June 21. The production may release additional tickets for its remaining performances. The creative team and cast may move on to other projects following the closure.