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‘Chess’ to Close Early on Broadway, Timed to Lea Michele’s Exit in June
“Chess” will close early on Broadway, with the buzzy revival ending its run on June 21. Although Lea Michele was scheduled to depart the production in late June, the musical had intended to remain on Broadway with Joanna “JoJo” Levesque set to take over the lead role of Florence Vassy through at least September. Instead, […]
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According to Variety’s source item, ‘Chess’ to Close Early on Broadway, Timed to Lea Michele’s Exit in June, “Chess” will close early on Broadway, with the buzzy revival ending its run on June 21. Although Lea Michele was scheduled to depart the production in late June, the musical had intended to remain on Broadway with Joanna “JoJo” Levesque set to take over the lead role of Florence Vassy through at least September. Instead, […]
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- ‘Chess’ to Close Early on Broadway, Timed to Lea Michele’s Exit in JuneVariety - 2026-05-26T23:00:00+00:00
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