Surprising Cold War story with chess as the center piece
"I was particularly interested in seeing Lea Michele and she was terrific as expected. The remainder of the cast was also excellent "
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Stanley M from San Diego on May 10, 2026
Fascinating
"Was disappointed at first that Leah Michelle would not perform at our show, however the under study replacing her was extraordinary! Whole cast was excellent. I believe that the audience should be at least 16 years old to attend due to the nature of the language and some adult situations. Loved the premise of the play and would definitely recommend."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 8, 2026
Great show with great talent
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The talent was superb. I know history and enjoyed it. Slow in the beginning but otherwise very good. "
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Jacqueline C from Elkins Park on Apr 27, 2026
Great story line with entertaining music and songs.
"The roles of Florence and the Arbiter were both played by understudies who were terrific. I can't imagine a better experience with the intended actors. Musical numbers were powerful."
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Jack H from Holbrook on Apr 7, 2026
Amazing reimagination of original
"What was once a good play is now a great play. Chess has been reimagined to be relevant today as it was when it was first on Broadway. Twists to the storyline, outstanding staging, and a magnificent cast make Chess a fabulous Broadway musical. I highly recommend this show."
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Phil S from Boca Raton on Apr 5, 2026
Checkmate
"A terrific show where the story is both important and interesting. Music is great. The lead performers are terrific, however, so is the entire ensemble. Highly recommend. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 30, 2026
Thrilling
"Nick Christopher was absolutely incredible as Anatoly! Definitely the star of the show. Michelle and Tviet were vocally dynamic, as always. With the exception of Anatoly’s estranged wife, Svetlana, whose vocal renditions were nasal and at times grating, the characters were impressive and their parts sung with a pleasing vocal clarity. The orchestra was creatively placed along the perimeter of the stage and it was so nice to see a full complement of instrumentalists playing with precision and brilliancy. This was a very exciting performance with timely revisions relevant to our current concerns nation and world wide. "
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Carol J from Raleigh on Mar 28, 2026
Entertaining and interesting
"Loved the music. Stars were great. Spare production but fit the shows theme. Did not think the arbitrator topical comments were necessary to enjoy the show"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 18, 2026
Fantastic rework of an 80s classic
"I loved how the show is updated and so relevant to our time as well as its original setting. Powerhouse cast and amazing musical performances. Definitely worth it."
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Jamie B from Nome on Mar 18, 2026
A great revival of a classic "musical lovers" musical
"The relatively simple staging highlighted the talented musicians set up on a ladder-like stage on either side and above the stage. The simple main stage had couches where the cast spent much of their time. Bryce Pinkham, as the arbiter, did a great job in explaining the story. He was also hilarious while placing witty current political sarcasm into the storyline. I can't say enough about the case, which was strong vocally and during the dance numbers. The three stars shone bright with Lea Michelle returning to the Imperial theater years after her first Broadway role as Cosette as a child! Adam Tveit was stellar in his role as Freddie. Nicholas Christopher was very strong vocally in his role as Anatoly. Given that I had wanted to see Chess after years of loving the soundtrack, this production did an excellent job of keeping the spirit of the original but giving modern context for this type of international intrigue. Highly recommended."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 15, 2026
Best show in town
"Loved the music and the witty and very capable narrator/ arbiter.
Loved the parts with high intensity music and immersive sound.
Excellent performance by the actors -in perticular the flawless overlapping of voices -chills!
Could have been more emphasis on the game of chess rather than the «spy vs spy». The constant twists and turns in the plot courtesy of active intelligence agencies made things a bit confusing at times, but not enough to disrupt the experience. After all it is a musical and the music and acting part was 10 out of 10!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 5, 2026
Amazing!
"I absolutely loved everything about this show. The music, the orchestra, the dancers. Everything is perfection! I totally recommend!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 3, 2026
Truly a masterpiece
"Amazing leads with amazing vocals with an engaging plot and a quick witted narrator 10/ 10 would recommend "
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Jared C from Old Westbury on Feb 16, 2026
Great show
"Great singers and actors. The ensemble dancing and choreography was amazing. Interesting revision from the 1988 London version we saw."
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 13, 2026
Wow!
"The show blew me away! It has a little of everything, romance, suspense, intrigue. The music & dancing are so much fun! The opening of Act 2 gave me goosebumps. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 12, 2026
Amazing
"This show is amazing. Every actor puts their heart into every role and it shows.
Please go see and
Enjoy the experience "
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 7, 2026
Remarkable revival!
"The voices, the acting, the re-worked book and structure all come together for an exceptional experience. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 1, 2026
Good show - see it!
"Dancing and voices great! However the background instruments were often too loud so the lyrics were unintelligible. Disappointing! Parts of the story were lost because of this."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 29, 2026
Amazing performances!
"The story translates well from the 80s to present day with some clever remarks from the announcer. I was absolutely blown away by Nicholas Christopher’s performance. The ensemble is fun and the music keeps you engaged throughout. Highly recommend. "
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Melissa A from Gilbert on Jan 24, 2026
Chess
"The stars did not disappoint. Nicholas Christopher was fabulous in the role of Anatoly Sergievsky. He was the only main star to do the stage door trail after the show. He was very kind and took the time to speak with everyone and take pictures. Broadway needs more stars like this. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 22, 2026
Nicholas Christopher is a King - Check Mate!!!
"I was pleasantly surprised about how much I loved this musical. I didn’t know much about it and heard mixed reviews but I was a Glee fan so wanted to see Darren Criss in Maybe Happy Ending (excellent!!) and Lea Michelle in Chess. She was great, the story was engaging, I laughed a lot and Nicholas Christopher won the night! He was fantastic and incredibly gracious after the show at the stage door with EVERY person waiting there. Go see Chess!!!
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 14, 2026
Worth seeing!
"I saw the original NYC show 38 years ago and I thought many of the changes they made were for the better. I couldn’t stop singing the songs in my head for days!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 14, 2026
Amazing! Would see again!
"Loved this production! Aaron Tveitt Lea Michelle and whole cast were incredible! It had a great mix of humor, drama, and singing was impressive. My favorite part was the comedy. Only thing I will change moving forward is not sitting so close (2nd row). You can see them spit as they’re were talking or singing, which was a little funny but kind of distracting too. I’ll know better next time. 10/10 do recommend! "
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Amy B from Tuttle on Jan 10, 2026
Amazing performance
"Amazing performance delivered by talented cast. Dynamic and creative. Definitely recommend to attend "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 5, 2026
Amazing show!
"The performers were amazing. Venue was great. Our seats were center front mezzanine and had a fantastic view of the stage. Highly recommend! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 4, 2026
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About
Chess
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.
