"What a fabulous show! Every performer was giving 110%! Get your tickets now! Best show I have seen on Broadway in years!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 3, 2026
Amazing vocals, passion and craft!
"The vocals and passion in characters is amazing. The leads are top talent. Worth seeing over and over. The theme are weave in skillfully. Choreography leaves more to be desired. But vocals make up for it in spades. "
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Donna D from Philadelphia on Jan 1, 2026
Your next move … Chess
"Loved the performance. The music was great. The choreography was innovative. The story was easy to follow. Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, Nicholas Christopher were amazing!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 31, 2025
Showcase of Talent
"Amazing vocal performances, excellent acting, brilliant choreography, clever current political humor. Impressive, moving, engaging, entertaining. "
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Wendy S from Columbia on Dec 30, 2025
This show is underrated! Phenomenal!
"I loved all of the actors and chorus. I already knew I was obsessed with the music but I thought the book was going to be weak. It wasn’t! My teen loved the history lesson on the Cold War. The humor. Give em Tony’s! I want to see it again!"
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Kristy B from Topanga on Dec 30, 2025
Fantastic cast!
"Fantastic production of a difficult show to produce due to vocal demands. The cast was exceptional and delivered on every scene. Orchestra was amazing for its size. A truly magical experience. Every seat was filled."
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Wade C from Dallas on Dec 30, 2025
Surprised
"I didn’t know what to expect. All I knew was that I loved the songs and I couldn’t wait to see the headlining stars.
I absolutely looooooved it! I know there are mixed reviews out there but you won’t be disappointed if you love the score and are a fan of Aaron, Lea and Nicholas.
All three were phenomenal, but Nicholas was a revelation!!! I loved it so much that I bought a couple of merch.
The songs were memorable; I can’t wait to purchase the cast recording.
Go see Chess!!!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 29, 2025
Lea Michele does not disappoint!
"We came for Lea and she was worth it!!! Incredible. The powerhouse voices of the whole cast! Wow!! Lea, and Hannah Cruz , brought me to tears with their duet. Nicolas Christopher deserves a Tony. 'Nuff said."
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Kelly S from Roscoe on Dec 27, 2025
Best show in years!
"It was absolute fantastic. The elaborated music composed by Mr.B Andersson and Mr. B Ulvaeus, the stellar cast, the stage design, made all together a one of a kind musical production! Best in years."
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 27, 2025
Must See Show
"The talent of this cast was outstanding! The lighting and stage setting is top tier.The orchestra and musical score perfection! All of theater staff very polite and professional. "
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Mary D from Johnson City on Dec 27, 2025
Worth the wait
"Wonderful iconic show I have wanted to see for years. Anthem provided me with an all time Broadway moment that merits a Tony. The other performances were strong. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 24, 2025
Sooo Goood
"So much talent in this revival I was blown away! Don' t let some of the iffy reviews deter you, seeing this show was totally worth it!!!!!"
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Emma B from Flat Rock on Dec 23, 2025
Excellent Music and the Voices of the Cast are Fantastic
"The Cast is wonderful and harmonize perfectly together. The story line is quite different that other musicals as the back story is the cold war 79 thru 84.
It is however a complex love story with a wonderful narrator and a surprise ending !"
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 21, 2025
The most amazing show I have seen
"I was fortunate to see Chess in London in the 80's, Columbus Ohio in the 1990's, twice in London in 2016, and in New York with this production. This, by far, is a priceless production of such a provocative story with beautiful music. The cast is tremendous and exceeded my expectation. Thanks for reviving this wonderful show."
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Christian K from Tampa on Dec 21, 2025
Amazing performances great music
"I saw the original Chess in London in 1987, although the staging for this one was very different, they didn’t need the original gimmicks because of the strength of the cast. I thought the storyline was improved, although I don’t know how I feel about seeing both the original, and now this one discussing the original as a history piece! Music has always been my favorite, but it was a pleasure to see it so well performed well worth the time and money. I plan to see it again."
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Heather T from York on Dec 21, 2025
A fantastic revival of Chess
"Having loved the music, but not the book, of Chess for decades, I attended the revival/reworking last night. I loved it! They addressed some of the book’s issues, added some humor, and had the narrator/arbiter move the story along. All the voices, particularly the three leads were amazing. Each had 1-2 solos in which they shone. Duos and group numbers didn’t disappoint. The audience was wildly enthusiastic. I would highly recommend this production, even if you think you know what to expect based on prior productions."
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 20, 2025
Vocals vocals vocals
"The entire ensemble was terrific. The show was funny, captivating and the talent was amazing! I flew here for Lea Michele and I left impressed by them all. "
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Brian S from Saint Louis on Dec 19, 2025
Chess delivers
"Outstanding performances all the way around. Orchestra amazing. Loved it. Would love a cast recording. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 19, 2025
Highly recommend
"I wasn’t sure if the story would be relevant today, but it is a fantastic performance. The set, the choreography, and the talent was exceptional. "
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Vanessa H from Larkspur on Dec 19, 2025
Chess is my favorite musical
"I saw Chess originally in London, then again many years later in London. I've also seen smaller productions. I lived through the Cold War and remember the huge importance of the top Soviet/US chess players. The younger generations don't have that connection so this production has a lot of dance, big voices, excellent acting and staging to bring that era to life. Every song is memorable and well delivered. The choreography is superb. It is an energetic show for the cast. I hope this production has a long run. I will see it again."
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Ann M from Los Angeles on Dec 18, 2025
A rare night on Broadway
"This production is spectacular. The leads could not be more impressive. The staging is terrific and the orchestra provided both a contemporary sound while still holding the drama of some of the key numbers. This is one of those rare Broadway experiences that you may talk about for a long time."
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Madeleine P from Goldens Bridge on Dec 18, 2025
Best revival of a play
"This was a fantastically performed and executed play. It went beyond my expectations and I was giving it a solid 8 before I saw it. Oh the voices! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 18, 2025
WOW!
"I nearly slid out of my seat during the performance - the cast completely absorbed me. The talent on stage left me stunned and my jaw on the ground for hours. See this show with the original cast NOW!!!"
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Kristina B from Hamilton on Dec 17, 2025
Supreme
"Chess was amazing, so enjoyable. The three leads are perfect in their roles, all have great voices. Aaron Tveit's performance, singing, dancing and acting, was the best I've seen on Broadway."
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 14, 2025
Amazing and unexpected!
"The show was absolutely terrific. Storyline incredible. The entire cast - spectacular! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 14, 2025
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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.
