‘Chess’ to Close Early on Broadway, Timed to Lea Michele’s Exit in June
The Broadway revival of 'Chess' will close earlier than planned on June 21, coinciding with Lea Michele's exit from the production. Despite a strong start, the show has struggled with attendance and received mixed reviews, leading to its early closure. Producers expressed pride in the production's achievements during its run, which marked the musical's return to Broadway after nearly 40 years.
- ▪'Chess' will close on June 21, 2026, earlier than initially scheduled.
- ▪Lea Michele was set to leave the production, which prompted the decision to close.
- ▪The revival faced declining attendance and mixed reviews despite breaking house records when it opened.
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Home Legit News May 26, 2026 4:00pm PT ‘Chess’ to Close Early on Broadway, Timed to Lea Michele’s Exit in June By Rebecca Rubin Plus Icon Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter rebeccaarubin Latest Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Other Desert Cities’ Revival 8 hours ago Memorial Day Weekend Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Opens to $100 Million Domestically, $163 Million Globally 1 day ago How ‘Obsession’ Became an Unprecedented Box Office Horror Hit — and One of the Year’s Most Profitable Movies 2 days ago See All Matthew Murphy “Chess” will close early on Broadway, with the buzzy revival ending its run on June 21.
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