Trending Now - Jojo Levesque Set to Replace Lea Michele in Broadway's 'chess

WHO:

Joanna “JoJo” Levesque, singer, songwriter, and actor

Lea Michele, exiting lead actress in Broadway's Chess

Aaron Tveit, Tony Award winner, co-star in Chess

Nicholas Christopher, co-star in Chess

WHAT:

Joanna “JoJo” Levesque will succeed Lea Michele in the lead role of Florence Vassy in the Broadway revival of Chess.

Levesque will begin performances on June 23, 2026.

WHERE:

Broadway's Imperial Theatre, New York City

WHEN:

Levesque's performances will start on June 23, 2026.

WHY:

Lea Michele is exiting the role, prompting the casting of Joanna “JoJo” Levesque.

HOW:

Levesque is returning to Broadway after her previous performance in Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 00:38 UTC)

Joanna “JoJo” Levesque will take over the lead role of Florence Vassy in the Broadway revival of Chess, succeeding Lea Michele, who is exiting the production. Levesque is set to begin her performances at the Imperial Theatre in New York City on June 23, 2026, marking her return to Broadway after her previous role in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. She will be joined by co-stars Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher in this highly anticipated revival.