"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
Terrific show!
"Cast, music and production were all fantastic! Highly recommend - thoroughly entertaining. This production finally does justice to an outstanding musical!"
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Jay P from Redwood City on Dec 13, 2025
Mountain Top Experience
"I’ve listened to the Chess cast recording for years and years - music right up there with Jesus Christ Super Star and Evita. This was my first opportunity to see Chess performed - enthusiastically driving from Michigan to experience it on Broadway. The story was very understandable, engaging, (surprisingly funny at times) and, of course, soaringly epic with emotions. My only regret? That I can’t stay and see it over and over again. Bravo!"
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Nancy K from Ann Arbor on Dec 13, 2025
Amazing Vocals!
"A truly breathtaking performance by these three powerhouse vocalists! Excellent storytelling, amazing soundtrack, and all in all a very fun night. A must watch, you will not be disappointed."
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 11, 2025
Well sung version of this show!
"I appreciated this reimagining of Chess, keeping most of the original music and changing the book/story somewhat. All the principals sang extremely well, but Christopher Nicholas was a stand out. The broken proscenium bits with the Arbiter were a fun addition. Recommend!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 10, 2025
Such a great show!! Non stop entertainment
"I had never heard of Chess before, but bought tickets anyway. My husband and I absolutely LOVED the show! He's not a big musical fan, but he couldn't get over how great the show was! And I was just blown away by the talent from each and every cast member, not to mention the talents of the musicians right there on stage! Absolutely stunning show, and so fun to watch"
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 9, 2025
Fantastic Performances
"All three leads in this show were superb! It is a little longer than I had realized, but it was never boring. Highly recommended "
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Leona A from Latham on Dec 9, 2025
Fabulous Show in every way!
"We loved everything about the show. Can’t remember hearing so many spectacular voices in one production! We would even see it again!
I think it might be hard for a child to understand."
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 8, 2025
Pure delight
"I enjoy Broadway shows 3-4 times a year. Haven't seen one like Chess in a long, long time! Absolutely loved it. Intriguing plot, amazing music, wonderful actors! Everything is highly professional.
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Miryam S from Brooklyn on Dec 7, 2025
Fabulous!
"How lovely for these lovely songs to be presented in a new narrative! The most wonderful singers do credit to the great music, and the supporting cast were fabulous. Still humming the songs to myself!"
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Linda M from Westbury on Dec 6, 2025
The whole production was excellent!
"The music was wonderful, supported the story line and was sung with emotion pertinent to the story. I don't believe the story was convolulted. It flowed well and perfectly told its message which was then sung beaurifully."
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 5, 2025
So good!
"So entertaining! And the political banter is hilarious. I would highly recommend."
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 5, 2025
Phenomenal!
"The singing was amazing! Such a strong production. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 5, 2025
Outstanding vocals , drawn into the emotion of the actors
"Plot was great, acting was outstanding , vocals were incredible , dancing over the top- one of the best broadway shows I have seen - and I have seen around 75!"
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Deborah K from Newtown on Dec 3, 2025
Outstanding
"Nothing not to like, the sets, the music, but most of all the actors,
Better than I expected. Lea Michelle was outstanding…I would see it again…bravo"
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 1, 2025
Extraordinary show! Extraordinary performances!
"We see a lot of theatre and Chess was one of the highlights of the year. All the leads were wonderful. Two hours sailed by in ten minutes. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 1, 2025
Some of the best performances on Broadway right now!
"Star power of course, but also smart, updated and relevant. They added some very current quips which the audience loved. The singing and performance were all amazing! Highly recommend. Much better and easier to follow than the original staged version. "
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Ted G from Chicago on Nov 30, 2025
Modern rock opera
"The vocals are some of the best I've ever heard. This really is more of a modern rock opera than a musical. My young teenagers enjoyed it, but I'm not sure younger would."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 30, 2025
Best singing talent currently on Broadway!
"Having seen over 250 Broadway musicals over several decades, Chess is definitely among my top 10! A must see, as the acting and especially the singing were exceptional. I expected Lea Michelle and Aaron Tveit to give amazing performances, acting and vocally, and they definitely did. But the standout was Nicholas Christopher whose voice was phenomenal, and Chess should be his breakout performance for anyone unfamiliar with his incredible voice! I can’t underetand how Chess received mixed reviews, as I found the performance last evening to warrant numerous Tony nominations for each of the principals. In fact, they deserved standing ovations for solos during the performance, they were just that GREAT!"
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Steven S from Pikesville on Nov 29, 2025
Lovely time at the theatre.
"Great voices. Great music. Interesting plot. Anthem will stay with me for a long time. Pity the Child was heartbreaking. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 26, 2025
Powerhouse of a show!
"From the very beginning to the very end, I was captivated! This cast, this show, it was all just brilliant. I could have stood and clapped forever for them all. Shout out to the big guy in the chorus! Is Superman a musical? It should be, and you sir, could play the lead!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 25, 2025
Phenomenal - Must See!
"Chess is a star-studded performance that will make you laugh, cry and want to immediately download the soundtrack to learn all of the songs. The orchestra was phenomenal! "
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Lauren C from Brighton on Nov 23, 2025
Finally!!
"The singers were amazing. The book is problematic yet the show has a cult following. With an incredible score I can see why. Staged for the first time on Broadway since the 1980's. Go. GO!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 23, 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.
