CHESS 2025 Broadway Cast Recording Thread

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 3/19/26 at 10:31am

Releases this spring! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Tim Rice

At noon EST, "Nobody's Side" will stream everywhere, performed by Lea Michele (Florence) and the Broadway company. 

Updated On: 3/19/26 at 10:31 AM

[quizking101]

Posted: 3/19/26 at 10:33am

Boo hiss. I need an actual g’damn date. 

[suzcap]

Posted: 3/19/26 at 11:12am

quizking101 said: "Boo hiss. I need an actual g’damn date."

The date is most likely being announced some time today.

[DiscoCrows]

Posted: 3/19/26 at 11:57am

Nobody’s Side is out on Apple Music already.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 3/19/26 at 12:03pm

 

[quizking101]

Posted: 3/19/26 at 12:09pm

suzcap said: "quizking101 said: "Boo hiss. I need an actual g’damn date."

The date is most likely being announced some time today."

Let’s hope. This is the worst case of cast recording edgelording I’ve felt since WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN

[Kad]

Posted: 3/19/26 at 12:18pm

quizking101 said: "suzcap said: "quizking101 said: "Boo hiss. I need an actual g’damn date."

The date is most likely being announced some time today."

Let’s hope. This is the worst case of cast recording edgelording I’ve felt since WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN"

The Sweeney Todd revival was far worse, imo- trickling out singles for months. 

[C4b2a3b]

Posted: 3/19/26 at 2:59pm

Love the single, but does anybody think it's a bit too loud at 2:01 (the synthesizer sound)?

[Ball of Buttah]

Posted: 3/19/26 at 3:41pm

C4b2a3b said: "Love the single, but does anybody thinkit's a bit too loudat 2:01 (the synthesizer sound)?"

Definitely couldn't hear that synth in the show. But, I think that's why the live version was only my second favorite because everything was loud (orchestra, ensemble, etc). Whereas, I enjoyed Jessica's Studio 54's version with a piano and 2 backup singers. She sang it effortlessly and it just had a fun vibe. Judy's was up there til I saw Lea live. 
 

All that to say, this recording is my fave version ever 😍🥰. Can't wait for the rest of the album. My guess is they announce the date whenever Rocky or Cats open (or the day after). Meanwhile, they can give us Anthem and I Know Him So Well (but probably ONIB). 

Updated On: 3/19/26 at 03:41 PM

[Mary_Poppins]

Posted: 3/19/26 at 3:58pm

C4b2a3b said: "Love the single, but does anybody think it's a bit too loud at 2:01 (the synthesizer sound)?"

Technically, it's not too loud but it sticks out because it's unabashedly a synthesizer sound, unlike all the other synths which have some resemblance to more traditional instruments. So maybe, yes they could have pulled it down a little.

 

[Mary_Poppins]

Posted: 3/19/26 at 4:30pm

Billboard interview with Lea about the recording:

https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/lea-michele-nobodys-side-chess-track-premiere-interview-1236202185/