Chess 2025 — Page 4

RumTumJM said: "Any updates on this?

I know one of the prominent rumors is that the show would take the St. James after Sunset. Now, with Sunset closing...and another rumor that Queen Of Versailles is going there...anything new on the Chess front?"

I've not seen anything new since the comment on here that it might not be on indefinite hold but I do wonder if they might have decided to go with a smaller theatre. I always thought the St James might be a bit big for Chess but that's all pure speculation on my part.

I don’t get the AirPod reference. A little help here?

Al H. has it!

Fisher is contracted April 15-July 20. Is the assumption that July 20 is also the closing or would they run through the rest of the summer, close late August/early September. I could see them bringing Aaron back for the final weeks. Not sure what the timeline for Chess is. November start?

So right now is it looking like:

Al Hirshfeld Theatre

November 2025 - previews

December 2025 - opening

limited engagement to May 2026 (pending nominations?)

starring: Ramin Karimloo, Lea Michele, Jordan Fischer/Adam Lambert(?), and….

starring: Ramin Karimloo, Lea Michele, Jordan Fischer/Adam Lambert(?), and….


Switch out Jordan Fisher with Jordan Donica and it's the most perfect casting ever.

mshalo18 said: "Sutton Ross said: "starring: Ramin Karimloo, Lea Michele, Jordan Fischer/Adam Lambert(?), and….


Switch out Jordan Fisher with Jordan Donica and it's the most perfect casting ever."

If they cast Jordan Donica, I’ll be there every day."

Maybe -- but he won't be there! Jordan D has a horrible track record of missing performances. He was out more than he was in on MY FAIR LADY (I missed him on 4 occasions) and CAMELOT (out all 3 times I went), and he missed almost the entire run of INTO THE WOODS at City Center. I guess the name "Jordan" is unlucky on Broadway?

g.d.e.l.g.i. said: "inception said: "In what world is Chess bigger at the box office than Moulin Rouge?"

The world where they're stacking the deck with stars as Florence and Svetlana."

I'm fascinated to see who they cast as Svetlana. Will Solea continue from the December 2022 concert as some have suggested or will it be a bigger name? Whoever it is their voice will need to blend well with Lea's for I Know Him So Well.

Of course Svetlana isn't in Act 1 and then shows up in Act 2 in with a solo (originally for Florence in the original Broadway production) and that famous duet, and plays a major part in Deal or No Deal and End Game.

I assume, if this is all true, that we won't have any announcements until Moulin Rouge announces it's closing date?

In the 2022 concert, Svetlana was only in act 2. It's possible Danny Strong revises the book (again) and puts her in act one. But as of that concert, she only appeared in act 2.

Was not thrilled by Ramin in the concert, but I rarely am. Lea seems kind of perfectly cast. Cannot imagine Jordan Fisher has the voice for Freddie. But also really can't imagine Jordan Donica does either. Donica would be much more suited for Anatoly.

My personal wish no matter how unlikely would be for Freddie to be played by Adam pascal. His voice is so perfect for the role

Theatrefanboy1 said: "My personal wish no matter how unlikely would be for Freddie to be played by Adam pascal. His voice is so perfect for the role"

Pascal's rendition of Pity the Child in the Chess concert 20+ years ago was the perfect version of that song. I expressed the same hope for Pascal to play Freddie in a much earlier thread, but as was pointed out to me, Adam has aged out of the role. Sigh.

Russian singing talk show host Kelly Clarkinski?