Lea Michele, who is nominated for an Emmy, will play her last show as Florence in the record-breaking revival of Chess on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Imperial Theatre in New York. The show has been extended many times because of strong audience demand and positive reviews for Michele’s performance, especially in her signature songs like “Someone Else’s Story.”
For fans of both Glee and Broadway, Michele’s time in Chess was a full-circle moment. She made her Broadway debut as a child in Les Misérables at the same Imperial Theatre two decades earlier. People are likely to be interested in tickets again when she leaves, and new blocks of seats may become available as the show gets ready for a new leading lady and possible tour dates.
The revival will continue its long run until at least May 3, 2026, even though Michele is leaving the New York stage. Her understudies have already covered her planned off-days that she announced on social media. The show, which was directed by Michael Mayer and had music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and lyrics by Tim Rice, might go on a national tour later in 2026. This will keep the Chess score and its pop hits like “One Night in Bangkok” in the spotlight.
People who work on Broadway say that tickets for shows through June 21, 2026, are especially popular with fans who want to see Lea Michele’s last performances in the role. Fans should check official ticket sites and the Imperial Theatre box office for new sales blocks, rush policies, and any special “farewell” shows that are happening because she is leaving.
