JoJo to Replace Lea Michele as Lead in Broadway's 'Chess' Revival Starting June 23, 2026

Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque will succeed Lea Michele in the lead role of Florence Vassy in the Broadway revival of 'Chess' at the Imperial Theatre, starting June 23, 2026. This casting change is significant as it highlights JoJo’s expanding career from music into notable Broadway roles, performing alongside Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher. Audiences and theater enthusiasts should watch for JoJo's impact on the show's reception and any future Broadway opportunities arising from this high-profile role switch.