JoJo Levesque Shocked as Broadway Musical 'Chess' Canceled Hours Before Rehearsals
Pop star blindsided after Broadway musical is AXED just hours before she was to start rehearsing

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JoJo Levesque was set to replace Lea Michele in the Broadway musical 'Chess' but was blindsided when producers announced the show's closure just hours before rehearsals were to begin. The show, which was scheduled to run from June 23 to September 13, will close on June 21.
- 01JoJo Levesque was expected to take over the role of Florence Vassy in 'Chess' starting June 23.
- 02The musical revival, directed by Michael Mayer, was set to compete for five Tony Awards.
- 03Levesque expressed her disappointment on Instagram, stating she was supposed to start rehearsals on the day of the announcement.
- 04Lea Michele had recommended JoJo for the role, which she described as a 'beautiful thing.'
- 05The show has been praised for its reimagining of the original production, which has a legacy spanning nearly four decades.
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JoJo Levesque, the pop star and three-time Grammy nominee, was left stunned after the producers of the Broadway revival of 'Chess' announced the show's closure just hours before she was scheduled to begin rehearsals. Levesque was set to replace Lea Michele in the role of Florence Vassy, with performances slated from June 23 to September 13 at the Imperial Theatre in New York City. The closure will take effect on June 21, coinciding with Michele's final performance. JoJo shared her disappointment on Instagram, noting that she was ready to start rehearsals that day. Michele had previously recommended JoJo for the role, which she had been excited to take on, having already fallen in love with the musical's score by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. The revival of 'Chess,' which explores a love triangle against the backdrop of Cold War chess matches, was expected to compete for five awards at the upcoming Tony Awards. Producers expressed pride in the cast's work and the show's reception, highlighting its enduring appeal over the years.
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The cancellation of 'Chess' impacts the Broadway community, including cast members and production staff, as well as fans who anticipated the revival.
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