Chess

Nicholas Christopher is a Bermudian-American stage actor and singer whose career is closely tied to New York musical theatre. At the Imperial Theatre, he appears in *Chess* alongside Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, Hannah Cruz, Bradley Dean, and Sean Allan Krill.

Lea Michele is a New York–based stage performer and vocalist whose career began in childhood Broadway casts, including *Les Misérables*, *Ragtime*, *Fiddler on the Roof*, and later *Spring Awakening*. She became widely known to TV audiences through *Glee*, while continuing to work as a singer and songwriter.

Aaron Tveit is an American actor and singer associated with New York City’s Broadway circuit, including work at the Imperial Theatre. He is known for originating roles such as Christian in *Moulin Rouge!*, as well as stage work in *Next to Normal*, *Catch Me If You Can*, and *Wicked*.

Hannah Cruz is a New York–based actress and singer whose work centers on Broadway musicals. She drew attention for creating Inez Milholland in *Suffs* and for her work in the original company of *The Connector*, earning a 2024 Clarence Derwent Award for those performances.

Bradley Dean is a New York–based stage and screen performer whose work centers on Broadway and large-scale musicals. At the Imperial Theatre, he appears in *Chess* alongside Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Hannah Cruz, and Sean Allan Krill, in a company that also includes Nicholas Christopher and Bryce Pinkham.

Sean Allan Krill is a New York–based stage actor and singer whose work spans Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional theaters. He first appeared on Broadway in *Mamma Mia!* and later originated Steve Healy in *Jagged Little Pill*, earning a Tony nomination as part of the show’s Grammy-winning album team.