Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSinger JoJo's Broadway debut in the musical Chess has been cancelled after the production announced its closure. JoJo was scheduled to take over the lead role of Florence Vassy from Lea Michele, with her first performance set for 23 June. However, the show will now close on 21 June, coinciding with Michele's final performance. JoJo, whose full name is Joanna Levesque, expressed her disappointment on Instagram, stating she was 'so bummed'. Lea Michele had reportedly recommended JoJo for the role, which also stars Tony winner Aaron Tveit. In fullSinger JoJo reacts after learning Broadway’s Chess will close two days before her first performanceThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

"Chess" will close on Broadway months earlier than expected.

The musical revival will close earlier than expected amid declining ticket sales and Lea Michele's departure.

The ‘Too Little, Too Late’ singer was slated to take over for Lea Michele in the Tony-nominated musical

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