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Lea Michele Celebrated With Sardi’s Portrait as Her Chess Run Continues

JoJo Levesque will succeed her in Chess.

Overview

  • Lea Michele marked the unveiling of her caricature at Sardi’s, the Broadway restaurant famed for honoring stage figures with wall portraits.
  • The celebration drew former co-stars from Glee and Spring Awakening alongside current Chess cast members and her family.
  • Jonathan Groff delivered remarks, and Michele told guests she had waited her whole life for the Sardi’s honor.
  • Michele continues as Florence Vassy in the Chess revival at the Imperial Theatre through June 21, 2026, with Joanna “JoJo” Levesque slated to take over afterward.
  • BroadwayWorld published a photo gallery by Bruce Glikas documenting the event and its attendees.