Lea Michele Is Cooking Up a Mystery and Maybe a Bishop in ‘Chess’?! (Also, She Sang Her Face Off on Kelly Clarkson’s Couch)

Buy Me A Coffee

Lea Michele is teasing something, and no, it’s not another Glee reboot (although let’s be honest, Rachel Berry would absolutely try to pitch that every Thanksgiving dinner).

The Glee graduate and unofficial mayor of High Notes City popped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Thursday, May 22 (but like, actually filmed it on Wednesday because Hollywood is basically one big game of time travel). While there, Lea belted out Olivia Rodrigo’s “Driver’s License” — because nothing says “Broadway diva” like emotionally destroying a room full of soccer moms with a Gen Z breakup anthem.

See also  Rachel Zegler And Kit Connor Celebrate Opening Night Of Their Broadway Play 'Romeo + Juliet'

This little TV cameo wasn’t just for funsies — Lea is currently on tour, living her best post-Glee pop-Broadway-fusion fantasy. One segment of her show is apparently “What Would Rachel Berry Sing Today?” which feels like the musical version of “What Would Jesus Do?” but with more jazz hands and emotional trauma.

After slaying the stage, Lea sat down with Kelly to drop this vague-but-spicy breadcrumb:

> “I have something exciting coming up that I’ll be announcing very soon.”

Girl. That’s it? That’s the tweet? That’s the tease? Lea is out here playing the ultimate game of Broadway charades and we are LOSING.

See also  Rachel Zegler And Kit Connor To Play 'Romeo & Juliet' On Broadway With Music By Jack Antonoff

Now, Broadway nerds (hi, it’s us) have been whispering for years that Lea might be sliding into a new role in a revival of Chess — a musical about love, war, and very competitive board games. And just to toss some extra fuel on the rumor bonfire, BroadwayWorld.com casually confirmed that Chess is returning to the stage in Fall 2025.

Oh, and guess who’s directing it? Michael Mayer. Yeah. The same dude who steered the ship on Funny Girl and Spring Awakening — both starring none other than Ms. Michele herself. Coincidence? We think not. Conspiracy board? Assembling now.

See also  Nick Jonas & Adrienne Warren Serenade Fallon with Broadway Magic—Because Why Not?

So, is Lea about to queen her way through Chess? Or is she launching a vegan candle line called “Berry Bright”? Only time (and her next Kelly Clarkson Show appearance) will tell.

Until then, we wait. And we rewatch her “Driver’s License” cover with a single tear rolling down our cheek, Rachel Berry-style.

Comments area

Sidebar

Must Read

Jennifer Lopez Reads a Letter To Her Fans, Her ‘JLovers’

So, you know how Jennifer Lopez, the queen of...

Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan Spotted On a Date

Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan, the dynamic duo of...

DDG Opens Up About New Son With Halle Bailey

Breaking News: DDG and Halle Bailey spill the beans...

Timothée Chalamet’s Gas Station Pit Stop: Bob Dylan, Box Office Wins, and Premium Unleaded

Well, it seems even Hollywood heartthrobs like Timothée Chalamet...

You Might Also Like

Full Tracklist for Tate McRae’s Upcoming Album ‘Think Later’

Tate McRae is about to drop her sophomore album,...

Michelle Obama Is a Capricorn and She Will Ruin Your Life (Lovingly)

🪐✨Why is the former First Lady giving Big Zodiac...

Austin Butler Shows Off Ripped Physique While on Vacation With Kaia Gerber

In a jingle-all-the-way turn of events, Austin Butler and...

Miley Cyrus Performs at Her 31st Birthday in a Black Mini

Miley Cyrus just turned a casual Wednesday night into...

Ben Affleck Spotted For The First Time Since Jennifer Lopez Filed For Divorce

Ben Affleck is back in action—well, the “wandering around...

Prince Harry Desperately Wants To Return To Royal Life, According To The Mail

Ah, yes, another weekend, another dose of royal drama...

Babies Born on Taylor Swift’s Birthday Received Special Bracelets at This Hospital

Guess what happened on Wednesday? Taylor Swift's hometown hospital,...

Michael Jackson’s Brother Tito Jackson, Dead At 70

In a bit of unfortunate and very unexpected news,...