Lea Michele Explains Wig Use for Chess Musical Revival Lea Michele has shared the reasoning behind her decision to wear a wig that mimics her natural hair for the Broadway revival of the musical Chess. The Glee star plays Florence Vassy in the production, which stars opposite Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher. Michele explained that the wig serves both practical and artistic purposes, protecting her hair from damage caused by frequent styling and heat. She also highlighted how the wig allows for a visual transformation during the second act, as her character’s hair shortens and her demeanor shifts. “I mean, how bad would that be for my hair?” Michele quipped, referencing the potential harm of nightly heat styling. “Also, just because we wanted something different for act two, so by using a wig, not only would it protect my hair from damage and putting heat on it every night, we could then do something different in act two and in act two, she has shorter hair. Mentally now, she's lighter.” She emphasized that the wig enhances her performance, allowing her to fully embody the character’s evolution. Michele praised the wig’s role in the storytelling, calling the character “fierce” and expressing her admiration for the transformation. “That’s the story of the wig. I love her,” she said, adding that she would “wear her every day.” In a follow-up clip, the actress reiterated her affection for her own curly hair, describing it as “cute” and “wild.” She also noted that neither of her children, five-year-old Ever and 18-month-old Emery, have curly hair, which she found surprising. The musical, which runs at New York City’s Imperial Theatre until June 21, continues to draw attention as part of its revival.#lea_michele #aaron_tveit #nicholas_christopher #imperial_theatre #chess_musical
