Lea Michele Reveals Why She Wears a Wig in Broadway’s ‘Chess’

Lea Michele is starring as Florence Vassy in the Broadway production Chess. She performs eight shows each week and is an Emmy-nominated entertainer.

Explanation from Michele

Filmogaz.com reports Michele used a TikTok video to explain her choice. Fans often ask why she wears a wig instead of using her natural hair.

She reveals she would need daily blowouts and flat ironing to match the role’s straight look. That routine would cause long-term heat damage.

Practical and creative reasons

Using a wig protects her real hair from nightly heat exposure. It also allows the creative team to change her hairstyle quickly between acts.

In act two, the character appears with shorter hair and a lighter emotional tone. The wig made that transition possible without harming Michele’s natural hair.

Michele’s view of the wig

She described the wig as a beloved costume element. Michele called it fierce and said she would gladly wear it every day.

Performance details

Chess is running on Broadway with Michele in the lead role. Tickets are on sale to see the show through June 21.