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Katerina Papacostas is a Broadway performer and musician. Her Broadway and national touring credits include Tootsie (OBC) understudying the roles of Sandy and Julie, Nicola in Kinky Boots and Eva Peron understudy in Evita. Regionally she’s performed in The Music Man and How To Succeed... at the prestigious Kennedy Center. Other leading roles include Hilda in The Thin Place, Julia in Bandstand, and Wendy in The Great American Mousical written and directed by Julie Andrews. Screen credits: CNBC's “Acorns” profile and the acclaimed series “Modern Love.” Katerina maintains a high nerd quotient working as a software engineer. She also plays tolerable keys and middling percussion in the band Slow Picket.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
2025
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Ensemble

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Broadway Center Stage Revival, 2019
Ensemble

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2014
Nicola [Replacement]

[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2013
Ensemble [Replacement]

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Video: Lea Michele's Kids Join Her Onstage at CHESS For Mother's Day
by Michael Major - May 11, 2026

Lea Michele was surprised by her children onstage at Chess for Mother's Day! During the production's curtain call on Sunday, her kids ran out to hand her flowers. Watch the video now.
Video: Hannah Cruz & Nicholas Cristopher in 'The Deal (Part 1)' from CHESS on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - May 10, 2026

Watch Tony Award nominees Hannah Cruz and Nicholas Cristopher perform an excerpt of The Deal (Part 1) from the Broadway revival of Chess.
Videos: CHESS Audience Celebrate Tony Nominees With Thunderous Applause
by Michael Major - May 6, 2026

Audiences at Chess celebrated the production's five Tony Award nominations at Tuesday night's performance. Watch videos of the audience celebrating its Tony-nominated actors, Nicholas Christopher, Bryce Pinkham, and Hannah Cruz.
Video: CHESS Star Nicholas Christopher Stuns with 'Endgame' Finale
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

Broadway's newest heartthrob Nicholas Christopher is bringing the heat and winning hearts in the smash-hit revival of Chess. In newly released video from inside the Imperial Theatre, Nicholas proves his chops in the live setting, flawlessly executing the astonishing feat backed by the show's company. 
Video: Aaron Tveit Opens Up About Wardrobe Mishap During CHESS Performance
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026

Aaron Tveit may be a Tony Award-winning performer, but he still faces challenges while treading the boards. Watch his visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show, where the Chess star shares a story about a wardrobe malfunction that happened during a performance of the revival.
Video: CHESS Stars Reflect on New Cast Recording: 'The Album Really Rocks'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday to discuss starring in the Broadway revival of Chess. Watch their appearance now!
Cabaret Roundup: April 20-26- Samantha Bee, Betty Buckley & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 20, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including comedian Samantha Bee (Daily Show), Hugh Panaro (Phantom of the Opera), Betty Buckley (Annie Get Your Gun) and more.
Exclusive: Watch the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Golden Bangkok' on Broadway
by Michael Major - Apr 14, 2026

Enjoy 'one night in Bangkok' and watch the cast of Chess on Broadway performing 'Golden Bangkok.' Watch the video, featuring Casey Garvin, Sydney Jones, Sean MacLaughlin, Sarah Meahl, Samantha Pollino, Katie Webber, and more.
Listen: CHESS Cast Album Drops With Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2026

Get a first listen to the CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording), now available on digital and streaming formats. The album features Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham, Bradley Dean, Sean Allan Krill, and more.
Exclusive: Bryce Pinkham Sings 'The Arbiter' on the CHESS Cast Recording
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2026

CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording) will be released in digital and streaming formats tomorrow, April 10. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive first listen of 'The Arbiter', performed by the Arbiter himself, Tony nominee Bryce Pinkham.
Listen: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Pity the Child' on the CHESS Cast Recording
by Michael Major - Apr 7, 2026

Get a first listen to Aaron Tveit singing 'Pity the Child' from the upcoming Chess cast recording. The new track follows Lea Michele's 'Nobody's Side,' which was released last month. Nicholas Christopher's 'Anthem' was made available last week.
Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' From CHESS Cast Recording to Be Released Tonight
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2026

Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' from the Chess cast recording will be released tonight at midnight. The new single comes ahead of the full cast recording's release this Firday, April 10. The album will be released on CD and vinyl later this year.
CHESS Will Release Cast Recording Next Week; Listen to 'Anthem' Now
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2026

The 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of CHESS will be released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, April 10. Learn more about how to pre-save or or pre-order the album here.
Performers From CHESS, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from Wicked; Chess; The Outsiders; Operation Mincemeat; Bigfoot! A New Musical; Going Bachrach: The Songs Of An Icon, and About Time.
Video: The Cast of CHESS is Making Moves at Broadway Sessions
by Ben Cameron - Mar 28, 2026

Broadway Sessions, returned earlier last month with the cast of Chess. In this video, watch highlights from Sydney Jones, Casey Garvin, Samantha Pollino, Regine Sophia, Travis Ward Osborne, and Katerina Papacostas, with up and comer Audrey Blaze.
Video: Bryce Pinkham and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'The Arbiter' on KELLY CLARKSON
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2026

During a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, a segment was dedicated to Broadway's Chess, featuring a performance of 'The Arbiter' from the cast of the hit revival. Watch the performance here, led by Bryce Pinkham.
Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Will Join CHESS as 'Florence Vassy'
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2026

Multi-platinum singer, songwriter and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque will return to Broadway as “Florence Vassy” alongside Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher in the record-breaking new production of CHESS beginning Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Lea Michele Will Depart CHESS in June
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026

Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele will depart the twice-extended, record-breaking new  production of CHESS on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.
Video: Watch Lea Michele and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Nobody's Side' on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026

On Tuesday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Lea Michele, along with the Broadway cast and orchestra of Chess, took the stage for a performance of 'Nobody's Side' from the hit revival. Check out Michele's rendition of the song here.
Lea Michele and Cast of Broadway's CHESS to Perform on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2026

Lea Michele, along with the Broadway cast and orchestra of Chess, will visit The Late Show with Stephen Colbert next week for a musical performance from the hit revival. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Katerina Papacostas been in?

Katerina Papacostas has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Katerina Papacostas been in?

Katerina Papacostas has not appeared in the West End.

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