Broadway’s biggest names gathered for Variety’s annual Business of Broadway Breakfast, where frittatas and coffee set the scene for a star-studded preview of the upcoming fall season. The event brought together performers including Lea Michele, Keanu Reeves, Ethan Slater, Kristin Chenoweth and Aaron Tveit, offering attendees an inside look at the buzziest shows heading to the stage. Highlights included conversations with the cast of Chess—Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher—who discussed their production and what audiences can expect this fall. In addition to onstage interviews, the breakfast served as a networking hub for producers, creatives and press to connect and share insight into trends shaping Broadway this season. Variety’s Business of Broadway Breakfast has become a must-attend industry kickoff, combining exclusive previews with opportunities to meet the talent behind major productions. The morning also featured appearances by actors from other high-profile projects and drew a mix of critics and influencers eager for early takeaways on casting, direction and design. For theater fans and industry followers, the event reaffirmed Broadway’s momentum heading into the fall lineup. Variety also rounded out coverage with curated shopping highlights, pointing readers to exclusive deals this week across beauty, fashion, electronics and more. Stay tuned to Variety for further coverage and in-depth interviews from Broadway’s biggest names.