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The history of “Chess the Musical” is nearly as fascinating as its subject matter of tensions during the Cold War. The West End (London) production opened in 1986 after first bei…
Chess, the complicated Cold War tale with music by Abba alumni Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus and lyrics by the unstoppable Tim Rice, bursts on to the stage at 2nd Star Productions under …
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This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth remembers Audra McDonald and Will Swenson’s wedding, plus how Sutton Foster and Julia Murney came to star in the 2003 Chess concert.
Imprisoned in solitary confinement by Nazis, a stolen book of chess games becomes the Prisoner's only way to cling to sanity. Fighting
"Chess" is a musical notorious for its many varied adaptations and revivals, including a recent West End revival; the Tidewater Players' production, directed by Mark Briner, was the Maryland…
Mark Briner is currently directing “Chess” at the Tidewater Players, now playing through September 16, 2018 at The Historic Havre de Grace Opera House. Mark is a graduate of T…
Australian musical theatre actress Sarah Backer has spent the last few years living and working in London. Originally from Brisbane, Sarah appeared a number of production including Chicag…
Richard Biever will direct the rock musical for FUSE Productions.
The epic musical love story CHESS starring Michael Ball as Anatoly, Alexandra Burke as Svetlana, Cedric Neal as The Arbiter, Tim Howar asFreddie, Cassidy Janson as Florence and Phillip Brown…
So, you thought the 80s were all power ballads and big hair? Well…. you were partly right, but Chess proves
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Chess is officially back in London, directed by Laurence Connor and starring Alexandra Burke, Michael Ball and Cassidy Janson. Here's what the critics have been saying about it…
There's no denying that the plot in Chess could, despite changes in this version, be better structured. But this is a show best enjoyed by sitting back and letting the music and staging blow…
It is Alexandra Burke whose star shines brightest in this production of Chess. She oozes charisma and presence and at least she comes out of this show with her reputation not just intact but…
Chess is also a musical about love, about honour, about freedom and about hard choices. It is when these come to the fore that the musical really shines.
Artist and producer fight over a song in Joe Penhall's intricate new drama, a revival of Chess makes all the wrong moves, and a party of mourners lifts the spiritsThe lens through which we s…
If you can get (or afford) a ticket, go and see Chess, if only because the score is unlikely to be played quite so sumptuously ever again. The whole production makes for an evening of stunni…
"Chess" is back in London after decades away " just as the Cold War gets glacial again and ABBA reunites. Wilde's "An Ideal Husband" opens shortly before a Royal Wedding. There are coinciden…
Chess is back in the West End with a bang; we caught up with its stars after a stunning opening night performance at the London Coliseum.
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If you've never seen Chess before then I think you'll love it. I urge you to see the show regardless of its faults, it's got a beautiful score and a moving story that you can't help but fall…
West End and recording star Michael Ball earned Olivier Awards for Hairspray and Sweeney Todd. Now starring in the new version of the 80's mega smash Chess by the Abba boys Benny amp Bjorn …
What a time to be alive, if you're an Abba fan (and who isn't?). Not only have the Swedish pop legends announced
The beauty and simplicity of Chess allowed the audience to enjoy the sublime orchestration and performances. It really is a beautiful visual delight which shouldn't be missed in this short f…
