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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…
Checkmate: Benny and Bjorn's classic eighties musical is completely ridiculous
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The epic musical love story CHESS starring Michael Ball as Anatoly, Alexandra Burke as Svetlana, Cedric Neal as The Arbiter, Tim Howar as Freddie, Cassidy Janson as Florence and Phillip Brow…
The production runs through June 2 at the London Coliseum.
No matter how frosty the West's relations with Russia, is there really any reason to roll "Chess" out of cold storage? For all the bangers of its retro score, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulva…
The first West End production ofChesssince 1986 starsMichael Ballas Anatoly,Alexandra Burkeas Svetlana,Cedric Nealas The Arbiter,Tim Howaras Freddie,Cassidy Jansonas Florence and Phillip Bro…
Although beautifully sung and played, this revived 1986 musical lacks a dramatic core
London ColiseumEven Alexandra Burke can't save this lumbering story told with tracks by the Abba songwritersMusicals are the toughest of mediums, requiring the score, book and production to …
By Paul T Davies
Paul T Davies reviews Chess the musical which is now enjoying a five week all-star return season at the London Coliseum.
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