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Opened: May 10, 1998
Closing: May 17, 1998

Chess - 1998 - New York History , Info & More

John Houseman Theatre Studio
450 West 42nd St.(between 9th & 10th) New York, NY

A superb cast of West End stars including James Fox (Fame Academy, Jesus Christ Superstar), Shona White (Wicked), Tam Mutu (Love Never Dies), Rebecca Lock (The Phantom of the Opera, Avenue Q), James Graeme (The Phantom of the Opera), David Erik (Dirty Dancing, The Phantom of the Opera) and Steve Varnom (The Woman in White) lead a cast of 30 actors and musicians in this unmissable production.



Written by Tim Rice and ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, CHESS has one of the greatest musical theatre scores of all time including One Night In Bangkok, Pity The Child, Anthem, You And I and, of course, I Know Him So Well.



Two of the world's greatest chess masters battle it out at the world chess championships but their greatest contest is for the love of one woman. Amidst political intrigue and international conspiracies, the American and the Russian fight to win the heart of Florence Vassy in a romantic triangle that mirrors the heightened passions of the Cold War all set to an explosive score by the composers of Mamma Mia and the lyricist of Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita.



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BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST MOVIE SCENES of All Time - from CITIZEN KANE to PINK FLAMINGOS, from THE SOUND OF MUSIC to PARASITE
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BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020)
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Carlos Santana, Buddy Guy and Wendy Oxenhorn To Be Honored by The Jazz Foundation of America
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2020


Legendary guitarists Carlos Santana and Buddy Guy and the Jazz Foundation of America's Vice Chair and Founding Director Wendy Oxenhorn will be feted on April 14 at 'A Great Night in Harlem,' the JFA's annual fundraising event at Harlem's world famous Apollo Theater.

Raven Theatre to Present Chicago Premiere of a New Adaptation of A DOLL'S HOUSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2020


Raven Theatre will continue its 2019-20 season with a revival of Henrik Ibsen's masterpiece A DOLL'S HOUSE, in a vibrant and progressive new adaptation making its Chicago premiere. Directed by Lauren Shouse, the new work features translation by Anne-Charlotte Hanes Harvey and adaptation by Hanes Harvey and Kirsten Brandt. A DOLL'S HOUSE will play February 6 - March 22, 2020 on Raven's 85-seat East Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. (at Granville) in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at raventheatre.com or by calling (773) 338-2177. The press opening is Monday, February 10, 2020 at 7:30 pm.

Seth Rudetsky Comes To Ensemble Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2019


Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati presents a one-night only experience with sensational Broadway host Seth Rudetsky a?" he will be leading a masterclass with 10 local artists with opportunity to view the class as an audience member, followed by 2 performances of his one-man show Deconstructing Broadway.

VIDEO: Adam Pascal Sings 'One Song Glory' at The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2019


Adam Pascal recently brought his new solo show, So Far, to The Green Room 42.

Meet The Current Cast of Creatures In THE LION KING On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2019


Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life on stage each night in The Lion King. The Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of Disney's much-loved film transports audiences to a dazzling world of glorious colors, stunning effects and enchanting music to tell the story of Simba and his epic journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.

Adam Pascal Brings New Solo Show to Walnut Creek
by Julie Musbach - Jul 30, 2019


Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal will bring his new solo show, Stories and Songsa??So Far, to The Margaret Lesher Theater at Walnut Creek's Lesher Center for the Arts on Sunday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Adam Pascal's Pop-Up Tour Of SO FAR Opens Tonight
by Julie Musbach - Jul 12, 2019


Tony Award-nominated actor and musician Adam Pascal will present a national "pop up" tour of his new show "So Far" starting this week.

Adam Pascal Brings His Solo Show, 'So Far' To Bucks County Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2019


Broadway's original Roger in "Rent," Adam Pascal, brings his all-new solo show, "So Far" to Bucks County Playhouse for one night only, Wednesday, July 17 at 7:30 pm. Pascal's appearance is part of the Playhouse's Visiting Artists Series.

Adam Pascal to Debuts New Solo Show SO FAR at The Green Room 42
by Julie Musbach - Jun 24, 2019


THE GREEN ROOM 42 Broadway's newest intimate concert venue will present Tony Award-nominated actor and vocalist Adam Pascal in his new show So Far for two shows only, Thursday, July 18 at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM.

Adam Pascal Returns to PRETTY WOMAN For Five Shows Only This Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2019


Pretty Woman: The Musical will welcome back Adam Pascal to Hollywood Boulevard for five performances only this week. Adam Pascal will play Edward Lewis from Tuesday, February 19, through Friday, February 22, 2019, during Andy Karl's time off.

Raven Theatre Announces 2019-20 Season
by Julie Musbach - Feb 1, 2019


Raven Theatre announces its 2019-20 Season, kicking off this fall with the Chicago premiere of Rachel Bonds' drama SUNDOWN, YELLOW MOON, directed by Artistic Director Cody Estle and featuring music and lyrics by The Bengsons. This warm, delicate play with music is an honest look at the hard work of holding a family together and re-connecting with what we've left behind.

Announcing The Cast And Creative Team Of Diversionary's 20th Anniversary Production Of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2019


At long last, Hedwig comes to Diversionary! This iconic musical is an integral part of the LGBT theater canon and truly rocked the musical form when it debuted Off Broadway 20 years ago. It has since been made into a movie, enjoyed productions all over the world, and had its Broadway debut starring Neil Patrick Harris, winning the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. Our 20th anniversary production will find a thrilling new aesthetic and a renewed authenticity as we conclude a nationwide casting search for the right gender non-binary performer to fill Hedwig's boots! Get ready to rock!

Adam Pascal Joins the Cast of PRETTY WOMAN Today
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2019


Broadway superstar, and Tony Award nominee, Adam Pascal comes to Hollywood Boulevard for one week only, beginning today, January 15. Adam Pascal will play Edward Lewis through Sunday, January 20, 2019, during Andy Karl's time off.

Breaking: Adam Pascal Will Fill In for Andy Karl in PRETTY WOMAN This January
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 18, 2018


Producer Paula Wagner announced today that PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will welcome Broadway superstar, and Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal to Hollywood Boulevard for one week only. Adam Pascal will play Edward Lewis from Tuesday, January 15, through Sunday, January 20, 2019, during Andy Karl's time off.

John Leguizamo to Direct and Star in CRITICAL THINKING with Rachel Bay Jones
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 19, 2018


John Leguizamo is set to direct and star in the indie film 'Critical Thinking' alongside Rachel Bay Jones, according to Deadline.

BWW Feature: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Cabaret Mado
by Tara McGowan-Ross - Nov 10, 2018


In The Wings Productions brings seminal text of LGBTQ+ culture to Montreal's premier drag venue.

Alexandra Burke And Duncan James Extend Their Runs In CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2018


Due to popular demand, Alexandra Burke and Duncan James will extend their runs in CHICAGO at the Phoenix Theatre. Alexandra Burke will play Roxie Hart until 10 November 2018 and Duncan James will play Billy Flynn until 17 November 2018. Laura Tyrer will play Velma Kelly until 20 October followed by Josefina Gabrielle who returns to the role of Velma Kelly from 22 October - 5 January 2019.

Performance Space New York Presents First Mondays: Readings Of New Works In Progress
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2018


Performance Space New York announces First Mondays: Readings of New Works in Progress, organized by author Sarah Schulman (Maggie Terry, 2018; Conflict is not Abuse: Overstating Harm, Community Responsibility and the Duty of Repair, 2016). On the first Monday of most months between October 2018 and May 2019, the series will present audiences with an opportunity to gather and hear in-progress works from writers leading the literary avant-garde. First Mondays exemplifies the artistic community-building power in Performance Space New York's appointment of five Associate Artists. Today, the organization announces Sarah Schulman, Emily Johnson, Gillian Walsh, Sarah Ortmeyer, and Angela Dimayuga as the Associate Artists who will actively contribute to programming and administrative decision making in the years to come-honoring Performance Space New York's roots as a space run by the very people experimenting within it.

Marga Gomez Led KING OF CUBA Extends At Berkeley City Club
by Julie Musbach - Aug 8, 2018


King of Cuba, a new comedy by award-winning writer Cristina Garcia, has extended through August 26th at the historic Berkeley City Club (originally scheduled to close August 19). In King of Cuba, two aging Cubanos hilariously have a go at each other. Opening night Marga was described as 'dethroning machismo,' while the house erupted as El Comandante (Marga Gomez) remarked "Nobody has bigger cojones than I do." The night then roiled with laughter as the two silver haired Cubanos 'knock each other down' verbally and otherwise.

Anne Bogard And SITI Premiere Euripides' THE BACCHAE as Part of Next Wave Festival
by Julie Musbach - Aug 8, 2018


SITI Company, the internationally acclaimed ensemble theater co-founded by American director Anne Bogart, presents Bogart's stunning direction of Euripides' tragedy The Bacchae.  Presented as part of BAM's Next Wave festival, the production will celebrate its New York premiere on Wednesday through Saturday, October 3 through 6, 2018, 7:30 PM and Sunday, October 7 at 3:00 PM for 5 performances at the BAM Harvey Theater.  Tickets are $30, 45, 65 (weekday); $35, 50, 75 (weekend). Single tickets for all Next Wave Festival shows go on sale August 9. To purchase tickets visit BAM.org or contact BAM Ticket Services at 718.636.4100.

Shakespeare Theatre Company Announces Casting for THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
by Julie Musbach - Aug 7, 2018


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Photo Flash: First Look at Alexandra Burke as Roxie Hart
by Julie Musbach - Aug 6, 2018


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Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Opens AT Pittsburgh CLO Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2018


Pittsburgh CLO will fill the Benedum Center with magic and wonder fit for all ages with Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, July 27 - August 5. Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ran for a staggering 13 years and over 5,000 performances on Broadway. Now, Pittsburgh CLO brings this treasured story to life for a new generation, continuing the organization's commitment to providing young patrons the opportunity to enjoy live musical theater at home in Pittsburgh. Tickets are now available by phone at 412-456-6666, online at pittsburghCLO.org or by visiting the Box Office at Theater Square. Select half-price tickets for children 3-14 are sponsored by Giant Eagle, offering an affordable option for families to enjoy this timeless tale together.

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