Chess 1998 - Articles Page 11

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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Full Casting Announced For Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE, Starring Stamos And Gershon, Previews 9/10, Opens 10/15
by Charlie Piane - Jul 31, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, after a 48 year absence, as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Roundabout's Stamos and Gershon Led BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Full Casting
by Eddie Varley - Jul 13, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Stiles And Pullman To Spar In Mamet's OLEANNA On Broadway, Previews Begin 9/29
by Eddie Varley - Jun 30, 2009


Producer Jeffrey Finn announced today that OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet, will have its first-ever Broadway production as part of the 2009-2010 Broadway Season. Starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, the play is a gripping account of a power struggle between a male university professor and one of his female students.

Photo Flash: JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT At Pittsburgh CLO
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2009


Hitch a rainbow ride through ancient Egypt when Pittsburgh CLO kicks off its 63rd Summer Season with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Cheer for the kid in the coat May 26 through June 7 at the Benedum Center in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

EST Announces MARATHON 2009, Performances Begin 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2009


Ensemble Studio Theatre (William Carden, Artistic Director, Paul Alexander Slee, Executive Director) will present Marathon 2009, E.S.T.?s 31st annual festival of new one-act plays, at E.S.T. (549 West 52nd Street). Performances begin Friday, May 22nd, and continue through Saturday, June 27th.

Photo Flash: Bean & Osmond In Rehearsal For Pittsburgh CLO's JOSEPH
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2009


Hitch a rainbow ride through ancient Egypt when Pittsburgh CLO kicks off its 63rd Summer Season with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Cheer for the kid in the coat May 26 through June 7 at the Benedum Center in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Opens At Pittsburgh CLO 5/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 12, 2009


Hitch a rainbow ride through ancient Egypt when Pittsburgh CLO kicks off its 63rd Summer Season with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Cheer for the kid in the coat May 26 through June 7 at the Benedum Center in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

EST Announces MARATHON 2009, Performances Begin 5/22
by Reynard Loki - Apr 27, 2009


Ensemble Studio Theatre (William Carden, Artistic Director, Paul Alexander Slee, Executive Director) will present Marathon 2009, E.S.T.?s 31st annual festival of new one-act plays, at E.S.T. (549 West 52nd Street). Performances begin Friday, May 22nd, and continue through Saturday, June 27th.

Sutton Foster Performs At Barnes And Noble On 2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2009


Sutton Foster's debut CD 'Wish' was released February 17th on Ghostlight Records. The album features 15 songs culled from the worlds of jazz, pop, Broadway and cabaret, and highlights Foster's eclectic choices, ranging from Patty Griffin's ?Nobody's Cryin' to Duke Ellington's ?I Like the Sunrise'...from Frank Loesser's ?Warm All Over' to John Denver's ?Sunshine on My Shoulders'. Tony-winner Foster also looks forward to a sold-out, February 19th, NYC appearance, as part of the popular Lincoln Center Songbook Series. On February 27th, Foster will perform and sign CDs at an In-Store appearance at Barnes and Noble Lincoln Center, at 5 pm. Currently starring as Princess Fiona in Broadway's ?Shrek the Musical', Sutton Foster was given high praise by Ben Brantley of The New York Times, who compared her to musical royalty: 'She has emerged as an inspired, take-charge musical comedian in the tradition of Danny Kaye and Carol Burnett...' Foster's unique ability to be irreverent and respectful from moment-to-moment shines through on ?Wish', as her voice wallops through ?Oklahoma' (a bonus track,) only minutes after a delicate, warm delivery of Noel Coward's ?Come The Wild, Wild Weather.' She is a musical chameleon with a voice as appealing as her down-to-earth personality. ?Wish' was Produced by Joel Moss, and Co-Produced by Michael Rafter. Executive Producers are Kurt Deutsch and Sutton Foster. The CD package features original artwork by Sutton Foster.

Edelman, Egan, Fraser, Osnes, Shindle & More Perform One Night Benefit of New Show Feb. 23
by Robert Diamond - Jan 26, 2009


Broadway stars John Treacy Egan ('Little Mermaid'), Gregg Edelman ('Into the Woods,' 'Passion'), Alison Fraser ('Gypsy') and Kate Shindle ('Legally Blonde') will be featured in the cast at a benefit concert performance of the new musical EINSTEIN'S DREAMS-- based on Alan Lightman's best-selling novel -- for one performance only on Monday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th St.) in New York City.

'13, A New Musical' Rocks on Broadway Starting Today 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2008


13, A New Musical, with music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, officially opens at The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre tonday, Sunday, October 5, 2008.

World Premiere Musical: The Medium At Large
by BWW - Oct 1, 2008


Ghosts. Romance.Mischief. New York City, 1938. What if those who have passed on have never really left us at all? It's possible! Join Bruce, a medium-at-large, as he plays matchmaker for a pair of sisters in this world and the next, and set skepticism aside for an evening of romantic high jinks. As one sister says to the other, 'You've dropped your friends, you're secretive, you're defensive, you're mysterious, you're hostile...it's got to be love.'

13, A New Musical, Set For 10/5 Opening On Broadway
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 27, 2008


13, A New Musical, with music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, will begin previews on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 and officially open at The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street) on Sunday, October 5, 2008.

von Essen Stars In Pittsburgh CLO's 'West Side Story'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2008


Experience the passion, romance and excitement of the most electrifying music ever written for Broadway, when Pittsburgh CLO proudly presents West Side Story August 5 through August 17 at the Benedum Center. This classic musical is filled with jet-propelled dancing, melodious songs and the poignancy of youthful heartbreak.

The Hollywood Bowl Completes Casting of All-Star Les Miz with Lloyd Young, McCormick, Maika & More
by BWW - Apr 21, 2008


Les Miserables at the The Hollywood Bowl has completed casting, and BroadwayWorld.com has the scoop!

Excitement & Cast Bust Out for Hollywood Bowl Les Miserables Concert this Summer
by BWW - Feb 26, 2008


J. Mark McVey, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lea Michele, Melora Hardin, Aaron Lazar, Rosie O'Donnell cast in Richard Jay-Alexander directed summer concert. We talked to the director and more!

Kerry Butler Set For Next Seth's Broadway Chatterbox 12/27
by BWW News Desk - Dec 26, 2007


Kerry Butler, currently starring in Xanadu, will be this week's guest at Seth's Broadway Chatterbox.

Cudia, Ford & Mills Headline 'Phantom' Chicago Engagement
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2007


The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, returns to Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited ten-week holiday engagement running Wednesday, October 31 through Saturday, January 5, 2008. Starring John Cudia (Phantom), Sara Jean Ford (Christine), Greg Mills (Raoul).

Young Frankenstein Announces Cast; To Open at Hilton November 8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2007


The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, will open on Broadway November 8th 2007 at the Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St). Previews begin October 11th 2007. The production stars Roger Bart (Dr. Frederick Frankenstein), Megan Mullally (Elizabeth), Sutton Foster (Inga), Shuler Hensley (The Monster), Fred Applegate (Kemp) and Christopher Fitzgerald (Igor).

Carole Demas Appears at Chatterbox, March 22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2007


Carole Demas, who originated the role of Sandy in Grease on Broadway, will chat with Seth Rudetsky at 'Seth's Broadway Chatterbox' on March 22nd.

Jackson, Kuhn & More Perform at Vineyard Theatre Gala 1/29
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2007


THE VINEYARD THEATRE celebrates its 25th Anniversary on Monday, January 29 at the Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor) in Manhattan. Highlights of the company's 25th Anniversary Gala to include musical performances from past Vineyard hits.

Into the Weeds Welcomes Back D'Abruzzo, Nov. 4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2006


This Saturday, November 4, the cast of Into the Weeds welcomes back Stephanie D'Abruzzo as the guest star of the evening.

Rudetsky to Star in Gallery Players' Torch Song Trilogy
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2006


Theatrical renaissance man Seth Rudetsky will headline the Gallery Players' upcoming production of Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song Trilogy, which the Brooklyn company will present from November 25th through December 10th

Bob Martin Heads to Seth's Broadway Chatterbox, 7/20
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2006


Bob Martin, who received a Tony nomination for his performance as The Drowsy Chaperone's musicals-obsessed Man in Chair and who won for co-writing that show's book, will chat with host Seth Rudetsky at 'Seth's Broadway Chatterbox' on July 20th

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