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Opened: August 10, 2001
Closing: August 12, 2001

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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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Chess - 2001 - Articles Page 16

John Treacy Egan Takes Over in Producers October 25, Jai Rodriguez Joins as Carmen Ghia November 1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2005


THE PRODUCERS the new MEL BROOKS musical proudly announces that John Treacy Egan will become the newest 'Max Bialystock' on Broadway, beginning Tuesday, October 25. In other casting news, 'Queer Eye For The Straight Guy' culture maven, Jai Rodriguez, returns to Broadway, stepping into the role of 'Carmen Ghia', beginning Tuesday, November 1.

Crumb, Colton, Larsen, MacRae, Malone, Metz and Sullivan to Star in Off-Broadway BINGO
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2005


BINGO begins preview performances on Friday, October 21

Disney Live! Winnie The Pooh Opens At Beacon For Limited Run Dec 8-28
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2005


This December, DISNEY LIVE! WINNIE THE POOH will play a special month-long holiday engagement at New York's legendary Beacon Theatre (2124 Broadway at West 74th Street), December 8-28, 2005.

Larry Blank, Phil Reno, and Glen Kelly Join The Drowsy Chaperone Team
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2005


The Drowsy Chaperone has added three members to its creative team - Larry Blank will do the orchestrations, Phil Reno will be the show's musical director, and Glen Kelly is on board for the dance arrangements.

Tarzan Announced to Open May 10 at Richard Rodgers
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2005


Disney has announced that Tarzan will being previews on March 24, to open on May 10, 2006.

Sutton & Engel Kick Up Heels in The Drowsy Chaperone in LA, Nov. 18-Dec. 24
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2005


Sutton Foster and Georgia Engel will star in the Broadway-bound musical salute to the 20s, The Drowsy Chaperone, at LA's Ahmanson Theatre from November 18th through December 24th

Maria Friedman Makes Broadway Debut In Woman In White
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2005


Maria Friedman, the leading lady of the British musical theatre, makes her Broadway debut in London's smash hit musical, THE WOMAN IN WHITE, opening on Broadway Thursday, November 17th at the Marquis Theatre (211 W 45th St).

Spamalot's John Bolton To Star in 'Five Course Love' At Minetta Lane
by BWW News Desk - Aug 19, 2005


John Bolton, Heather Ayers and Jeff Gurner will star in Gregg Coffin's 'Five Course Love'

Good Golly Miss Polly: Q&A with Jessica Grové
by Adrienne Onofri - Aug 21, 2005


The former child star of 'The Wizard of Oz' is now playing Polly Browne in 'The Boy Friend,' directed by Broadway's original Polly, Julie Andrews.

Richard Chamberlain to Star in Tour of On Golden Pond Beginning September 2006
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2005


The tour of the two-time 2005 Tony Award-nominated production will launch September 2006.

Natalie Joy Johnson will be Girl Crazy at Therapy on May 22nd and May 29th
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2005


Bare: A Pop Opera star Natalie Joy Johnson will present her show Girl Crazy at Therapy on May 22nd and May 29th

Rosie's Broadway Belters - April 11 - with Alvin, Arden, Brier, Korey, Lewis, Morton, Steel and Thomas
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2005


One performance only at The Zipper Theatre on Monday, April 11, 2005 at 8pm.

Adam Fleming & Natalie Joy Johnson Appear March 28th at Feinstein's at the Regency
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2005


Adam Fleming & Natalie Joy Johnson are 'Postponed Indefinitely' at Feinstein's at the Regency will perform at 8:30 PM on March 28th.

Jean-Claude Carrière's THE CONTROVERSY OF VALLADOLID Begins Previews February 8th
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2005


The Public Theater, George C. Wolfe, producer; Mara Manus, executive director, announces the New York premiere of THE CONTROVERSY OF VALLADOLID, an exciting new masterwork by French playwright and screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière that brings to life the stunning real-life debates of the Catholic Church in the 16th century, as it tried to determine whether or not natives an ocean away were indeed human.

Women on the Verge extends!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2004


Autumn Stages is proud to announce that the U.S. Premiere of Women on the Verge of HRT by Marie Jones (Stones in His Pockets on Broadway), directed by Tony-nominee Lynne Taylor-Corbett (Swing! on Broadway) originally scheduled to close on October 17th will be extending until Ocotber 31st at the Irish Arts Center (located at 553 West 51st St. btwn. 10th and 11th).

Broadway Stars Bring Neil Berg's 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY to Tarrytown, New York
by Robert Diamond - May 11, 2004


Brian D'Arcy James, Glory Crampton, William Michals, Angela Covington, Jeri Sager, Danny Zolli and other Broadway vets are coming to Tarrytown for one night only celebrating 100 years of great Broadway show tunes and Neil's 40th birthday.

Barrett Foa - from Dalton to Avenue Q
by Craig Brockman - Feb 22, 2004


Barrett Foa, who understudies Rod/Princeton in Avenue Q already has some quite an intriguing list of roles to his credit. In the following interview, Barrett shares his thoughts on workshops, concerts, and his experience joing the Avenue Q family!

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