Chess 1986 - Articles Page 9

Opened: May 14, 1986
Closing: April 08, 1989

Chess - 1986 - West End History , Info & More

Prince Edward Theatre
(Leicester Square/Tottenham Court Road) Old Compton Street London

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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DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Plays Omaha's Orpheum 6/22-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, presented locally by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America, is coming to Omaha. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Orpheum Theater, Tuesday, June 22 through Sunday, June 27, 2010.

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Plays Omaha's Orpheum 6/22-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, presented locally by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America, is coming to Omaha. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Orpheum Theater, Tuesday, June 22 through Sunday, June 27, 2010.

MISS SAIGON Closes at Pittsburgh CLO 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010


Experience this unforgettable story of love and loss when Pittsburgh CLO presents the epic musical Miss Saigon, June 8- 20 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. One of the most stunning Broadway productions of all time, Miss Saigon is a raw and uncompromising tale that has captivated audiences around the world.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Closes at TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Nashville as a special of the HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC series and presented by Miller and Martin PLLC.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Plays TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall 6/15-20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Nashville as a special of the HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC series and presented by Miller and Martin PLLC.

MISS SAIGON Returns To Pittsburgh CLO 6/8-20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2010


Experience this unforgettable story of love and loss when Pittsburgh CLO presents the epic musical Miss Saigon, June 8- 20 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. One of the most stunning Broadway productions of all time, Miss Saigon is a raw and uncompromising tale that has captivated audiences around the world.

MISS SAIGON Returns To Pittsburgh CLO 6/8-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 28, 2010


Experience this unforgettable story of love and loss when Pittsburgh CLO presents the epic musical Miss Saigon, June 8- 20 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. One of the most stunning Broadway productions of all time, Miss Saigon is a raw and uncompromising tale that has captivated audiences around the world.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Plays TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall 6/15-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 14, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Nashville as a special of the HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC series and presented by Miller and Martin PLLC.

The Berenstain Bears Tour In FAMILY MATTERS, THE MUSICAL, Tour Runs Thru 6/2011
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2010


This year, the beloved Berenstain Bears may be coming to a theatre near you. Presented by Matt Murphy Productions, The Berenstain Bears in Family Matters, the Musical is touring throughout the east coast this spring, including a performance on May 11th for New York City school students at The Town Hall in Manhattan's theatre district.

The Berenstain Bears Tour In FAMILY MATTERS, THE MUSICAL, Tour Runs Thru 6/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 7, 2010


This year, the beloved Berenstain Bears may be coming to a theatre near you. Presented by Matt Murphy Productions, The Berenstain Bears in Family Matters, the Musical is touring throughout the east coast this spring, including a performance on May 11th for New York City school students at The Town Hall in Manhattan's theatre district.

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Plays Omaha's Orpheum 6/22-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 6, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, presented locally by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America, is coming to Omaha. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Orpheum Theater, Tuesday, June 22 through Sunday, June 27, 2010.

Baldwin-Wallace College and PlayhouseSquare End Run of CHESS 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2010


PlayhouseSquare and Baldwin-Wallace College will end the American premiere of Chess - The London Stage Version at PlayhouseSquare's 14th Street Theatre May 2.

Baldwin-Wallace College and PlayhouseSquare Presents CHESS 4/30-5/2
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2010


PlayhouseSquare and Baldwin-Wallace College will partner to present the American premiere of Chess - The London Stage Version at PlayhouseSquare's 14th Street Theatre April 30 - May 2.

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Presents CHESS, 3/7-4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2010


Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's production of Chess, running March 7-April 25 at No Exit Café, combines cabaret theatre and concert concept styles. Although the backdrop is international chess competitions with grand masters from the United States and Soviet Union during the Cold War, the story is really about the woman in the middle.

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Plays Omaha's Orpheum 6/22-27
by Charlie Piane - Apr 20, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, presented locally by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America, is coming to Omaha. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Orpheum Theater, Tuesday, June 22 through Sunday, June 27, 2010.

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Ends Performances at Cadillac Palace Theatre, 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2010


Broadway In Chicago will end its run of the award-winning worldwide smash-hit musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast on April 4th. The production is produced by NETworks Presentations.

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by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2010


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Baldwin-Wallace College and PlayhouseSquare Presents CHESS 4/30-5/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 26, 2010


PlayhouseSquare and Baldwin-Wallace College will partner to present the American premiere of Chess - The London Stage Version at PlayhouseSquare's 14th Street Theatre April 30 - May 2.

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Returns to Chicago for Performances at Cadillac Palace Theatre, March 23 �" April 4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2010


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to present the award-winning worldwide smash-hit musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Cadillac Palace Theatre March 23 - April 4, 2010. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010.

Nicolas Kent to Helm A WALK IN THE WOODS at Northern Stage, 3/17-4/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2010


Nicolas Kent, the award-winning artistic director of London's acclaimed Tricycle Theatre, directs a new version of A Walk in the Woods, Lee Blessing's Pulitzer-nominated play about nuclear negotiations, at Northern Stage in White River Junction, VT. For the first time, with the playwright's input, the play will feature a woman portraying the American negotiator.

Nicolas Kent to Helm A WALK IN THE WOODS at Northern Stage, 3/17-4/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2010


Nicolas Kent, the award-winning artistic director of London's acclaimed Tricycle Theatre, directs a new version of A Walk in the Woods, Lee Blessing's Pulitzer-nominated play about nuclear negotiations, at Northern Stage in White River Junction, VT. For the first time, with the playwright's input, the play will feature a woman portraying the American negotiator.

Elaine Paige Celebrates DVD Release at Dress Circle, 2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2010


Elaine Paige will celebrate the release of her concert DVD with an appearance at Dress Circle in London. Paige will sign copies of her DVD for fans beginning at 1:30pm on February 27th. The DVD is from a concert stop on Paige's 40th Anniversary Tour. The concert, entitled 'Live in Australia,' was filmed during the New Zealand/Australian tour that took place earlier this year. This specific concert took place on October 31st, 2009.

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Presents CHESS, 3/7-4/25
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2010


Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's production of Chess, running March 7-April 25 at No Exit Café, combines cabaret theatre and concert concept styles. Although the backdrop is international chess competitions with grand masters from the United States and Soviet Union during the Cold War, the story is really about the woman in the middle.

STAGE TUBE: Elaine Paige Celebrates 40 Years On Stage
by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 20, 2010


Elaine Paige is celebrating her illustrious career with a concert DVD entitled 'Elaine Page - Celebrating 40 Years On Stage'. The video shows material from a concert stop on Paige's 40th Anniversary Tour. The concert, entitled 'Live in Australia,' was filmed during the New Zealand/Australian tour that took place earlier this year. This specific concert took place on October 31st, 2009.

THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Plays Final Performance at OCPAC on 2/21
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2010


The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, a grand concert showcasing the Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award®-winning composer's biggest and most memorable hits, makes its way to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for a special one-week-only engagement February 16 - 21 in Segerstrom Hall.

Chess FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Chess have there been?
Chess has had 14 productions including London Fringe which opened in 1984, West End which opened in 1986, Broadway which opened in 1988, Broadway which opened in 1988, Off-Broadway which opened in 1992, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1992, Australia which opened in 1997, New York which opened in 1998, which opened in 2001, Broadway which opened in 2003, Broadway which opened in 2003, Washington, DC (Regional) which opened in 2018, West End which opened in 2018 and Broadway which opened in 2030.
What awards has Chess been nominated for?
Chess has been nominated for several awards, including Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards for Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, and Tim Rice.

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