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CHESS THE MUSICAL to Play White Plains Performing Arts Center, 8/7-9

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White Plains Performing Arts Center STAGE 2 presents CHESS, the smash hit rock musical of the 1980s is back in a re-imaged production updated to today's explosive political climate between the United States and the Middle East. In this production of CHESS, the ancient game becomes a metaphor for romantic rivalries, competitive gamesmanship, political power-plays and international intrigues. From one match to another, the players, lovers, politicians, and spies manipulate and are manipulated to the pulse of a monumental rock score by ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, with book by Richard Nelson and Lyrics by Tim Rice. CHESS is directed by Keith Levenson with musical direction by Brent McGee and choreography by Jennifer Jonas.

White Plains Performing Arts Center has created a summer theatre program called STAGE 2 that bridges the gap between our Conservatory and MainStage, giving college and graduate school performers the opportunity to work in a Professional Regional Theatre under the guidance of Broadway artists. While geared for those in college or graduate school, any non-union actors who feel they may benefit from this experience are welcome to audition. The program's inaugural production was last summer's PARADE.

CHESS will be on-stage Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, August 9 at 2:00 PM at the White Plains Performing Arts Center located on the third level of City Center off Mamaroneck Avenue in downtown White Plains. Tickets are $35 (adults) and $25 (22 & younger).

For tickets: visit the theatre box office Monday-Friday (11am-6pm), purchase the tickets online at www.wppac.com or call 914-328-1600. For Group Sales, please contact barbara@wppac.com.

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