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Chess - 1996 - UK Tour History , Info & More

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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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.

Aaron, Boatman, Cobey, Fellner Cast In TIN PAN ALLEY RAG, Begins 6/12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full cast for the New York premiere of the new musical The Tin Pan Alley Rag, written by Mark Saltzman, with Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin & Scott Joplin, directed by Stafford Arima.

Helen Sjoholm and Russell Watson to Headline Andersson and Ulvaeus' KRISTINA at Carnegie Hall
by Eddie Varley - May 27, 2009


Helen Sjöholm, who originated the title role in the Swedish production of KRISTINA, and internationally renowned tenor Russell Watson, will headline the concert version of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' musical at Carnegie Hall featuring a 50 piece symphony orchestra conducted by Paul Gemignani. Directed by Lars Rudolfsson, the complete 32 member company will be announced shortly.

MAMMA MIA!'s Andersson and Ulvaeus' KRISTINA Set For Carnegie Hall 9/23 -24
by Eddie Varley - May 18, 2009


KRISTINA, with music by Benny Andersson and lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus, will be performed in a concert presentation at Carnegie Hall on September 23 and 24, 2009.

Mann, Carmello, Chamberlin, Hoffman, James and More Join Lane and Neuwirth in THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by Robert Diamond - May 11, 2009


Two-time Tony Award winners NATHAN LANE (The Producers, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) and BEBE NEUWIRTH (Chicago, Sweet Charity) will star as Gomez and Morticia in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams. Produced by Stuart Oken, Roy Furman, Michael Leavitt and Five Cent Productions, by special arrangement with Elephant Eye Theatrical, THE ADDAMS FAMILY will open on Broadway Thursday, April 8, 2010 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. Previews will begin Thursday, March 4, 2010 following a pre-Broadway engagement at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre in Chicago that begins November 13.

Aaron, Boatman, Cobey, Fellner Cast In TIN PAN ALLEY RAG, Begins 6/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 27, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full cast for the New York premiere of the new musical The Tin Pan Alley Rag, written by Mark Saltzman, with Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin & Scott Joplin, directed by Stafford Arima.

Judy Craymer Talks MAMMA MIA! and 'Meryl' to Daily Mail
by Eddie Varley - Apr 4, 2009


MAMMA MIA! producer Judy Craymer spoke with the UK's Daily Mail about her inspired journey in bringing the ABBA musical to the stage and screen.

Rosemary Loar Sings The Quando Swing March 8
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2009


Rosemary Loar sings The Quando Swing at The Laurie Beechman Theater for Sunday Brunch March 8th at 1:00 pm. Cover is $20 plus $15 food and drink minimum (excellent menu), located within the West Bank Cafe, 407 W.42nd Street @9 avenue. For reservations call 212-695-6909.

Rosemary Loar Sings The Quando Swing March 8
by Robert Diamond - Mar 1, 2009


Rosemary Loar sings The Quando Swing at The Laurie Beechman Theater for Sunday Brunch March 8th at 1:00 pm. Cover is $20 plus $15 food and drink minimum (excellent menu), located within the West Bank Cafe, 407 W.42nd Street @9 avenue. For reservations call 212-695-6909.

'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.

Photo Flash: Life Cafe Dedication in Honor of RENT Creator Jonathan Larson
by Eddie Varley - Sep 7, 2008


Tonight, Sunday September 7, 2008 Rent will close at the Nederlander Theatre after the evening performance after playing 5,124 performances and 16 previews. On Friday, September 5th, in celebration of Rent and the enduring memory of Jonathan Larson, Kathy 'Life' Kirkpatrick, owner of East Village's fabled Life Café, a favorite hangout of Larson and an important location featured in the musical itself, unveiled a special dedicated bench in his name.

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.

Interart Theatre Presents 'Bridge Over Land' Through 5/10
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2008


The Interart Theatre Development Series will present BRIDGE OVER LAND, a play by Gilbert Girion, directed by the author. Performances will be at the Interart Theatre Annex, 500 W 52nd Street. Performances will begin on Friday, April 18th, continuing through Saturday, May 10th.

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!

Girion's 'Bridge Over Land' will begin performances 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2008


The Interart Theatre Development Series presents Bridge Over Land: A Triptych written and directed by Gilbert Girion.

'Bridge Over Land' Opens at the Interart 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2008


The Interart Theatre Development Series will present Bridge Over Land, a play by Gilbert Girion, directed by the author. Performances will be at the Interart Theatre Annex, 500 W 52nd Street. Performances will begin on Friday, April 18th, continuing through Saturday, May 10th.

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!

Andersson and Ulvaeus Win Court Case; Kristina Bway-Bound?
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2007


The Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus musical Kristina från Duvemåla may be headed to Broadway.

Will Andersson and Ulvaeus' 'Kristina' Make it to Bway?
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2007


A case involving script rights for the Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus musical Kristina från Duvemåla will determine the musical's Broadway future.

Espinosa and Austin Cast in World AIDS Day Concert of Rags
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2006


On December 11th, 2006, the 4th Annual World AIDS Day Concert will take place. This year's presentation, a 20th Anniversary Concert of the Broadway musical Rags, will be held at Times Square's brand new Nokia Theater.

Schwartz and Strouse's Rags is Next World AIDS Day Concert
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2006


Rags, by Stephen Schwartz and Charles Strouse, will be the next World AIDS Day concert

Duplex's Broadway Downtown Features Ric Ryder on April 24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2006


The Duplex Cabaret is pleased to continue our celebrated BROADWAY DOWNTOWN series on Monday, April 24th at 7pm, when we welcome Ric Ryder to our stage for a one night only concert event.

Hayley Mills Joins Richard Chamberlain in On Golden Pond Tour, Begins September 2006 in Fort Worth
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2005


Producer Jeffrey Finn announced today that Academy Award-winning film and stage star Hayley Mills will join legendary star Richard Chamberlain to headline the upcoming National Tour of the beloved play ON GOLDEN POND. The 30-week tour of the two-time 2005 Tony Award-nominated production will launch September 5, 2006 in Fort Worth, Texas at Bass Performance Hall. A complete list of touring cities and venues will be announced in the coming weeks.

Evita-'Cries For' Ft. Lauderdale's Broward Center
by Beau Higgins - Oct 18, 2005


Other Productions of Chess

1984   London Fringe London Concert
London Fringe
1986   West End Original London Production
West End
1988   Broadway Broadway Production
Broadway
1992   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1992   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1997   Australia Australian Revival
Australia
1998   New York New York Concert
New York
2001   Nyack Concert
2003   Broadway Actors' Fund Concert
Broadway
2018   Washington, DC (Regional) Kennedy Center Broadway Center Stage Revival
Washington, DC (Regional)
2018   West End London Coliseum Revival Production
West End

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