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This complex rock opera has been seen around the world. The pawns in this drama form a love triangle: the loutish American chess star, the earnest Russian champion, and the assistant who is torn between them. From Bangkok to Budapest, the players, lovers, politicians, and spies are manipulated to the pulse of a monumental rock score. Music by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson; lyrics by Tim Rice.
Directed by Tony Award® winner Michael Mayer (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Spring Awakening) with a new book by Emmy® and Golden Globe Award®–winning writer Danny Strong (Empire, The Butler, Game Change), Chess stars Raúl Esparza (Company, the Kennedy Center’s Sunday in the Park with George, Merrily We Roll Along) as American chess champion Freddie; Ramin Karimloo (Anastasia) as rival Russian chess star Anatoly Sergievsky; Tony Award® winner Ruthie Ann Miles (The King and I, Here Lies Love) as Anatoly’s wife, Svetlana; and Tony Award® winner Karen Olivo (West Side Story, In the Heights) as Florence, a remarkable Hungarian refugee who becomes the center of their emotional triangle. Joining them are Bradley Dean (Dear Evan Hansen) as Ivan Molokov, Sean Allan Krill (Honeymoon in Vegas) as Walter Anderson, and Bryce Pinkham (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder) as the Arbiter.
What did our critic think of MISERY at Dolphin Theatre, Auckland?
A cerebral thriller that puts its humanity front and centre, anthropology is a strong start to Hampstead's new season
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, officially opened at New World Stages last night, September 18. Performances will run through January 7. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet!
East West Players presents the Tony Award winning best musical Spring Awakening. Find out who is starring in the cast here!
MAI HOUSE STUDIO, a brand new artist-run space, announces its September programming that highlights: up-and-coming AAPI comics and musicians, underground poets, and a new concept album based on the works of Anton Chekov. Learn more about the upcoming programming here!
Tony Award nominee Jarrod Spector will step into the role of ‘King George III’ in the Tony Award-winning musical, HAMILTON, beginning tonight, Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Learn more about Jarrod and find out how to get tickets here!
The wold premier of the musical Änglagård/House of Angels was a great success - fanatasic music by Fredrik Kempe, perfect cast.
All new photos have been released from Death Note The Musical in Concert at the Lyric Theatre. Check out the photos here!
SEEN In the Line, will be presented on Sunday October 1 at 7:00pm at The Green Room 42.
Surflight Theatre will be continuing their 2023 Season with the romantic musical comedy, Grumpy Old Men: The Musical, book by Dan Remmes, music by Neil Berg, lyrics Nick Meglin. Performances are already underway, find out more here!
Open Clasp Theatre Company is set to premiere 'Mycelial,' their most ambitious international production to date. Co-created with sex worker activists from around the world over four years, the play offers a reality check on assumptions made about people involved in sex work.
Written and created by BAFTA Breakthrough Brit Marnie Dickens and based on B.E. Jones’ novel of the same name, Wilderness is a tale of betrayal from the intoxicating pull of an affair to the devastation it leaves behind. The series features the opening titles track by Taylor Swift. Watch the video trailer now!
Following the announcement earlier this year that Sir Tim Rice will be adding his name to BBC Maestro’s platform of world-class experts, full course details are now available for Writing and Performing Musical Theatre.
The Producers of the Australian Premiere of the critically acclaimed West End hit, The Grinning Man, have revealed the creative team that will bring this dark and stunning musical to life at the Alex Theatre St Kilda from April 25, 2024.
Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall. There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about.
Join Annette Bening, Jason Alexander, Jean Smart, and other celebrated actors for a star-studded Labor Day Special on STARS IN THE HOUSE. Don't miss this exclusive event streaming live. Tune in for an unforgettable performance and support a great cause.
Staples High School alumni and current members of Staples Players will be part of Westport Country Playhouse's one-night-only benefit concert, “An Evening with Justin Paul & Friends with Kelli O'Hara and James Naughton,” on Saturday, September 9, at 8 p.m.
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the 2023 Scene Changers who will be honored at Porchlight ICONS: Celebrating Ben Vereen, Friday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport Ave.
Burbank's Conundrum Theatre Company has announced its first production of the season, the fun and hilarious Zanna, Don't!, with performances at the Victory Theatre Center from September 8th through 17th.
The City of Aventura has announced the 2024 Aventura Broadway Concert Series: The Stars of Broadway which will present Tony Award winner Beth Leavel, four-time Tony nominee Judy Kuhn and Tony nominee Melissa Errico in intimate concerts at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.
The Broadway Star returns to 54 Below with stories and songs both old and new.
Surflight Theatre will be continuing their 2023 Season with the hilarious musical comedy, Disaster!.
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will welcome members of the original, Tony Award-winning company of the musical Avenue Q for a special edition of their lockdown roundtable series, Stars in the House.
More guest artists have been added to the lineup for Westport Country Playhouse’s one-night-only benefit concert, “An Evening with Justin Paul & Friends with Kelli O’Hara and James Naughton,” on Saturday, September 9, at 8 p.m.
All new photos have been released from Death Note the Musical at the London Palladium. Following acclaimed productions in Japan and Korea, Death Note the Musical received its English language premiere with three star-studded concerts at the London Palladium on 21 & 22 August.
Olivier award-winner George Maguire, Jessica Lee, Carl Man, Boaz Chad and Patrick Munday are joining the cast of Death Note The Musical in Concert at the Lyric Theatre.
Museum Late: Fringe Friday is a great concept and it is great to see snippets of different Fringe shows while exploring the Museum of Scotland at night, but it is a bit disappointing in its lack of organisation and small range of activities.
Learn about the exciting announcement of honorary co-chairs, Broadway veterans Felicia P. Fields and Kenny Ingram, and the talented cast for Porchlight's production of PORCHLIGHT ICONS: CELEBRATING BEN VEREEN. Don't miss this star-studded celebration of a legendary performer.
Join the STARS IN THE HOUSE livestreamed concert and reunion as they host the 20th Anniversary Reunion of Todd Graff's film CAMP. Featuring the film's writer and director, Todd Graff, along with cast members Daniel Letterle, Joanna Chilcoat, Robin de Jesus, and more.
Dale Bassett, founder of Sonata Piano & Cabaret Lounge, will finally take to Manchester's premiere cabaret stage this September with Songs I Can't Sing, an evening of miscast songs from the musicals.
Following acclaimed productions in Japan and Korea Death Note The Musical will get its English language premiere with three star-studded concerts at the London Palladium on 21 & 22 August. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Omnibus Theatre has announced the full cast for Charlie Dupré’s Compositor E as part of the theatre’s 10th Birthday Season. Set in a print shop working on what would become Shakespeare’s First Folio, Compositor E is presented in line with the 400th anniversary of its printing. Artistic Director Marie McCarthy directs Tré Medley (John Leason), Kaffe Keating (Isaac Jaggard) and David Monteith (Richard Bardolph).
Get all the details about the star-studded 9th Annual VOICES: STARS FOR FOSTER KIDS event, including the latest lineup additions and information on the date and location. Don't miss out on this amazing event in support of foster kids.
If you’re the kind of music fan who buys albums of singers singing earnestly in voices they have strenuously trained, then Michale Devine belongs in your collection
What did our critic think of SLEUTH at Arts Court Theatre? Ottawa’s Classic Theatre Festival’s second show of the summer is currently underway with its production of Sleuth. Written by Anthony Shaffer, Sleuth was first presented in Britain in early 1970 before transferring to the U.S. later that year.
Discover the latest additions to the cast of THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, including Darren Day and Hannah-Jane Fox. Find out when and where this highly anticipated production will be held, and secure your tickets to experience this sensational musical firsthand. Don't miss out - book your seats now!
The South Bend Symphony Orchestra announced an additional concert for the Indiana Trust Pops Series HarryPotter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert on Sunday, October 8, 2023 as part of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series at the Morris Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature the South Bend Symphony Orchestra in performing live, to picture, every note from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
The court of the St. James Theatre has assembled! The Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT has just announced its cast and we have the full list!
Get ready for the unforgettable performance of Rent: Take Me or Leave Me at the Muny Theatre. Check out show dates and venue information, and secure your tickets to this must-see musical event in Forest Park. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience exceptional musical theatre at the Muny.
Watch opening night footage of Rent at the Muny, running through August 10!
Following the success of recent co-productions including FIJI, THE GIRL WHO WAS VERY GOOD and DRUM, Omnibus Theatre has announced Charlie Dupré’s Compositor E, directed by the Omnibus Theatre’s Artistic Director Marie McCarthy.
The complete ensemble cast has been announced for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz! The casting comes in advance of the musical's national tour, which kicks off this fall before returning to Broadway in the Spring of 2024.
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT will return to Broadway this fall at the St. James Theatre. We have all the details!
After selling out two shows at the London Palladium in just 5 hours and adding an extra matinee, the European premiere of the multi award-winning manga stage musical Death Note The Musical in Concert will transfer to the Lyric Theatre for six performances from Thursday 7 September - Sunday 10 September.
Cobb PARKS and the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre are streaming SPRING AWAKENING in August. The airing of this production comes on the heels of the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre's win of a 2023 Telly Award for its streaming content. This production features 13 actors and an orchestra of 8 musicians.
BRIT FLOYD—The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Experience—comes to Overture Center for the Arts on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. in Overture Hall.
ARC Music Festival, Chicago's flagship house and techno festival, has announced the ARC After Dark afterparty lineups for its 2023 edition taking place September 1-3. ARC heads into its third year firmly rooted as a fan-favorite in the global festival circuit, continuing to bring internationally renowned talent to the birthplace of house music.
The North Charleston Performing Arts Center announced that the North Charleston POPS! will perform Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert on Friday, April 19 as part of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series.
The Muny has revealed the full cast, design and production teams for its production of Rent, running August 4 - 10.
Final casting has been revealed for the European premiere of the multi award-winning manga stage musical Death Note THE MUSICAL in Concert. Find out who is starring in the show here!
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