Chess - 1986 - West End Articles Page 8

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The U.K. touring production of CHESS, featuring a company of actor-musicians playing their own accompaniment, is set to open at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre Sept. 24. The production will officially open on September 28 and run through Oct. 30 before opening in London's West End.

A chess game between international masters takes on larger meaning in the award-winning 1980s rock opera 'Chess,' which is currently touring the UK.

The Australian Ballet celebrates a longstanding love affair with British ballet in a triple bill spanning three generations. British Liaisons features three of the biggest names in British choreography. Sharing the illustrious bill are Royal Ballet founder Ninette de Valois, the inimitable Sir Kenneth MacMillan and contemporary ballet legend Christopher Wheeldon.

Roundabout Theatre Company announced the full company of the new musical Death Takes A Holiday, with a book by Peter Stone & Thomas Meehan, music & lyrics by Maury Yeston, directed by Doug Hughes. The cast will include Linda Balgord (Contessa Danielli), Matt Cavenaugh (Eric Fenton), Mara Davi (Alice), Joy Hermalyn (Cora), Jay Jaski (Lorenzo), Simon Jones (Dr. Dario Albione), Rebecca Luker (Duchess Lamberti), Patricia Noonan (Sophia), Julian Ovenden (Prince Sirki / Death), Jill Paice (Grazia), Michael Siberry (Duke Lamberti), Alexandra Socha (Daisy Fenton), Don Stephenson (Fidele), Max Von Essen (Corrado Montelli).

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Fort Worth as part of Broadway at the Bass.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Fort Worth as part of Broadway at the Bass.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Fort Worth as part of Broadway at the Bass.

The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts will kick the summer off with a concert production of the popular rock musical Chess. The show will play the Mex Theater at the Center from Thursday, June 2th to Saturday, June 4th at 7:30 p.m. each night.

Queen City Theatre Company announces auditions for the musical 'Chess' to be held on Sunday February 6th at 4 pm and Monday February 7th at 7 pm (end time may vary, please sign up at start time).

Queen City Theatre Company announces auditions for the musical 'Chess' to be held on Sunday February 6th at 4 pm and Monday February 7th at 7 pm (end time may vary, please sign up at start time).

Queen City Theatre Company announces auditions for the musical 'Chess' to be held on Sunday February 6th at 4 pm and Monday February 7th at 7 pm (end time may vary, please sign up at start time).

Elaine Paige's CD 'Elaine Paige and Friends', which had its UK release on Nov. 1, has sold more than 100,000 units and earned Gold certification from the BPI.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company of the new Broadway production of Anything Goes, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney' and Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey as 'Moonface Martin.'

West End star Elaine Paige is set to launch a UK concert tour beginning in Februrary of 2011, according to her website. Tickets for the performance go on sale October 28. The British singer's newest CD, Elaine Paige AND FRIENDS, will be released November 1, 2010 in the United Kingdom. It will be released in the U.S. in early 2011. For additional information visit: http://www.elainepaige.com/.

Broadway powerhouse Idina Menzel - the Tony Award-winning Elphaba from international blockbuster Wicked - performs together with a full symphony orchestra for one night only November 7 at the Orange County Performing Arts Center November in Segerstrom Hall. With a diverse repertoire of classic pop, musical theater favorites (including hits from Wicked and Rent) as well as songs from her album I Stand, Menzel demonstrates why she is one of the great vocal performers of our time.

ELAINE PAIGE AND FRIENDS, the new CD by British singer, actress and theatre icon Elaine Paige O.B.E., will be released November 1, 2010 in the United Kingdom. It will be released in the U.S. in early 2011.

West End star Elaine Paige is set to launch a UK concert tour beginning in Februrary of 2011, according to her website. Tickets for the performance go on sale October 28. The British singer's newest CD, Elaine Paige AND FRIENDS, will be released November 1, 2010 in the United Kingdom. It will be released in the U.S. in early 2011. For additional information visit: http://www.elainepaige.com/.

A chess game between international masters takes on larger meaning in the award-winning 1980s rock opera "Chess," coming to Mercer County College's Kelsey Theatre in October. Pierrot Productions presents this cult classic of love, loss and betrayal Fridays, Oct. 15 and 22 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Oct. 16 and 23 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays, Oct. 17 and 24 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is conveniently located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening performance on Oct. 15.

A chess game between international masters takes on larger meaning in the award-winning 1980s rock opera 'Chess,' coming to Mercer County College's Kelsey Theatre in October. Pierrot Productions presents this cult classic of love, loss and betrayal Fridays, Oct. 15 and 22 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Oct. 16 and 23 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays, Oct. 17 and 24 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is conveniently located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening performance on Oct. 15.

A chess game between international masters takes on larger meaning in the award-winning 1980s rock opera "Chess," coming to Mercer County College's Kelsey Theatre in October. Pierrot Productions presents this cult classic of love, loss and betrayal Fridays, Oct. 15 and 22 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Oct. 16 and 23 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays, Oct. 17 and 24 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is conveniently located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening performance on Oct. 15.

ELAINE PAIGE AND FRIENDS, the new CD by British singer, actress and theatre icon Elaine Paige O.B.E., will be released November 1, 2010 in the United Kingdom. It will be released in the U.S. in early 2011.

ELAINE PAIGE AND FRIENDS, the new CD by British singer, actress and theatre icon Elaine Paige O.B.E., will be released November 1, 2010 in the United Kingdom. It will be released in the U.S. in early 2011.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey will return to Broadway to join the cast of the new Broadway production of Anything Goes, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney.'

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey will return to Broadway to join the cast of the new Broadway production of Anything Goes, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney.'