Chess Broadway Original Cast
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. Full synopsis
Original
Original Cast
(Swing)
Gregor Vassey
Ann Crumb, who brought her talents to Broadway with her role in Chess, was a versatile performer known for her diverse stage and screen credits, including a Tony-nominated performance in Anna Karenina and originating the role of Rose Vibert in Aspects of Love. more...
Young Florence
(Understudy)
Judy McLane, known for her extensive Broadway career, was part of the cast of Chess, showcasing her versatility and talent in a production that captivated audiences more...
Marcia Mitzman Gaven showcased her versatility and talent on Broadway by originating the role of Svetlana in Trevor Nunn's production of "CHESS," a performance that contributed to her distinguished career on the stage. more...
Jessica Molaskey, known for her versatility in both torch songs and show tunes, was part of the cast of the Broadway production of Chess, showcasing her talent alongside other notable performances in shows like Sunday in the Park with George and Cats. more...
Dennis Parlato showcased his talent on Broadway in the past with his performance in "Chess," among other notable productions such as "A Chorus Line" and "Sound of Music." more...
Young Florence (u/s)
(Understudy)
(Swing)
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Other productions of Chess
- 1984 London Fringe — London Concert · Cast
- 1986 West End — Original London Production · Cast
- 1992 Off-Broadway — Off-Broadway Revival · Cast
- 1992 Milburn, NJ (Regional) — Paper Mill Production · Cast
- 1997 Australia — Australian Revival · Cast
- 1998 New York — New York Concert · Cast
- 2001 — Nyack Concert · Cast
- 2003 Broadway — Actors' Fund Concert · Cast
- 2018 Washington, DC (Regional) — Kennedy Center Broadway Center Stage Revival · Cast
- 2018 West End — London Coliseum Revival Production · Cast
- 2025 Broadway — · Cast
Production Team
Theoni V. Aldredge Costume Designer
Paul Bogaev Musical Director
Andrew Bruce Sound Designer
Schubert & DiNiro Hair Designer
Make-Up Designer
Anders Eljas Orchestrator
David Hersey Lighting Designer
Trevor Nunn Director
Lynne Taylor-Corbett Choreographer
Robin Wagner Scenic Designer
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