Review: CHESS at The Muny
by James Lindhorst - Jul 7, 2023
While this Muny production is more similar to the original West End production in London versus the Broadway rewrite, CHESS is still more of a concert-like production. While the actors, ensemble and orchestra perform this material masterfully, the story doesn’t fully capture the competitive nature of the Chess champions or the tensions of the cold war. The love story is slightly more compelling, but the lack of a well-written and emotional narrative does not allow the audience to fully connect to the story and softens the overall production. This production of CHESS is a must-see for those who love this score. This is not a musical that packs a powerful emotional wallop. If that is more of what you’re looking for then wait for WEST SIDE STORY or RENT.
TREASON THE MUSICAL Takes Autumn Tour to Edinburgh, Sheffield and London
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2023
This Autumn will see the highly anticipated British musical premiere its first full production in select theatres across the UK. Kicking off with a bang on 25 October at the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, Treason will continue to Sheffield Lyceum Theatre on 31 October and finally explode into London's Alexandra Palace from 08 – 18 November.
Tim Rice Teases CHESS Revival- 'The Time Is Right'
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 13, 2022
Just last night, Chess returned to the New York City stage in a concert event that benefitted the Entertainment Community Fund. Lyricist Tim Rice, who has long teased a Broadway revival, issued the a letter to the company and audience for the big night.
BrightSide Theatre to Preset MAMMA MIA!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2022
Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass and Executive Director Julie Ann Kornak will present the final show of BrightSide Theatre’s 10th Anniversary Season – BrightSide is Back! The twice postponed production closes out the season with the music of ABBA in the musical that has entertained over 60 million people around the globe - Mamma Mia!
Wake Up With BWW 1/12: CHESS May Return to Broadway and Film, and More!
by - Jan 12, 2022
Today's top stories include a potential Broadway revival of Chess! On a recent episode of his podcast, lyricist Tim Rice revealed not only that plans for a Broadway revival of Chess are underway, but also his hopes of eventually turning the 1984 musical into a movie.
BWW Review: CHESS THE MUSICAL at Regent Theatre
by Josh Stent - Apr 24, 2021
If you are after a night of ‘80s electric power ballads that are infused with a theatrically dramatic orchestral score, then StoreyBoard Entertainment’s semi-staged concert revival of Chess The Musical is the show for you!