Chess 1988 - Articles Page 11

Opened: April 28, 1988
Closing: June 25, 1988

Chess - 1988 - Broadway History , Info & More

Imperial Theatre (Broadway)
249 West 45th St. New York, NY

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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Chess - 1988 - Broadway Articles Page 11

The Active Theater Company Presents ROMANCE/ROMANCE 2/18/2010
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2010


The Active Theater Company proudly presents ROMANCE/ROMANCE, with Book & Lyrics by Barry Harman, and Music by Keith Hermann.

Joe's Pub Announces Lawrence Wright's The Human Scale, DanceNOW And More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 16, 2010


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Molaskey and Pizzarelli to Open Tanglewood's Annual Labor Day Jazz Festival 9/4
by Mary Hanrahan - Feb 16, 2010


On Saturday, September 5 at 2 pm, John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molskey (in her Tanglewood debut) will tape their popular radio program, 'Radio Deluxe,' at the festival for later broadcast on more than 60 stations nation-wide.

THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Closes 2/7 at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2010


'The Pee-wee Herman Show' will close on February 7 at Club Nokia @ L.A..

Theo Ubique Announces Cast For CHESS, Opens 3/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2010


'Chess,' a rock musical using international chess tournaments and a love triangle as metaphors for the Cold War, is the final production of the 2009-2010 season produced by Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre in association with Michael James.

Limited Engagement of THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Begins January 12 at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010


Performances start Tuesday, January 12, for 'The Pee-wee Herman Show' at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE for a limited 4-week engagement, through February 7.

THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Begins Its Limited Engagement 1/12/2010 At Club Nokia
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010


'The Pee-wee Herman Show,' starring Paul Reubens, will begin a limited engagement starting January 12, 2010, at Club Nokia @ LA Live. This theatrical production is rated PG!

Limited Engagement of THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Begins January 12 at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2010


Performances start Tuesday, January 12, for 'The Pee-wee Herman Show' at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE for a limited 4-week engagement, through February 7.

The Active Theater Company Presents ROMANCE/ROMANCE 2/18/2010, Tix Now On Sale
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2010


The Active Theater Company proudly presents ROMANCE/ROMANCE, with Book & Lyrics by Barry Harman, and Music by Keith Hermann.

The Active Theater Company Presents ROMANCE/ROMANCE 2/18/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 23, 2009


The Active Theater Company proudly presents ROMANCE/ROMANCE, with Book & Lyrics by Barry Harman, and Music by Keith Hermann.

Photo Coverage: Ann Harada's CHRISTMAS EVE ON CHRISTMAS EVE
by Linda Lenzi - Dec 15, 2009


On Monday, December 14th, Ann Harada resurrected her character 'Christmas Eve' from the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q for a one night only holiday cabaret entitled Christmas Eve With Christmas Eve. The evening took place at The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space @ WNYC (44 Charlton Street at Varick) with all proceeds benefiting Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS.

The Active Theater Company Presents ROMANCE/ROMANCE 2/18/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 14, 2009


The Active Theater Company proudly presents ROMANCE/ROMANCE, with Book & Lyrics by Barry Harman, and Music by Keith Hermann.

THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Begins Its Limited Engagement 1/12/2010 At Club Nokia
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 11, 2009


'The Pee-wee Herman Show,' starring Paul Reubens, will begin a limited engagement starting January 12, 2010, at Club Nokia @ LA Live. This theatrical production is rated PG!

RIALTO CHATTER: Foster, Mazzie, Doyle Rumored for CARRIE Reading, Title Role Casting Still a Mystery
by Eddie Varley - Nov 9, 2009


Recent reports have confirmed that producers, Jeffrey Seller and Kevin McCollum, are in the process of resurrecting the infamous flop musical CARRIE for the Broadway stage.

RIALTO CHATTER: Has Sutton Foster Joined the Upcoming CARRIE Reading?
by Eddie Varley - Oct 31, 2009


CarrietheMusical.com has revealed that Tony-Award winner Sutton Foster has joined the CARRIE reading in the role of Miss Gardner, the caring gym teacher that was played by stage legend Betty Buckley in the film version.

PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Moves to Club Nokia at LA Live, Beginning 1/12/10
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 6, 2009


'The Pee-wee Herman Show,' starring Paul Reubens, will begin a limited engagement starting January 12, 2010, at Club Nokia @ LA Live. This theatrical production is for grown-ups and appropriate for ages 16 to 106.

Andersson and Ulvaeus' 'KRISTINA' to Premiere at Carnegie Hall in Concert, 9/23 and 9/24
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2009


The American debut of Benny Andersson and Bjorn Alvaeus new musical KRISTINA, will debut next week on September 23rd and 24th at Carnegie Hall in concert. Andersson and Alvaeus of the group ABBA are the masterminds behind the blockbuster musicals MAMMA MIA! and CHESS.

Andersson and Ulvaeus' 'KRISTINA' to Premiere at Carnegie Hall in Concert, 9/23 and 9/24
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2009


The American debut of Benny Andersson and Bjorn Alvaeus new musical KRISTINA, will debut next week on September 23rd and 24th at Carnegie Hall in concert. Andersson and Alvaeus of the group ABBA are the masterminds behind the blockbuster musicals MAMMA MIA! and CHESS.

Andersson and Ulvaeus' 'KRISTINA' to Premiere at Carnegie Hall in Concert, 9/23 and 9/24
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 18, 2009


The American debut of Benny Andersson and Bjorn Alvaeus new musical KRISTINA, will debut next week on September 23rd and 24th at Carnegie Hall in concert. Andersson and Alvaeus of the group ABBA are the masterminds behind the blockbuster musicals MAMMA MIA! and CHESS.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 8th, 2009
by Paul W. Thompson - Sep 8, 2009


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Glee,' 'ComedySportz,' 'Yeast Nation' and more....

ABBA's Benny Andersson Says Discussions Underway to Bring CHESS Back to Broadway
by Robert Diamond - Sep 4, 2009


The UK Theater publication The Stage is reporting thatin a new interview with ABBA Benny Andersson, that he tells them that 'discussions were underway to bring the musical back to the US' and that 'Someone wants to have another go on Broadway, I am not sure which theatre yet, but I think it will happen.'

Pitre, Odekirk Join 'KRISTINA' Carnegie Hall Concerts - Full Casting Announced
by Eddie Varley - Aug 18, 2009


Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' upcoming Carnegie Hall concert presentation of the new musical KRISTINA has announced full casting.

TIVO RED ALERT: CHESS Premieres on PBS Wednesday, June 17th
by Robert Diamond - Jun 16, 2009


PBS' Great Performances will air a spectacular London concert version of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' 1986 cult musical CHESS as CHESS IN CONCERT on tomorrow night, Wednesday, June 17th at 9 p.m. ET (check local listings).

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.

Menzel, Pascal and Groban Lead CHESS IN CONCERT Limited Ed. CD Now Available for Pre-Order
by Eddie Varley - May 22, 2009


Idina Menzel's official website is announcing that the upcoming Chess in Concert cd is now available in a limited edition for pre-order on-line.

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

Chess - 1988 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical David Carroll
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Judy Kuhn
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Harry Goz
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design David Hersey
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Benny Andersson
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Bjorn Ulvaeus
1988 Theatre World Awards Performance Philip Casnoff
1988 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical David Carroll
1988 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Judy Kuhn

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