Chess
by Richard Nelson, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, & Tim Rice
From the Composers of Mamma Mia! and the Lyricist of The Lion King and Jesus Christ Superstar
1988. The two greatest chess masters—one American, one Russian—competing to be the best in the world. And yet their greatest contest is for the love of the same woman.
Amidst political intrigue and international conspiracies, American Freddie Trumper and Russian Anatoly Sergievsky (Signature Cabaret favorite and Broadway star Euan Morton) fight to take the queen in a romantic triangle that mirrors the heightened passions of the Cold War. Also starring Jill Paice (Broadway’s Curtains and Signature ACE).
Originally produced on Broadway in 1988, this Tony®-nominated cult rock musical explores the classic themes of love, loss, and betrayal.
Featuring the hit single “One Night in Bangkok” and unforgettable songs like “Anthem,” “I Know Him So Well,” “Nobody’s Side,” and “Pity the Child.”
“One of the best rock scores ever produced in the theatre!” — Time Magazine
Cast Members
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Jonathan Atkinson
Ensemble
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Christopher Bloch
Gregor, Molokov
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Rachel Boyd
Young Florence
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Jamie Eacker
Ensemble/Assistant Choreographer
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Eleasha Gamble
Svetlana/Dance Captain
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James Gardiner
Ensemble
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Jeremy Kushnier
Freddie
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Gregory Maheu
Nikolai/Ensemble
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Katie McManus
Ensemble
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Euan Morton
Anatoly
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Christopher Mueller
Ensemble
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Anna Grace Nowalk
Young Florence
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Jill Paice
Florence
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Chris Sizemore
Arbiter
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Russell Sunday
Walter
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Bayla Whitten
Ensemble
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Rachel Zampelli
Ensemble
Creative Team
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Book by
Richard Nelson
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Music by
Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson
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Lyrics by
Tim Rice
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Directed by
Eric Schaeffer
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Choreographed by
Karma Camp
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Music Supervisor, Orchestrations
David Holcenberg
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Scenic Design
Daniel Conway
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Costume Design
Kathleen Geldard
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Lighting Design
Chris Lee
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Sound Design
Matt Rowe
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Projection Design
Aaron Fisher
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Production Stage Manager
Kerry Epstein
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Assistant Stage Manager
William E. Cruttenden III