Chess at Near West Theatre

Dates: (7/19/2019 - 8/4/2019 )

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Near West Theatre

6702 Detroit Ave
Cleveland,OH 44102

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Chess
July 19-August 4, 2019
Summer Teen & Young Adult Show | Cast ages 16-25
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Music by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson | Lyrics by Tim Rice
Based on an idea by Tim Rice | Book by Richard Nelson
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Directed by Kelcie Nicole Dugger | AUDITIONS: May 6, 7 & 8
Secrets, lies, collusion and betrayal? Love, courage and loyalty? Checkmate! In this highly acclaimed rock musical, the ancient and distinguished game of chess becomes a metaphor for romantic rivalries and super-power political intrigue as two great chess masters—American and Russian—meet in Bangkok to battle for the world championship at the height of the Cold War. From Bangkok to Budapest the players, lovers, politicians, CIA and KGB make their moves to the pulse of this soaring and monumental score, a collaboration between legendary rock band ABBA and Tony Award-winning lyricist Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Joseph) featuring international hits "One Night in Bangkok" and "I Know Him So Well.”

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BWW Review: Nicely Conceived CHESS Production Enhances A Weak Script at Near West Theatre

July 22, 2019

Most musicals follow the tried and true pattern of being written in a format that it is expected to be examined and redone through a series of readings, rewrites, staged readings, rewrites, previews, more rewrites, and, if lucky, a full-staged production. As the process continues the script and score are improved to attempt to ensure that they are well-integrated.

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