Danny Strong joins the podcast to discuss stepping into the legacy of Chess, the iconic musical with music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and lyrics by Tim Rice, and the responsibility of ...

Broadway’s Chess thrills at the Imperial Theatre with Cold War intrigue, romance, and powerhouse performances.

The long-awaited Broadway revival of Chess opened on Sunday, Nov. 16 at the Imperial Theatre in New York City, marking the first full-scale return of the cult-favorite musical in nearly four decades.

If you’ve heard anything about the ’80s musical “Chess,” it’s probably this: catchy songs, nonsensical story. When I posit as much to Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher, the stars of ...

Welcome to Tony Talk, where Gold Derby contributors Sam Eckmann and David Buchanan offer Tony Awards analysis. After a fall dominated by plays and play revivals, November welcomed a few new musicals ...

Regardless of the version, there is a compelling human drama at the center of “Chess,” floating atop some killer songs and an often gorgeous score. In its sweeping musical moments (“Nobody’s Side,” ...

Chess is the iconic musical where power and passion collide, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. It’s America versus Russia at the World Chess Championship, where the espionage and romance are as ...

Lea Michele, a celebrated star of Broadway, has made headlines with her announcement regarding planned absence dates for the much-anticipated musical "CHESS." This revival, which has been captivating ...

Michael Mayer’s direction ensures a seamless flow of storytelling, while Lorin Latarro’s choreography elevates the musical numbers to breathtaking heights. The original orchestrations by Anders Eljas, ...