Chess @ Signature Theatre

Book by Richard Nelson
Music by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Based on an Idea by Tim Rice
Directed by Eric Schaeffer

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 Sergievsk fight to take the queen in a romantic triangle that mirrors the heightened passions of the Cold War.

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."

Chess is sponsored, in part, by Tony Garro, MD.

"One of the best rock scores ever produced in the theater!"
-- Time Magazine

AUGUST 10 -- SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Featuring Jeremy Kushnier (Signature's The Rhythm Club and Broadway's Footloose), Euan Morton (Broadway's Sondheim on Sondheim and Taboo) and Jill Paice (Signature's ACE and Broadway's Curtains!)

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• Chess
• Abba
• Signature Theatre
• Arlington
• VA
• DC
• Eric Schaeffer
• Karma Camp
• Jill Paice
• Euan Morton
• Jeremy Kushner

[Krisathelas]

Not to mention, Jeremy Kushnier is phenominal.

[BoyGeorgeFanply20]

omg euan looks sooo cute in this video!!!

[MithraMusic]

Nice! Is there a DVD of this cast?

[moviegal6000]

@EddyMorino I totally agree. I wanted to buy it after I saw the show. Jill Paice was amazing as Florence.

[moviegal6000]

I saw this production and it was phenomenal. I wish I could have seen it more than once.

[brianhed]

@EddyMorino

I asked at the theatre for a soundtrack too...... :(

[allenderl]

We saw the show last night -- it was amazing!!! Kudos to the cast and director for making broadway leap into your lap right in Arlington.

[EddyMorino]

Signature seriously needs to come out with their own recording of this show. I would buy it in a heartbeat. Girl who played Florence, that Jesus Scream at 0:35 practically made me fall in love with you. So happy I got to see this show.

[dcdude17]

I saw this show recently and it was fantastic! Definitely worth seeing.

[WirelessAnswers]

Don’t be dissuaded by the audio quality on this video. I saw the show and its outstanding. Each number is better than the next!