Music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Book by Richard Nelson
Directed by Michael Philip O’Brien
Music Directed by: Madison Auch
Chess runs about 2 hours and 45 minutes including intermission.
Featuring the music of ABBA members Andersson and Ulvaeus, as well as lyrics by musical theatre icon, Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Aida), this gripping musical was inspired by political and international spectacle of the 1972 World Chess Championship between American Bobby Fischer and Russian Boris Spassky. Set in the 1980’s at the height of the Cold War, Chess illustrates how something as trivial as a game of chess can mean so much more when fueled by the threats and propaganda of nations at war.
*Please note: Our LGBTQ+ Happy Hour will take place from 5-7pm preceding our 7pm performance. Must purchase tickets to Chess to enter.
