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CHESS

July 19 – August 4, 2019

Summer Teen & Young Adult Show | Cast ages 16-25


Music by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson

Lyrics by Tim Rice

Based on an idea by Tim Rice

Book by Richard Nelson

 

Directed by Kelcie Nicole Dugger

 

PERFORMANCES: Jul 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, Aug 1, 2, 3, 4

THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY AT 7:30PM, SUNDAY AT 3PM

 

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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LIMITED OFFER: TWO STAR SEATS for $25! Claim by PHONE ONLY. CODEWORD: NEOCHESS

Box Office: 216.961.6391

Box Office Hours: M-F, 11am-4pm

 

Near West Theatre builds loving relationships and engages diverse people in strengthening their sense of identity, passion, and purpose, individually and in community, through accessible, affordable, and transformational theatre arts experiences.

 

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6702 Detroit Ave

Cleveland, OH 44102