Chess (1988)

Music by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Directed by Trevor Nunn

= The musical's American incarnation has noticeably different settings, lyrics, song orders, and a completely different Act 2 from the British version. In particular, in the American Chess the entire show is about one chess match, not two. Act 1 involves the first part of the match, which is held in Bangkok, Thailand, while Act 2 handles the conclusion, and is set in Budapest, Hungary.

Theater
Imperial Theatre · Broadway
Closed
June 25, 1988

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When does Chess close?

Chess closed on June 25, 1988.