Last updated: February 03, 2010

icethesite - a website devoted to news about former ABBA members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and their music projects - with particular emphasis on the musicals CHESS and Kristina från Duvemåla.

  • CHESS UK Tour opens in Newcastle (Updated)

    Newcastle's Theatre Royal will host CHESS from Friday 27 August to Saturday 11 September 2010 prior to the show embarking on a national tour!

    CHESS UK Tour directed by Craig Revel Horwood kicks off in Newcastle prior to a major national tour. Tickets on sale from 9PM on Saturday 6 February. More details as they emerge.

    From the Theatre Royal's website:

    "The legendary West End and Broadway musical CHESS is coming to Newcastle. Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood directs an amazing cast in an extraordinary new staging of the classic musical which will premiere here at the Theatre Royal before embarking upon a major, national tour. 

    Written by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and featuring one of the greatest musical theatre scores of all time including ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK, PITY THE CHILD, ANTHEM, YOU AND I and, of course, I KNOW HIM SO WELL which became a best selling single for Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson.

    Public booking opens Saturday 6 February 2010. Become a Friend of the Theatre Royal and book from Tuesday 2 February!

    Make your move now and book for the musical sensation that is CHESS. Call the Box Office on 08448 11 21 21, Group Sales on 08448 11 21 22."

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  • Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' Kristina, Royal Albert Hall tickets on sale from today

    Kristina in Concert in London

    Grab your tickets for Kristina in Concert at The Royal Albert Hall in London on Wednesday 14 April (marketed very much as 'one night only').

    The concert features amazing Swedish singer Helen Sjöholm (who originated the role of Kristina) and also stars popular UK-tenor Russell Watson, rising-talent Kevin Odekirk and Broadway star Louise Pitre backed up by a symphony orchestra, choir and supporting cast.

    Helen Sjöholm

    All four principals performed this incredible concert over two evenings in New York's Carnegie Hall in 2009 and now it's London's chance to share in the majesty of this incredible score by two of the world's most beloved songwriters.

    Kristina is the inspiring story of one woman and her family’s struggles in Sweden and their subsequent emigration to America in search of a better life. With stirring music by Benny Andersson and lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA fame and Herbert Kretzmer, this moving musical production has won awards, critical acclaim and is the most popular theatre piece in Swedish history.

    Call the Box Office on 0845 401 5045 (open 9.00 - 21.00 UK time) or buy tickets online using the top link below. 

    Ticket prices: £17.50 - £72.50.

    A CD from the Carnegie Hall concerts is due to be released in April.

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