To coincide with the premiere of the latest production of CHESS at London’s Union Theatre, Sir Tim Rice spoke to icethesite and answered a few questions about his thoughts on the musical’s past, present and future: Q. If you were to start over again with CHESS, knowing what you know now, how might it differ? A. [...]
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The “definitive” version of CHESS to premiere at London’s Union Theatre
A new version of CHESS is to premiere at London’s Union Theatre next February. Tickets are on sale now!
Göteborgsoperan’s Chess på Svenska previewed
Christopher Wollter and Philip Jalmelid from the Gothenburg Opera production of CHESS på Svenska performed Vem ser ett barn (Pity The Child) and I mitt hjärtas land (Anthem) respectively on the Swedish TV show Lotta på Liseborg on Monday.
BBC’s ‘The Story of Musicals’ features Björn
Björn talks about CHESS and Mamma Mia! in the BBC series ‘The Story of Musicals’ currently airing. The series traces the evolution of musicals from their early beginnings right up to the present day. Episode 2 features many of the 1980s blockbusters like Les Misèrables, Cats and Phantom of the Opera and also features a segment on CHESS which includes interviews with Björn, Sir Tim Rice and Elaine Paige.
UK CHESS Tour opens in Toronto, Canada on 28 September
The Toronto outing of Craig Revel Horwood’s actor-musician production of Benny, Björn and Tim Rice’s CHESS, which succesfully toured the UK in Winter 2010/2011 is due to open on 28 September (after four nights of previews). The musical by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Tim Rice originally opened in London in 1986 and ran for nearly [...]
CHESS Tour wins Best Regional Production
Congratulations to Craig Revel Horwood and all the cast and crew of the UK CHESS Tour which has won Best Regional Production at tonight’s What’s On Stage awards. Hopefully this bodes really well for a West End transfer! It’s significant that CHESS was the only touring show nominated, whilst the others (Hamlet – at Sheffield [...]
Chess Tour to go to Toronto prior to possible West End transfer
Craig Revel Horwood’s exciting production of Benny Andersson, Tim Rice and Björn Ulvaeus’ CHESS will go to the Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto in September/October 2011.
The show is currently touring the UK, after which the show moves to Italy, where it currently completes its run. Rumours of the show moving to London’s West End remain just that for now, whilst the producers look for a suitable theatre.
I Know Him So Well among top selling duets of all time
The Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson classic, from the concept album of CHESS by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Tim Rice is the seventh best selling duet recording of all time in the UK according to the Official Charts Company.
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Helsinki says farewell and thank you to ‘Kristina’
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‘ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits’ becomes the UK’s second biggest selling album of all time
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‘We Write the Story’ unveiled
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Win an ABBA The Museum brochure signed by Benny, Björn and Frida!
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ABBA The Museum is open! (Updated with Photo Gallery)
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New Björn interview: “Don’t ask me what my favourite ABBA song is!”
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Kristina från Duvemåla Jönköping concert
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ABBA The Museum comes to life
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Win an ABBA The Museum brochure signed by Benny, Björn and Frida!
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Agnetha Fältskog is recording new material (Updated)
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The “definitive” version of CHESS to premiere at London’s Union Theatre
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The ‘ABBA’ album receives the Deluxe Edition treatment
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BAO boxset on the way, 6 CDs and 2 DVDs included (Updated)
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‘We Write the Story’ unveiled
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‘En skrift i snön’ broadcast in full, now also with link to Dancing Queen and full show
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Björn Ulvaeus reflects on the loss of Hansi Schwarz
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Susi: Hi Anne, just like John said: there´s nothing more to say after such a wonderful introdu...
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colinthebruce: GREAT news re Agnetha's album - in my opinion certainly the best one of all her post Abba ...
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Marco: Benny is a big bach fan, so it's no surprise that his music is influenced by Bach. Kristin...
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Michael Salkesld: I thought the intonation was so ABBA I could all most hear Benny and Bjorns voices through...
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Karma: I had the feeling I knew this melody. It's Bach's Gavotte from the Orchestral Suite Nr. 3,...
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JF Feulvarch: Extremely powerful and adequate song for the occasion. Grows on you too... as all Benny's...
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Alexander: Since the song will only be available as download, I really would like to know who can be ...
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ABBAfan: Benny & Bjorn created the declaration of humanity, not just an Eurovision anthem! Thak...