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Events /Chess

A group of people in suits reach up towards two individuals standing on a balcony, illuminated by vibrant purple lighting and futuristic decor in a theatrical stage setting.

A group of performers dressed in blue suits dance on a brightly lit stage, with a man in a patterned suit center stage. The background features dramatic lighting and geometric set designs.

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Chess. Photo: Matthew Murphy

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Chess

Oct 15, 2025 - May 3, 2026

249 W. 45th St., Manhattan, NY, United States, 10036

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Set at the World Chess Championship during the Cold War, this musical revival pits America versus Russia in a story where espionage and romance provide as much excitement as the game itself. Chess tells the tale of two rival grandmasters and the woman who is torn between them. The music, which includes mid-1980s smashes “One Night in Bangkok” and “I Know Him So Well,” is from Swedish band ABBA’s Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, with Tim Rice as co-lyricist; Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher star.

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Imperial Theatre

249 W. 45th St. Manhattan, NY, United States, 10036

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