Chess is a musical with music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of the pop group ABBA, lyrics by Ulvaeus and Tim Rice, and book by Rice.

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher star in Chess, Broadway’s boldest move yet—with music by EGOT winner Tim Rice and ABBA’s Benny & Björn.

Welcome to the Chess: The Musical Wiki! A wiki dedicated to the ever-evolving world of Chess: the Musical. Don't know where to start? Consider making: The standard order for production page …

Jun 1, 2025 · While many of its songs have become beloved standards, the show's plot remains largely unknown to audiences. With months until performances begin, study up on everything you need to …

Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, Chess follows an international chess championship that becomes entangled in political intrigue and personal conflicts. The story begins in Bangkok, where …

Dec 5, 2025 · WHEN SUPERPOWERS SING Broadway’s new revival of Chess thrills more than it confounds “Welcome to our Cold War Musical!” That greeting — from the narrator (aka Arbiter) of …

CHESS is the iconic musical where power and passion collide, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. It’s America versus Russia at the World Chess Championship, where the espionage and romance are as …

Oct 15, 2025 · Find Group Tickets for ChessThis fall, Tony Award® winner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge!), Emmy® Award nominee Lea Michele (Funny Girl, Glee), and breakout powerhouse Nicholas …

Dec 3, 2025 · I was lying earlier. The worst part of Chess is this character called the Arbiter, essentially a chess judge. This revival doubles his role, as both judge within the show and omniscient narrator, …

Dec 4, 2025 · How a winning score and its cannily marketed trio of stars (Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher) helped make the show into a sales success.