Chess (1988 Original Broadway Cast)

Chess (1988 Original Broadway Cast)

It was a success in London but a bomb in New York in 1988, but Chess's cult reputation has only grown over the years--quite a feat for a dramatic musical about love and cold war politics at a chess tournament! While Tim Rice's lyrics aren't too shabby, Chess owes it all to the team of Benny Andersson and BjÃ¶rn Ulvaeus, a.k.a. the BB in Abba. Their score has the drama that makes for good musical theater, and it doesn't shy from canny pop hooks either. "One Night in Bangkok" was a hit in Europe, while Judy Kuhn particularly shines on the poignant "Nobody's Side." Indeed, Chess is full of superb numbers that basically fall into two types: instantly memorable and growing-on-you memorable. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Country USA
Manufacturer Bmg/RCA
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 2949515
ReleaseDate 1988-08-02
UnitCount 1
Format Cast Recording
UPCs 078635770025
EANs 0078635770025

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