Broadway Show ‘Chess’ To Close Early
The Broadway show Chess — which stars Bermudian Nicholas Christopher — will close earlier than expected, with a final Broadway performance on June 21.
“We are immensely proud of the extraordinary work this cast and creative team have done in reimagining Chess for a new generation of theatregoers while honoring the passionate fans who have championed this musical for nearly four decades,” said producers Tom Hulce, Robert Ahrens, and The Shubert Organization in a joint statement.
“To see longtime fans and first-time audiences alike embrace this production so wholeheartedly has been incredibly rewarding for everyone involved and a powerful reminder of why Chess has endured for so many years. The opportunity to witness Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher perform this legendary score by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Tim Rice alongside a company filled with some of Broadway’s most remarkable talent is something that will stay with audiences long after they depart the Imperial Theatre.
“Bringing Chess back to Broadway for the first time in nearly 40 years has been an enormous privilege, and we are extremely proud of everything this production accomplished during its historic Broadway run.”
Christopher, the son of Town Crier Ed Christopher, was nominated for multiple awards due to his outstanding performance in the Chess show, including a nomination for a Tony Awards, which are widely recognized as the most prestigious honors in live theater.
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