Chess: Musical cast

Chess cast

Chess Cast - Broadway musical

Music By Benny Andersson & Bjorn Ulvaeus. Lyrics By Tim Rice. Book by Richard Nelson.

2022 West End Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

In August 2022, a star-studded concert version of *Chess* was staged at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London. Directed by Nick Winston, the production featured:
  • Samantha Barks as Florence Vassy
  • Hadley Fraser as Anatoly Sergievsky
  • Joel Harper-Jackson as Freddie Trumper
  • Frances Mayli McCann as Svetlana Sergievsky
  • Ako Mitchell as The Arbiter
  • Craige Els as Alexander Molokov
The ensemble included Joshua Robinson, Joseph Craig, Darius J James, Aoife Kenny, Jessica Lee, Nick Len, Natasha May-Thomas, Alice Readie, Stuart Rouse, Phoebe Samuel-Gray, Grant Thresh, and Libby Watts.

2021 Australian Tour.

From April to June 2021, *Chess* toured Australia with performances in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane. The cast featured:
  • Natalie Bassingthwaighte as Florence Vassy
  • Paulini as Svetlana Sergievsky
  • Rob Mills as Freddie Trumper
  • Alexander Lewis as Anatoly Sergievsky
  • Mark Furze as The Arbiter

2020 Japanese Production.

In early 2020, a Japanese production of *Chess* was staged at the Umeda Arts Theater in Osaka and the Tokyo International Forum. The cast included:
  • Ramin Karimloo as Anatoly Sergievsky
  • Samantha Barks as Florence Vassy
  • Luke Walsh as Freddie Trumper
  • Takanori Sato as The Arbiter
  • Eliana as Svetlana Sergievsky
  • Hideya Masuhara as Alexander Molokov

Original 1986 West End Production.

The original West End production of *Chess* premiered in 1986 at the Prince Edward Theatre in London. The principal cast was:
  • Murray Head as Freddie Trumper
  • Elaine Paige as Florence Vassy
  • Tommy Körberg as Anatoly Sergievsky
  • John Turner as Alexander Molokov
  • Kevin Colson as Walter de Courcey
  • Tom Jobe as The Arbiter
  • Siobhán McCarthy as Svetlana Sergievsky

Original 1988 Broadway Production.

The Broadway production opened in 1988 at the Imperial Theatre in New York City. The main cast included:
  • Philip Casnoff as Freddie Trumper
  • Judy Kuhn as Florence Vassy
  • David Carroll as Anatoly Sergievsky
  • Harry Goz as Ivan Molokov
  • Dennis Parlato as Walter Anderson
  • Paul Harman as The Arbiter
  • Marcia Mitzman as Svetlana Sergievsky

2008 Royal Albert Hall Concert.

: A notable concert version of *Chess* was performed in 2008 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The cast featured:
  • Josh Groban as Anatoly Sergievsky
  • Idina Menzel as Florence Vassy
  • Adam Pascal as Freddie Trumper
  • David Bedella as Alexander Molokov
  • Kerry Ellis as Svetlana Sergievsky
  • Marti Pellow as The Arbiter

2018 Kennedy Center Production.

In February 2018, Chess was presented at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., featuring:
  • Raúl Esparza as Freddie Trumper
  • Karen Olivo as Florence Vassy
  • Ramin Karimloo as Anatoly Sergievsky
  • Ruthie Ann Miles as Svetlana Sergievsky
  • Bradley Dean as Alexander Molokov
  • Sean Allan Krill as Walter de Courcey
  • Bryce Pinkham as The Arbiter

2025 Broadway Revival (Upcoming).

As of December 2024, lyricist Tim Rice announced plans for a new Broadway production of *Chess* set to open in 2025. Further details regarding casting and production are forthcoming.

Questions and Answers.

Cast of Chess the Musical
Cast of Chess the Musical
Who played Florence Vassy in the original West End production of Chess?
Elaine Paige portrayed Florence Vassy in the original 1986 West End production.
Which actors starred in the 2022 West End concert of Chess?
The 2022 concert featured Samantha Barks, Hadley Fraser, Joel Harper-Jackson, and Frances Mayli McCann.
Who took on the role of Anatoly Sergievsky in the 2008 Royal Albert Hall concert?
Josh Groban performed as Anatoly Sergievsky in the 2008 concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
Was there an Australian tour of Chess in 2021?
Yes, the 2021 Australian tour included Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Paulini, Rob Mills, and Alexander Lewis.
Are there plans for a new Broadway production of Chess?
Tim Rice announced a new Broadway production of Chess is planned for 2025.
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