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
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.
- 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.