Chess

I could write a fucking dissertaion on Chess. Not the game, the musical. I'd never seen the full stage show before today, but that is irrelevant. I've owned the CDs of the original London concept album for many years. I love this show. Or rather, I love the music and lyrics. NordicBoy and I went to see it today and I can honestly say that the book is bad. Just...not a good script. That said, here's my down and dirty review of the production.

( The double plus good... )

( The good... )

( The ungood... )

( The plus ungood... )

In short, I'm glad I went. It was a good production of a difficult show. If you've not seen the show before, it's worth a trip a cross the lake. But brace yourself, because if you know the music like I do, it isn't always what you're expecting.