Chess: The Making of the Musical

By William Hartston

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1851450068
• ISBN13: 9781851450060
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Pavillion Books
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Worthy

Published in 1986, (for the London production of CHESS), this is a good exploration of this Abba/Tim Rice musical. The dozens of pictures and informative text follow the genesis of Tim Rice's idea, to Trevor Nunn's last-minute directorial rescue. It is a whirlwind ride from the rehearsal rooms at Cricklewood to the Prince Edward Theatre. I cannot imagine anyone who has an interest in this musical not enjoying this book. The final chapter houses a selection of the lyrics with accompanying production photographs.