Chess - The Musical Tickets

Buy Chess: The Musical Tickets

See the celebrated musical brought to life before your eyes with Chess: The Musical tickets. Chess: The Musical is a musical written by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus of ABBA fame. The musical follows two chess grandmasters from the US and Russia as they face off at a chess tournament during the height of the Cold War.

Chess: The Musical premiered at London’s West End in 1988, where it went on to run for over three years. A runaway success, the musical soon enjoyed popular productions on Broadway and across the world. Chess: The Musical has been critically praised for its earnest exploration of political themes, and for its compelling, larger-than-life score.

In the year following its premiere, the musical’s concept album was released and rose to the top of the charts in several countries including Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Notable hits from the album include “Anthem,” “I Know Him So Well,” and “One Night in Bangkok.” Chess: The Musical has undergone significant revisions since its premiere, and the London and Broadway productions show a number of key discrepancies.

Do not miss your chance to see this world-famous musical live and snag your Chess: The Musical tickets today.

How much are Chess - The Musical tickets?

Chess - The Musical tickets for a premium orchestra seat have a price range of around $150-$350 per ticket depending on the venue. Stick to your budget with cheap seats in the back of the theater. A balcony seat will typically run $35-$55 each. Due to the size of the theatres on Broadway, ticket prices in New York can sometimes be 50-75% more than a touring performance.

Chess - The Musical 2024 Dates & Performance Schedule

Check the Chess - The Musical schedule above to find a tour date that is convenient for you. When the performance is running for a week or longer, it usually runs Tuesday through Sunday with Matinées typically available on Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to catch the show at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Sarofim Hall at the Hobby Center in Houston or another theatre near you.

When do Chess - The Musical tickets go on sale?

Chess - The Musical tickets go on sale for a touring production once the new performance dates are announced. Typically, within 24-48 hours of the Chess - The Musical tour dates being announced, seats will be available. TicketSmarter makes it easy to get Broadway musical tickets in your hands without waiting in line at the box office window or for a presale code.