CHESS, the Musical

Musicals & Operas · jaxx theatricals · Ages 13+ · 1hr to 75 mins · United States of America

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Review by JEREMY SAJE

June 11, 2023 certified reviewer
tagged as: religious · poignant · funny · hard hitting

What I liked

Well written and masterfully executed by a rather large, but connected cast. The actors portraying the principal roles of Joe and “X” delivered flawless performances which ranged from the hilariously absurd to gut wrenching realism.

What I didn't like

The limitations of the venue meant some of the scene settings and morphing nature of the primary setting alluded to by the dialogue weren’t as clear as they could be, however the production team did a splendid job of working within those limitations so they did not detract from the show.

My overall impression

A heavy subject treated with respect and just the right amount of humor.

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