CHESS, the Musical

The show is beautifully mounted and performed. One of the best things you'll see at the Fringe.... full review

A dynamic, well-sung and danced production of a gem of a musical... full review

A visually stunning rearrangement of the Cold War musical classic, featuring a stellar ensemble with standout performers and sweeping choreography in an intimate venue. Those who have not seen CHESS before may have some difficulty following the story, as this iteration features a significantly updated book and the lyrics are often difficult to understand.... full review

I love this amazing Chess Musical so much, I bought tickets to see it twice. I attend many live musicals year round, including ones at the larger theatres at Pantages and Ahmanson. This production of Chess the Musical, by Creative director Jeremy Lucas at Jax Theatricsls, is my favorite show among all the live theatre shows I have seen in 2024. The level of talent is insanely good. 5 Star (I would have given 6 if that was an option). ... full review