Great Performances S36E8 — Chess in Concert

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Great Performances•Season 36•Episode 8

Chess in Concert

7.6/10 · 18 votesJun 17, 2009

Ranked #6 of 7 in Season 36•+0.1 vs season avg

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Wicked’s Idina Menzel and Rent’s Adam Pascal join Great Performances favorite, internationally renowned vocalist Josh Groban in a spectacular London concert revival of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ 1986 cult musical Chess. Featuring diamond-sharp lyrics by Tim Rice (Evita, The Lion King), and the hit-filled

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Episode Summary

"Chess in Concert" is episode 8 of Great Performances season 36. It scored 7.6/10 from 18 votes, ranking #6 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on June 17, 2009.

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