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Chess (2025), Part 2


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Sorry for the delay, but we are back to recap the thrilling conclusion of this Cold War musical!


*Note that this was recorded quite some time ago so you'll hear us debating Tony categories for nominations when the actual nominations have already been announced!

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To read up more about the specifics of this production (and to check out how other productions differed, check out this website: https://chessthemusical.weebly.com/chess---broadway-2025.html

If you haven't heard the "Hal, it's about cats" clip, do yourself a favor and check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doFcWmt7-J0

The Royal Albert Hall concert production is the classic go-to for a more "traditional take" on the script that Cindy references (you can stream the album as well): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL71B335941EB1F97C

But Christine's favorite Chess album is the Danish tour cast, which unfortunately isn't on streaming but can also be found on YouTube (you'll also hear snippets of it in this episode for The Deal/No Deal, Talking Chess, and Finale): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnWa8YfbsKk39t6jMotioyWxjbZaRz9D2

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Music featured in this episode:

CHESS the Musical (2025 Broadway Cast Recording)

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