The Day Of The Opening Night For "CHESS" Is A Very Prophetic One!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                       The musician's strike has been averted, which is good news for all Theater Queens.  On the news last night, I saw people pouring out of the Imperial Theatre, where "CHESS" is playing,  I understand the show has taken in $12 million, which is impressive for one week.

                                          However, having seen the original production, I have my qualms.  

                                         Having heard Aaron Tveit on "One Night In Bangkok," I cannot wait to hear him on "Pity The Child."

                                           Lea Michele (why her?) does not approach the emotionality of Judy Kuhn on "Someone Else's Story."

                                           As for Nicholas Christopher, who the hell is he??????????  He is expected to sing the haunting "Anthem."  Can his voice do it?  How I wish Ruthie Ann Miles and Josh Groban were playing these roles.  I have heard Josh sing "Anthem," and it is the most perfect rendering since the late, great David Carroll.

                                           The passion in my post reveals a cultist's love for "CHESS."  It is considered a cult musical, which means, like me, people have high expectations for it.  If it is anything less than expected, the show will tank, and so will Lea Michele's career.

                                             Remember, it was not she who saved "Funny Girl," but Julie Benko.

                                            As for the prophetic date, the opening will be on November 16, 2025.  Do you know that means in musical theater history????????????????

                                            It is the birthday of Donna McKechnie.

                                           It is also the birthday of Martha Plimpton.

                                           Two iconic musicals opened on this date, decades apart.  The first was "The Sound Of Music," which opened at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.  The second was the original production of the musical "Merrily We Roll Along," which opened at the Alvin Theatre.  So "CHESS" is opening on a very important date that might foretell its luck, one way or the other.

                                            You will get my report on "CHESS" when I see it, girls.

                                            I would like to be pleasantly surprised.  Alas.............