White Plains Performing Arts Center STAGE 2 will present a limited engagement of the musical Aug. 7-9 at their theatre in suburban Westchester County.<p> Keith Levenson will direct with musical direction by Brent McGee and choreography by Jennifer Jonas. Casting will be announced shortly.

"In this production of Chess," according to press notes, "the ancient game becomes a metaphor for romantic rivalries, competitive gamesmanship, political power-plays and international intrigues. From one match to another, the players, lovers, politicians, and spies manipulate and are manipulated to the pulse of a monumental rock score by ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, with book by Richard Nelson and lyrics by Tim Rice."

White Plains Performing Arts Center is located on the third level of City Center mall off Mamaroneck Avenue in downtown White Plains. Tickets cost $35 (adults) and $25 (22 & younger); visit Wppac.com or call (914) 328-1600.