The Queen's Gambit tells the story of Beth Harmon, a scrappy orphan turned once-in-a-generation chess prodigy.

As soon as she touches a pawn, her senses grow sharper, her thinking clearer, and for the first time in her life she feels herself fully in control. By the age of sixteen, she’s competing for the U.S. Open championship. As Beth hones her skills on the male-centered professional circuit, the stakes get higher, her isolation grows, and the thought of escape becomes all the more tempting.

Currently in development, the musical adaptation of Walter Tevis' best selling novel The Queen's Gambit, will showcase an exceptional creative team—Oscar nominated internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Mitski will write the music & lyrics, playwright Eboni Booth (Primary Trust) will write the book, and Obie Award-winner Whitney White (Jaja’s African Hair Braiding) will direct.