CHAPLIN at Manatee Performing Arts Center

He came to America an unknown. He left amidst scandals and controversy. In between, Charlie Chaplin became one of the best-loved and most famous entertainers in the world. Chaplin provides a captivating close-up of the man who changed motion pictures forever.The musical dramatizes the making of Chaplins legendary films, including The Kid, The Circus, Modern Times and The Great Dictator as well as his turbulent childhood, frenzied love life and political beliefs. Featuring an original score by Christopher Curtis, including Look at All the People, Just Another Day in Hollywood and This Man. Chaplin tells the touching story of the man who makes the world laugh as his legendary screen persona, the Tramp, but struggles to find happiness in his own life.

Authors

• Christopher Curtis
• Ernest Kinoy
• Lee Goldsmith
• Roger Anderson (i)
• Thomas Meehan