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Opened: September 10, 2012
Closing: January 06, 2013

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CHAPLIN tells the story of Chaplin's rise and fall to fame. 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. From the gritty streets and smoky music halls of London to movie screens across the world, Limelight goes behind the camera to show how a comic genius found soaring success and later fell from grace.


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CHAPLIN Opens Tonight on Broadway- Photo and Video Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - September 10, 2012


Broadway's new musical CHAPLIN opens tonight, September 10 at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). CHAPLIN is a new musical depicting the life of film icon Charlie Chaplin, with music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis and book by three-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Christopher Curtis. Warren Carlyle (Finian's Rainbow; Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway) directs and choreographs the production. BroadwayWorld brings you a photo and video preview of the show below!

BWW Interviews: CHAPLIN's Jim Borstelmann on the Humor-Drama Balance
by Naomi Serviss - September 11, 2012


Jim Borstelmann, the Broadway song and dance veteran, tackles a meaty role as Charlie Chaplin's lifelong friend and business manager.

CHAPLIN'S Rob McClure Pays Homage to His NJ Roots
by Caryn Robbins - September 10, 2012


Just moments before the curtain went up on the 80th Anniversary performance of BCP's THE MUSIC MAN, director Larry Landsman hopped on stage to share a heartfelt, congratulatory note he had just received from BCP alum and CHAPLIN star Rob McClure. It is clear from his sentiments that the Broadway actor has not forgotten his roots

TV: Broadway in Black and White- CHAPLIN Performance Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - September 7, 2012


Broadway's new musical CHAPLIN opens September 10 at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). CHAPLIN is a new musical depicting the life of film icon Charlie Chaplin, with music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis and book by three-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Christopher Curtis. Warren Carlyle (Finian's Rainbow; Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway) directs and choreographs the production. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the new musical below!

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Wayne Alan Wilcox!
by BWW - September 7, 2012


In this week's edition, we caught up with Wayne Alan Wilcox, who is starring as 'Sydney Chaplin' in CHAPLIN- currently in previews at the Barrymore Theatre (opening September 10)!

Photo Flash: First Look at Rob McClure, Jenn Colella, Erin Mackey, and More in CHAPLIN- Production Shots!
by Nicole Rosky - August 29, 2012


Broadway's new musical CHAPLIN opens September 10 at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). CHAPLIN is a new musical depicting the life of film icon Charlie Chaplin, with music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis and book by three-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Christopher Curtis. Warren Carlyle (Finian's Rainbow; Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway) directs and choreographs the production. BroadwayWorld brings you the just-released production shots below!

Photo Flash: CHAPLIN Begins Performances Tomorrow - Meet the Cast!
by Kelsey Denette - August 20, 2012


Broadway's new musical CHAPLIN begins previews tomorrow at 8pm and opens September 10 at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). Meet the cast below!

STAGE TUBE: Inside CHAPLIN'S Green Screen Filming!
by Nicole Rosky - August 14, 2012


In the video below, watch CHAPLIN on Broadway's star Rob McClure and cast create movie magic with director/choreographer Warren Carlyle as they create 'green screen' footage for use in Broadway's Big Musical about the Little Tramp. Click below to check it out!

TV: Chatting with the Cast & Creative Team of CHAPLIN - Plus A Performance Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - August 13, 2012


CHAPLIN's cast and creative team met the press just yesterday, and BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge was there to chat about the new show. Hear what they had to say and check out a performance preview below!

Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal with the Cast of CHAPLIN!
by Walter McBride - August 8, 2012


Rob McClure, who originated the role of Chaplin at the La Jolla Playhouse, will star in the title role of the new Broadway musical CHAPLIN. A new musical depicting the life of film icon Charlie Chaplin, with music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis and book by three-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Christopher Curtis, CHAPLIN will open on Broadway on Monday, September 10, 2012 at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). Previews will begin Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Acclaimed director/choreographer Warren Carlyle (Finian's Rainbow, Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway) directs and choreographs the production. CHAPLIN's cast and creative team gave a preview of the new show yesterday, and BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the cast in action below.

Photo Coverage: CHAPLIN Cast and Creative Team Meets the Press!
by Walter McBride - August 8, 2012


Rob McClure, who originated the role of Chaplin at the La Jolla Playhouse, will star in the title role of the new Broadway musical CHAPLIN. A new musical depicting the life of film icon Charlie Chaplin, with music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis and book by three-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Christopher Curtis, CHAPLIN will open on Broadway on Monday, September 10, 2012 at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). Previews will begin Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Acclaimed director/choreographer Warren Carlyle (Finian's Rainbow, Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway) directs and choreographs the production. CHAPLIN's cast and creative team met the press just yeterday, and BroadwayWorld brings you full photo coverage of the festivities below!

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of CHAPLIN the Musical!
by Walter McBride - August 7, 2012


Rob McClure, who originated the role of Chaplin at the La Jolla Playhouse, will star in the title role of the new Broadway musical CHAPLIN. A new musical depicting the life of film icon Charlie Chaplin, with music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis and book by three-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Christopher Curtis, CHAPLIN will open on Broadway on Monday, September 10, 2012 at the Barrymore Theatre. CHAPLIN's cast and creative team met the press today, and BroadwayWorld brings you a photo of them below! Check back later for full coverage.

STAGE TUBE: In Rehearsal with the Cast of CHAPLIN!
by Nicole Rosky - August 7, 2012


Meet some of the creative team members of Broadway's new musical CHAPLIN. Watch director/choreographer Warren Carlyle, Rob McClure, who stars as Charlie Chaplin, set designer Beowulf Boritt and costume designer Amy Clark as they give you a taste of the sets, costumes and more. CHAPLIN arrives on Broadway this August. Click below to watch the video.

TV: Broadway-Bound CHAPLIN Performs at Broadway in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - August 2, 2012


Click below to check out the performances from Christiane Noll, Rob McClure, and Jenn Colella from Broadway-bound Chaplin!

STAGE TUBE: Go Inside CHAPLIN's Broadway Photo Shoot!
by Nicole Rosky - July 25, 2012


In the video below, go behind the scenes at a recent photo shoot for Broadway's CHAPLIN. Watch Rob McClure, who stars as Charlie Chaplin, as he talks about preparing for the role of a lifetime. CHAPLIN arrives on Broadway this August. .

CHAPLIN Box Office Now Open
by Caryn Robbins - July 23, 2012


The producers of the new musical CHAPLIN are pleased to announce that the production's box office at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street) is now open.

Jenn Colella, Michael McCormick, Christiane Noll Join Broadway's CHAPLIN- Full Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - July 11, 2012


The producers of the new musical CHAPLIN have just announced full casting for the production, which will star Rob McClure in the title role, as previously announced. The production will also feature Jim Borstelmann (Alf Reeves), Jenn Colella (Hedda Hopper), Erin Mackey (Oona O'Neill), Michael McCormick (Sennett, McGranery, Emcee), Christiane Noll (Hannah Chaplin), Zachary Unger (Young Charlie, Jackie) and Wayne Alan Wilcox (Sydney Chaplin).

STAGE TUBE: Rob McClure Visits Times Square as CHAPLIN!
by Kelsey Denette - July 11, 2012


Scroll down to watch Rob McClure as Charlie Chaplin as he visits Times Square! McClure will star in the title role of the upcoming musical CHAPLIN, which arrives on Broadway this August.

Photo Flash: First Look at Rob McClure as CHAPLIN!
by Nicole Rosky - July 2, 2012


Rob McClure, who originated the role of Chaplin at the La Jolla Playhouse, will star in the title role of the new Broadway musical CHAPLIN. A new musical depicting the life of film icon Charlie Chaplin, with music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis and book by three-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Christopher Curtis, CHAPLIN will open on Broadway on Monday, September 10, 2012 at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). Previews will begin Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Acclaimed director/choreographer Warren Carlyle (Finian's Rainbow, Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway) directs and choreographs the production. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of McClure as the title character below!

Rob McClure to Lead CHAPLIN on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2012


Rob McClure, who originated the role of Chaplin at the La Jolla Playhouse, will star in the title role of the new Broadway musical CHAPLIN. A new musical depicting the life of film icon Charlie Chaplin, with music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis and book by three-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Christopher Curtis, CHAPLIN will open on Broadway on Monday, September 10, 2012 at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). Previews will begin Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Acclaimed director/choreographer Warren Carlyle (Finian's Rainbow, Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway) directs and choreographs the production. Additional casting and additional creative team to be announced soon.

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Chaplin - 2012 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Martin Pakledinaz
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Amy Clark
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Christiane Noll
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Ken Billington
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Larry Hochman
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection Design Jon Driscoll
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Drew Levy
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Scott Lehrer
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Rob McClure
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Rob McClure
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) 0
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Warren Carlyle
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) Amy Clark & Martin Pakledinaz
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Warren Carlyle
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Ken Billington
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical 0
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) 0
2013 Theatre World Awards Theatre World Award Rob McClure

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