Photo Flash: Ricky Lyon & Joseph Sirola Visit CHAPLIN!
by Nicole Rosky - January 4, 2013
CHAPLIN, a new musical depicting the life of film icon Charlie Chaplin played by Rob McClure, with music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis and book by three-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Christopher Curtis, opened on Broadway on Monday, September 10, 2012. Warren Carlyle (Finian's Rainbow; Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway) directs and choreographs the production. McClure's past Avenue Q castmate Ricky Lyon and Joseph Siroa just visited the show and you can catch photos of the duo backstage below!
CHAPLIN Will Host 12/18 Talkback
by Kelsey Denette - December 11, 2012
New York Vintage, in partnership with Broadway's CHAPLIN is participating in a post-show discussion, "New York Vintage Night," featuring CHAPLIN's costume designer, Amy Clark, and New York Vintage's own, Shannon Hoey, on December 18th, 2012.
CHAPLIN's Rob McClure Wins Clive Barnes Foundation Award
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2012
Rob McClure, the star of Broadway's CHAPLIN, has received the Clive Barnes Foundation Award in Theater for his outstanding performance as Charlie Chaplin it was announced today at a ceremony at the Walter Reade Theatre. The awards were established by Barnes' widow Valerie Taylor-Barnes to honor outstanding young talents from the worlds of theatre and dance.
CHAPLIN Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - December 6, 2012
The new musical 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, directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle (Finian's Rainbow; Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway), celebrates its 100th performance on Broadway at the Barrymore Theatre tonight, Thursday, December 6 at 7:00PM.
Breaking News: CHAPLIN to Close on Broadway January 6
by Robert Diamond - December 3, 2012
The new musical 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, directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle (Finian's Rainbow; Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway), will play its final performance on Broadway at the Barrymore Theatre on Sunday, January 6, 2013, after 24 previews and 136 regular performances.
Rob McClure Featured on ONE-ON-ONE WITH STEVE ADUBATO Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 2, 2012
Tune in to hear CHAPLIN star Rob McClure talk with Steve Adubato, the host of PBS' "One-On-One with Steve Adubato" about performing the role of film icon Charlie Chaplin on Broadway. Air times are tonight, December 2 (early Monday morning) at 12am on NJTV and 12:30am on WNET. It will air again on Monday night December 31 at 7pm and 11:30pm NJTV and 12:30am (early Tuesday Morning) at WNET.
Rob McClure to be Featured on ONE-ON-ONE WITH STEVE ADUBATO, 12/2
by Kelsey Denette - November 30, 2012
Tune in to hear CHAPLIN star Rob McClure talk with Steve Adubato, the host of PBS' "One-On-One with Steve Adubato" about performing the role of film icon Charlie Chaplin on Broadway. Air times are Sunday night December 2 (early Monday morning) at 12am on NJTV and 12:30am on WNET. It will air again on Monday night December 31 at 7pm and 11:30pm NJTV and 12:30am (early Tuesday Morning) at WNET.
CHAPLIN US Tour to Launch in Fall 2014; World Tour to Follow!
by Nicole Rosky - November 27, 2012
The producers of the new Broadway musical CHAPLIN have just announced that AWA Partners (www.AWA-Partners.com) is putting together a US national tour that will launch in the fall of 2014, with plans for an international world tour to follow.
Photo Flash: Joel Grey Visits CHAPLIN!
by Nicole Rosky - November 14, 2012
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 and Christopher Curtis, opened on Broadway on Monday, September 10, 2012. Previews began Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Warren Carlyle directs and choreographs the production.
Joel Grey just visited the production and you can check out photos of him with the cast below!
Photo Coverage: CHAPLIN's Lil' Bravest Inc. Charity Performance
by Walter McBride - November 11, 2012
The Friday, November 9th performance of Broadway's Chaplin at the Barrymore Theatre, 243 West 47th Street, benefited the NYC Firefighters' charity, Lil' Bravest Inc., which raises money for children with diseases. BroadwayWorld was there and, below, brings you photos from last night's curtain call and check presentation!
CHAPLIN Stars to be Featured on Sirius XM, 11/10-15
by Kelsey Denette - November 9, 2012
Tune in to hear CHAPLIN stars Rob McClure and Jenn Colella talk with Julie James, the host of "On Broadway" on Sirius XM Radio this Saturday, November 10 at 8pm ET; Sunday, November 11 at 12pm ET; Thursday, November 15 at 9pm ET and ON DEMAND for a couple of weeks as of Monday, November 12 on Channel 72 - SIRIUS XM.
Photo Coverage: Inside CHAPLIN's Cast Recording Session!
by Walter McBride - November 6, 2012
CHAPLIN, a new musical depicting the life of film icon Charlie Chaplin played by Rob McClure, with music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis and book by three-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Christopher Curtis, opened on Broadway on Monday, September 10, 2012. Warren Carlyle (Finian's Rainbow; Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway) directs and choreographs the production.
The company was in the studio on yesterday, November 5 to record a cast album and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities. Check out behind the scenes photos below!
CHAPLIN Original Cast Album the Works!
by Nicole Rosky - November 2, 2012
The cast will be in the studio on Monday, November 5 to record a cast album. A release date has not yet been announced.
CHAPLIN Extends 'Buy One Get One Free' Ticket Offer Through 11/18
by Kelsey Denette - November 2, 2012
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the producers of Broadway's CHAPLIN have extended the previously announced "buy one get one free" ticket offer for all performances through Thursday, November 8. The offer applies to tickets at all price levels and is available in person at the Barrymore Theatre box office only.
CHAPLIN Offers Half-Price Ticket Special This Weekend!
by BWW News Desk - November 1, 2012
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the producers of Broadway's CHAPLIN have announced a special half-price ticket offer for select orchestra and front-mezzanine seats for performances this Saturday at 2:00PM and 8:00PM and Sunday at 2:00PM. This offer is available to anyone who purchases tickets for these performances at the Barrymore Theatre box office only. The previously announced "buy one get one free" offer for tickets at all price levels for performances tonight and tomorrow night (Friday) still stands.
CHAPLIN's 11/9 Performance Will Benefit Lil’ Bravest Inc
by Kelsey Denette - October 26, 2012
The Friday, November 9th performance of Broadway's CHAPLIN at the Barrymore Theatre, 243 West 47th Street, will benefit the NYC Firefighters' charity, Lil' Bravest Inc., which raises money for children with diseases.
STAGE TUBE: Cast of CHAPLIN Sings for American Airlines’ JFK Concert Series
by Nicole Rosky - October 24, 2012
Cast members from CHAPLIN recently performed a selection of songs from the show at Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport as part of American Airlines' JFK concert series on October 12. Check out highlights from the concert below, which included 'I Left London,' 'Look at All the People,' and 'All Falls Down.'
CHAPLIN Launches Instagram Look-Alike Contest!
by Nicole Rosky - October 18, 2012
Broadway's CHAPLIN has launched a CHAPLIN lookalike Instagram contest. The CHAPLIN Look-Alike contest is running now through Monday, October 29. Here's how it works:
CHAPLIN Releases New Block of Tickets Through June 2, 2013
by Kelsey Denette - October 18, 2012
Tickets for Broadway's CHAPLIN are now on sale through June 2, 2013. 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, opened on Broadway on Monday, September 10, 2012. Previews began Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Warren Carlyle (Finian's Rainbow; Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway) directs and choreographs the production.
CHAPLIN's Rob McClure and Rock Center Chefs Open the Rink at Rockefeller Center, 10/16
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2012
It's one of the most anticipated events of the year in New York City - The Rink at Rockefeller Center opens for the 2012-2013 winter season on Tuesday, October 16. Set against the Art Deco backdrop of Rockefeller Center, the First Skate of the Year will feature Broadway's CHAPLIN star Rob McClure performing antics with Chef Yuhi Fujinaga of The Sea Grill and Chef Antonio Prontelli of Rock Center Cafe at 10:00am. This year marks the world-famous ice rink's 76th season.
STAGE TUBE: CHAPLIN's Rob McClure, Jenn Colella and Tom Meehan at WNYC & WQXR's Greene Space
by Stage Tube - October 10, 2012
Watch an Inside Look at Broadway's CHAPLIN presented by the Jerome L. Greene Space at WNYC and WQXR. WQXR's Elliott Forrest welcomes Rob McClure in his Broadway triumph as Charlie Chaplin, Jenn Colella as Hedda Hopper and the Tony Award-winning co-book writer Tom Meehan as they discuss the making of the new musical depicting the life of film icon Charlie Chaplin and Jenn Colella performs a song from the show. Click below to watch the video!
CHAPLIN Star Rob McClure to be Featured on NY1 This Weekend
by Kelsey Denette - October 5, 2012
Tune in to watch CHAPLIN star Rob McClure on NY-1's "On Stage" this weekend. Rob talks with NY-1's Donna Karger about his preparation and the thrill of playing film icon Charlie Chaplin on Broadway. "On Stage" airs Saturday, 10/6 and Sunday, 10/7 at 9:30am and 7:30pm and Monday, 10/8 (early morning Tuesday, 10/9) at 12:30am.