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.
Jim Borstelmann, known for his roles in the original Broadway casts of Chicago, Mel Brooks’ The Producers, and Young Frankenstein, also showcased his talents in Chaplin, adding to his impressive stage and film resume. more...
Justin Bowen, who has a rich history of performances including roles at Paper Mill Playhouse and Goodspeed Musicals, brought his talent to the stage in Chaplin. more...
Jenn Colella, known for her Tony-nominated role in Come From Away, showcased her versatile talent in the Broadway production of Chaplin. more...
Emilee Dupree, who graced the Broadway stage in "Chaplin," has an extensive performance history including notable roles in "The People in the Picture" and various Off-Broadway productions such as "The Blue Flower" and "Girl Crazy." more...
Sara Edwards, an OCU graduate, showcased her talents in the past with performances in "Follies" at Broadway, the Kennedy Center, and the Ahmanson Theater, while also serving as Warren Carlyle’s assistant choreographer. more...
Leslie Donna Flesner, who was part of the ensemble in Chaplin and served as an understudy for Hedda Hopper, Oona, and Hannah, has an impressive Broadway resume that includes performances in eight Broadway shows such as Tootsie and Hello, Dolly starring Bette Midler. more...
Lisa Gajda, who has an impressive Broadway resume including roles in "Catch Me If You Can" and "Finian's Rainbow," brought her extensive stage experience to the cast of "Chaplin." more...
Timothy Hughes made his Broadway debut in Chaplin: The Musical before going on to originate the role of Pabbie in Disney’s Frozen on Broadway and earning acclaim in Hadestown, which won the 2019 Tony for Best Musical. more...
Ian Liberto, who has an impressive array of Broadway credits including Chaplin, recently joined the company of New York, New York, bringing his extensive experience from both stage and national tours to the production. more...
Erin Mackey, who originated the role of Oona O'Neill in the 2012 Broadway production of Chaplin, has an extensive theater background, including notable performances in Wicked, Anything Goes, and Sondheim on Sondheim. more...
Renée Marino, who played Mary Delgado in the 1st National tour of "Jersey Boys," also graced the Broadway stage in "Chaplin," "Wonderland," and "West Side Story" as Rosalia. more...
Rob McClure's standout performance in Chaplin: The Musical earned him Tony, Drama League, Astaire, and Outer Critics Circle nominations, as well as Theatre World and Clive Barnes awards. more...
Michael Mendez, who was part of the Original Broadway Cast of "Chaplin," has an extensive background in theatre, including notable performances in "Man of La Mancha" at Westport Country Playhouse and "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" at The Old Globe. more...
Christiane Noll, known for her Tony-nominated performance in "Ragtime" and her role in "Jekyll & Hyde," brought her extensive Broadway experience to the stage in "Chaplin." more...
Hayley Podschun, who graced Broadway stages in productions like Pal Joey and Hairspray, showcased her versatility in regional theatre as Wendy in Peter Pan at Paper Mill and Iola Stover in Parade at the Mark Taper Forum. more...
Adam Rogers, who graced the Broadway stage in productions like "Chaplin," has also showcased his versatility in regional theaters with performances in "Mary Poppins" at the Marriott Theatre and internationally in "Fame The Musical" in Macao, China. more...
William Ryall, who graced the stage in the Broadway production of Chaplin, has an impressive list of credits including Wicked, Amadeus, and Guys and Dolls. more...
Eric Santagata, who has an extensive background in both directing and performing, was a notable member of the original cast of CHAPLIN on Broadway. more...
Emily Tyra, who performed as Candy and understudied Rose in the 2012 Off-Broadway production of *The City Club* at Minetta Lane, brings her versatile talent to the cast of *Chaplin*. more...
Wayne Alan Wilcox, who has graced Broadway in productions such as "Coram Boy," "The Normal Heart," and "Priscilla Queen of the Desert," brings a wealth of experience to the stage, having also performed in notable Off-Broadway shows like "Carrie" and "Suddenly Last Summer." more...
Awards and Nominations
2013 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Christiane Noll was nominated but did not win.
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Rob McClure was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Angelina Avallone Make-up Designer
Ken Billington Lighting Designer
Tanya Birl Associate Choreographer
Beowulf Boritt Scenic Designer
Warren Carlyle Choreographer
Director
Amy Clark Costume Designer
Michael Cohen Assistant Stage Manager
Jon Driscoll Projection Designer
David Gardos Associate Musical Director
Bobby Hedglin-Taylor Tightrope Trainer & Coach
Larry Hochman Orchestrator
Paul Huntley Hair & Wig Designer
Chris Smith/Theatersmith, Inc. Technical Supervisor
Howard Joines Music Coordinator
Scott Lehrer Sound Designer
Drew Levy Sound Designer
Andy Madson Assistant Director
Beth McGuire Dialect Coach
Martin Pakledinaz Costume Designer
Megan Scheid Stage Manager
Kim Vernace Production Stage Manager
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