Chaplin - 2012 Broadway History , Info & More
Ethel Barrymore Theatre (Broadway)
243 West 47th St. New York, NY
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.
Chaplin - 2012 - Broadway Cast
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Chaplin
Theater Review: 'Chaplin'
5 / 10
You've probably seen worse musicals than 'Chaplin,' a forgettable biography of Charlie Chaplin. But how did this slow-paced and sentimental musical, which has the taste of a cup of coffee mixed with a dozen packets of sugar, make it to Broadway? The songs of Christopher Curtis - who has previously written theme songs for the Discovery Channel - are occasionally tuneful but mostly tacky. Still, they are far better than the show's melodramatic and strange book…Even if 'Chaplin' were a better crafted musical, it would still remain a mostly futile enterprise. Why see an impersonation of Chaplin instead of just watching Chaplin himself in his best films?
Broadway review: ‘Chaplin’
8 / 10
In the new musical Chaplin, which is every bit as entertaining as Charlie Chaplin himself, Rob McClure portrays the film genius with an irresistible sweetness, like candy you can't - and don't want to - stop eating…Director-choreographer Warren Carlyle gives the musical some inspired touches, not least of which is the scenes of movie-making, which play out while the real film flashes in the background. Carlyle also lets McClure take over - but makes sure the actor's Chaplin is far more nuanced than just little-tramp screen imitations. In the end, the compact, sparkling McClure – like Chaplin – makes you believe he can perform just about anything and command an ovation for it.
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Chaplin - 2012 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| 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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