Chaplin: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Chaplin brings to life the career and personal struggles of the iconic silent film star, Charlie Chaplin. The narrative unfolds through a series of flashbacks, chronicling Chaplin’s impoverished childhood in London, his breakthrough in vaudeville, and his evolution into one of the most influential figures in the film industry. The musical delves into Chaplin’s complex relationships, including his marriages and his interactions with notable figures of the time.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2006)
Cast Size: 15+
Genre: Biography
Setting: 1890s, 1910s, 1930s, 1950s / USA (California), England (London)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Christopher Curtis
Book: Thomas Meehan
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2012)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Broadway Licensing➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2000s, Biography, Child Role, One-Word, True Story
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