Chaplin: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Chaplin brings to life the career and personal struggles of Charlie Chaplin, the iconic silent film star. 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 also delves into Chaplin’s complex relationships, including his marriages and his interactions with notable people of the time.


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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)➝


Licensing

Chaplin is available to license internationally through Broadway Licensing➝.


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

2000s, BiographicalChild Role, One-Word, True Story


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