CHAPLIN

THE MUSICAL

ROB MCCLURE

Features

Brazil Production of CHAPLIN Will Open in 2014

01/04/2013 —Playbill.com
Producers of Broadway's CHAPLIN, about the life of silent film star Charlie Chaplin, announced Jan. 4 that a production of the musical will open in São Paulo, Brazil, at the Teatro Procópio Ferreira in April 2014 by Chaim XYZ Produções.

Rob McClure Gets a Visit from Former Avenue Q Castmates

01/04/2013 —Broadway World
Rob McClure's past Avenue Q castmates Ricky Lyon and Joseph Sirola visited their friend backstage at CHAPLIN after the show. Catch photos of the duo backstage with Rob in this fun loving reunion.

Their Favorite Things: Rob McClure Shares His Theatregoing Experiences

12/20/2012 —Playbill
Playbill.com's new feature series, Their Favorite Things, asks members of the theatre community to share the Broadway performances that most affected them as part of the audience.

Bravo, Little Tramp! CHAPLIN Star Rob McClure Wins 2012 Clive Barnes Award

12/10/2012
CHAPLIN star Rob McClure took home the 2012 Clive Barnes Award at the December 10th ceremony at Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theatre. Each year, the Clive Barnes Foundation awards the honor to one young professional in the field of theater and one in the field of dance.

Seth's Broadway Chatterbox: CHAPLIN Cast Talks Auditions, Sings About Vegetables

12/07/2012 —Playbill.com
Rob McClure, Jenn Colella and Michael McCormick from CHAPLIN join Seth Rudetsky for his weekly chat show "Seth's Broadway Chatterbox," proceeds from which benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fight AIDS.

CHAPLIN Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway

12/06/2012 —Broadway World
The new musical CHAPLIN celebrates its 100th performance on Broadway at the Barrymore Theatre tonight, Thursday, December 6 at 7:00PM.

CHAPLIN's Rob McClure and More Help Create Chaplin-Themed Dish at David Burke Kitchen

12/03/2012 —Broadway World
The cast of CHAPLIN spent some time in the kitchen with Chef David Burke and Pastry Chef Zac Young at David Burke Kitchen coming up with a Charlie Chaplin-themed dish. Go behind the scenes with star Rob McClure and more in this exclusive video!

A Two-Show Day at Broadway's CHAPLIN With Wayne Alan Wilcox

12/01/2012 —Playbill.com
Wayne Alan Wilcox, who co-stars as older brother Sydney in the new Broadway musical CHAPLIN, takes Playbill.com behind the scenes during a busy two-show day at the Barrymore Theatre.

CHAPLIN Will Travel the States; National Tour of Broadway Musical Will Launch in 2014

11/27/2012 —Playbill.com
Producers of Broadway's CHAPLIN, about the life of silent film star Charlie Chaplin, announced Nov. 27 that AWA Partners will present a U.S. national tour of the new musical, which is set to launch in the fall of 2014. Plans for an international world tour are also in the works.

CHAPLIN Star Rob McClure Honored With Sardi's Caricature

11/14/2012 —Playbill.com
CHAPLIN star Rob McClure was honored Nov. 14 with the unveiling of a caricature to adorn the walls of the famed eatery Sardi's.

Broadway's CHAPLIN Offers Benefit Performance for NYC Firefighters Charity

11/09/2012 —Playbill.com
The new Broadway musical CHAPLIN, based on the life of screen legend Charlie Chaplin, hosted a benefit performance Nov. 9 for the NYC Firefighters charity, Lil' Bravest Inc., which raises money for children with childhood diseases.

CHAPLIN Featured on WABC-TV Broadway Fall Preview, 11/10

11/08/2012 —Broadway World
ABC-7 presents a half-hour special celebrating the new fall season on the Great White Way.

Broadway's CHAPLIN Offers Benefit Performance for NYC Firefighters Charity November 9

11/09/2012 —Playbill.com
The new Broadway musical CHAPLIN, based on the life of screen legend Charlie Chaplin, hosts a benefit performance Nov. 9 for the NYC Firefighters charity, Lil' Bravest Inc., which raises money for children with diseases.

Watch Rob McClure’s Cane-Swinging, Tightrope-Walking CHAPLIN Metamorphosis

11/07/2012 —Broadway.com
Eight shows a week, CHAPLIN star Rob McClure transforms into the Little Tramp at the Barrymore Theatre. Broadway.com went to his dressing room to find out why “there’s nothing more rewarding” than portraying the legendary icon.

Just Another Day on Broadway! See Rob McClure, Jenn Colella & More Record the CHAPLIN Cast Album

11/05/2012 —Broadway.com
Rob McClure and the cast recorded the CHAPLIN cast album on November 5, 2012 at MSR Studios. Catch CHAPLIN at Broadway’s Ethel Barrymore Theatre, and be sure to pick up the cast recording, available soon from Masterworks Broadway!

CHAPLIN Will Break His Silence; Broadway Musical To Get Cast Album

11/02/2012 —Playbill.com
The Broadway company of CHAPLIN, about the life of silent film star Charlie Chaplin, will record the show's original cast album on Nov. 5, with a release date to be announced.

STAGE TUBE: Cast of CHAPLIN Sings for American Airlines's JFK Concert Series

10/24/2012 —Broadway World
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."

Hedda's Headlines: Backstage at CHAPLIN with Jenn Colella

10/11/2012 —Broadway.com
Episode 8: The Best Day Ever!

Broadway's CHAPLIN Will Strut Into the New Year; Tickets On Sale Through June 2013

10/11/2012 —Playbill.com
The new musical Chaplin, depicting the life of screen legend Charlie Chaplin and chronicling the rise and fall of the infamous Little Tramp, has released a new block of tickets through June 2, 2013.

Downstage Center with Rob McClure and Christiane Noll

10/17/2012 —American Theatre Wing
In the latest Downstage Center, actors Rob McClure and Christiane Noll discuss CHAPLIN, from the research they put into their roles (Mr. McClure as the legendary silent film actor and Ms. Noll as his mother) to the audience and Chaplin family reaction to the production.

CHAPLIN Star Rob McClure Takes to the Ice at Rockefeller Center’s "First Skate"

10/17/2012 —Playbill.com
CHAPLIN leading man Rob McClure laced up his skates for a solo ice performance at Rockefeller Center's Rink the morning of Oct. 16. He was then joined on the ice by Chef Yuhi Fujinaga of The Sea Grill and Chef Antonio Prontelli of Rock Center Café.

Rob McClure Among Nominees for the Clive Barnes Foundation Awards

10/16/2012 —New York Times
Rob McClure is among the nominees in theater for the Clive Barnes Foundation Awards, the organization announced on Tuesday. The awards are given to two talented young professionals, one in the field of theater and one in the field of dance, honored at an awards ceremony on Dec. 10 at the Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Center.

Hedda's Headlines: Backstage at CHAPLIN with Jenn Colella

10/12/2012 —Broadway.com
Episode 7: Knock 'Em Dead! Cry a Lot! Enjoy!

Inside Look: CHAPLIN the Musical

10/09/2012 —The Greene Space
WQXR’s Elliott Forrest welcomed Rob McClure in his Broadway triumph as Charlie Chaplin, Jenn Colella as Hedda Hopper and the Tony Award®-winning co-book writer Tom Meehan and discussed the making of the new musical depicting the life of film icon Charlie Chaplin.

The Next Page: Why Charlie Chaplin Matters

10/07/2012 —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The new Broadway musical CHAPLIN is the latest tribute to the little man with the baggy pants. Performer Dan Kamin, who may be the silent film star's biggest fan, offers some clues to Chaplin's enduring appeal.

Hedda’s Headlines: Backstage at CHAPLIN with Jenn Colella

10/05/2012 —Broadway.com
Episode 6: Broadway Road Trip!

CHAPLIN Star Rob McClure to be Featured on NY1 This Weekend

10/05/2012 —Broadway World
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.

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&A; with Erin Mackey

10/05/2012 —Broadway World
We ask Erin Mackey of Broadway's CHAPLIN six questions we are dying to know!

Cast Members From Broadway's CHAPLIN Will Perform at John F. Kennedy International Airport

10/04/2012 —Playbill.com
Cast members from Broadway's Chaplin will perform a selection of songs from the new musical at Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, as part of American Airlines' JFK concert series, Oct. 12 at 2:30 PM and 3:15 PM.

Rob McClure Interviews with Joan Hamburg of WOR

10/03/2012 —WOR Joan Hamburg Radio
Live from Sardi's! Joan Hamburg is joined by star of the new musical CHAPLIN, Rob McClure, who talks about this fabulous 24-person musical.

What's Black & White and Broadway All Over? Costume Designer Amy Clark on CHAPLIN's Stark Look

10/03/2012 —Broadway.com
Costume designer Amy Clark gives Broadway.com an inside peek at original sketches, swatches and concepts for CHAPLIN's glamorous black-and-white wardrobe, and pays a tearful tribute to her late collaborator and mentor, Martin Pakledinaz.

CHAPLIN: The Man Behind The Little Tramp

10/01/2012 —WNYC Radio
Rob McClure—who plays the title role in CHAPLIN—joins WNYC to share details about about the man behind "The Little Tramp"—from his early poverty-stricken youth on the London vaudeville circuit to his talent for composing film scores to his later days as a political exile from the United States.

CHAPLIN's Wayne Alan Wilcox Shares a Brotherly Letter & Backstage "Reggae" Wisdom

10/01/2012 —Broadway.com
In CHAPLIN, Wayne Alan Wilcox may play Charlie’s pragmatic brother Sydney, but offstage, he’s an art-loving, ginger tea-toting cheerleader for his Broadway castmates. Check out his cozy backstage home at the Barrymore Theatre!

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Sara Edwards of CHAPLIN

09/29/2012 —Broadway World
Sara Edwards of CHAPLIN is at an age and has now had enough experience that some may peg her as a veteran gypsy. But she shuns that label because her enthusiasm and openness to new knowledge have not dimmed.

Hedda’s Headlines: Backstage at CHAPLIN with Jenn Colella

09/28/2012 —Broadway.com
Episode 5: A Pie-Filled Birthday Extravaganza!

Choreographers' Next Step: Directing, Too

09/26/2012 —Newsday
The hyphenates are back on Broadway—the growing crop of directors who began as choreographers and just might revive the heyday of the director- choreographer that flourished in the '70s with musicals by Bob Fosse, Michael Bennett and Tommy Tune.

DIVA TALK: Catching Up With CHAPLIN Star Jenn Colella

09/21/2012 —Playbill.com
The charmingly down-to-earth and articulate Jenn Colella, who gets to demonstrate the power and range of her crystal-clear alto in the second-act show-stopper, "All Falls Down," recently spoke about her latest roles on and Off-Broadway as well as her work around the country and in various workshops; that brief chat follows.

Hedda’s Headlines: Backstage at CHAPLIN with Jenn Colella

09/21/2012 —Broadway.com
Episode 4: Cast Confessions!

Jenn Colella, Thomas Meehan, Rob McClure Set for CHAPLIN Discussion at Greene Space

09/19/2012 —TheaterMania
CHAPLIN stars Rob McClure, Jenn Colella, and co-book writer Thomas Meehan will take part in a discussion with WQXR's Elliot Forrest on Friday, October 5 at The Jerome L. Green Performance Space. The talk, which will feature performances by the cast members, is presented by WNYC and WQXR.

Warren Carlyle on Falling for the Tramp & Finding the Right Recipe for CHAPLIN

09/18/2012 —Broadway.com
Warren Carlyle, Director-Choreographer of CHAPLIN, recalls the moment he fell in love with the Little Tramp, and documents the painstaking and often challenging process of bringing legendary screen icon Charlie Chaplin alive on Broadway, “down to the last fingernail.”

Circus Lessons and a Violin: CHAPLIN Star Rob McClure on Preparing to be a Silent Film Star

09/17/2012 —Washington Post
For Rob McClure, who has played a few roles on Broadway before but never originated one, CHAPLIN has been like a dream—a physically demanding dream, though.

Behind the Music: CHAPLIN Composer & Lyricist Christopher Curtis

09/15/2012 —Broadway.com
CHAPLIN composer Christopher Curtis plays “The Tramp Shuffle” and more hits from the new musical, shares stories of meeting Chaplin’s son and recounts what inspired him to create the silent film-era tuner.

Choreographing a Life

09/14/2012 —TDF Stages
Director-choreographer Warren Carlyle talks about the meticulous dance and movement of CHAPLIN.

Rob McClure on Channeling Charlie Chaplin, Crying at Puppet Camp & Walking a Tightrope

09/13/2012 —Broadway.com
Broadway.com interviews the star of the new Broadway musical CHAPLIN on learning the many difficult skills he pulls off on stage.

Broadway and the Tramp

09/13/2012 —Variety
CHAPLIN star Rob McClure walks tightrope and much more in his starring role in the new Charlie Chaplin bio musical.

Hedda’s Headlines: Backstage at CHAPLIN with Jenn Colella

09/13/2012 —Broadway.com
Episode 3: An Opening Night Extravaganza!

Fade In On CHAPLIN's Broadway Opening, With Tony Danza, John Lloyd Young, the Jonas Brothers and More

09/12/2012 —Playbill.com
Hollywood and Broadway stars took the red carpet for the opening night of the new musical CHAPLIN.

Opening Night at CHAPLIN

09/11/2012 —TheaterMania
The red carpet at the opening night of CHAPLIN glittered with stars and Hollywood glamor. We are on the scene as the first-nighters talk about Charlie Chaplin, the show, and Rob McClure, star of CHAPLIN.

STAGE TUBE: Jonas Brothers Support Rob McClure at CHAPLIN Opening!

09/11/2012 —Broadway World
Nick and Joe Jonas chat about supporting their good friend Rob McClure at the big opening of CHAPLIN last night.

Step Into Hollywood’s Golden Age on Opening Night of CHAPLIN, Starring Rob McClure

09/11/2012 —Broadway.com
Headliner Rob McClure and his co-stars took the star-studded crowd, which included the Jonas brothers, Tony Danza, Tom Brokaw, Alice Ripley and more, on a journey from the streets of London to the bright lights of Hollywood.

OPENING NIGHT: CHAPLIN Sings Songs From His Slapstick Tragedy

09/11/2012 —Playbill.com
Meet the first-night stars at the Broadway opening of CHAPLIN THE MUSICAL, including Tony Danza, Tom Brokaw, Alice Ripley and the Jonas brothers.

Photo Coverage: CHAPLIN Opening Night Curtain Call on Broadway!

09/11/2012 —Broadway World
Broadway’s new musical CHAPLIN opened last night, September 10 at the Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of the cast during the show's opening night curtain call!

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&A; with Wayne Alan Wilcox

09/07/2012 —Broadway World
In this week's edition of The Friday Six, we caught up with Wayne Alan Wilcox, who is starring as "Sydney" in CHAPLIN, currently in previews at the Barrymore Theatre.

Hedda’s Headlines: Backstage at CHAPLIN with Jenn Colella

09/06/2012 —Broadway.com
Episode 2: Meet the Fellas!

Charlie Chaplin Mini Biography

09/05/2012 —Bio.com
CHAPLIN co-writer and composer Christopher Curtis joins experts in film and television to examine the life of the peerless Charlie Chaplin.

Becoming CHAPLIN

09/04/2012 —Huffington post
To ready himself for a season of roller skating, tightrope walking, and circumnavigating a spinning table on the Barrymore Theater’s stage, Rob McClure, star of the Broadway musical CHAPLIN, opening September 10, became the willing student of what he and director Warren Carlyle call a “Chaplin bootcamp.”

CHAPLIN THE MUSICAL: Silent No More

09/02/2012 —NJ.com
“You need to play Chaplin in a musical someday,” reads a card in Rob McClure’s Barrymore Theatre dressing room.

CHAPLIN’s Big Broadway Break

08/30/2012 —Modern Luxury Manhattan
Former Avenue Q performer Rob McClure stars in the title role pf CHAPLIN, capturing the Little Tramp’s classic physical comedy and charming stage presence.

Photo Flash: First Look at Rob McClure, Jenn Colella, Erin Mackey, and More in CHAPLIN

08/29/2012 —Broadway World
Take a first look at the newly released production shots of CHAPLIN, the new musical everyone is talking about.

Hedda’s Headlines: Backstage at CHAPLIN with Jenn Colella

08/28/2012 —Broadway.com
Episode 1: Broadway Dames Gone Wild!

Rob McClure Walks the Walk as the Little Tramp in the Broadway Musical CHAPLIN

08/24/2012 —Daily News
The star of the new show learned all kinds of skills and stunts to shine in the limelight.

Walking the Walk, Cane in Hand

08/23/2012 —New York Times
Rob McClure becomes Charlie Chaplin at the Barrymore Theater for the new musical CHAPLIN, in which Mr. McClure’s physicality is as important as his costume.

Silent Film Legend CHAPLIN Tramps Onto Broadway; Previews Begin Aug. 21

08/21/2012 —Playbill.com
The new Broadway musical CHAPLIN, depicting the life of screen legend Charlie Chaplin and chronicling the rise and fall of the infamous Little Tramp, begins previews Aug. 21 at the Barrymore Theatre. Rob McClure stars.

Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! Charlie Chaplin is Marching to Broadway

08/14/2012 —New York Observer
His life was a giant story, and we cover it from workhouse to Oscars—from London in the 1890s to Hollywood in the 1970s.

Video Feature: CHAPLIN, THE MUSICAL

08/11/2012 —TheaterMania
Rob McClure, Warren Carlyle, Christopher Curtis, and Thomas Meehan share their thoughts on the legendary film star whose life provides the inspiration for the new Broadway show.

Pass the Popcorn! CHAPLIN Star Rob McClure Reveals His Top Three Favorite Charlie Chaplin Films

08/10/2012 —Broadway.com
In the weeks leading up to CHAPLIN's August 21 Broadway start date, show headliner Rob McClure has been busy…watching movies! The star, who will play the legendary Charlie Chaplin, has been watching every Chaplin film he can get his hands on to absorb the essence of the comic icon.

A Musical Preview of Broadway's CHAPLIN

08/08/2012 —Playbill.com
At a recent rehearsal for the upcoming show CHAPLIN, the cast — including Rob McClure (Charlie Chaplin), Jenn Colella (Hedda Hopper) and Erin Mackey (Oona O'Neill) — gave a sneak peek at some of the songs from the show, which has a score by Christopher Curtis and book by Curtis and Thomas Meehan.

The Tramp Has Arrived! See Rob McClure & the Cast of Broadway’s CHAPLIN in Rehearsal

08/08/2012 —Broadway.com
Rob McClure and the cast of CHAPLIN meet the press on August 7, 2012 at Foxwood rehearsal studios.

BWW Interviews: Broadway's Little Tramp Rob McClure as Charlie Chaplin

08/06/2012 —Broadway World
The new Broadway musical CHAPLIN will star Rob McClure, who originated the role in the 2010 La Jolla production entitled “Limelight,” where he won a Craig Noel Award for his portrayal of the little genius in baggy pants.

CHAPLIN Performs at Broadway in Bryant Park

08/02/2012 —Broadway World
The best of Broadway will be presented FREE on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with “106.7 Lite FM’s Broadway in Bryant Park 2012." CHAPLIN performed on August 2.

THE LEADING MEN: Rob McClure, the Little Tramp of Broadway's CHAPLIN

07/31/2012 —Playbill.com
Rob McClure, who originated the title role in the La Jolla Playhouse production of CHAPLIN—then under the title of Limelight—revisits the baggy pants of the "Little Tramp" for CHAPLIN's Broadway bow.

Rob McClure Becomes CHAPLIN

07/13/2012 —Playbill.com
While transforming into the role of Charlie Chaplin for a photoshoot with photographer Joan Marcus, Rob McClure talks about the effect that donning the signature hat and mustache has on him, and what it's been like going through "CHAPLIN boot camp."

Broadway's CHAPLIN Will Lean On Christiane Noll, Erin Mackey, Michael McCormick, Jenn Colella; Cast Announced

07/11/2012 —Playbill.com
The producers of CHAPLIN, the new Broadway musical about the life of screen legend Charlie Chaplin, have broken their silence about casting.

Behind the Poster: CHAPLIN

07/03/2012 —New York Times
The illustrator Alex Trochut remembers watching Charlie Chaplin’s films as a child in Barcelona. Mr. Trochut, 31, used those memories as inspiration for illustrating the poster for the coming Broadway musical CHAPLIN, about the life of the silent-film great.

CHAPLIN Takes Manhattan! Charlie Explores Times Square in New Broadway Promo

07/02/2012 —Broadway.com
CHAPLIN, starring Rob McClure, is coming to Broadway August 21, and the legendary comic is already making himself at home in Times Square. Watch Charlie stir up trouble in the Big Apple, then see CHAPLIN at the Barrymore Theatre!

Meet the Tramp! Get a Sneak Peek of Rob McClure in the New Musical CHAPLIN on Broadway

07/02/2012 —Broadway.com
Charlie Chaplin will be taking New York City by storm in the new musical CHAPLIN, opening September 10 at Broadway’s Barrymore Theatre.

CHAPLIN Takes Manhattan! Charlie Rides a Pedicab in New Broadway Promo

06/19/2012 —Broadway.com
On August 21, the new musical CHAPLIN is heading to Broadway, starring Rob McClure as the legendary comic.

Broadway In Bryant Park Will Showcase CHAPLIN, Bring It On, Rebecca, Wicked and More

06/18/2012 —Playbill.com
Fans will get an early listen to songs from the new musical CHAPLIN as part of the 2012 Broadway in Bryant Park line-up.

Summer Guide 2012: Stages Will Be Filled With the Sound of Music, Drama, Comedy

06/17/2012 —NY Daily News
CHAPLIN is highlighted as part of Broadway's exciting summer season.

Rob McClure to Play Iconic Actor Charlie Chaplin in New Musical CHAPLIN

05/31/2012 —Broadway.com
Rob McClure will star in the title role in CHAPLIN, the previously announced new Broadway musical about the life of silent film icon Charlie Chaplin.

CHAPLIN Musical Tramps Its Way to Broadway

05/10/2012 —New York Times
The silence has been broken: CHAPLIN, a new musical about the life of the comic performer and cinema pioneer Charlie Chaplin, has found a Broadway home.

CHAPLIN to Open at Broadway's Barrymore Theatre in September 2012; Warren Carlyle to Direct

05/10/2012 —Broadway World
CHAPLIN, a new musical depicting the life of film icon Charlie Chaplin, will open on Broadway on Monday, September 10, 2012 at the Barrymore Theatre, with previews beginning Tuesday, August 21, 2012.