Chaplin, Starring Rob McClure, to Release Original Cast Album

Rob McClure and the cast of Chaplin will record a cast album on November 5. No release date for the album, which is produced by Masterworks Broadway, has been announced at this time. 

Chaplin tells the story of Charlie Chaplin (McClure), celebrated star of City Lights, The Great Dictator, The Gold Rush, The Kid, Modern Times and many more. From the slums of London to the heights of Hollywood, Chaplin follows the iconic actor, director, writer and producer's career and the lasting impression he left on cinema history.

In addition to McClure, Chaplin stars Erin Mackey, Christiane Noll, Jenn Colella, Jim Borstelmann, Michael McCormick, Zachary Unger and Wayne Alan Wilcox. The cast also features Justin Bowen, Emilee Dupre, Sara Edwards, Leslie Donna Flesner, Lisa Gajda, Timothy Hughes, Ethan Khusidman, Ian Liberto, Renée Marino, Michael Mendez, Sarah O’Gleby, Hayley Podschun, Adam Rogers, William Ryall, Eric Santagata and Emily Tyra.

Chaplin is directed by Warren Carlyle and features a score by Christopher Curtis and book by Curtis and Thomas Meehan. The musical's creative team includes scenic designer Beowulf Boritt, costume designers Amy Clark and the late Martin Pakledinaz, lighting designer Ken Billington, sound designers Scott Lehrer and Drew Levy and projection designer Jon Driscoll.

Take a look as below as Curtis reveals his inspirations for the Chaplin score!