The La Jolla Playhouse debuted a musical in 2010 called Limelight, about silent screen legend Charlie Chaplin. Yes, a musical. The seemingly paradoxical show nonetheless had a lengthy and well-received run out West, to the point where it’s now being readied for the 2012-13 Broadway season. The team behind the new Jesus Christ Superstar revival is involved; no other details have yet been announced. (FULL ARTICLE: Robin Pogrebin, ArtsBeat, The New York Times)
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Chaplin Musical Bound for Broadway
January 30, 2012