"Chaplin" gets London premiere!

A new musical is rare for this unique and prestigious school, and it was thrilling to see the lavish production in the heart of London. This was the first full production of Ernest Kinoy's challenging script about the Young Charlie, with full orchestrations for a 21-piece band. The sold out houses cheered this reborn show. Stayed tuned!
(photos at chaplinthemusical.com)

Other Side Productions presents "Accidentally, Like a Martyr"

No original music in this one, but some very original use of a helluva lot of great songs.  Who knew a jukebox was democracy in action?

THE NEW YORK TIMES:
"Bars can be comforting refuges. They can also be lonely as hell. Grant James Varjas gives us both in his effective new ensemble play about the denizens of an East Village gay bar. The cast is winning!"

THE VILLAGE VOICE:
"It’s quite refreshing to see a gay-themed play that features not only a mostly middle-aged cast, but nary a flash of skin or a well-muscled backside to create a reason for existence."

SHOW BUSINESS WEEKLY:
"An excellent job of recreating the feel of a Lower East Side dive. Succeeds in reproducing an intensely relatable environment for anyone who has spent any time in a gay bar..."