Smile: The Story of Charlie Chaplin

For those searching for a show that celebrates the nostalgia about the silent era in American film, SMILE is a "Gold Rush" of a solo performance! Australian performer Marcel Cole is in a class all by himself. Of course, his chosen tribute, Charlie Chaplin, was also a five-star multi-hyphenate who made cinematic history. Perhaps Cole is Chaplin reincarnated, who knows? What I do know is that Cole's mastery of pantomime, clowning, ballet and audience interaction, make SMILE a unique blend of fun and facts. Yes, the show is most assuredly a comedy; however, this homage does deal with dark themes of the time period. ... full review