Monday, February 9, 2026

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for February 9, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche post for February 9, 2026 is about the political revolutionary Thomas Paine. Earlier Travalanche posts for February 9 (in no particular order) include ones on: The …

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Saturday, February 7, 2026

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for February 7, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche post for February 7, 2026 is about the silent western star Ann Little. It’s also National Ballet Day! Check out the ballet section of Travalanche posts here. Othe…

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Friday, February 6, 2026

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for February 6, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche post for February 6, 2026 is about Disney’s new Muppet Show special. Earlier Travalanche posts for February 6 (in no particular order) include ones on: Charlie Ch…

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for February 5, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche post for February 5, 2026 is about Aleen Leslie, creator of A Date at Judy; and a new exhibition about The Battle of Brooklyn. Earlier Travalanche posts for Februar…

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

Ethan Slater & More Explain What 'Marcel on the Train' Is All About by BroadwayWorld

Rehearsals are underway for Marcel on the Train at Classic Stage Company. Co-written by Marshall Pailet and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater, the production will be directed by Pailet and wi…

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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Video: Ethan Slater & More Explain What MARCEL ON THE TRAIN Is All About

Rehearsals are underway for Marcel on the Train at Classic Stage Company. Co-written by Marshall Pailet and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater, the production will be directed by Pailet and wi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:17PM
Thursday, January 22, 2026

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for January 22, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche post for January 22, 2026 is about the new Mel Brooks documentary! Also, January 22 is National Polka Dot Day. See my post on the origins of the comics character �…

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for January 21, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche posts for January 21, 2026 are about Wolfman Jack and old time director Oscar Eagle (The Cocoanuts and Animal Crackers original stage productions). Other earlier Tr…

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for January 6, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche post for January 6, 2026 is about E.L. Doctorow and Ragtime. Other earlier Travalanche posts for January 6 (in no particular order) include ones on: Chaplin’s The…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 02:32PM
Saturday, January 3, 2026

Alma Taylor: Tillie the Tomboy and Britain’s Top Star by Trav S.D.

Alma Taylor (1895-1974) was one of Great Britain’s earliest and biggest film stars during the silent era. In 1915 she was voted Britain’s most popular screen actor, beating out even Char…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:06AM
Thursday, December 18, 2025

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for December 18, 2025 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche post for December 18, 2025 is about pioneering trans icons Boulton and Park. Other earlier Travalanche posts for December 18 (in no particular order) include ones o…

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Saturday, November 29, 2025

A Little on Lillian Fitzgerald and Family by Trav S.D.

I was first put wise to the existence of Lillian Fitzgerald (1882-1947) and her industrious theatrical family through Kevin Fitzpatrick of the Lambs Club. Fitzgerald’s son-in-law, whom we�…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:24AM
Friday, November 14, 2025

Listen: Josh Groban Releases New Collection 'Hidden Gems' Featuring Rare Tracks

Tony, EMMY, and five-time GRAMMY Award-nominated performer Josh Groban has released Hidden Gems, a new collection bringing together some of his rarest tracks, many of which have never been a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:26AM
Sunday, November 9, 2025

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for November 9, 2025 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche posts for November 9, 2025 are about Earlier Travalanche posts for November 9 (in no particular order) include ones on the Gentry Brothers Circus and some seminal 1…

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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for October 21, 2025 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche post for October 21, 2025 is a menu of recommendations for some cool new things you might want to check out! Earlier Travalanche posts for October 21 (in no particu…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:06PM
Monday, October 20, 2025

‘A Quick 5’ with Carols Benetó of Spanish Brass, performing at Chamber Music of Maryland by Susan Brall

In keeping with their international flavors, Chamber Music of Maryland, will be presenting Spanish Brass on November 2, 2025. This world renown ensemble will be performing a wind array of mu…

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for October 15, 2025 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche posts for October 15, 2025 are about Virginia Leith (The Brain That Wouldn’t Die); radio star Ransom Sherman; B movie star Judd Holdren; a screening of the myster…

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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for September 25, 2025 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche posts for September 25, 2025 include ones on Mercy Otis Warren, and the Beatles animated cartoon show. In no particular order, other Travalanche posts for September…

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Exclusive: HIRSCHFELD'S ICONS Poster Book Coming in 2026; Check Out the Cover Now

BroadwayWorld is excited to announce the release of Hirschfeld’s Icons: A Poster Book, a new collection of 25 removable, ready-to-frame prints by Broadway artist and caricaturist Al Hirsch…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM
Friday, September 12, 2025

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for September 12, 2025 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche posts for September 12, 2025 are about the 15 Best Movie Comedy Stars of All Time; an upcoming seminar series on Charlie Chaplin; and tomorrow’s 400th birthday ce…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:32PM

Charlie Chaplin: World Conquest Through Comedy by Trav S.D.

This is an unpaid endorsement for an online class produced by the 92nd Street Y starting in a couple of weeks. I don’t usually shill for such things (and the class is a little pricey) but …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 05:54AM
Sunday, August 31, 2025

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for August 31, 2025 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche post for August 31, 2025 are on tightrope dancer Marietta Zanfretta, and fashion model/actress Sonyale Luna. Earlier August 31 posts include new ones on: Fredric Ma…

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

The Barbara Bates Centennial by Trav S.D.

August 6 was the birthday of Andy Warhol, Lucille Ball, Paul Bartel, Leo Carrillo, Louella Parsons, Robert Mitchum, Hoot Gibson, Hannah Chaplin (Charlie’s mother), Bunny Breckenridge, Will…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:48AM
Friday, August 1, 2025

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Smile, The Story of Charlie Chaplin by Jonathan Mandell

Australian performer Marcel Cole brings a grace and ingenuity to a story that’s been told often, although not with great success: The 2012 Broadway musical “Chaplin” starring Rob McClu…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 05:17PM
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Happy 100th Birthday to the Lovely June Larkhart by Trav S.D.

Thanks, Eve Golden, for the reminder that June Lockhart’s 100th birthday is upon us. June was born the day before Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush was released! I’m on vacation at the m…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 05:36PM
Wednesday, May 14, 2025

The Oona O’Neill, Lady Chaplin Centennial by Trav S.D.

Born 100 years ago today, Oona O’Neill, Lady Chaplin (1925-1991). Those well-versed in Chaplinia will note the starting fact that this timeline means that Oona was still an infant on swadd…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:02AM
Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Chaplin News and More by Trav S.D.

April 16 is kind of a comedy holy day ’round here. It’s the anniversary of the release date of Laurel and Hardy’s The Music Box and Way Out West and Chaplin’s The Cure, and the birth…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:54AM
Sunday, April 13, 2025

For International Romani Day: A New Film About Chaplin’s Romani Origins by Trav S.D.

This International Romani Day we thought we’d give you a head’s up about a new film that focuses on Charlie Chaplin’s Romani heritage and how it influenced his art. It’s directed by …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:32PM
Friday, February 28, 2025

A New Book About Chaplin v. Barry by Trav S.D.

We love to share the lives of remarkable people here on Travalanche — on rare occasion they’re still alive! So it is with Diane Kiesel, a New York Supreme Court Justice for almost 20 yea…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:48AM
Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Eddie Kadi: ‘People think I’m always ready to crack jokes. If you’re a doctor, I don’t ask you to operate on me!’ by Interview By Liam Pape

The standup and presenter on preshow prayers, blending dance with comedy and the night he bombed at the BBC How did you get into comedy?I feel like comedy got into me. At university, I hoste…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:36AM
Thursday, February 20, 2025

My Man Kono ***1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Alix Cohen February 19, 2025. When playwright Philip W. Chung noticed an Asian man in the cast of Charlie Chaplin’s 1917 short, The Adventurer, he was sufficiently intrigued to do so…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 08:15AM

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off