The Consul, The Tramp and America's Sweetheart Reviews
Broadway World- Recommended
"...As directed by Jules Aaron who thoroughly presents a very entertaining look at a challenging moment of Hollywood history, each of the character's motivations and emotions are fully expressed, showing us their individual desires and needs in achieving their dreams. The actors, especially Stanton, make full use of the realistic set designed by Jeff G. Rack."
LA Splash- Highly Recommended
"...Theatre 40's newest play - the west coast premiere of The Consul, The Tramp and America's Sweetheart - written by John Morogiello, directed by Jules Aaron and produced by David Hunt Stafford is undoubtedly one of the best plays I have seen of late. "
Stage Scene LA- Highly Recommended
"...Here's a fun fact for you. Hollywood routinely allowed Hitler's Nazis to dictate movie content during the decade leading up to World War II, a bit of Tinseltown trivia at the heart of John Morogiello's The Consul, The Tramp, And America's Sweetheart, the engaging, enlightening latest from Theatre 40."
ReviewPlays.com- Recommended
"...Gyssling leaves and who should arrive but Charlie Chaplin himself? The ensuing struggle between all of the characters, from this point on, is some of the best theater you will ever see. Jules Aaron does a very fine job of directing a marvelous cast who suit their roles perfectly.. Stanton's portrayal of Charlie Chaplin is magnificent. Watching Savage as a member of the Nazi Party can make your skin crawl. Melanie Chartoff is a very cool Mary Pickford, which is how I suspect Pickford would have been in her position. And very talented Laura Lee Walsh making her Theatre 40 debut, is delightful as Miss Hollombe as well as when she takes on other roles in the play."
Stage Raw- Highly Recommended
"...The basic appeal of this play as an old-fashioned entertaining historical set piece is obviously inflected by thematic parallels between the story being told and various narratives now playing out in our own strange time. Whether by luck or prescience, The Consul, the Tramp and America's Sweetheart turns out to be a surprisingly topical theater piece for the present moment. Plus there are some laughs. It may not be a play for the ages, but I gotta say, it hits the right spot right now."