Henderson, Nev. – The Henderson Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Conductor Taras Krysa, will pay tribute to Charlie Chaplin, 35 years after the loss of the film legend, with a live orchestral screening of the icon’s 1936 silent comedy, Modern Times, Friday, June 1 at 8 p.m. at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are only $10.

“We’re very excited to bring this concept back to the Pavilion,” said Jacob L. Snow, Henderson City Manager. “We saw great success with last year’s inaugural event and wanted to recreate this unique experience for Chaplin fans once again.”

Using an authentic 35mm reel to reel projector, the Modern Times print, which was obtained from Chaplin’s estate in Paris, will be played in its entirety above the orchestra. Only available to conductors approved by the Chaplin Estate, the film is considered to have one of the most difficult soundtracks composed by the film star. The Henderson Symphony Orchestra was selected to tackle this challenging task and will synchronize the fast musical score and sound effects with the moving images in an entertaining 90-minute presentation.

Released during the rise of talkies, Modern Times, which is on the American Film Institute’s Top 100 Movie list, solidified its place in history as the last of the silent film era. Noted as one of Chaplin’s greatest accomplishments, the picture follows a factory worker’s struggle to survive the modern world of machines and marks the final appearance of Chaplin’s iconic character, an awkward man known for his slapstick mishaps, small mustache and bowler hat.

In addition, Modern Times contains a captivating catalog of songs, all written by Chaplin, including the adoring melody, “Smile.” Originally composed as the romantic theme for the film, the tune was later given lyrics and became an instant hit for singer Nat King Cole in 1954. Since then, “Smile” has been covered by a number of artists over the years, from Michael Jackson to the cast of Fox’s Glee.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit HendersonLive.com, call (702) 267-4TIX (4849) or visit the Henderson Pavilion Box Office, Tuesday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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About the City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism

The City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism is dedicated to creating and promoting innovative events, entertainment, programming and venues that celebrate diverse cultural arts, enhance tourism, involve and serve the community and enrich the economic and cultural fabric of Henderson.

The Henderson Pavilion, Henderson Convention Center and Henderson Events Plaza are all managed by the Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism.

For additional information on our programs and entertainment, please contact us directly at (702) 267-2171. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.