Based on the book A Century of Chaney’s - By Lon Chaney Jr. and Ron Chaney

Book: Eric Lane
Music: Rachel DeVore Fogarty
Lyrics: Kevin Fogarty

Creative Consultant: Ron Chaney

Executive Producer: Timothy Liam Smith

A true compelling story of one of Hollywood’s most gifted artists who changed the face of cinema, Lon Chaney.

A Thousand Faces is the captivating tale of the man behind the make-up, who overcomes his wife’s attempted suicide to pursue his dream and raise his son. He transforms himself, through sometimes painful techniques, giving inspired performances of humanity and the outcasts of society like The Phantom of the Opera and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. 

With a soaring score by internationally celebrated composer Rachel DeVore Fogarty, this seasoned creative team creates a “Powerful” (The Only Critic) and “Enormous hit” (The Sun Times News) in this stunning new musical that takes audiences on a dynamic and emotional journey. 

A private NYC developmental workshop is planned at the Baryshnikov Arts Center in NYC, May 2026 and a London workshop/presentation is in the planning stages for Spring 2027.