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Clayton made his Broadway debut in Dreamgirls in 1981 as a replacement in the role of C.C. White. He went on to play the role on the first and second National Tours of the production as well, in 1983 and 1985.

In 1992, Clayton returned to Broadway in The High Rollers Social and Pleasure Club. His other Broadway credits include Once Upon a Mattress (1996), The Civil War (1999), It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues (1999), Bells are Ringing (2001), and most recently the revival of The Color Purple (2015).

Clayton has also appeared Off-Broadway several times in productions including Romance in Hard Times (1989), Tapestry: The Music of Carole King (1993), Saturn Returns (1998), Crowns (2002), and Damn Yankees (2017).

In addition to Dreamgirls, Clayton's touring credits include Jesus Christ Superstar (2002) and Les Miserables (2010). Regionally, he was seen in Big River at Paper Mill Playhouse (1997) and The Civil War (1998).

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Lawrence Clayton STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Concert Production, 2017
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2015
Ol' Mister

Preacher

Ensemble

[US Tour]
25th Anniversary Production, 2010
Jean Valjean

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Man

[US Tour]
First Class National Tour, 2002
Judas Iscariot [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Ensemble

Ensemble/Other Roles

Ludwig Smiley

Paul Arnold

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Benjamin Reynolds

[Houston, TX (Regional)]
World Premiere, 1998
Benjamin Reynolds

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1998
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1997
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Minstrel

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
King

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1989
Performer

Harvey

Harvey

[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 1985
C.C. White

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1983
C.C. White

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1981
C.C. White [Replacement]


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Limited Edition Double Record Vinyl Set of THE COLOR PURPLE Out Today


In celebration of the 5-year anniversary of the recording’s original release, Broadway Records has released the Grammy Award-winning recording of THE COLOR PURPLE as a double record set printed on purple vinyl today,  February 5, 2021.

THE COLOR PURPLE To Be Released on Limited Edition Double Vinyl Record


Broadway Records announced today the release of the Grammy Award-winning recording of THE COLOR PURPLE as a double record set printed on purple vinyl. It will be available on February 5, 2021.

Wake Up With BWW 11/12: HAMILTON, MEAN GIRLS, and More to Perform on Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and More!


Today's top stories: The casts of Hamilton, Mean Girls, Ain't Too Proud and Jagged Little Pill will all perform as a part of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, watch Keala Settle and more perform 'This Is Me' inspired by Kamala Harris, and more!

Stage and Screen Actor Lawrence Clayton Dies at 64


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Lawrence Clayton has died at age 64. The news was shared with BroadwayWorld by multiple friends and former castmates of Clayton's.

Pepperdine Fine Arts Division Presents FUTUREPROOF


Pepperdine University's Fine Arts Division will present their production of Fringe First winner Futureproof by Lynda Radley on Tuesday, September 24 through Friday,September 27, 2019 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Malibu campus' Lindhurst Theatre.

Wake Up With BWW 3/26: MAC Awards Celebrate Cabaret, Sutton Foster Joins THE MUSIC MAN, and More!


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Scroll down for the latest news. Want our morning reports delivered via email? Subscribe here!

Anthony Rapp to Direct Alice Ripley, Aaron Tveit, Jennifer Damiano, and More in MUSICAL MONDAYS' NEXT TO NORMAL


As a part of the special concert series, Musical Mondays, Second Stage Theater has announced Adam Chanler-berat, Lawrence Clayton, Jennifer Damiano, Louis Hobson, Tamika Lawrence, Isaac Powell, Alice Ripley, Amy Spanger, J. Robert Spencer, Pearl Sun and Aaron Tveit will perform Next To Normal: A Concert Celebration.

VIDEO: Broadway Stars Sang For Hurricane Florence Relief in Raleigh


Performers from some of the biggest hits on Broadway recently raised funds for hurricane relief and recovery during the Broadway Sings for Florence concert on Monday, Oct. 22 at Raleigh's Meymandi Concert Hall in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

The North Carolina Symphony Presents BROADWAY SINGS FOR FLORENCE


The North Carolina Symphony and five Broadway stars will be raising funds for hurricane relief and recovery during the Broadway Sings for Florence concert on Monday, Oct. 22 at Raleigh's Meymandi Concert Hall in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

Stars Come Out for BROADWAY SINGS FOR FLORENCE Benefit Concert


Performers from some of the biggest hits on Broadway will be raising funds for hurricane relief and recovery during the Broadway Sings for Florence concert on Monday, Oct. 22 at Raleigh's Meymandi Concert Hall in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

VIDEO: Get a First Look at Skylar Astin, Betsy Wolfe, and More in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presentsHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, produced as a part of Broadway Center Stage-a Kennedy Center-produced series of musicals in semi-staged concerts, conceived and executive produced by Jeffrey Finn. Get a first look at the cast in action in the video below!

Photo Flash: Wolfe, Astin, Urie and Cast Shine in Kennedy Center's HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying in a semi-staged concert, conceived and executive produced by Jeffrey Finn. Check out the cast in action below!

TV: Go Inside Rehearsals for Kennedy Center's HOW TO SUCCEED... with Skylar Astin, Betsy Wolfe & More!


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying as a semi-staged concert beginning June 6th. Get a preview of Sklyar Astin, Betsy Wolfe, and the rest of the all-star cast below!

TV: Skylar Astin, Betsy Wolfe, and Cast Are Learning HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING!


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying as a semi-staged concert beginning June 6th. Get a preview of Sklyar Astin, Betsy Wolfe, and the rest of the all-star cast below!

Complete Casting Announced for Skylar Astin, Betsy Wolfe, and Michael Urie Led HOW TO SUCCEED at the Kennedy Center


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces complete cast for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, presented as a part of Broadway Center Stage-a Kennedy Center-produced series of musicals in semi-staged concerts, conceived and executive produced by Jeffrey Finn.

BWW Review: CROWNS at New Haven's Long Wharf Theatre


Does anyone still wear a hat? sang Elaine Stritch in Company. The answer is a definite yes in Regina Taylor's Crowns, the final production of Long Wharf Theatre's 2017-2018 regular season.

Photo Flash: Long Wharf Theatre Presents Regina King's CROWNS


Long Wharf Theatre, in association with the McCarter Theater Center, presents the 15TH anniversary production of Crowns, written and directed by Regina Taylor.

VIDEO: Long Wharf Theatre Presents 15th Anniversary Production of CROWNS


Long Wharf Theatre, in association with the McCarter Theater Center, presents the 15TH anniversary production of Crowns, written and directed by Regina Taylor.

VIDEO: First Look At Long Wharf Theatre's CROWNS


Long Wharf Theatre, in association with the McCarter Theater Center, presents the 15TH anniversary production of Crowns, written and directed by Regina Taylor. Performances take place April 18 through May 13, 2018 on the Claire Tow Stage in the C. Newton Schenck III Mainstage. Tickets start at $30.

Long Wharf Theatre, In Association With The McCarter Theater Center, Presents CROWNS


Long Wharf Theatre, in association with the McCarter Theater Center, presents the 15TH anniversary production of Crowns, written and directed by Regina Taylor. Performances take place April 18 through May 13, 2018 on the Claire Tow Stage in the C. Newton Schenck III Mainstage. Tickets start at $30.

Lawrence Clayton FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lawrence Clayton been in?

Lawrence Clayton has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Lawrence Clayton been in?

Lawrence Clayton has not appeared in the West End.

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