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Clarke Thorell

Broadway: Hairspray (Corny Collins), Titanic (Barrett, Farrell), Mamma Mia! (Harry), Sinatra...

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BIO

Broadway: Hairspray (Corny Collins), Titanic (Barrett, Farrell), Mamma Mia! (Harry), Sinatra...His Way, The Who's Tommy. Off/Other: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Gus), Juno, Satellites, Saturday Night, Wise Guys, Lone Star Love, Twelfth Night (Orsino), Floyd Collins (Homer). TV/Film: Men In Black III , "Boardwalk Empire", "30 Rock" (Meet The Woggels), "NYC 22," "Kings," "Rescue Me," "Law & Order", "Far East", The Winning Season.

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STAGE CREDITS

Love Life Love Life
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2020
Bill/Mr. Cynic
My Fair Lady My Fair Lady
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Zoltan Karpathy [Replacement]
The Front Page The Front Page
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Kruger
Cloud Nine Cloud Nine
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Clive/Cathy/Soldier
Annie Annie
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Rooster Hannigan
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
[New York]
Encores! Concert, 2012
Performer
Satellites
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Eric
Palm Beach
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2005
Max
Lone Star Love
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2004
Fenton
Lone Star Love
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Fenton
Hairspray Hairspray
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Corny Collins
Bat Boy
[New York]
Workshop, 2000
Other Roles
Saturday Night
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2000
Hank
Wise Guys
[New York]
Workshop, 1999
Assayer, Ensemble, Flatbush Phil, Gangster
Titanic
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Frederick Barrett [Replacement], 1st Class Passenger, Jim Farrell
Thoroughly Modern Millie
[New York]
Reading, 1996
Trevor Graydon
The Who's Tommy
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Local Lad [Replacement], Security Guard [Replacement], Ensemble [Replacement], 2nd Pinball Lad [Replacement], Ensemble/Other Roles [Replacement]

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Movies

The Winning Season
[ 2009 ] Prairie Hill Coach
Men in Black 3
[ 2012 ] Prison Guard #1
The Post
[ 2017 ] Layout Editor
Rustin
[ 2023 ] Strom Thurmond

TV Shows

Ed
[ 2000 ] Dancer #6
As the World Turns
[ 2001 ] Dr. Dietrich
Far East
[ 2001 ] Tom
Rescue Me
[ 2004 ] Local Chief
The Sopranos
[ 2007 ] Steve
Kings
[ 2009 ] Grey Suit Hale, Senior Grey Suit
NYC 22
[ 2012 ] Chip
Boardwalk Empire
[ 2012 ] Clifton King
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
[ 2002-2012 ] Geoff Avery, Sam Marlett, Officer Darrell Slater
30 Rock
[ 2012 ] Russ
The Good Wife
[ 2014 ] Hank Shetty
The Knick
[ 2014 ] McTeague
House of Cards
[ 2015 ] Brad Petite
Dean Pops Culture
[ 2017 ] Constantine
The Americans
[ 2017 ] Thomas
The Deuce
[ 2018 ] Reverend Howard Moody
Elementary
[ 2018 ] Strider Lincoln
Chicago Med
[ 2018 ] Trent Gardner
FBI: Most Wanted
[ 2021 ] Fred Duncan

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Flashback: Listen to Jim Caruso's Birthday Chat with Liza Minnelli Photo
Flashback: Listen to Jim Caruso's Birthday Chat with Liza Minnelli
by Jim Caruso - Mar 12, 2026

Today, March 12, 2026, the great Liza Minnelli turns 80 years old, and her birthday isn't the only thing she has to celebrate this week. Her new memoir, Kids, Wait Till You Hear This, is now available where books are sold.  To mark both occasions, we're looking back on an conversation with the legend, shared by Jim Caruso. 
HAIRSPRAY Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now? Photo
HAIRSPRAY Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 28, 2026

It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!
Video: Watch John Edwards Sing 'Love Song' in Encores! LOVE LIFE at New York City Cen Photo
Video: Watch John Edwards Sing 'Love Song' in Encores! LOVE LIFE at New York City Center
by Michael Major - Mar 31, 2025

Watch John Edwards perform 'Love Song' in Encores! Love Life at New York City Center. Love Life has not been seen in New York in over 75 years. See more videos of Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and the cast now!
Review Roundup: LOVE LIFE Opens at Encores! Photo
Review Roundup: LOVE LIFE Opens at Encores!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2025

Now running at at New York City Center Encores! is Love Life, directed by Victoria Clark ad starring Kate Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell. Check out what the New York theatre critics are saying about the much forgotten musical here!
Video: Watch Highlights from LOVE LIFE at Encores! Photo
Video: Watch Highlights from LOVE LIFE at Encores!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2025

Kate Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell are back onstage at New York City Center Encores! in Love Life, directed by Victoria Clark. We've got highlights of the whole cast in action in this video.
Photos: Encores! LOVE LIFE, Starring Brian Stokes Mitchell and Kate Baldwin Photo
Photos: Encores! LOVE LIFE, Starring Brian Stokes Mitchell and Kate Baldwin
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2025

Check out all new production photos from the latest show at New York City Center Encores!- Love Life, directed by Victoria Clark. Love Life stars Kate Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell and we have your first look at the cast in action here.
Video: In Rehearsals for Encores! LOVE LIFE with Kate Baldwin & Brian Stokes Mitchell Photo
Video: In Rehearsals for Encores! LOVE LIFE with Kate Baldwin & Brian Stokes Mitchell
by Joey Mervis - Mar 19, 2025

Victoria Clark directs Love Life as a part of the 2025 New York City Center Encores! season. Watch in this video as the whole team chats more about the exciting new project and catch a sneak peek of the cast in action!
Photos: In Rehearsal for LOVE LIFE at Encores! Photo
Photos: In Rehearsal for LOVE LIFE at Encores!
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 18, 2025

Step inside the rehearsal room for Love Life at New York City Center Encores! The company invited the press earlier today to capture Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and the cast of the Victoria Clark-directed production perform 'I Remember It Well' and 'Women's Club Blues'. Check out photos from inside the big day below!
Video: Watch Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More Rehearse For LOVE LIFE at Enc Photo
Video: Watch Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More Rehearse For LOVE LIFE at Encores!
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2025

Step inside the rehearsal room for Love Life at New York City Center Encores! Watch videos of Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and the cast of the Victoria Clark-directed production perform 'I Remember It Well' and 'Women's Club Blues.'
Video: LOVE LIFE In Rehearsal At New York City Center Photo
Video: LOVE LIFE In Rehearsal At New York City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2025

Step behind the scenes of Love Life at New York City Center, as Kim Kowalke, President & CEO of the Kurt Weill Foundation, dives into the story behind the iconic 'Love Song' and get an exclusive first listen to the song, performed by John Edwards. Watch the video!
Video: Hear the Encores! Orchestra Rehearse LOVE LIFE at New York City Center Photo
Video: Hear the Encores! Orchestra Rehearse LOVE LIFE at New York City Center
by Michael Major - Mar 4, 2025

Get a first listen to the Encores! Orchestra rehearsing the music of Kurt Weill’s Love Life, which has not been heard in New York for over 75 years. Love Life’s original Broadway production never recorded a cast recording. See the video!
Brian Stokes Mitchell Joins the Cast of LOVE LIFE at City Center Encores! Photo
Brian Stokes Mitchell Joins the Cast of LOVE LIFE at City Center Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

Directed by Tony winner Victoria Clark, Love Life has not been seen in New York in over 75 years. Learn more about who is starring in the City Center Encores! production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Jordan Fisher, Taran Killam, Keala Settle Will Lead URINETOWN at Encores! Photo
Jordan Fisher, Taran Killam, Keala Settle Will Lead URINETOWN at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024

Additional cast members have been revealed for New York City Center's Encores! series. City Center’s 2025 Encores! series includes Urinetown, Love Life, and The Wild Party. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Nina West and More Celebrate Opening Night of HAIRSPRAY on Tour in Los Angele Photo
Photos: Nina West and More Celebrate Opening Night of HAIRSPRAY on Tour in Los Angeles
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2023

It was a Hollywood who's who from music, film, television, and social media last night at the world famous Dolby Theater for the 20th Anniversary Tour opening night of HAIRSPRAY starring Andrew Levitt aka Nina West.
BWW Exclusive: A History of ANNIE on Broadway and Beyond Photo
BWW Exclusive: A History of ANNIE on Broadway and Beyond
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 2, 2021

Tonight, NBC will air its sixth live musical production. Following in the footsteps of The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray, and Jesus Christ Superstar, the peacock network will be presenting Annie. Based on Harold Gray's comic strip titled Little Orphan Annie, this musical tells the story of a little orphan with equal measures of pluck and positivity who charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in New York City in the year 1933.
Photos: IS THIS A ROOM Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway Photo
Photos: IS THIS A ROOM Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 12, 2021

Is This A Room, conceived and directed by Obie Award winner Tina Satter, just celebrated its opening night at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 W 45th Street, New York, NY), where it will play on a rotating schedule with Dana H., by Obie Award winner Lucas Hnath and directed by Obie Award winner Les Waters.
STARS IN THE HOUSE Will Host a Game Night With the Original Cast of HAIRSPRAY Photo
STARS IN THE HOUSE Will Host a Game Night With the Original Cast of HAIRSPRAY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2021

Hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that they will host a special Game Night with members of the original Broadway cast of “Hairspray,” in a special episode of “Stars In The House” featuring the Broadway cast of “Hairspray,” on Tuesday, September 14th to benefit The Actors Fund.
Where Are They Now? Catch Up on the Careers of the Original Cast of HAIRSPRAY Photo
Where Are They Now? Catch Up on the Careers of the Original Cast of HAIRSPRAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2021

In our new series, 'Where Are They Now?' we're taking a look back at some of our favorite original Broadway casts, and catching up with their careers! Next up, the original cast of Hairspray!
BWW Exclusive Flashback: Listen to Jim Caruso's Birthday Chat with Liza Minnelli! Photo
BWW Exclusive Flashback: Listen to Jim Caruso's Birthday Chat with Liza Minnelli!
by Jim Caruso - Mar 12, 2021

Birdland's Jim Caruso reflects on a 15-year-old chat he had with legendary Liza Minnelli on another milestone birthday celebration!
BWW Previews: Jamie deRoy & friends Presents TREASURES FROM THE ARCHIVES October 11th Photo
BWW Previews: Jamie deRoy & friends Presents TREASURES FROM THE ARCHIVES October 11th
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 10, 2020

A treasure herself, Jamie has pulled some treasures from the vault.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Clarke Thorell been in?

Clarke Thorell has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Clarke Thorell been in?

Clarke Thorell has not appeared in the West End.

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