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John Clancy

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BIO

Broadway: Fun Home (Tony nom.), Tuck Everlasting, Shrek the Musical (Tony/Drama Desk noms), Cats 2016 (Dance Arr./Orch.). Off Broadway/Regional: Seattle 5th Ave: Jasper in Deadland; Public Theater: Fortress of Solitude, Fun Home (Drama Desk nom.); Secret Life of Bees (Horn arr., in dev.); Rhianna: NBA All-StarGame (String arr.); New Irish Tenors: Full Orchestra Arr.; Goodspeed: Just So. As drummer/or music director: Randy Newman, Corey Glover, Solange Knowles, Blood Orange, Chrissy Amphlett, Kasim Sulton, Alexa Joel, Constantine Maroulis, Bono & Edge, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.

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Productions

 
[US Tour, 2025]
Orchestrator
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Music orchestrated by
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Orchestrator
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Music Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Orchestrations
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Additional Orchestrations
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Dance Arrangements
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2019]
Orchestrator
 
[Los Angeles, 2018]
Dance Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Orchestrations
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2017]
Orchestrations
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Orchestrations
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Associate Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Drums
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Percussion
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Drums
 
[Chester, CT (Regional), 1998]
Orchestrator

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Orchestrations

John Clancy, Kimberly Akimbo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Orchestrations

John Clancy, Kimberly Akimbo

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Orchestrations

John ClancySoft Power


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Orchestrations

John ClancyThe Secret Life of Bees

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Orchestrations

John Clancy, Mean Girls

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Orchestrations

John Clancy, Fun Home

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Orchestrations

John Clancy, Fun Home

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Orchestrations

John Clancy, Shrek The Musical

Videos

News


Single Tickets For THE NOTEBOOK To Go On Sale At The Kravis Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025

The Kravis Center will soon welcome the acclaimed musical adaptation of The Notebook, featuring music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Des Moines Performing Arts
by DC Felton - Dec 6, 2025

Stories can be one of the most powerful things in the world. We all have different reasons we share a story.  Sometimes it's to pass down a lesson we have learned.  Other times it's to remind us or someone we know about our story. 'The Notebook: The Musical,' which opened on Tuesday at Des Moines Performing Arts as part of the Willis Broadway Series, not only tells a beautiful story, but the way it is told is something I'm going to remember for a long time.
Sherie Rene Scott to Star as 'Jackie' Tonight in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025

Sherie Rene Scott will go on instead of Kristin Chenoweth tonight as Jackie in The Queen of Versailles on Broadway. 
Tickets Now On Sale for KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Shea's Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025

Shea’s Performing Arts Center has revealed that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, are now on-sale.
Kristin Chenoweth to Perform THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 28, 2025

Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth, alongside composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, will visit The Late Show with Stephen Colbert next week for a performance from The Queen of Versailles, which is currently running at the St. James Theatre.
Photo: First Look at Sherie Rene Scott in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Michael Major - Nov 25, 2025

Sherie Rene Scott takes over in The Queen of Versailles tonight! The Broadway icon and standby for 'Jackie Siegel' performs her first show as 'Jackie Siegel,' see new photo of her during the show's final scene for the song 'This Time Next Year.'
THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Sets Broadway Closing
by Team BWW - Nov 24, 2025

It was announced today that The Queen of Versailles will play its final performance on Broadway at the St. James Theatre on January 4, 2026.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour To Make New Jersey Premiere At Count Basie Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025

The national tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, will make its New Jersey premiere at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in May 2026.
Tickets On Sale For The New Jersey Premiere Of KIMBERLY AKIMBO This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

The Count Basie Center for the Arts has revealed that tickets are now available for the New Jersey premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Reflects on Playing Jackie Siegel in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 20, 2025

Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth is back on Broadway in the new musical The Queen of Versailles. She stars as real-life socialite Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel in the show, and recently stopped by CBS Mornings to talk all about it. Watch the interview now.
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Sings 'This Time Next Year' in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2025

Watch a video of Kristin Chenoweth singing 'This Time Next Year' in The Queen of Versailles on Broadway. The video starts with a monologue to her social media followers, before Chenoweth begins to sing the Stephen Schwartz-written song.
Video: Watch Highlights From THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES With Kristin Chenoweth
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2025

Watch new video footage of The Queen of Versailles on Broadway, starring Tony and Emmy Winner Kristin Chenoweth and Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham. The new footage shows the cast in action, with Chenoweth performing 'This Is Not the Way.'
Kristin Chenoweth Clarifies Idina Menzel Feud Rumors
by Michael Major - Nov 3, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth is addressing rumors that she and Idina Menzel 'did not get along' during Wicked. She also reveals why she chose to star in The Queen of Versailles over Death Becomes Her.
Videos: Sherie Rene Scott Prepares For QUEEN OF VERSAILLES With Ryah Nixon & Kristin Chenoweth
by Michael Major - Oct 29, 2025

The Queen(s) of Versailles! While Kristin Chenoweth is currently starring as Jackie Siegel on Broadway, Sherie Rene Scott and Ryah Nixon are preparing to take on the title role. Watch videos now and meet the other talented ladies!
Photos: Go Inside Soundcheck and More At YACHT ROCKERS ON BROADWAY
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 29, 2025

Yacht Rockers On Broadway set sail for a night of slick grooves, breezy vocals, legendary hooks, and unforgettable performances—and before the curtain rose, the artists gathered for soundcheck to prepare for the show. Check out photos from inside soundcheck.
Photos: ‘YACHT’ ROCKERS ON BROADWAY Set Sail for a Night of Music and Celebration
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 29, 2025

Go inside Yacht Rockers On Broadway with photos from the event inspired by the golden era of soft rock. This year’s show celebrated the timeless hits and laid-back energy that defined the late ’70s and early ’80s.
Video: THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour First Look
by Joshua Wright - Oct 28, 2025

Get a first look at the cast of The Notebook on Tour in action in this all-new video. The tour began performances in September in Cleveland and will visit 30+ cities in its first year, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
Photos: Rockers on Broadway Gets Ready to Celebrate Yacht Rockers
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 26, 2025

A new wave of Broadway powerhouse talent is joining this year's Rockers On Broadway, returning Monday, October 27, 2025, at Sony Hall. The event will feature a special tribute to rock legends Jefferson Starship and celebrate the official release of the highly anticipated ROCKERS ON BROADWAY: LIVE Volume 2. Check out photos from inside rehearsals!
Video: THE NOTEBOOK Tour's Alysha Deslorieux Sings 'My Days'
by Joshua Wright - Oct 24, 2025

Watch Alysha Deslorieux, who plays Allie in The Notebook on Tour sing 'My Days' by Ingrid Michaelson. The tour began performances in September in Cleveland and will visit 30+ cities in its first year, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
THE KARATE KID THE MUSICAL Will Embark on UK Premiere Tour in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025

A UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL will embark on a major UK Tour next spring, prior to the West End and Broadway. Learn more about the production here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has John Clancy been nominated for?

Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Soft Power, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Secret Life of Bees, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Fun Home and Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Shrek The Musical.

What awards has John Clancy won?

John Clancy won the Outstanding Orchestrations award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Secret Life of Bees.

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