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Clarke Peters STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Wynton

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park, 2014
Gloucester

[West End]
London Revival, 2006
Porgy

[West End]
Original London Production, 2000
Darryl Van Horne [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Joe Mott

[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 1997
Billy Flynn [Replacement]

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1997
Billy Flynn [Replacement]

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1996
Sky Masterson

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]

Billy Flynn [Replacement]

[Regional (UK)]
World Premiere, 1992
Performer

[West End]
West End Transfer, 1990
Performer

[West End]
Concert [West End], 1988
Performer

[West End]
London Revival, 1987
Performer

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1984
Performer

[West End]
London Production, 1977
Performer

[West End]
London Revival, 1976
Performer

Clarke Peters Productions

 
[West End, 2020]
Director
 
[West End, 2017]
Director

Writing

Bookwriter
Playwright

Clarke Peters Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Actor In A Musical

Clarke PetersGershwins' Porgy And Bess

Theatre World Awards - 1999 - Performance

Clarke Peters, The Iceman Cometh

Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Book of a Musical

Clarke Peters , Five Guys Named Moe

Olivier Awards - 1991 - Best Entertainment

Clarke Peters, Five Guys Named Moe

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Emma Hatton, Sally Ann Triplett & More to Star in BERLUSCONI World Premiere Musical at Southwark Playhouse

The cast has been announced for the world premiere of BERLUSCONI at Southwark Playhouse. Rehearsals begin on 13 February with first preview on 25 March and press night on 29 March.

At Best When There's Singing and Dancing on Screen

Learning music mogul Clive Davis gave the imprimatur to 'Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody,' the biopic of Davis’s former protegee and the late music icon Whitney Houston, promises topnotch musical sequences, which would not disappoint--even the most critical superfans.

aGLIFF to Present Special Screening of I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY This Month

Austin’s oldest film festival, aGLIFF will present a December 2022 special event and screening of I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY on Wednesday, December 28 at the Galaxy Theatres.

Review: LETTERS LIVE, Royal Albert Hall

Letters Live is a simple concept: some famous people reading out a variety of letters. But it is so much more than that. In a time when people click a button rather than pick up a pen, the event not only highlights excellent performances, but also the power that letters can hold.

Black Theatre Troupe FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE Opens September 16

Black Theatre Troupe opens its new season with the exuberant Broadway Hit, FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE. Performances are September 16 - 25 at Black Theatre Troupe, 1333 E. Washington.

Cast Announced For UK and Ireland Tour of MY FAIR LADY

Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Bartlett Sher's critically acclaimed and multi award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's much loved MY FAIR LADY, which comes to Birmingham Hippodrome from Wednesday 8 March – Sunday 26 March 2023.

Black Theatre Troupe Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring RESPECT: THE MUSICAL, BLACK NATIVITY & More

Black Theatre Troupe has announced its 2022-23 Season with two musicals, two dramas and the company's annual holiday tradition, Black Nativity.

Fulton Theatre Presents FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE

The Fulton Theatre will close out the 2021/22 Season's Ellen Arnold Groff Studio Series with Five Guys Named Moe, a swinging musical tribute celebrating the exuberant sounds of rhythm and blues pioneer, Louis Jordan. The title song, Five Guys Named Moe, was written in 1942 and performed by Jordan and his Tympani Five. The Harlem Renaissance is alive and well with zoot suits, upright bass, swinging beats, and soulful jazz. This musical fantasy is filled with high-energy dancing and incredible vocals that are sure to bring sheer joy and entertainment to all.

Read Excerpts from Troy David Johnston's 'Going Dark'

Just last month, Matcham Books released Troy David Johnston's Going Dark- a new book featuring a series of photographs that document the closure of theatres across the West End and Greater London during the 2020/21 Covid-19 pandemic.

VIDEO: Showtime Releases First Five Minutes of THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH for Free

SHOWTIME has released the first five minutes of upcoming drama series THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH, following its SXSW® world premiere today. The new series stars Oscar nominees Chiwetel Ejiofor and Naomie Harris, along with Jimmi Simpson, Rob Delaney, Sonya Cassidy, Joana Ribeiro, Annelle Olaleye, Kate Mulgrew, Clarke Peters and Bill Nighy.

VIDEO: Showtime Debuts THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH Series Trailer

Inspired by the Walter Tevis novel of the same name and the iconic David Bowie film, THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH series stars Oscar nominees Chiwetel Ejiofor and Naomie Harris, along with Jimmi Simpson, Rob Delaney, Sonya Cassidy, Joana Ribeiro, Annelle Olaleye, Kate Mulgrew, Clarke Peters and Bill Nighy.

New Date and Final Casting Announced For WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 2 At Park Theatre

By popular demand an extra date has been added to the run of Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 2 at Park Theatre. A 3pm matinee on Tuesday 8th March was put on sale this morning and is the only date now available in the otherwise sold out run (except for £10 day seats released at 10am on show days).

Bill Nighy Joins Showtime's THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH

Nighy will reunite with stars Oscar and Emmy® nominee and BAFTA Award winner Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) and Oscar, BAFTA® and Screen Actors Guild® Award nominee Naomie Harris (Moonlight), both of whom he worked with on previous projects. The series also stars Jimmi Simpson, Rob Delaney, Sonya Cassidy, Joana Ribeiro, and Kate Mulgrew.

Photos: First Look at FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE at Playhouse on Park

FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE, written by Clarke Peters, with music and lyrics by Louis Jordan, will runs at Playhouse on Park from now until February 27, 2022. The show is directed and choreographed by Brittney Griffin. The associate choreographer is Darius Barnes, and the show features music direction by Dexter Pettaway.

Guests For WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 2 Include Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson, Simon Callow, and More

Park Theatre has today announced the full line up of almost 40 celebrities who will take to the Park200 stage this February and March – completely unrehearsed – to play the Inspector in a farcical whodunnit.

Cast Announced for FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE at Playhouse on Park

FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE, written by Clarke Peters, with music and lyrics by Louis Jordan, will run at Playhouse on Park from January 26 - February 27, 2022. Directed and Choreographed by Brittney Griffin. Associate Choreographer: Darius Barnes. Music Direction by Dexter Pettaway.

Sky Arts to Broadcast CAMERON MACKINTOSH - THE FIRST 50 YEARS Documentary

Sky Arts will broadcast a new documentary Cameron Mackintosh - The First 50 Years on Monday 27 December 2021 at 7pm, a two-hour programme featuring Mackintosh’s life as a producer told through his own eyes and those of his friends and colleagues including his most famous writer collaborators.

Playhouse On Park's 13th Main Stage Season Continues With FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE

FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE, written by Clarke Peters, with music and lyrics by Louis Jordan, will run at Playhouse on Park from January 26 - February 27, 2022.  Directed and Choreographed by Brittney Griffin. Associate Choreographer: Darius Barnes. Music Direction by Dexter Pettaway.

MTI's ALL TOGETHER NOW! Raises Over 6.2 Million Dollars for Theatrical Organizations

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the total revenue collectively raised by theatres across the globe from MTI’s All Together Now! - A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre. 

VIDEO: Stanley Tucci & Clarke Peters in LA FORTUNA Trailer

In addition to Tucci and Peters, the six-part limited series boasts a stellar international cast including Spanish actors Álvaro Mel and Ana Polvorosa, and British actress T’Nia Miller. The cast is rounded out by Karra Elejalde, Manolo Solo, Alfonso Lara, Blanca Portillo, Pedro Casablanc, among others.

Clarke Peters FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Clarke Peters has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

Clarke Peters has appeared on London's West End in 9 shows.

Clarke Peters's first West End show was I Gotta Shoe which opened in

Best Actor In A Musical (Olivier Awards) for Gershwins' Porgy And Bess , Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Chicago , Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Iceman Cometh , Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Unforgettable Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Five Guys Named Moe and Best Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for Five Guys Named Moe .

Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Iceman Comethand Best Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for Five Guys Named Moe.

Clarke Peters has written 1 shows including Five Guys Named Moe (Bookwriter).

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