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John Clarence Stewart portrayed the role of Simon on NBC's musical series Zoey's Extraordinary Playlis alongside Alex Newell, Skylar Astin, and Jane Levy. John's theatre credits include Manhattan Theatre Club (Choir Boy), The Classical Theater of Harlem (Fit for a Queen) and Libra Theatre (KIND SOULS) in NY. Regional Theatre: The Alliance Theatre (The Whipping Man, Choir Boy, A Christmas Carol, Songs to Grow On) , Actors Theatre of Louisville (brownsville song b-side for tray), and The Aurora Theatre (Lombardi). Additional TV credits include The Mysteries of Laura (NBC), Gotham (FOX), Blue Bloods (CBS), and most recently LUKE CAGE (Netflix), The Good Fight (CBS).

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SPOONS Industry Reading to Feature Vanessa Ray, John Clarence Stewart & More Photo
SPOONS Industry Reading to Feature Vanessa Ray, John Clarence Stewart & More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2026

Heck of a Hill Productions will present a private staged reading of SPOONS, PJ Michel's debut play, at The Industry Loft in Los Angeles, featuring a cast led by Vanessa Ray, John Clarence Stewart, and Hailie Sahar.
Photos: BASIL BIGGS Workshop Premiere Closes at Wilma Theatre Photo
Photos: BASIL BIGGS Workshop Premiere Closes at Wilma Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026

Anna Deavere Smith's world premiere workshop of BASIL BIGGS, tracing her great-great-grandfather's life after the Civil War, concluded its run at the Wilma Theatre as part of ArtsPhilly's What Now: 2026 Festival. Check out photos of closing night. 
BASIL BIGGS World Premiere to Star John Clarence Stewart at ArtPhilly's What Now: 202 Photo
BASIL BIGGS World Premiere to Star John Clarence Stewart at ArtPhilly's What Now: 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2026

Anna Deavere Smith's new play BASIL BIGGS, tracing her great-great-grandfather's life in post-Civil War Gettysburg, will receive its world premiere at Philadelphia's Wilma Theatre, led by John Clarence Stewart in the title role.
New Musical RED SKY To Have Industry Reading at The Colony Theatre Ahead of Full Prod Photo
New Musical RED SKY To Have Industry Reading at The Colony Theatre Ahead of Full Production This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026

Red Sky, a sci-fi musical about how life endures in the aftermath of the end of the world, will debut its next staged reading on May 23, 2026 at The Colony Theatre in Los Angeles.
Review: JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse Photo
Review: JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - Jun 14, 2024

Director Kent Gash’s production in Pasadena serves up equal parts heat and cool, a slick and sweaty celebration of a man who was as vibrant and dangerous as his music. Under the musical direction of Darryl Archibald and choreography of Dell Howlett – both of which are first-rate – the evening cooks.
JELLY'S LAST JAM Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances at Pasadena Playhouse Photo
JELLY'S LAST JAM Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024

Pasadena Playhouse's production of the Tony Award-winning musical JELLY'S LAST JAM, directed by Kent Gash will close this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Celebrities on the Red Carpet at Opening Night of JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasaden Photo
Photos: Celebrities on the Red Carpet at Opening Night of JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

Pasadena Playhouse is now presenting a new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam, featuring a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
Photos/Video: First Look at Pasadena Playhouse's JELLY'S LAST JAM Photo
Photos/Video: First Look at Pasadena Playhouse's JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Joshua Wright - Jun 3, 2024

Get a first look at Pasadena Playhouse's new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam, now on stage through through June 23, 2024. The production features a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson. 
Interview: John Clarence Stewart's the Jelly in JELLY'S LAST JAM Photo
Interview: John Clarence Stewart's the Jelly in JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Gil Kaan - May 27, 2024

Next up at the Pasadena Playhouse, the Tony Award-winning Jelly’s Last Jam opening June 2, 2024 (with previews starting May 29th). Kent Gash directs the cast led by John Clarence Stewart as Jelly Roll Morton, Cress Williams, Jasmine Amy Rogers; Wilkie Ferguson III, Karole Foreman, Eric B. Anthony, Doran Butler, Chante Carmel, Cyd Charisse Glover-Hill, Summer Nicole Greer, Janaya Jones, Grasan Kingsberry, Amber Liekhus, Davon Rashawn, Joe Aaron Reid, Naomi C. Walley and Hannah Yosef. I had the chance to chat with John Clarence while he was navigating Los Angeles traffic.
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse Photo
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - May 21, 2024

Get a first look at rehearsals for the new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam at Pasadena Playhouse, featuring a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson.  
Video: See Stewart, Williams, and Rogers in Teaser for Pasadena Playhouse's JELLY'S L Photo
Video: See Stewart, Williams, and Rogers in Teaser for Pasadena Playhouse's JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Blair Ingenthron - May 5, 2024

Watch a teaser for Jelly's Last Jam at Pasadena Playhouse in the video here!
Cast Set For JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse Photo
Cast Set For JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam.
John Clarence Stewart, Jasmine Amy Rogers & Cress Williams to Lead JELLY'S LAST JAM i Photo
John Clarence Stewart, Jasmine Amy Rogers & Cress Williams to Lead JELLY'S LAST JAM in Pasadena
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024

Pasadena Playhouse has revealed the cast for its new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: The Gasp Collection Photo
Photos: The Gasp Collection
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 31, 2023

After four years at Broadway World Cabaret, quite a collection of photos has been amassed. These are the gasp-worthy pics.
 Atlanta's Synchronicity Theatre Reveals Lineup For Stripped Bare Arts Incubator Pro Photo
 Atlanta's Synchronicity Theatre Reveals Lineup For Stripped Bare Arts Incubator Project
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2023

 Atlanta’s Synchronicity Theatre has announced the four works that have been selected as part of this season’s Stripped Bare Arts Incubator Project. Learn more about the works here!
Feature: Editor's Picks For 2022 Photo
Feature: Editor's Picks For 2022
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 31, 2022

This is not a “Best Of” list because it isn’t for me to say what is best, only what resonated with me, but after a lot, a lot, a lot of shows, this New Year's Eve, these shows are still on my mind.
Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Photo
Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2022

The final standings have been announced as of Tuesday, December 27th for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Photo
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Photo
Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 12, 2022

Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Review: JOHN CLARENCE STEWART Makes Emotional Solo Show Debut at 54 Below Photo
Review: JOHN CLARENCE STEWART Makes Emotional Solo Show Debut at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 25, 2022

The TV actor most well-known for ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST made his solo show debut at 54 Below last night in an emotional and completely genuine night of storytelling.
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