Jacob Clemente
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Jacob Clemente in North Greenbush, New York
is an American actor and dancer. He best known for his portrayal of "Billy" in the Broadway
production of Billy Elliot the Musical
.
Clemente appeared in multiple regional theatre productions in his early career. These productions include Toy Camp, The Music Man
, High School Musical on Stage!
, and Seussical
.
During this time Clemente participated in multiple dance competitions including with The New York City Dance Alliance(NYCDA).
. On September 2 of the same year, he became a replacement in the cast as a "Boy Scout."
Clemente's role in the 2008 revival of Gypsy marked his Broadway
debut at the age of 11.
He remained with the show until it closed on January 11, 2009.
, Clemente appeared in the Broadway
production as the "Tall/Posh Boy" as well as being the understudy for "Michael."
Notably, Clemente performed in the role of "Tall/Posh Boy" on October 3, 2009 (his second performance in the role), which was the final performance of Tony Award
winning Broadway
opening night Billy: Kiril Kulish
.
On April 3, 2010 Clemente became the 9th actor to play the role of "Billy" in the Broadway
production of Billy Elliot the Musical
.
Jacob performed in the role of "Billy" for the final time on July 3, 2011.
stars in recording the song "It Gets Better." This recording was done to benefit the Trevor Project. The song was released on iTunes
October 19, 2010.
North Greenbush, New York
North Greenbush is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. North Greenbush is located in the western part of the county. The population was 10,805 at the 2000 census....
is an American actor and dancer. He best known for his portrayal of "Billy" in the Broadway
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
production of Billy Elliot the Musical
Billy Elliot the Musical
Billy Elliot the Musical is a musical based on the 2000 film Billy Elliot. The music is by Sir Elton John, and book and lyrics are by Lee Hall, who wrote the film's screenplay. The plot revolves around motherless Billy, who trades boxing gloves for ballet shoes...
.
Early career
At the age of seven Jacob Clemente began his study of dance in Colonie, New York at The World of Dance.Clemente appeared in multiple regional theatre productions in his early career. These productions include Toy Camp, The Music Man
The Music Man
The Music Man is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. The plot concerns con man Harold Hill, who poses as a boys' band organizer and leader and sells band instruments and uniforms to naive townsfolk before skipping town with...
, High School Musical on Stage!
High School Musical on Stage!
High School Musical on Stage! is a musical based on the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical, with music and lyrics by Matthew Gerrard, Robbie Nevil, Ray and Greg Cham, Drew Seeley, Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn, Andy Dodd, Adam Watts, Bryan Louiselle, David N. Lawrence, Faye Greenberg...
, and Seussical
Seussical
is a musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty based on the books of Dr. Seuss that debuted on Broadway in 2000. The play's story is a rather complex amalgamation of many of Seuss's most famous books. After a Broadway run, the production spawned two US national tours and a UK tour...
.
During this time Clemente participated in multiple dance competitions including with The New York City Dance Alliance(NYCDA).
Gypsy (2008 Revival)
In 2008, Clemente auditioned for the revival production of Gypsy, starring Patti LuponePatti LuPone
Patti Ann LuPone is an American singer and actress, known for her Tony Award-winning performances as Eva Perón in the 1979 stage musical Evita and as Madame Rose in the 2008 Broadway revival of Gypsy, and for her Olivier Award-winning performance as Fantine in the original London cast of Les...
. On September 2 of the same year, he became a replacement in the cast as a "Boy Scout."
Clemente's role in the 2008 revival of Gypsy marked his Broadway
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
debut at the age of 11.
He remained with the show until it closed on January 11, 2009.
Billy Elliot
After auditioning for Billy Elliot the MusicalBilly Elliot the Musical
Billy Elliot the Musical is a musical based on the 2000 film Billy Elliot. The music is by Sir Elton John, and book and lyrics are by Lee Hall, who wrote the film's screenplay. The plot revolves around motherless Billy, who trades boxing gloves for ballet shoes...
, Clemente appeared in the Broadway
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
production as the "Tall/Posh Boy" as well as being the understudy for "Michael."
Notably, Clemente performed in the role of "Tall/Posh Boy" on October 3, 2009 (his second performance in the role), which was the final performance of Tony Award
Tony Award
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway...
winning Broadway
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
opening night Billy: Kiril Kulish
Kiril Kulish
Kiril Kulish is an American actor, dancer, and singer. Beginning his ballet training at the age of five, Kulish became a Tony Award winner at the age of fifteen as Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his role as one of the original Billys in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical.-...
.
On April 3, 2010 Clemente became the 9th actor to play the role of "Billy" in the Broadway
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
production of Billy Elliot the Musical
Billy Elliot the Musical
Billy Elliot the Musical is a musical based on the 2000 film Billy Elliot. The music is by Sir Elton John, and book and lyrics are by Lee Hall, who wrote the film's screenplay. The plot revolves around motherless Billy, who trades boxing gloves for ballet shoes...
.
Jacob performed in the role of "Billy" for the final time on July 3, 2011.
Trevor Project
In 2010, Clemente participated with other BroadwayBroadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
stars in recording the song "It Gets Better." This recording was done to benefit the Trevor Project. The song was released on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
October 19, 2010.
Stage Credits
| Date | Production | Role | Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2011 | Camelot Camelot (musical) Camelot is a musical by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe . It is based on the King Arthur legend as adapted from the T. H. White tetralogy novel The Once and Future King.... Benefit Concert |
Unspecified Cast | Shubert Theatre Shubert Theatre Shubert Theatre or Shubert Theater may refer to:Theatres*Shubert Theatre , New York City, built in 1913.*Shubert Theatre , Connecticut, built in 1914.*Shubert Theatre , California, demolished in 2002.... |
| April 3, 2010 - July 3, 2011 | Billy Elliot The Musical Billy Elliot the Musical Billy Elliot the Musical is a musical based on the 2000 film Billy Elliot. The music is by Sir Elton John, and book and lyrics are by Lee Hall, who wrote the film's screenplay. The plot revolves around motherless Billy, who trades boxing gloves for ballet shoes... |
Billy | Imperial Theatre Imperial Theatre The Imperial Theatre is a legitimate Broadway theatre located at 249 West 45th Street in midtown-Manhattan. The theatre seats up to 1417 people.... |
| October 2, 2009 - November 15, 2009 | Tall/Posh Boy, Understudy: Michael | ||
| June 10–18, 2010 | Seussical Seussical is a musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty based on the books of Dr. Seuss that debuted on Broadway in 2000. The play's story is a rather complex amalgamation of many of Seuss's most famous books. After a Broadway run, the production spawned two US national tours and a UK tour... |
Haree (Wickersham #2) | Cohoes Music Hall Cohoes Music Hall Cohoes Music Hall is located at 58 Remsen Street in Cohoes, New York, United States. It is a four-story brick building in the Second Empire architectural style. Built in 1874, it is considered the best example of that style in the city , with an unusually decorative front facade.In 1971 it was... |
| September 2, 2008 - January 11, 2009 | Gypsy | Boy Scout | St. James Theatre St. James Theatre The St. James Theatre is located at 246 W. 44th St. Broadway, New York City, New York. It was built by Abraham L. Erlanger, theatrical producer and a founding member of the Theatrical Syndicate, on the site of the original Sardi's restaurant. It opened in 1927 as The Erlanger... |
| February 2–4, 2007 | High School Musical on Stage! High School Musical on Stage! High School Musical on Stage! is a musical based on the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical, with music and lyrics by Matthew Gerrard, Robbie Nevil, Ray and Greg Cham, Drew Seeley, Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn, Andy Dodd, Adam Watts, Bryan Louiselle, David N. Lawrence, Faye Greenberg... |
Party Kid (ensemble) | Capital Area Productions |
| November 15–18, 2007 | The Music Man The Music Man The Music Man is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. The plot concerns con man Harold Hill, who poses as a boys' band organizer and leader and sells band instruments and uniforms to naive townsfolk before skipping town with... |
Winthrop | Schenectady Light Opera |
| December 15–17, 2006 | Toy Camp | Jig | Capital Area Productions |
Awards
- NYCDA National Mini Outstanding Dancer 2008
- 1st Place Junior Division PrimeTime Albany, NY Regional 2008
- NYCDA Boston Regional Mini Outstanding Dancer Dec. 2007
- Junior Mr. Starquest, World Finals, Virginia Beach 2007
- NYCDA Regionals Outstanding Dancer Runnerup 2007
- Regional Petite Mr. Starquest, Albany, NY 2007
- 2nd Runner Up, Dance Xplosion National Mini Mister Title, July 2006