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John Clifton Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 1981]
Orchestrator
 
[Regional (US), 1980]
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 1978]
Musical Director

Writing

Composer/Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist

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VIDEO: First Look At ALL AMERICAN BOYS at the Capri Theater


Take a first look at the Twin Cities premiere of ALL AMERICAN BOYS with Stages Theatre Company and the Capri Theater, on stage April 29 - May 22, 2022. 

Stages Theatre Company and Capri Theater Present a Co-Production of ALL AMERICAN BOYS


Stages Theatre Company (STC) and Capri Theater are proud to bring ALL AMERICAN BOYS to Twin Cities audiences. This play is based on the award-winning book by National Book Award winner and Ambassador of Children's Literature, Jason Reynolds and best-selling author, Brendan Kiely.

Segerstrom Announces Free Summer Jazz Series On The Argyros Plaza 2019


Back by popular demand, Segerstrom Center for the Arts proudly presents its second annual Summer Jazz on the Argyros Plaza concert series. This summer, every Friday night from 7-9 PM, join us for an all-star jazz line up featuring a wide range of jazz styles on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. KJAZZ 88.1 Radio personality and jazz legend, Bubba Jackson is back to emcee!

The Estate of Bill Haley Signs with ALG Brands, Announces Film and Biography Projects


ALG Brands ('ALG') has signed an exclusive, worldwide representation agreement with the estate of music legend Bill Haley, it was announced today by ALG COO Scott Austin.

PS Classics Presents The Fifth Solo Album From Philip Chaffin WILL HE LIKE ME?


PS CLASSICS, the label that celebrates the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, has released its groundbreaking new recording Philip Chaffin: Will He Like Me? today, Friday, November 9. The album is featured in The New York Times "2018 Holiday Gift Guide," which raves, "From 'When I Marry Mr. Snow' to 'I Got Lost in His Arms,' Chaffin tells a familiar story that has never sounded so new." 

Johnny & Jaalene Release Rip Cat Records Debut


“I think we're the new, made from the old...we take everything that's soulful from the old, and we're trying to keep that alive in our music.'

Philip Chaffin to Release Song Cycle from LGBTQ Perspective WILL HE LIKE ME?


PS CLASSICS will release the groundbreaking new recording Philip Chaffin: Will He Like Me? online and in stores November 9, 2018.

Jewish Seniors Observe Sabbath With Blessings Over Burgers in WENDY'S SHABBAT, NY Premiere 4/21 at Tribeca Film Festival


Jewish Seniors Observe Sabbath With Blessings Over Burgers in WENDY'S SHABBAT, NY Premiere 4/21 at Tribeca Film Festival

Women to Rule at 2017 New Blues Festival Over Labor Day Weekend


New Blues Festival IV will present some of Blues' biggest women artists this year, when the two-day festival takes place Today, September 2 and Sunday, September 3 (Labor Day Weekend) at El Dorado Regional Park in Long Beach, Calif.

Women to Rule at 2017 New Blues Festival Over Labor Day Weekend


New Blues Festival IV will present some of Blues' biggest women artists this year, when the two-day festival takes place Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3 (Labor Day Weekend) at El Dorado Regional Park in Long Beach, Calif.

MAN WITH A LOAD OF MISCHIEF, ROMANCE/ROMANCE and More Set for North Coast Rep's 2013-14 Season


North Coast Repertory Theatre announces its 32nd Season. From its modest beginning in 1982, North Coast Repertory Theatre, a non-profit organization, has evolved into one of the area's leading performing arts organizations, recognized for the quality of its work and its commitment to excellence. North Coast Repertory's 32nd Season promises to be a season filled with laughter, romance, mystery and passion. With two World Premieres, two San Diego Premieres and two Musicals, this season promises to be one of the most exciting ever.

MAN WITH A LOAD OF MISCHIEF, ROMANCE/ROMANCE and More Set for North Coast Rep's 2013-14 Season


North Coast Repertory Theatre announces its 32nd Season. From its modest beginning in 1982, North Coast Repertory Theatre, a non-profit organization, has evolved into one of the area's leading performing arts organizations, recognized for the quality of its work and its commitment to excellence. North Coast Repertory's 32nd Season promises to be a season filled with laughter, romance, mystery and passion. With two World Premieres, two San Diego Premieres and two Musicals, this season promises to be one of the most exciting ever.

York Theatre Company Hosts MAN WITH A LOAD OF MISCHIEF Concerts, 10/1 & 2


Continuing their "Celebration of Off-Broadway,' The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director), will present a staged concert production - similar in style to their acclaimed Musicals in Mufti Series - of the 1966 musical Man with a Load of Mischief, with music by John Clifton, lyrics by Clifton and Ben Tarver, and book by Tarver. Directed by Jenn Thompson with music direction by Bryan Wade, Man with a Load of Mischief will play three performances only, today, October 1 at 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday, October 2 at 3:00 p.m. at The York Theatre at Saint Peter's. Casting will be announced shortly

P.J. Benjamin, Rachel de Benedet and More Set for York's MAN WITH A LOAD OF MISCHIEF


The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director), has announced full casting for a staged concert production - similar in style to their acclaimed Musicals in Mufti Series - of the 1966 musical Man with a Load of Mischief, with music by John Clifton, lyrics by Clifton and Ben Tarver, and book by Tarver. Directed by Jenn Thompson with music direction by Bryan L. Wade, the cast will feature P.J. Benjamin (Wicked), Naomi Brockwell, Stephen R. Buntrock (A Little Night Music), Rachel de Benedet (Catch Me If You Can), Nancy Johnston (Elf) and Robert Petkoff (Anything Goes).

York Theatre Company Announces MAN WITH A LOAD OF MISCHIEF Concerts, 10/1 & 2


Continuing their "Celebration of Off-Broadway,' The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director), will present a staged concert production - similar in style to their acclaimed Musicals in Mufti Series - of the 1966 musical Man with a Load of Mischief, with music by John Clifton, lyrics by Clifton and Ben Tarver, and book by Tarver. Directed by Jenn Thompson with music direction by Bryan Wade, Man with a Load of Mischief will play three performances only, Monday, October 1 at 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday, October 2 at 3:00 p.m. at The York Theatre at Saint Peter's. Casting will be announced shortly.

Joan Shepard's CONFESSIONS OF OLD LADY #2 Plays Edinburgh Fringe, Now thru Aug 27


Musical memoir CONFESSIONS OF OLD LADY #2, spiced with songs, is presented by well-seasoned Broadway and Hollywood actress Joan Shepard at the Fringe. At the age of 7 she was on Broadway, cast by Laurence Olivier. This prominent child actress has never looked back.

Joan Shepard's CONFESSIONS OF OLD LADY #2 Plays Edinburgh Fringe, Aug 14-27


Musical memoir CONFESSIONS OF OLD LADY #2, spiced with songs, is presented by well-seasoned Broadway and Hollywood actress Joan Shepard at the Fringe. At the age of 7 she was on Broadway, cast by Laurence Olivier. This prominent child actress has never looked back.

John Clifton FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has John Clifton written?

John Clifton has written 5 shows including Man with a Load of Mischief (Lyricist), Mama (Composer/Lyricist), A Quarter for the Ladies Room (Composer), The Madwoman of Central Park West (Composer), El Bravo! (Composer/Lyricist).

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