Jacob Clemente

Jacob Clemente

Jacob Clemente on tour with the Yale Alley Cats in Geneva
Born Jacob Clemente
(1997-04-12) April 12, 1997
North Greenbush, New York
Years active 2006–present
Website Official Website

Jacob Clemente (born April 12, 1997)[1] in North Greenbush, New York[2][3] is an American actor and dancer. He best known for his portrayal of "Billy" in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical. Jacob is currently a student at Yale College studying Russian.

Early career

At the age of seven Jacob Clemente began his study of dance in Colonie, New York at The World of Dance.[3]

Clemente appeared in multiple regional theatre productions in his early career. These productions include Toy Camp,[4] The Music Man,[5] High School Musical on Stage!,[4] and Seussical.[3][6]

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 Lupone. On September 2 of the same year, he became a replacement in the cast as a "Boy Scout."[2]

Clemente's role in the 2008 revival of Gypsy marked his Broadway debut at the age of 11.[7]

He remained with the show until it closed on January 11, 2009.[8]

Billy Elliot

After auditioning for Billy Elliot the Musical, Clemente appeared in the Broadway production as the "Tall/Posh Boy" as well as being the understudy for "Michael."[1]

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 preview night Billy: Kiril Kulish.[9]

On April 3, 2010 Clemente became the 9th actor to play the role of "Billy" in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical.[1][10][11][12]

Jacob performed in the role of "Billy" for the final time on July 3, 2011.[3][13]

Trevor Project

In 2010, Clemente participated with other Broadway 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.[14]

Education

Clemente had attended Columbia High School in East Greenbush, New York. He had attended for all 4 years and graduated in 2015. Subsequently, in 2015, Clemente began attending Yale College, where he is double-majoring in history and economics. He is a member of many performing groups on campus, including the Yale Alley Cats, a world-renowned all-male a cappella group.

Credits

Stage

Date Production Role Theatre
June 6, 2011 Camelot Benefit Concert Tom of Warwick[15][16] Shubert Theatre
April 3, 2010 - July 3, 2011 Billy Elliot The Musical Billy Imperial Theatre
October 2, 2009 - November 15, 2009 Tall/Posh Boy, Understudy: Michael
June 10–18, 2010 Seussical Haree (Wickersham #2)[6] Cohoes Music Hall
September 2, 2008 - January 11, 2009 Gypsy Boy Scout St. James Theatre
February 2–4, 2007 High School Musical on Stage! Party Kid (ensemble)[4] Capital Area Productions
November 15–18, 2007 The Music Man Winthrop[5] Schenectady Light Opera
December 15–17, 2006 Toy Camp Jig[4] Capital Area Productions

Film

Date Production Role Notes
2012 The Prize Guys Pre-Production
Max's Fantastic Adventures - The Well of Lost Souls Harry[17] Pre-Production

Awards

References

  1. 1 2 3 http://www.gregoryjbara.com/betm-performers.html Broadway Cast Page gregoryJbra.com
  2. 1 2 http://www.cdparentpages.com/features/article.php?article_id=tZ1219340258t48ada7e28b2a5 East Greenbush boy wins dance title, earns Broadway role
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 http://www.theskykid.com/billy-elliot-musical/billy-elliot-the-musical-meet-the-billys-profile-archives/ Jacob Clemente Biography
  4. 1 2 3 4 http://www.capitalareaproductions.com/id15.html Capital Area Productions Past Productions
  5. 1 2 http://www.sloctheater.org/season0708.htm Meredith Willson's The Music Man
  6. 1 2 http://www.playbill.com/celebritybuzz/whoswho/biography/17920 Playbill.com WhosWho
  7. ↑ http://homeschoolingspotlight.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26&Itemid=40&showall=1 Homeschooler Spotlight
  8. ↑ http://www.broadway.com/buzz/97963/gypsy-starring-patti-lupone-to-close-in-january/ Gypsy, Starring Patti LuPone, to Close in January
  9. ↑ http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Coverage_Billy_Elliott_Curtain_20091004#ixzz1SXH5G6Mv">http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Coverage_Billy_Elliott_Curtain_20091004 Photo Coverage: Tony Winner Kiril Kulish Bids Farewell to Broadway's BILLY ELLIOT
  10. ↑ http://www.playbill.com/news/article/137640-Clemente-Will-Be-Billy-Elliots-Newest-Title-Player Clemente Will Be Billy Elliot's Newest Title Player
  11. ↑ http://broadwayworld.com/article/BILLY_ELLIOT_Welcomes_Jacob_Clemente_as_Newest_Billy_20100308 BILLY ELLIOT Welcomes Jacob Clemente as Newest 'Billy'
  12. ↑ http://www.broadway.com/shows/billy-elliot/buzz/153133/billy-elliots-jacob-clemente-on-living-his-dream-role-at-13/ Billy Elliot's Jacob Clemente on Living His Dream Role at 13
  13. ↑ http://www.playbill.com/news/article/151104-Giuseppe-Bausilio-Will-Be-Broadways-Next-Billy-Elliot Giuseppe Bausilio Will Be Broadway's Next Billy Elliot
  14. ↑ http://www.playbill.com/news/article/144024-Ann-Harada-John-Tartaglia-Orfeh-and-More-Record-It-Gets-Better Ann Harada, John Tartaglia, Orfeh and More Record "It Gets Better"
  15. ↑ "Jacob Clemente IBDB". Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  16. ↑ http://www.playbill.com/news/article/151397-Camelot-Benefit-Concert-With-Jeremy-Irons-Melissa-Errico-James-Barbour-Plays-the-Shubert-June-6 Camelot Benefit Concert, With Jeremy Irons, Melissa Errico, James Barbour, Plays the Shubert June 6
  17. ↑ "Cast Begins Rehearsals for Max’s Fantastic Adventures". Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  18. ↑ http://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news/mr10/billyelliot555780.htm Billy Elliot - Jacob Clemente to be Broadway's 9th Billy
  19. ↑ http://www.showbiztalent.com/pt/PT_Results/2008_Results_Archive/files/PT08_albany_results.pdf PrimeTime 2008 Albany, NY Regional Results
  20. ↑ http://www.nycdance.com/uploadedFiles/Regional_Conventions/Cities/Boston-MA_07-08.pdf BOSTON, MA – Winners 2007-2008
  21. ↑ http://www.starquestdance.com/resultados/2007results/2007vbeachfinalsresults.html VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - JULY 16-21, 2007
  22. ↑ http://www.nycdance.com/uploadedFiles/Regional_Conventions/Cities/Buffalo-NY_06-07.pdf BUFFALO, NY – Winners 2006-2007
  23. ↑ http://www.starquestdance.com/resultados/2007results/2007albanyresults.html ALBANY, NY - MARCH 10-11, 2007
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