Michael T. Clarkston
| Michael T. Clarkston | |
|---|---|
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| Born | April 29, 1979 Belleville, Illinois, U.S. |
| 💼 Occupation | Production Stage Manager, Producer |
Michael T. Clarkston (born April 29, 1979) is an American production stage manager and producer. He has extensive experience in Broadway theatre, national tours, special events, and television. He is a member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA). Clarkston is best known for his stage management work on productions such as In the Heights, Jersey Boys, and The Lion King, and for his work on the national tour of Disney's Newsies. Clarkston has also produced numerous Broadway benefit events and television specials.
Early Life and Education
Clarkston graduated from Belleville East High School in Belleville, Illinois. [1] He earned a degree in Design Technical Theater with a minor in music from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville.
Career
Theatrical Productions
| Year | Title | Role | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002[2][3] | Xanadu | Production Stage Manager | Gascon Theatre |
| 2005[4][5][6][7] | Jersey Boys | Assistant Stage Manager | Dodger Properties |
| 2008-09[8][9][10] | Jersey Boys | Stage Manager | Dodger Properties |
| 2009[11][12] | In the Heights | Assistant Stage Manager | The Producing Office |
| 2010[2] | SCENEIT! | General Manager | On Que Entertainment |
| 2011[2] | In the Heights (2nd National Tour) | Company Supervisor | Work Light Productions |
| 2011[2] | New York Music Theatre Festival - LES Enfants De Paris | Production Stage Manager | New York Music Theatre Festival |
| 2012[2] | 9 to 5 | Assistant Stage Manager | North Shore Music Theater |
| 2012[2] | All Shook Up | Assistant Stage Manager | North Shore Music Theater |
| 2012[2] | Guys and Dolls | Assistant Stage Manager | North Shore Music Theater |
| 2012[2] | A Christmas Carol | Assistant Stage Manager | North Shore Music Theater |
| 2013[2] | Shrek The Musical | Production Stage Manager | St. Louis MUNY |
| 2013[2] | Les Miserables | Production Stage Manager | St. Louis MUNY |
| 2013[2] | West Side Story | Production Stage Manager | St. Louis MUNY |
| 2013-14[13] | Hello Dolly w/ Sally Struthers (Tour) | Production Stage Manager | Big League Productions |
| 2014[13] | Buyer & Cellar w/ Michael Urie (Tour) | Production Stage Manager | DR Theatrical Management |
| 2014-16[13] | Newsies (1st National Tour) | Stage Manager | Disney Theatricals |
Special Events
| Year | Title | Position | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006[14] | The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas w/ Jennifer Hudson | Production Stage Manager | Entertainment Community Fund |
| 2007[2] | Jersey Boys Fans Unite | Producer | BC/EFA |
| 2007[2] | West Side Story 50th Anniversary | Producer | BC/EFA |
| 2008[10] | Broadway Bares 18: Wonderland | Producer | BC/EFA |
| 2008[10] | Gypsy of The Year | Producer | BC/EFA |
| 2008[10] | Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 35th Ann. w/ Elton John and Friends | Producer | Elton John AIDS Foundation |
| 2008[10] | The Who's Tommy: 15th Anniversary Benefit Concert | Stage Manager | BC/EFA |
| 2009[9] | Broadway Bares 19.0: Click It! | Production Supervisor | BC/EFA |
| 2009[14] | 23rd Annual Easter Bonnet Competition | Producer | BC/EFA |
| 2010[14] | The Normal Heart w/ Glenn Close & Joe Mantello | Production Stage Manager | Entertainment Community Fund |
| 2015[2] | One Night Only: Newsies | Director | REAF |
| 2015 | Bombshell A Benefit For The Actors Fund | Stage Manager | Entertainment Community Fund |
| 2020[2] | New York City Strong | Producer | Donnie Kehr |
| 2020[2] | Rockers On Broadway | Producer | The Path Fund |
Television
| Year | Title | Position | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016[15] | A Wonderama Christmas | Production Supervisor | Wonderama TV |
| 2016 - 2017[15] | Wonderama | Production Manager | Wonderama TV |
| 2022[16] | The Early Night Show: Live From The Broadway Makers Marketplace | Production Manager | Soarin Entertainment |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002[17] | The Diplomat | 2nd AD |
| 2008[2] | Wilderness | Producer |
Broadway Makers Marketplace
In November 2021, Clarkston launched the Broadway Makers Marketplace as a holiday pop-up shop in New York City.[18] The marketplace provided a platform for Broadway artisans and small businesses to showcase and sell their merchandise, offering both online and in-store shopping options. The venue, located in Times Square, also hosted special events and activities throughout the holiday season, including the Broadway Underground podcast,[19] performances like Live with Rye and Friends and The Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin, and other Broadway-themed events such as karaoke and bingo. [20] It became a community hub for theatre enthusiasts and creators.[21]
References
- ↑ "BTHS 201". Belleville Township High School District. 2017-08-01. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedbw_clarkston - ↑ Kerman, Byron. "Death on Wheels". Riverfront Times. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ↑ "Jersey Boys". Playbill. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ↑ Viagas, Robert (2007). The Playbill Broadway Yearbook 2006-2007. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 194. ISBN 978-1557837325. Search this book on
- ↑ Willis, John (2006). Theatre World 2005-2006: The Most Complete Record of the American Theatre. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 34. ISBN 1557837082. Search this book on
- ↑ Willis, John (2007). Theatre World 2006-2007 - The Most Complete Record of the American Theatre. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 97. ISBN 978-1557837288. Search this book on
- ↑ "Jersey Boys". Playbill. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Hodges, Ben (2010). Theatre World 2009-2010. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 113. ISBN 978-1423492719. Search this book on
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Hodges, Ben (2009). Theatre World 2008-2009: The Most Complete Record of the American Theatre. Hal Leonard Corporation. pp. 98, 118–120, 190. ISBN 978-1423473695. Search this book on
- ↑ "In The Heights". Playbill. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ↑ "Michael T. Clarkston Playbill Vault". Playbill. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 League, The Broadway. "Michael T. Clarkston – Broadway Cast & Staff". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 "Michael T. Clarkston". Playbill. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "A Wonderama Christmas - Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ↑ The Early Night Show: Live from the Broadway Makers Marketplace! (Music, Talk-Show), Soarin Entertainment, 2022-04-01, retrieved 2024-01-03
- ↑ The Diplomat (2002) - Full Cast & Crew, retrieved 2024-01-03
- ↑ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Broadway Pop Up Shop 'For Fans, By Fans' Opens This Weekend". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ↑ Cristi, A. A. "Broadway Makers Marketplace to Host BROADWAY UNDERGROUND Series". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ↑ Wild, Stephi. "The Early Night Show With Joshua Turchin Returns With Live Audience From Broadway Makers Marketplace in April". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ↑ Clear, Emma (2023-12-01). "Broadway Makers Marketplace Takes Center Stage at Turnstyle Underground". W42ST. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
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