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BIO

A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Oliver appeared on Broadway in The Lion King (Simba), In the Heights (Benny, opposite Jordin Sparks), Wicked (Fiyero) and in the National Tours of Motown (Berry Gordy), The Lion King (Simba), Rent (Benny and Collins), Ragtime (Ensemble).



His many regional credits incuded Pal Joey (Arkansas Repertory Theatre), Kinky Boots (Lola standby for Billy Porter); West Coast Tour of The Scottsboro Boys (Charlie/Victoria), Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Victor), and Godspell (Judas).

Oliver died on August 2, 2023.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Off-Center Production, 2015
Performer

[US Tour]
US National Tour, 2014
Berry Gordy

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Ms. Nina (Wilson)

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2008
Benny [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Green Eyes

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Green Eyes

[New York]
Reading, 2004
George

[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2004
Little Albert & the TruTones

The James Early Band

The Five Tuxedos

Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Ensemble [Replacement]

Fiyero (Understudy) [Replacement]


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Broadway Veteran Clifton Oliver Passes Away

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Broadway veteran Clifton Oliver, who died yesterday, August 2, 2023.
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AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42; Lineup Announced!

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AT THIS PERFORMANCE Returns Monday March 4th

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AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Celebrates 1000th Performer At Green Room 42

Stephen DeAngelis continues his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with its next edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE… to be held on Monday, February 4th at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM. On this very special evening, the series will reach the milestone of having celebrated the talents of over 1000 diffeent peformers in its history. Hosted by series Producing Artistic Director and Casting Director Stephen DeAngelis, the popular series allows performers to showcase their versatility and share anecdotes about their experiences.
Understudies From KINKY BOOTS, WAITRESS and More Announced for AT THIS PERFORMANCE.. At The Green Room 42

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Lineup Announced for November Edition Of AT THIS PERFORMANCE...

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Lineup Announced for Latest Edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE...

Stephen DeAngelis continues his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with its next edition of  AT THIS PERFORMANCE… to be held on Monday, September 17th   at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Clifton Oliver been in?

Clifton Oliver has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Clifton Oliver been in?

Clifton Oliver has not appeared in the West End.

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