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BIO

Broadway: Choir Boy (MTC, OCC Nominee). Off-Broadway: Raisin in the Sun (Public Theater), Grand Hotel (Encores!). TV: “Raising Kanan,” PBS’ “Great Performances” (Mass). Education: Carnegie Mellon University.

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STAGE CREDITS

Jelly's Last Jam Jelly's Last Jam
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2024
Jack the Bear
New York, New York New York, New York
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Jesse Webb
Choir Boy Choir Boy
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production, 2019
Anthony Justin "AJ" James
Grand Hotel, The Musical Grand Hotel, The Musical
[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores! Revival, 2018
Performer


TV Shows

Power Book III: Raising Kanan
[ 2021-2022 ] Worrell

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Feature Actor in a Play

John Clay III, Choir Boy

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Alan Menken, Jasmine Amy Rogers & More to Appear at 2025 JUNIOR THEATER FESTIVAL ATLA Photo
Alan Menken, Jasmine Amy Rogers & More to Appear at 2025 JUNIOR THEATER FESTIVAL ATLANTA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

iTheatrics and the Junior Theater Group have revealed special programming and the lineup of performers, adjudicators, playwrights, songwriters and educators who will take part in the 2025 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta. Learn more!
Photos: RAGTIME, with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More Photo
Photos: RAGTIME, with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2024

Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! The musical opened last night, October 30. Check out new photos of the cast in action here! The musical stars Joshua Henry, Nichelle Lewis, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz and Tabitha Lawing.
Video: 'Prologue' from RAGTIME at City Center Photo
Video: 'Prologue' from RAGTIME at City Center
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024

Watch the 28-piece Orchestra play “Prologue” from the Annual Gala Presentation of RAGTIME, led by Music Director James Moore, in the video here! The concert production will play New York City Center, October 30 – November 10, 2024. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 20, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 20, 2024
by - Sep 20, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III & Rodd Cyrus Join RAGTIME at City Center Photo
Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III & Rodd Cyrus Join RAGTIME at City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024

Additional cast members will be joining the Annual Gala Presentation Ragtime at New York City Center, including Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III and more. Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
2025 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards School Applications Available Tomorr Photo
2025 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards School Applications Available Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2024

Applications for the 2025 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards open on September 4. Schools across Illinois are invited to participate in this prestigious event celebrating high school musical theatre talent.
T. Oliver Reid, Tiffany Mann & More to Join A NIGHT OF ARTIVISM Presented by BAC Photo
T. Oliver Reid, Tiffany Mann & More to Join A NIGHT OF ARTIVISM Presented by BAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2024

Broadway Advocacy Coalition will present “A Night of Artivism” on Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Playhouse Theater at Abrons Theater. Learn more about the event.
Linda Eder, Laura and Linda Benanti, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month Photo
Linda Eder, Laura and Linda Benanti, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Krystal Joy Brown And More Will Sing Beyoncé At 54 Below Photo
Krystal Joy Brown And More Will Sing Beyoncé At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2024

KRYSTAL JOY BROWN, LIISI LAFONTAINE, KAYLA DAVION, and more will perform Beyoncé's greatest hits at 54 Below. .
Recipients Announced for the 13th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards Photo
Recipients Announced for the 13th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024

The award recipients of Broadway In Chicago’s 13th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA) were announced and presented, in an award ceremony at Broadway In Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse on Monday May 13.
Nominees Revealed For The 13th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards Photo
Nominees Revealed For The 13th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024

Broadway In Chicago has announced the 24 student nominees for Best Performer in an Actor and Actress role, and nominees for Best Ensemble, Best Direction and Best Production for the 13th Annual Broadway In Chicago Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards.
Video: Watch 'The Whole World's Waitin' to Sing Your Song' from JELLY'S LAST JAM Photo
Video: Watch 'The Whole World's Waitin' to Sing Your Song' from JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 28, 2024

Watch video footage of Nicholas Christopher, Alaman Diadhiou, and the ensemble of Encores! Jelly's Last Jam performing 'The Whole World’s Waitin’ to Sing Your Song' here!
Video: Tiffany Mann and Okieriete Onaodowan Perform 'Michigan Water' In JELLY'S LAST Photo
Video: Tiffany Mann and Okieriete Onaodowan Perform 'Michigan Water' In JELLY'S LAST JAM At City Center Encores!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2024

Get a peek at the New York City Center Encores! production of Jelly’s Last Jam. In the video below, watch as Tiffany Mann and Okieriete Onaodowan as Buddy Bolden perform “Michigan Water”!
Photos: First Look at Encores! JELLY'S LAST JAM Photo
Photos: First Look at Encores! JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2024

Up next in the New York City Center Encores! season is Jelly’s Last Jam. Check out new photos of the cast in action!
Review Roundup: JELLY'S LAST JAM Opens at New York City Center Photo
Review Roundup: JELLY'S LAST JAM Opens at New York City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2024

Read the reviews for Jelly's Last Jam at New York City Center, starring Billy Porter and more.
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by Nicole Rosky - Feb 21, 2024

In this video, watch highlights of Jelly's Last Jam at New York City Center Encores!.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for JELLY'S LAST JAM at Encores! Photo
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for JELLY'S LAST JAM at Encores!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 21, 2024

In this video, watch as the cast of Encores! Jelly's Last Jam meets the press and gives a special sneak peek of 'Jelly's Jam' and 'Play the Music for Me.'
Photos: The Cast of JELLY'S LAST JAM at City Center Encores! Meets the Press Photo
Photos: The Cast of JELLY'S LAST JAM at City Center Encores! Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 16, 2024

Jelly’s Last Jam runs February 21 through March 3 at New York City Center. The company recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand to chat with them about the upcoming show. Check out photos from the press event here!
Photos: Encores! JELLY'S LAST JAM Cast Poses for Portrait Photo
Photos: Encores! JELLY'S LAST JAM Cast Poses for Portrait
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 13, 2024

Rehearsals are now underway for Encores! next show- Jelly’s Last Jam, led by director Robert O’Hara. Check out a new photo as the cast paused from rehearsals here!
Okieriete Onaodowan & Alaman Diadhiou Complete the Cast of Encores! JELLY'S LAST JAM Photo
Okieriete Onaodowan & Alaman Diadhiou Complete the Cast of Encores! JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024

Okieriete Onaodowan (Hamilton) will join the cast of Encores! Jelly’s Last Jam as Buddy Bolden and Alaman Diadhiou will make his New York stage debut as Young Jelly. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Clay III been in?

John Clay III has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has John Clay III been in?

John Clay III has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has John Clay III been nominated for?

and Outstanding Feature Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Choir Boy.

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