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'''Rob McClure''' (born June 15, 1982 <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/rob.mcclure224/about "Rob McClure"] facebook</ref>) is an American actor. He has appeared in theatre in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area and also on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]]. He received a 2013 [[Tony Award]] nomination for [[Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical|Best Leading Actor in a Musical]], for his first starring role on Broadway in the musical ''[[Chaplin (2006 musical)|Chaplin]]'', as [[Charlie Chaplin]].
'''Rob McClure''' (born June 15, 1982 <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/rob.mcclure224/about "Rob McClure"] facebook</ref>) is an American actor.


==Education ==
McClure performed the role of Nick Bottom in the Broadway production of ''[[Something Rotten!]]'', as well as the national tour.
McClure graduated from [[New Milford High School (New Jersey)|New Milford High School]] in [[New Milford, New Jersey]] in 2000<ref name=ann>Piccirillo, Ann. [http://newmilford-nj.patch.com/articles/new-milfords-rob-mcclure-is-bringing-chaplin-to-broadway "New Milford's Rob McClure is Bringing 'Chaplin' to Broadway"] newmilford-nj.patch.com, October 13, 2011</ref> and attended [[Montclair State University]], but did not graduate. While a senior in high school, he won the [[Paper Mill Playhouse]] Rising Star Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for his performance as Charley in New Milford High School's production of ''[[Where's Charley?]]'', which included a scholarship to attend their Summer Musical Theatre Conservatory.<ref name=ann/> His first professional acting role was at the Paper Mill Playhouse in ''[[Carousel (musical)|Carousel]]'' shortly after high school.<ref name=ann/>


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== Career ==
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In 2018 McClure played the role of Adam in ''[[Beetlejuice (musical)|Beetlejuice, the Musical]]'' at the National Theatre in Washington, DC. The show then went on to go on Broadway in 2019.


=== I'm Not Rappaport ===
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==Career==
McClure graduated from [[New Milford High School (New Jersey)|New Milford High School]] in [[New Milford, New Jersey]] in 2000<ref name=ann>Piccirillo, Ann. [http://newmilford-nj.patch.com/articles/new-milfords-rob-mcclure-is-bringing-chaplin-to-broadway "New Milford's Rob McClure is Bringing 'Chaplin' to Broadway"] newmilford-nj.patch.com, October 13, 2011</ref> and attended [[Montclair State University]], but did not graduate. While a senior in high school, he won the [[Paper Mill Playhouse]] Rising Star Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for his performance as Charley in New Milford High School's production of ''[[Where's Charley?]]'', which included a scholarship to attend their Summer Musical Theatre Conservatory.<ref name=ann/> His first professional acting role was at the Paper Mill Playhouse in ''[[Carousel (musical)|Carousel]]'' shortly after high school.<ref name=ann/> He acted in the Paper Mill Playhouse ''[[I'm Not Rappaport]]'' which was also produced on Broadway in 2002, which was his debut on the Broadway stage.<ref>[[Simonson, Robert]] and Jones, Kenneth. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/71838-Im-Not-Rappaport-to-Close-on-Broadway-Sept-8-Our-Town-Next "'I'm Not Rappaport' to Close on Broadway, Sept. 8; 'Our Town' Next?"] Playbill, September 4, 2002</ref><ref>Gioia, Michael. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/168569-THE-LEADING-MEN-Rob-McClure-the-Little-Tramp-of-Broadway39s-Chaplin/pg2 "The Leading Men: Rob McClure, the Little Tramp of Broadway's ''Chaplin'', pg. 2"] Playbill, July 31, 2012</ref>
He acted in the Paper Mill Playhouse ''[[I'm Not Rappaport]]'' which was also produced on Broadway in 2002, which was his debut on the Broadway stage.<ref>[[Simonson, Robert]] and Jones, Kenneth. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/71838-Im-Not-Rappaport-to-Close-on-Broadway-Sept-8-Our-Town-Next "'I'm Not Rappaport' to Close on Broadway, Sept. 8; 'Our Town' Next?"] Playbill, September 4, 2002</ref><ref>Gioia, Michael. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/168569-THE-LEADING-MEN-Rob-McClure-the-Little-Tramp-of-Broadway39s-Chaplin/pg2 "The Leading Men: Rob McClure, the Little Tramp of Broadway's ''Chaplin'', pg. 2"] Playbill, July 31, 2012</ref>
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=== Avenue Q ===
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McClure has performed at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in ''Amadeus'' by [[Peter Shaffer]] in 2011 as "Mozart",<ref>[https://www.walnutstreettheatre.org/about/news.php?id=176 "Final Performances: Tony Award-Winning 'Amadeus!'"] walnutstreettheatre.org, January 12, 2011, accessed May 27, 2016</ref> and also in ''[[The Producers (musical)|The Producers]]'' and ''[[Oliver!]]''.<ref>Jones, Kenneth. [http://www.playbill.com/article/walnut-street-amadeus-with-dan-olmstead-and-rob-mcclure-opens-jan-26-com-175534#"Walnut Street ''Amadeus'', With Dan Olmstead and Rob McClure, Opens Jan. 26"] Playbill, January 26, 2011, accessed May 27, 2016</ref> He performed in the staged concert at [[New York City Center]] [[Encores!]] of ''[[Where's Charley?]]'' in 2011.<ref name=times1>Weinert-Kendt, Rob. [http://theater.nytimes.com/2012/08/26/theater/rob-mcclure-is-charlie-chaplin-at-barrymore-theater.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 "Walking the Walk, Cane in Hand" ] ''[[The New York Times]]'', August 23, 2012</ref> ''The New York Times'' reviewer of ''Where's Charley?'' wrote: <blockquote>And in the key role of Charley, Mr. McClure scampers to and fro with tireless energy, flouncing in and out of his skirts with comic verve, employing a funny, pinched falsetto when Charley is impersonating his aunt....Mr. McClure, a nimble dancer and terrific singer.<ref>Isherwood, Charles. [http://theater.nytimes.com/2011/03/19/theater/reviews/wheres-charley-an-encores-revival-at-city-center-review.html?_r=0 "A Few Wacky Victorians in Love"] ''The New York Times'', March 18, 2011</ref></blockquote> McClure performed in the national tour and on Broadway in ''[[Avenue Q]]''.<ref>Hernandez, Ernio. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/105015-Avenue-Q-to-Reach-1500-Performance-Mark-on-Broadway-March-4 " ''Avenue Q'' to Reach 1,500 Performance Mark on Broadway March 4"] Playbill, January 18, 2007</ref>
McClure performed in the national tour and on Broadway in ''[[Avenue Q]]''.<ref>Hernandez, Ernio. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/105015-Avenue-Q-to-Reach-1500-Performance-Mark-on-Broadway-March-4 " ''Avenue Q'' to Reach 1,500 Performance Mark on Broadway March 4"] Playbill, January 18, 2007</ref>


He appeared in his first starring role on Broadway in the musical ''[[Chaplin (2006 musical)|Chaplin]]'' in 2012, playing [[Charlie Chaplin]].<ref name=times1/> For this performance, he was nominated for the [[Tony Award]], Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical.<ref>Gans, Andrew. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/177440-Nominations-Announced-for-67th-Annual-Tony-Awards-Kinky-Boots-Earns-13-Nominations "Nominations Announced for 67th Annual Tony Awards; ''Kinky Boots'' Earns 13 Nominations"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021194132/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/177440-Nominations-Announced-for-67th-Annual-Tony-Awards-Kinky-Boots-Earns-13-Nominations |date=2013-10-21 }}
He appeared in his first starring role on Broadway in the musical ''[[Chaplin (2006 musical)|Chaplin]]'' in 2012, playing [[Charlie Chaplin]].<ref name="times1">Weinert-Kendt, Rob. [http://theater.nytimes.com/2012/08/26/theater/rob-mcclure-is-charlie-chaplin-at-barrymore-theater.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 "Walking the Walk, Cane in Hand"] ''[[The New York Times]]'', August 23, 2012</ref> For this performance, he was nominated for the [[Tony Award]], Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical.<ref>Gans, Andrew. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/177440-Nominations-Announced-for-67th-Annual-Tony-Awards-Kinky-Boots-Earns-13-Nominations "Nominations Announced for 67th Annual Tony Awards; ''Kinky Boots'' Earns 13 Nominations"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021194132/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/177440-Nominations-Announced-for-67th-Annual-Tony-Awards-Kinky-Boots-Earns-13-Nominations |date=2013-10-21 }}
Playbill, April 30, 2013</ref> McClure played this role in the musical's premiere in 2010 at the [[La Jolla Playhouse]], California under its former title of ''Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin.''<ref>Jones, Kenneth.[http://www.playbill.com/news/article/143087-Limelight-Musical-Starring-Robert-McClure-and-Ashley-Brown-Opens-at-La-Jolla-Sept-19 "Limelight Musical, Starring Robert McClure and Ashley Brown, Opens at La Jolla Sept. 19"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125235905/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/143087-Limelight-Musical-Starring-Robert-McClure-and-Ashley-Brown-Opens-at-La-Jolla-Sept-19 |date=2010-11-25 }} Playbill, September 19, 2010</ref><ref>[http://www.broadway.com/buzz/stars/rob-mcclure/profile/ "McClure Profile"] broadway.com, accessed May 7, 2013</ref> The ''Newsday'' reviewer wrote of his performance: <blockquote>Welcome to the show that's going to make you a Broadway star.... McClure...doesn't just replicate the waddle and pratfalls of Chaplin's little tramp. He doesn't just do a back somersault without spilling a glass of wine or tap dance on roller skates or walk a tightrope. He does all that without apparent effort, but he also has a pungent voice that pings and he embodies more than seven decades of Chaplin's life with a focused, altogether believable mix of gravity and light.<ref>Winer, Linda. [http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/rob-mcclure-shines-in-lopsided-chaplin-1.3986313 Rob McClure shines in lopsided 'Chaplin'"] ''Newsday'', September 9, 2012</ref></blockquote> McClure also received the [[Theatre World Award]], Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway debut performance during the 2012-13 theatrical season.<ref>Gans, Andrew. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/177686-Tom-Hanks-Bertie-Carvel-Valisia-LeKae-Rob-McClure-and-More-Are-Theatre-World-Award-Winners "Tom Hanks, Bertie Carvel, Valisia LeKae, Rob McClure and More Are Theatre World Award Winners"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607024250/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/177686-Tom-Hanks-Bertie-Carvel-Valisia-LeKae-Rob-McClure-and-More-Are-Theatre-World-Award-Winners |date=2013-06-07 }} Playbill, May 7, 2013</ref> He has received a nomination for the [[Fred and Adele Astaire Award]], Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show, for his performance in ''Chaplin''. (This award honors "excellence in dance and choreography on Broadway and in film.)<ref>Hetrick, Adam. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/177687-Billy-Porter-Patina-Miller-Rob-McClure-Lesli-Margherita-and-More-Are-Astaire-Award-Nominees "Billy Porter, Patina Miller, Rob McClure, Lesli Margherita and More Are Astaire Award Nominees"] Playbill, May 7, 2013</ref>
Playbill, April 30, 2013</ref> McClure played this role in the musical's premiere in 2010 at the [[La Jolla Playhouse]], California under its former title of ''Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin.''<ref>Jones, Kenneth.[http://www.playbill.com/news/article/143087-Limelight-Musical-Starring-Robert-McClure-and-Ashley-Brown-Opens-at-La-Jolla-Sept-19 "Limelight Musical, Starring Robert McClure and Ashley Brown, Opens at La Jolla Sept. 19"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125235905/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/143087-Limelight-Musical-Starring-Robert-McClure-and-Ashley-Brown-Opens-at-La-Jolla-Sept-19 |date=2010-11-25 }} Playbill, September 19, 2010</ref><ref>[http://www.broadway.com/buzz/stars/rob-mcclure/profile/ "McClure Profile"] broadway.com, accessed May 7, 2013</ref> The ''Newsday'' reviewer wrote of his performance: <blockquote>Welcome to the show that's going to make you a Broadway star.... McClure...doesn't just replicate the waddle and pratfalls of Chaplin's little tramp. He doesn't just do a back somersault without spilling a glass of wine or tap dance on roller skates or walk a tightrope. He does all that without apparent effort, but he also has a pungent voice that pings and he embodies more than seven decades of Chaplin's life with a focused, altogether believable mix of gravity and light.<ref>Winer, Linda. [http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/rob-mcclure-shines-in-lopsided-chaplin-1.3986313 Rob McClure shines in lopsided 'Chaplin'"] ''Newsday'', September 9, 2012</ref></blockquote>


=== Chaplin ===
He appeared in [[The Muny]], [[St. Louis, Missouri]] production of ''[[Shrek the Musical]]'' in June 2013, as Lord Farquaad.<ref>Gans, Andrew. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/177343-Alexander-Gemignani-Julia-Murney-Rob-McClure-Natalie-Venetia-Belcon-Cast-in-Munys-Shrek-The-Musical "Alexander Gemignani, Julia Murney, Rob McClure, Natalie Venetia Belcon Cast in Muny's ''Shrek The Musical'' "] playbill.com, April 26, 2013</ref><ref>Blank, Matthew. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/179536-PHOTO-CALL-Rob-McClure-Julia-Murney-and-Stephen-Wallem-Star-in-the-Munys-Shrek "PHOTO CALL: Rob McClure, Julia Murney and Stephen Wallem Star in the Muny's ''Shrek'' "] Playbill, June 26, 2013</ref> McClure also performed in The Muny production of ''[[Mary Poppins (musical)|Mary Poppins]]'' in July 2013, as Bert.<ref>Gans, Andrew. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/180420-Jenny-Powers-and-Rob-McClure-Star-in-Muny-Mary-Poppins-Beginning-July-25 "Jenny Powers and Rob McClure Star in Muny ''Mary Poppins'', Beginning July 25"] Playbill, July 25, 2013</ref> He played the role of Gomez in The Muny production of ''[[The Addams Family (musical)|The Addams Family]]'' from July 14, 2014 to July 20.<ref>Hetrick, Adam.[http://www.playbill.com/news/article/193413-Rob-McClure-Jenny-Powers-Jen-Cody-and-Hollis-Resnik-Get-Creepy-and-Cooky-in-Muny-The-Addams-Family-Tonight "Rob McClure, Jenny Powers, Jen Cody and Hollis Resnik Get Creepy and Cooky in Muny ''The Addams Family'' Tonight"] Playbill.com, July 14, 2014</ref>
He has appeared in theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area and also on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]]. He received a 2013 [[Tony Award]] nomination for [[Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical|Best Leading Actor in a Musical]], for his first starring role on Broadway in the musical [[Chaplin (2006 musical)|''Chaplin'']], as [[Charlie Chaplin]].
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=== Beetlejuice The Musical The Musical The Musical ===
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He appeared in the [[Jason Robert Brown]] and [[Andrew Bergman]] musical ''[[Honeymoon in Vegas (musical)|Honeymoon in Vegas]]'' as "Jack Singer" at the Paper Mill Playhouse in September through October 2013.<ref>Gans, Andrew. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/182536-Tony-Danza-Rob-McClure-and-Brynn-OMalley-Enjoy-a-Honeymoon-in-Vegas-Beginning-Sept-26 "Tony Danza, Rob McClure and Brynn O'Malley Enjoy a ''Honeymoon in Vegas'', Beginning Sept. 26"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005121840/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/182536-Tony-Danza-Rob-McClure-and-Brynn-OMalley-Enjoy-a-Honeymoon-in-Vegas-Beginning-Sept-26 |date=2013-10-05 }} playbill.com, September 26, 2013</ref><ref>Staff. [https://archive.is/20131014123310/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/183163-The-Verdict-Critics-Review-Jason-Robert-Browns-Honeymoon-in-Vegas-at-Paper-Mill?tsrc=hph "The Verdict: Critics Review Jason Robert Brown's ''Honeymoon in Vegas'' at Paper Mill"] Playbill.com, October 11, 2013</ref> McClure starred in the Broadway production of ''Honeymoon in Vegas'', which opened at the [[Nederlander Theatre]] in November 2014 in previews, officially in January 2015, and closed on April 5, 2015.<ref>
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In 2018 McClure played the role of Adam in [[Beetlejuice (musical)|''Beetlejuice, the Musical'']] at the National Theatre in Washington, DC. The show then went on to go on Broadway in 2019.
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Gioia, Michael and Gans, Andrew. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/the-honeymoon-is-over-broadways-honeymoon-in-vegas-starring-tony-danza-to-close-345608 "The Honeymoon Is Over! Broadway's 'Honeymoon in Vegas', Starring Tony Danza, To Close"] Playbill.com, March 31, 2015</ref>
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=== Something Rotten ===
McClure appeared in the new [[Ken Ludwig]] play ''A Comedy of Tenors'', which premiered at the [[Cleveland Playhouse]] on September 12, 2015. He played the role of "Max." The show moved to the [[McCarter Theater]] in Princeton, New Jersey and opened on October 13, 2015.<ref>Gans, Andrew. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/broadway-actors-populate-world-premiere-of-ken-ludwigs-lend-me-a-tenor-follow-up-opening-tonight-361851# "Broadway Actors Populate World Premiere of Ken Ludwig's 'Lend Me a Tenor' Follow-Up, Opening Tonight"] Playbill, September 12, 2015</ref>
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He joined the Broadway production of ''[[Something Rotten!]]'' as "Nick Bottom", on June 2, 2016.<ref>Rickwald, Bethany. [http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/mcclure-replaces-darcy-james-something-rotten_76956.html "Rob McClure to Replace Brian d'Arcy James in Broadway's 'Something Rotten!' "] theatermania.com, May 4, 2016</ref><ref>Gans, Andrew. [http://www.playbill.com/article/rob-mcclure-joins-cast-of-broadway-39-s-something-rotten-tonight# "Rob McClure Joins Cast of Broadway's 'Something Rotten!' Tonight"], Playbill, June 2, 2016</ref> He played Nick in the US national tour, which started in January 2017 in Boston,<ref>News Desk. [http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Rob-McClure-Adam-Pascal-and-Josh-Grisetti-Will-Tour-the-Country-with-SOMETHING-ROTTEN-20161117 "Rob McClure, Adam Pascal and Josh Grisetti Will Tour the Country with 'Something Rotten!'"] broadwayworld.com, November 17, 2016</ref><ref>Vine, Hannah. [http://www.playbill.com/article/photos-something-rotten-national-tour-launches-in-boston# "Photos: 'Something Rotten!' National Tour Launches in Boston"] Playbill, January 19, 2017</ref> and closed in May 2018.<ref>[https://www.ibdb.com/tour-production/something-rotten-501160 Tour] Playbill, retrieved June 13, 2018</ref><ref>[https://www.broadwayworld.com/shows/backstage.php?showid=331743#content " 'Something Rotten!' National Tour Production Information"] broadwayworld.com, retrieved June 13, 2018</ref>
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=== Honeymoon in Vegas ===
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In early 2016, McClure returned to Broadway in the role of Tim Allgood in the [[Roundabout Theatre Company]] engagement of ''[[Noises Off!]]''. The limited run began previews on December 17, 2015, opened January 14, and ran through March 13, 2016.
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He appeared in the [[Jason Robert Brown]] and [[Andrew Bergman]] musical ''[[Honeymoon in Vegas (musical)|Honeymoon in Vegas]]'' as "Jack Singer" at the Paper Mill Playhouse in September through October 2013.<ref>Gans, Andrew. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/182536-Tony-Danza-Rob-McClure-and-Brynn-OMalley-Enjoy-a-Honeymoon-in-Vegas-Beginning-Sept-26 "Tony Danza, Rob McClure and Brynn O'Malley Enjoy a ''Honeymoon in Vegas'', Beginning Sept. 26"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005121840/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/182536-Tony-Danza-Rob-McClure-and-Brynn-OMalley-Enjoy-a-Honeymoon-in-Vegas-Beginning-Sept-26|date=2013-10-05}} playbill.com, September 26, 2013</ref><ref>Staff. [https://archive.is/20131014123310/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/183163-The-Verdict-Critics-Review-Jason-Robert-Browns-Honeymoon-in-Vegas-at-Paper-Mill?tsrc=hph "The Verdict: Critics Review Jason Robert Brown's ''Honeymoon in Vegas'' at Paper Mill"] Playbill.com, October 11, 2013</ref> McClure starred in the Broadway production of ''Honeymoon in Vegas'', which opened at the [[Nederlander Theatre]] in November 2014 in previews, officially in January 2015, and closed on April 5, 2015.<ref>
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Gioia, Michael and Gans, Andrew. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/the-honeymoon-is-over-broadways-honeymoon-in-vegas-starring-tony-danza-to-close-345608 "The Honeymoon Is Over! Broadway's 'Honeymoon in Vegas', Starring Tony Danza, To Close"] Playbill.com, March 31, 2015</ref>


He was cast in the CBS [[Television pilot]] for a series titled ''Drew'', based on the [[Nancy Drew]] mystery books; however, the series was not picked up by CBS.<ref>Petski, Denise. [http://deadline.com/2016/03/drew-rob-mcclure-cast-cbs-nancy-drew-pilot-christina-pickles-death-of-eva-sofia-valdez-1201713291/ "'Drew’'; Rob McClure Cast In CBS’ Nancy Drew Pilot; Christina Pickles In ABC’s ‘Death Of Eva Sofia Valdez’"] deadline.com, March 2, 2016</ref>


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McClure has performed at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in ''Amadeus'' by [[Peter Shaffer]] in 2011 as "Mozart",<ref>[https://www.walnutstreettheatre.org/about/news.php?id=176 "Final Performances: Tony Award-Winning 'Amadeus!'"] walnutstreettheatre.org, January 12, 2011, accessed May 27, 2016</ref> and also in ''[[The Producers (musical)|The Producers]]'' and ''[[Oliver!]]''.<ref>Jones, Kenneth. [http://www.playbill.com/article/walnut-street-amadeus-with-dan-olmstead-and-rob-mcclure-opens-jan-26-com-175534# "Walnut Street ''Amadeus'', With Dan Olmstead and Rob McClure, Opens Jan. 26"] Playbill, January 26, 2011, accessed May 27, 2016</ref> He performed in the staged concert at [[New York City Center]] [[Encores!]] of ''[[Where's Charley?]]'' in 2011.<ref name="times1" /> ''The New York Times'' reviewer of ''Where's Charley?'' wrote:<blockquote>And in the key role of Charley, Mr. McClure scampers to and fro with tireless energy, flouncing in and out of his skirts with comic verve, employing a funny, pinched falsetto when Charley is impersonating his aunt....Mr. McClure, a nimble dancer and terrific singer.<ref>Isherwood, Charles. [http://theater.nytimes.com/2011/03/19/theater/reviews/wheres-charley-an-encores-revival-at-city-center-review.html?_r=0 "A Few Wacky Victorians in Love"] ''The New York Times'', March 18, 2011</ref></blockquote>
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He joined the Broadway production of ''[[Something Rotten!]]'' as "Nick Bottom", on June 2, 2016.<ref>Rickwald, Bethany. [http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/mcclure-replaces-darcy-james-something-rotten_76956.html "Rob McClure to Replace Brian d'Arcy James in Broadway's 'Something Rotten!' "] theatermania.com, May 4, 2016</ref><ref>Gans, Andrew. [http://www.playbill.com/article/rob-mcclure-joins-cast-of-broadway-39-s-something-rotten-tonight# "Rob McClure Joins Cast of Broadway's 'Something Rotten!' Tonight"], Playbill, June 2, 2016</ref> He played Nick in the US national tour, which started in January 2017 in Boston,<ref>News Desk. [http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Rob-McClure-Adam-Pascal-and-Josh-Grisetti-Will-Tour-the-Country-with-SOMETHING-ROTTEN-20161117 "Rob McClure, Adam Pascal and Josh Grisetti Will Tour the Country with 'Something Rotten!'"] broadwayworld.com, November 17, 2016</ref><ref>Vine, Hannah. [http://www.playbill.com/article/photos-something-rotten-national-tour-launches-in-boston# "Photos: 'Something Rotten!' National Tour Launches in Boston"] Playbill, January 19, 2017</ref> and closed in May 2018.<ref>[https://www.ibdb.com/tour-production/something-rotten-501160 Tour] Playbill, retrieved June 13, 2018</ref><ref>[https://www.broadwayworld.com/shows/backstage.php?showid=331743#content " 'Something Rotten!' National Tour Production Information"] broadwayworld.com, retrieved June 13, 2018</ref>

=== Noses Off ===
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In early 2016, McClure returned to Broadway in the role of Tim Allgood in the [[Roundabout Theatre Company]] engagement of ''[[Noises Off!]]''. The limited run began previews on December 17, 2015, opened January 14.
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== Off Broadway ==
McClure made his debut in a solo cabaret concert at 54 Below in New York City on July 1, 2016. His act was titled "Smile", and included special guests Jenn Colella, Rick Lyon, and Jennifer Barnhart among others.<ref>[http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Rob-McClure-to-Make-NYC-Solo-Concert-Debut-in-SMILE-at-Feinsteins54-Below-20160630 "Rob McClure Makes NYC Solo Concert Debut in Smile at Feinstein's/54 Below Tonight"] broadwayworld.com, July 1, 2016</ref><ref>Holden, Stephen. [https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/04/arts/musicreview-rob-mcclures-smile-a-glass-thats-always-half-full.html "Review. Rob McClure’s ‘Smile,’ a Glass That’s Always Half Full"] ''The New York Times'', July 3, 2016</ref>
He also appeared in [[The Muny]], [[St. Louis, Missouri]] production of [[Shrek the Musical|''Shrek the Musical'']] in June 2013, as Lord Farquaad.[[Rob McClure#cite%20note-16|<sup>[1]</sup>]][[Rob McClure#cite%20note-17|<sup>[2]</sup>]] In July 2013 McClure also performed in The Muny production of [[Mary Poppins (musical)|''Mary Poppins'']] as Bert.[[Rob McClure#cite%20note-18|<sup>[3]</sup>]] He played the role of Gomez in The Muny production of [[The Addams Family (musical)|''The Addams Family'']] from July 14, 2014 to July 20.[[Rob McClure#cite%20note-19|<sup>[4]</sup>]] In 2015 McClure appeared in the new [[Ken Ludwig]] play ''A Comedy of Tenors'', which premiered at the [[Cleveland Playhouse]] on September 12th. In this production he played the role of "Max." McClure made his debut in a solo cabaret concert at 54 Below in New York City on July 1, 2016. His act was titled "Smile", and included special guests Jenn Colella, Rick Lyon, and Jennifer Barnhart among others.[[Rob McClure#cite%20note-31|<sup>[7]</sup>]][[Rob McClure#cite%20note-32|<sup>[8</sup>]] In June 2018 McClure appeared in ''Jerome Robbins’ Broadway'' outdoor at The Muny, St. Louis, Missouri, which was directed by Cynthia Onrubia. In this production he played the parts of The Setter/Emcee/Pa/Tevye/Floy.[[Rob McClure#cite%20note-33|<sup>[9]</sup>]] McClure appeared in [[The Muny]], [[St. Louis, Missouri]] production of [[Shrek the Musical|''Shrek the Musical'']] in June 2013, as Lord Farquaad.[[Rob McClure#cite%20note-16|<sup>[1]</sup>]][[Rob McClure#cite%20note-17|<sup>[2]</sup>]] That year he also performed as Bert in The Muny production of [[Mary Poppins (musical)|''Mary Poppins'']].[[Rob McClure#cite%20note-18|<sup>[3]</sup>]] He played the role of Gomez in The Muny production of [[The Addams Family (musical)|''The Addams Family'']] from July 14, 2014 to July 20.[[Rob McClure#cite%20note-19|<sup>[4]</sup>]]McClure appeared as Max in the new [[Ken Ludwig]] play ''A Comedy of Tenors'', which premiered at the [[Cleveland Playhouse]] on September 12, 2015. The show moved to the [[McCarter Theater]] in Princeton, New Jersey and opened on October 13, 2015.[[Rob McClure#cite%20note-23|<sup>[5]</sup>]] The limited run began previews on December 17, 2015, opened January 14, and ran through March 13, 2016.He was cast in the CBS [[Television pilot]] for a series titled ''Drew'', based on the [[Nancy Drew]] mystery books; however, the series was not picked up by CBS.[[Rob McClure#cite%20note-24|<sup>[6]</sup>]]He joined the Broadway production of [[Something Rotten!|''Something Rotten!'']] as "Nick Bottom", on June 2, 2016.[[Rob McClure#cite%20note-25|<sup>[10]</sup>]][[Rob McClure#cite%20note-26|<sup>[11]</sup>]] He played Nick in the US national tour, which started in January 2017 in Boston,[[Rob McClure#cite%20note-27|<sup>[12]</sup>]][[Rob McClure#cite%20note-28|<sup>[13]</sup>]] and closed in May 2018.[[Rob McClure#cite%20note-29|<sup>[14]</sup>]][[Rob McClure#cite%20note-30|<sup>[15]</sup>]]McClure made his debut in a solo cabaret concert at 54 Below in New York City on July 1, 2016. His act was titled "Smile", and included special guests Jenn Colella, Rick Lyon, and Jennifer Barnhart among others.[[Rob McClure#cite%20note-31|<sup>[7]</sup>]][[Rob McClure#cite%20note-32|<sup>[8]</sup>]]In June 2018 McClure played the parts of The Setter/Emcee/Pa/Tevye/Floy in ''Jerome Robbins’ Broadway'' outdoor at The Muny, St. Louis, Missouri, which was directed by Cynthia Onrubia.[[Rob McClure#cite%20note-33|<sup>[9]</sup>]]


== Television ==
He appeared in ''Jerome Robbins’ Broadway'' outdoor at The Muny, St. Louis, Missouri, from June 11, 2018 to June 17, directed by Cynthia Onrubia. He played the parts of The Setter/Emcee/Pa/Tevye/Floy.<ref>Gans, Andrew. [http://www.playbill.com/article/watch-cast-of-50-including-rob-mcclure-shine-in-highlights-from-st-louis-munys-jerome-robbins-broadway# "Watch Cast of 50, Including Rob McClure, Shine in Highlights From St. Louis Muny’s 'Jerome Robbins’ Broadway'"] Playbill, June 12, 2018</ref>
He was cast in the CBS [[Television pilot]] for a series titled ''Drew'', based on the [[Nancy Drew]] mystery books; however, the series was not picked up by CBS.[[Rob McClure#cite%20note-24|<sup>[6]</sup>]]


==Personal life==
==Personal life==

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For other people named Robert McClure, see Robert McClure (disambiguation).
Rob McClure
Born
Robert McClure

(1982-06-15) June 15, 1982 (age 42)
New Milford, New Jersey
Alma materNew Milford High School, Montclair State University
OccupationActor
Children1

Rob McClure (born June 15, 1982 [1]) is an American actor.

Education

McClure graduated from New Milford High School in New Milford, New Jersey in 2000[2] and attended Montclair State University, but did not graduate. While a senior in high school, he won the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for his performance as Charley in New Milford High School's production of Where's Charley?, which included a scholarship to attend their Summer Musical Theatre Conservatory.[2] His first professional acting role was at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Carousel shortly after high school.[2]

Career

I'm Not Rappaport

He acted in the Paper Mill Playhouse I'm Not Rappaport which was also produced on Broadway in 2002, which was his debut on the Broadway stage.[3][4]

Avenue Q

McClure performed in the national tour and on Broadway in Avenue Q.[5]

He appeared in his first starring role on Broadway in the musical Chaplin in 2012, playing Charlie Chaplin.[6] For this performance, he was nominated for the Tony Award, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical.[7] McClure played this role in the musical's premiere in 2010 at the La Jolla Playhouse, California under its former title of Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin.[8][9] The Newsday reviewer wrote of his performance:

Welcome to the show that's going to make you a Broadway star.... McClure...doesn't just replicate the waddle and pratfalls of Chaplin's little tramp. He doesn't just do a back somersault without spilling a glass of wine or tap dance on roller skates or walk a tightrope. He does all that without apparent effort, but he also has a pungent voice that pings and he embodies more than seven decades of Chaplin's life with a focused, altogether believable mix of gravity and light.[10]

Chaplin

He has appeared in theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area and also on Broadway. He received a 2013 Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, for his first starring role on Broadway in the musical Chaplin, as Charlie Chaplin.

Beetlejuice The Musical The Musical The Musical

In 2018 McClure played the role of Adam in Beetlejuice, the Musical at the National Theatre in Washington, DC. The show then went on to go on Broadway in 2019.

Something Rotten

He joined the Broadway production of Something Rotten! as "Nick Bottom", on June 2, 2016.[11][12] He played Nick in the US national tour, which started in January 2017 in Boston,[13][14] and closed in May 2018.[15][16]

Honeymoon in Vegas

He appeared in the Jason Robert Brown and Andrew Bergman musical Honeymoon in Vegas as "Jack Singer" at the Paper Mill Playhouse in September through October 2013.[17][18] McClure starred in the Broadway production of Honeymoon in Vegas, which opened at the Nederlander Theatre in November 2014 in previews, officially in January 2015, and closed on April 5, 2015.[19]


McClure has performed at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in Amadeus by Peter Shaffer in 2011 as "Mozart",[20] and also in The Producers and Oliver!.[21] He performed in the staged concert at New York City Center Encores! of Where's Charley? in 2011.[6] The New York Times reviewer of Where's Charley? wrote:

And in the key role of Charley, Mr. McClure scampers to and fro with tireless energy, flouncing in and out of his skirts with comic verve, employing a funny, pinched falsetto when Charley is impersonating his aunt....Mr. McClure, a nimble dancer and terrific singer.[22]

Noses Off

In early 2016, McClure returned to Broadway in the role of Tim Allgood in the Roundabout Theatre Company engagement of Noises Off!. The limited run began previews on December 17, 2015, opened January 14.

Off Broadway

He also appeared in The Muny, St. Louis, Missouri production of Shrek the Musical in June 2013, as Lord Farquaad.[1][2] In July 2013 McClure also performed in The Muny production of Mary Poppins as Bert.[3] He played the role of Gomez in The Muny production of The Addams Family from July 14, 2014 to July 20.[4] In 2015 McClure appeared in the new Ken Ludwig play A Comedy of Tenors, which premiered at the Cleveland Playhouse on September 12th. In this production he played the role of "Max." McClure made his debut in a solo cabaret concert at 54 Below in New York City on July 1, 2016. His act was titled "Smile", and included special guests Jenn Colella, Rick Lyon, and Jennifer Barnhart among others.[7][8 In June 2018 McClure appeared in Jerome Robbins’ Broadway outdoor at The Muny, St. Louis, Missouri, which was directed by Cynthia Onrubia. In this production he played the parts of The Setter/Emcee/Pa/Tevye/Floy.[9] McClure appeared in The Muny, St. Louis, Missouri production of Shrek the Musical in June 2013, as Lord Farquaad.[1][2] That year he also performed as Bert in The Muny production of Mary Poppins.[3] He played the role of Gomez in The Muny production of The Addams Family from July 14, 2014 to July 20.[4]McClure appeared as Max in the new Ken Ludwig play A Comedy of Tenors, which premiered at the Cleveland Playhouse on September 12, 2015. The show moved to the McCarter Theater in Princeton, New Jersey and opened on October 13, 2015.[5] The limited run began previews on December 17, 2015, opened January 14, and ran through March 13, 2016.He was cast in the CBS Television pilot for a series titled Drew, based on the Nancy Drew mystery books; however, the series was not picked up by CBS.[6]He joined the Broadway production of Something Rotten! as "Nick Bottom", on June 2, 2016.[10][11] He played Nick in the US national tour, which started in January 2017 in Boston,[12][13] and closed in May 2018.[14][15]McClure made his debut in a solo cabaret concert at 54 Below in New York City on July 1, 2016. His act was titled "Smile", and included special guests Jenn Colella, Rick Lyon, and Jennifer Barnhart among others.[7][8]In June 2018 McClure played the parts of The Setter/Emcee/Pa/Tevye/Floy in Jerome Robbins’ Broadway outdoor at The Muny, St. Louis, Missouri, which was directed by Cynthia Onrubia.[9]

Television

He was cast in the CBS Television pilot for a series titled Drew, based on the Nancy Drew mystery books; however, the series was not picked up by CBS.[6]

Personal life

He is married to Maggie Lakis, an actress. They met while performing in Grease in 2005.[23] Lakis and Mcclure welcomed a baby girl, born on December 9, 2018.[24]

Theatre credits (select)

Sources: Playbill Vault[25]Playbill[26]

Year Production Role Notes
2002 I'm Not Rappaport Ensemble Broadway
2006–07 Avenue Q Various characters Broadway
2007–09 National tour
2009 Broadway
2012–13 Chaplin Charlie Chaplin Broadway
2015 Honeymoon in Vegas Jack Singer Broadway
2016 Noises Off! Tim Allgood Broadway
2016–17 Something Rotten! Nick Bottom Broadway
2017–18 National tour
2018 Beetlejuice Adam National Theatre, Washington, DC
2019 Beetlejuice Adam Broadway

Awards and nominations

Source: Playbill Vault[25]

Year Award Category Work Result
2013 Tony Award Best Actor in a Musical Chaplin Nominated
Outer Critics Circle Outstanding Actor in a Musical Nominated
Theatre World Award Honoree
2015 Drama League Award Distinguished Performance Honeymoon in Vegas Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Rob McClure" facebook
  2. ^ a b c Piccirillo, Ann. "New Milford's Rob McClure is Bringing 'Chaplin' to Broadway" newmilford-nj.patch.com, October 13, 2011
  3. ^ Simonson, Robert and Jones, Kenneth. "'I'm Not Rappaport' to Close on Broadway, Sept. 8; 'Our Town' Next?" Playbill, September 4, 2002
  4. ^ Gioia, Michael. "The Leading Men: Rob McClure, the Little Tramp of Broadway's Chaplin, pg. 2" Playbill, July 31, 2012
  5. ^ Hernandez, Ernio. " Avenue Q to Reach 1,500 Performance Mark on Broadway March 4" Playbill, January 18, 2007
  6. ^ a b Weinert-Kendt, Rob. "Walking the Walk, Cane in Hand" The New York Times, August 23, 2012
  7. ^ Gans, Andrew. "Nominations Announced for 67th Annual Tony Awards; Kinky Boots Earns 13 Nominations" Archived 2013-10-21 at the Wayback Machine Playbill, April 30, 2013
  8. ^ Jones, Kenneth."Limelight Musical, Starring Robert McClure and Ashley Brown, Opens at La Jolla Sept. 19" Archived 2010-11-25 at the Wayback Machine Playbill, September 19, 2010
  9. ^ "McClure Profile" broadway.com, accessed May 7, 2013
  10. ^ Winer, Linda. Rob McClure shines in lopsided 'Chaplin'" Newsday, September 9, 2012
  11. ^ Rickwald, Bethany. "Rob McClure to Replace Brian d'Arcy James in Broadway's 'Something Rotten!' " theatermania.com, May 4, 2016
  12. ^ Gans, Andrew. "Rob McClure Joins Cast of Broadway's 'Something Rotten!' Tonight", Playbill, June 2, 2016
  13. ^ News Desk. "Rob McClure, Adam Pascal and Josh Grisetti Will Tour the Country with 'Something Rotten!'" broadwayworld.com, November 17, 2016
  14. ^ Vine, Hannah. "Photos: 'Something Rotten!' National Tour Launches in Boston" Playbill, January 19, 2017
  15. ^ Tour Playbill, retrieved June 13, 2018
  16. ^ " 'Something Rotten!' National Tour Production Information" broadwayworld.com, retrieved June 13, 2018
  17. ^ Gans, Andrew. "Tony Danza, Rob McClure and Brynn O'Malley Enjoy a Honeymoon in Vegas, Beginning Sept. 26" Archived 2013-10-05 at the Wayback Machine playbill.com, September 26, 2013
  18. ^ Staff. "The Verdict: Critics Review Jason Robert Brown's Honeymoon in Vegas at Paper Mill" Playbill.com, October 11, 2013
  19. ^ Gioia, Michael and Gans, Andrew. "The Honeymoon Is Over! Broadway's 'Honeymoon in Vegas', Starring Tony Danza, To Close" Playbill.com, March 31, 2015
  20. ^ "Final Performances: Tony Award-Winning 'Amadeus!'" walnutstreettheatre.org, January 12, 2011, accessed May 27, 2016
  21. ^ Jones, Kenneth. "Walnut Street Amadeus, With Dan Olmstead and Rob McClure, Opens Jan. 26" Playbill, January 26, 2011, accessed May 27, 2016
  22. ^ Isherwood, Charles. "A Few Wacky Victorians in Love" The New York Times, March 18, 2011
  23. ^ Spaner, Whitney. "A Fine Showmance: Rob McClure and Maggie Lakis On Their "Jersey Trash" Courtship and Love On Tour" Playbill, February 21, 2015
  24. ^ "Rob McClure & Maggie Lakis Welcome Baby Girl Sadie James". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
  25. ^ a b "McClure Broadway" Playbill vault, retrieved January 3, 2018
  26. ^ McPhee, Ryan. " 'Beetlejuice' Musical Sets Spring 2019 Broadway Opening Date" Playbill, September 13, 2018

External links

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