Clive Barnes

Barnes, Clive [Alexander] (b. 1927), critic. London‐born and Oxford‐educated, he was a drama and dance critic for several English periodicals before becoming dance critic for the New York Times in 1965. Two years later he became the paper's drama critic and for a decade was the most powerful reviewer in New York, often easy to please but sometimes so caught up in new trends that he dismissed many quality shows. In 1977 Barnes switched to the New York Post where he yields much less clout but is still read and quoted.

Barnes, Clive (b London, 13 May 1927). British-US dance critic. He was educated at Oxford University and started his career in Britain, writing for The Times, New Statesman, Daily Express, and Spectator. He was dance critic of the New York Times (1965-77) and was also its drama critic (1967-77). In 1977 he became dance and drama critic of the New York Post. Also senior editor of Dance Magazine and a regular contributor since 1958. One of America's most senior and longest-serving dance critics.

Clive Barnes may refer to:

• Clive Barnes (musician), Irish musician
• Clive Barnes (critic) (1927–2008), English theatre critic and broadcaster

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