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BIO

CLAYBOURNE ELDER makes his Broadway debut as "Buck" in the upcoming Bonnie and Clyde having originated the role at La Jolla Playhouse & Asolo Rep. He recently starred to rave reviews as "Ollie" in Moisés Kaufman's acclaimed adaptation of Tennessee Williams' One Arm for Tectonic Project & The New Group. He made his New York debut in the World Premiere of Sondheim's Road Show, in which he originated the role of "Hollis Bessemer"; he can also be heard on the original cast recording. He was also featured at the recent 80th Birthday Celebration Concert for Sondheim at City Center. Claybourne also originated the role of Charles Lindbergh in the US premiere of Maltby and Shire's Take Flight. Recent credits include Wolf/Cinderella's Prince in Moises Kaufman's revival of Into the Woods (Kansas City Rep).

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STAGE CREDITS

Company Company
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Andy [Replacement]
Benny & Joon Benny & Joon
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
East Coast Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse, 2019
Benny
Torch Song Torch Song
[Broadway]
Second Stage Broadway Revival Production, 2018
Ed (Understudy)
Passion Passion
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Signature Theatre's Production, 2018
Giorgio
Sondheim on Sondheim Sondheim on Sondheim
[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Revival, 2017
Performer
Sunday in the Park with George Sunday in the Park with George
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2017
Soldier/Alex
Sunday in the Park with George Sunday in the Park with George
[New York]
New York City Center Concert Gala, 2016
Soldier
Do I Hear a Waltz? Do I Hear a Waltz?
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2016
Performer
Allegro Allegro
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2014
Joseph Taylor, Jr.
Sunday in the Park with George Sunday in the Park with George
[Arlington, VA (Regional)]
Signature Theatre Production, 2014
Georges/George
Venice Venice
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2013
Michael Victor
Bonnie & Clyde Bonnie & Clyde
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Buck Barrow
Bonnie & Clyde Bonnie & Clyde
[Regional (US)]
Asolo Repertory Theatre, 2010
Buck Barrow
Road Show Road Show
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Hollis Bessemer

Movies

Flatbush Luck
[ 2016 ] Derrick
Bad Cupid
[ 2021 ] Henry

TV Shows

Radio Play Revival
[ 2023-2024 ] Dominicus PikeArnold Friend
Deck the Walls
Jake Hunter
Deck the Walls
Jake Hunter
Radio Play Revival
[ 2023-2024 ] Dominicus PikeArnold Friend

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical

Claybourne Elder, Allegro

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Claybourne ElderOne Arm

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Lea Salonga to Join HARMONY as Special Guest
by Emmy Rice - Mar 16, 2025

Ms. Salonga will be on hand to present the Gary Miller Award to honoree George Takei for his decades of work and activism. Check here for more details.
Photos: Roundabout Honors Danny DeVito at 2025 Gala Photo
Photos: Roundabout Honors Danny DeVito at 2025 Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 11, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated it 2025 Gala, honoring Danny DeVito. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night, which included a special performance from Josh Groban. Check out photos here!
Review: Claybourne Elder Makes Charming OC Cabaret Debut at Segerstrom Arts Photo
Review: Claybourne Elder Makes Charming OC Cabaret Debut at Segerstrom Arts
by Michael Quintos - Mar 10, 2025

For his debut OC cabaret engagement, Broadway actor Claybourne Elder—who recently played Andy in the Tony Award-winning 2021 revival of Stephen Sondheim's (mostly) gender-bent COMPANY—brought his witty charm and sublime musicality to Segerstrom Center for the Arts' Samueli Theater for three performances on February 20-23, 2025. Filled with personal stories spanning from his early Mormon roots to his work in musical theater, the actor charmed the audience with a cheeky stand-up set sprinkled with wonderfully-performed songs that came off surprisingly wholesome.
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Jenn Colella Joins The New York City Gay Men's Chorus Gala HARMONY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

Jenn Colella will join Harmony, the annual Gala Benefit of The New York City Gay Men's Chorus, which is now celebrating its 45th Sapphire Anniversary Season and its 25th Silver Anniversary Gala.  
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from GYPSY; MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; & JULIET; OH, MARY!; HADESTOWN; and more.
Review: CLAYBOURNE ELDER: IF THE STARS WERE MINE at Feinstein's At The Nikko Photo
Review: CLAYBOURNE ELDER: IF THE STARS WERE MINE at Feinstein's At The Nikko
by Steve Murray - Mar 1, 2025

What did our critic think of CLAYBOURNE ELDER: IF THE STARS WERE MINE at Feinstein's At The Nikko?
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Claybourne Elder, Daniel Reichard and Aaron J. Albano To Join NYC Gay Men's Chorus for HARMONY Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

Harmony the annual Gala Benefit of The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus, which is now celebrating its 45th Sapphire Anniversary Season and its 25th Silver Anniversary Gala, has announced some special guest performers for the event.
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by Joshua Wright - Feb 18, 2025

Discover the Cape Playhouse's 2025 'Season of Hope,' featuring productions like BUDDY, RENT, ANASTASIA, and more. The season will run June 4 to September 20 at the historic Cape Playhouse in Dennis, MA.
Interview: CLAYBOURNE ELDER at Segerstrom Center For The Arts Photo
Interview: CLAYBOURNE ELDER at Segerstrom Center For The Arts
by Melissa Heckscher - Feb 12, 2025

BroadwayWorld talks with 'The Gilded Age' and 'Sunday in the Park with George' actor Claybourne Elder about his nonprofit, City of Strangers, which gives away Broadway tickets to people who can’t afford them.
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by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025

Tiny Scripted, the distribution company dedicated to short-form scripted films, series, and plays, has announced the acquisition of Dave Solomon's dynamic genre film Brenda & Billy (and the Pothos Plant) along with the gripping political thriller Netuser, written and directed by Eric Rosen.
Photos: Jeremy Jordan Receives Portrait at Sardi's Photo
Photos: Jeremy Jordan Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

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Video: Watch the First SCHMIGADOON! Teaser From the Kennedy Center Photo
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by Michael Major - Dec 27, 2024

The Kennedy Center has released the first teaser for Schmigadoon!, the world-premiere musical of the Emmy Award®–winning hit show. Schmigadoon! will star Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, and more. Watch the video!
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42 Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE… 
Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, and More Will Lead SCHMIGADOON! at the Kennedy Center Photo
Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, and More Will Lead SCHMIGADOON! at the Kennedy Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2024

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by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2024

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Photos: Lena Hall, Tony Yazbeck, and More at Abingdon Theatre Company's Gala Photo
Photos: Lena Hall, Tony Yazbeck, and More at Abingdon Theatre Company's Gala
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

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by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 4, 2024

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Photos: Colman Domingo, Jane Fonda, and More at Tectonic Theater Project's Gala
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024

Hollywood lit up Tectonic Theater Project's star-studded gala, 'A Tectonic Cabaret,' at NYC's Current (Pier 59) Monday night. Check out photos here!
Interview: Ted Sperling Helms a Lavish Concert Revival of STRIKE UP THE BAND at Carne Photo
Interview: Ted Sperling Helms a Lavish Concert Revival of STRIKE UP THE BAND at Carnegie Hall
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 15, 2024

MasterVoices opens its 2024-25 season on 10/29 with Strike Up the Band, a rarely revived Gershwin work. With its soaring melodies, infectious syncopation, and lyrics that both provoke and delight, this lavish production will feature dancers and the 120-person MasterVoices chorus. Read a conversation with Ted Sperling about the new revision.
Performers Announced For A TECTONIC CABARET In October Photo
Performers Announced For A TECTONIC CABARET In October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2024

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Claybourne Elder been in?

Claybourne Elder has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Claybourne Elder been in?

Claybourne Elder has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Claybourne Elder been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical (The Lortels) for Allegro and Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for One Arm .

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