Claybourne Elder
Latest News on Claybourne Elder:
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42 (Dec 2, 2024)
Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, and More Will Lead SCHMIGADOON! at the Kennedy Center (Nov 18, 2024)
Kate Baldwin, Dylan Baker & More Join THE GILDED AGE Season 3 (Nov 5, 2024)
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42 (Dec 2, 2024)
Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, and More Will Lead SCHMIGADOON! at the Kennedy Center (Nov 18, 2024)
Kate Baldwin, Dylan Baker & More Join THE GILDED AGE Season 3 (Nov 5, 2024)
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
[Arlington, VA (Regional)]
Signature Theatre Production, 2014
Georges/George
Movies
Flatbush Luck
[ 2016 ] Derrick
[ 2016 ] Derrick
Bad Cupid
[ 2021 ] Henry
[ 2021 ] Henry
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
Videos
Video: First Look at Ben Crawford, Ashley Blanchet & More in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2023
Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for DISNEY'S BEAUTY & THE BEAST at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 11, 2023
VIDEO: Matt Doyle Talks Representing Mental Health Struggles in COMPANY on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Jun 10, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Patti LuPone Perform a Dramatic Reading of Stephen Colbert's 'Meanwhile' Segment on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2022
VIDEO: Patti LuPone Performs 'Ladies Who Lunch' From COMPANY on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2022
VIDEO: Katrina Lenk Performs 'Being Alive' From COMPANY on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2022
VIDEO: Patti LuPone Talks Theatre Etiquette at COMPANY, EVITA & More on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2022
VIDEO: Claybourne Elder Talks Paying It Forward Through COMPANY Tickets on PIX11
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2022
VIDEO: COMPANY on Broadway Releases 'Message from Our Queen Patti LuPone'
by Team BWW - Dec 31, 2021
VIDEO: Audra McDonald, Deneé Benton & More in THE GILDED AGE Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2021
News
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42
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…
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
The cast has been announced for the world premeire production of Schmigadoon! at the Kennedy Center. Learn more about who is starring in this new musical and find out how to get tickets here!
The cast has been announced for the world premeire production of Schmigadoon! at the Kennedy Center. Learn more about who is starring in this new musical and find out how to get tickets here!
Kate Baldwin, Dylan Baker & More Join THE GILDED AGE Season 3
The third season of The Gilded Age has added six more stars to its supporting lineup, including several Broadway alums. ate Baldwin, Dylan Baker, Michael Cumpsty, John Ellison Conlee, Bobby Steggert, and Hannah Shealy will all appear in the show's upcoming season.
The third season of The Gilded Age has added six more stars to its supporting lineup, including several Broadway alums. ate Baldwin, Dylan Baker, Michael Cumpsty, John Ellison Conlee, Bobby Steggert, and Hannah Shealy will all appear in the show's upcoming season.
Photos: Lena Hall, Tony Yazbeck, and More at Abingdon Theatre Company's Gala
Abingdon Theatre Company rang in their 32nd season with their annual gala on Monday, October 28th at the Edison Ballroom. Check out photos from the event here!
Abingdon Theatre Company rang in their 32nd season with their annual gala on Monday, October 28th at the Edison Ballroom. Check out photos from the event here!
Review: MasterVoices' STRIKE UP THE BAND at Carnegie Hall Revives a 1920s Gem
What MasterVoices does is very special. The lush one-night-only production of STRIKE UP THE BAND on 10/28 revived and revised a Gershwin/Kaufman show with a full orchestra, 145-person chorus, dancers and a star-studded, superb principal cast. MasterVoices’ 2024-25 season continues next year on February 3 and 4 with Blind Injustice.
What MasterVoices does is very special. The lush one-night-only production of STRIKE UP THE BAND on 10/28 revived and revised a Gershwin/Kaufman show with a full orchestra, 145-person chorus, dancers and a star-studded, superb principal cast. MasterVoices’ 2024-25 season continues next year on February 3 and 4 with Blind Injustice.
Photos: Colman Domingo, Jane Fonda, and More at Tectonic Theater Project's Gala
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!
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 Carnegie Hall
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.
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
Tectonic Theater Project's annual gala A Tectonic Cabaret will take place at Current (Pier 59 Chelsea Piers) starting with a 6:30 PM cocktail hour and performances beginning at 7:30 PM.
Tectonic Theater Project's annual gala A Tectonic Cabaret will take place at Current (Pier 59 Chelsea Piers) starting with a 6:30 PM cocktail hour and performances beginning at 7:30 PM.
Claybourne Elder to Perform at The Big Gay Cabaret Series in October
Claybourne Elder, star of COMPANY and HBO's THE GILDED AGE, will present 'I Wanna Be Bad,' a cabaret and stand-up show exploring sex, fatherhood, and more with music from Sondheim, the Great American Songbook, and Whitney Houston at The Big Gay Cabaret Series at The Mercury Theater's Venus Cabaret. Purchase tickets now!
Claybourne Elder, star of COMPANY and HBO's THE GILDED AGE, will present 'I Wanna Be Bad,' a cabaret and stand-up show exploring sex, fatherhood, and more with music from Sondheim, the Great American Songbook, and Whitney Houston at The Big Gay Cabaret Series at The Mercury Theater's Venus Cabaret. Purchase tickets now!
Lena Hall and Jay Armstrong Johnson Join Abingdon Theatre Company's 32nd Anniversary Gala
Abingdon Theatre Company has announced that Tony Award Winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and Jay Armstrong Johnson (Parade) will round out the cast for their 32nd anniversary gala.
Abingdon Theatre Company has announced that Tony Award Winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and Jay Armstrong Johnson (Parade) will round out the cast for their 32nd anniversary gala.
See Cheyenne Jackson & More Next Week at 54 Below
Next week 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Learn more about the performers and see how to purchase tickets.
Next week 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Learn more about the performers and see how to purchase tickets.
Victoria Clark, Claybourne Elder and More Join STRIKE UP THE BAND With MasterVoices At Carnegie Hall
MasterVoices announced a performance of the Gershwins' political musical satire STRIKE UP THE BAND at Carnegie Hall on October 29, featuring music by George and Ira Gershwin and a book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind.
MasterVoices announced a performance of the Gershwins' political musical satire STRIKE UP THE BAND at Carnegie Hall on October 29, featuring music by George and Ira Gershwin and a book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind.
Bianca Marroquín, Claybourne Elder, John Riddle, and More Join Abingdon Theatre Company Gala
Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the additional casting to kick off their season at the 32nd anniversary gala honoring longtime board member, Emmy, Olivier, and six-time Tony Award-winning producer Jim Kierstead.
Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the additional casting to kick off their season at the 32nd anniversary gala honoring longtime board member, Emmy, Olivier, and six-time Tony Award-winning producer Jim Kierstead.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42 on September 23, 2024, featuring Broadway understudies and standbys showcasing their talents. Join for an evening of performances from emerging stars.AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from The Outsiders; Hell's Kitchen; Suffs, Once Upon A Mattress; Cats: “The Jelicle Ball”; The Wiz; and Shucked.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42 on September 23, 2024, featuring Broadway understudies and standbys showcasing their talents. Join for an evening of performances from emerging stars.AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from The Outsiders; Hell's Kitchen; Suffs, Once Upon A Mattress; Cats: “The Jelicle Ball”; The Wiz; and Shucked.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL National Tour Reunion & More at 54 Below Next Month
54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
J. Harrison Ghee, Jane Krakowski and More To Join Cheyenne Jackson At 54 Below
54 BELOW will welcome back star of stage and screen Cheyenne Jackson on September 23-29 at 8pm and some exciting Broadway guests will be joining him!
54 BELOW will welcome back star of stage and screen Cheyenne Jackson on September 23-29 at 8pm and some exciting Broadway guests will be joining him!
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 in August, featuring Broadway's rising stars. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 in August, featuring Broadway's rising stars. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
David Kimple Launches Tiny Scripted Distribution Company for Short-Form Films and Plays
Tiny Scripted, a new distribution company for short-form films and plays, has just been launched. The company is led by writer David Kimple and the catalog features a slate of original projects from Broadway creatives.
Tiny Scripted, a new distribution company for short-form films and plays, has just been launched. The company is led by writer David Kimple and the catalog features a slate of original projects from Broadway creatives.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, Water For Elephants, Cats: “the Jellicle Ball”, Back To The Future, and The Heart Of Rock And Roll.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, Water For Elephants, Cats: “the Jellicle Ball”, Back To The Future, and The Heart Of Rock And Roll.
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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