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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

The Wild Party
[Off-Broadway]
2026
Jackie
Life and Trust Life and Trust
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2024
Ensemble () [Replacement]
Company Company
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Andy [Replacement]
[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)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
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
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
The Gilded Age
[ 2022-2025 ] John Adams

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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Video: THE WILD PARTY First Day with the Encores! Orchestra Photo
Video: THE WILD PARTY First Day with the Encores! Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

The Wild Party will be presented at New York City Center Encores! this spring. You can now get a look inside the first day with the Encores! orchestra for the production in a new video.
Taylor Trensch, Maggie Kuntz, & More Join THE GILDED AGE Season 4 Photo
Taylor Trensch, Maggie Kuntz, & More Join THE GILDED AGE Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026

Casting details have been released for the upcoming fourth season of The Gilded Age, the HBO costume drama full of Broadway and stage veterans. New additions to the cast include Tony Award winner Bonnie Milligan, Tony Award nominee Taylor Trensch, Maggie Kuntz (John Proctor Is the Villain, The Outsiders), and more.
Claybourne Elder Sets Date for 'If the Stars Were Mine' Album Release Photo
Claybourne Elder Sets Date for 'If the Stars Were Mine' Album Release
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 12, 2026

Claybourne Elder will release a studio recording of his popular one-man show, If the Stars Were Mine on April 3 from Center Stage Records. Produced by Elder and Andrew House and co-produced by Bryan Perri, this marks his debut album.
Jelani Alladin, Jordan Donica and Tonya Pinkins Join Encores! THE WILD PARTY Photo
Jelani Alladin, Jordan Donica and Tonya Pinkins Join Encores! THE WILD PARTY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

The complete cast has been set for New York City Center Encores! The Wild Party. Original Broadway cast member Tonya Pinkins returns to the show, this time as Dolores Montoya.
Claybourne Elder to Celebrate Album Release With 54 Below Concerts Photo
Claybourne Elder to Celebrate Album Release With 54 Below Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

Broadway actor Claybourne Elder will mark the release of his latest album with a special performance at 54 Below in January 2026. The event promises an intimate evening featuring songs from the album and stories from Elder's career.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 22, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Sets Full Broadway Cas Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 22, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Sets Full Broadway Cast and More
by - Jan 22, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  January 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
HAIRSPRAY, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE And More Set for Cape Playhouse Photo
HAIRSPRAY, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE And More Set for Cape Playhouse Ser for 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

The Cape Playhouse will present its 2026 summer season from June 3 through September 19 at the historic Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts. The season, unveiled by Artistic Director Eric Rosen, will include five musical theater productions as the organization approaches its centennial in 2027.
Claybourne Elder-Directed SPELLING BEE and More Set For Cape Playhouse 2026 Season Photo
Claybourne Elder-Directed SPELLING BEE and More Set For Cape Playhouse 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

The Cape Playhouse has announced its 2026 summer line-up, in advance of its centennial on July 4, 2027. The lineup will include a production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed by Claybourne Elder. Learn more about the full season!
ENCORES! Series and More Set for New York City Center 2026 Winter/Spring Programs Photo
ENCORES! Series and More Set for New York City Center 2026 Winter/Spring Programs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

New York City Center will present its 2025–2026 Winter/Spring season. From the Tony-honored Encores! series to internationally acclaimed dance companies and singular ballet artists, the season brings unforgettable performances to its stage.
SOME LIKE IT HOT, Classical Concerts and More Set for Kravis Center January Programmi Photo
SOME LIKE IT HOT, Classical Concerts and More Set for Kravis Center January Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2026

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will bring audiences a New Year packed with the arts as January 2026 kicks off with the 4-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Some Like It Hot.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; NEXT TO NORMAL Le Photo
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; NEXT TO NORMAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; Revolution Stage Photo
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; Revolution Stage Company Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; NEXT TO NO Photo
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; NEXT TO NORMAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 10, 2025- CURSED CHILD Outsells HAMILTON and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 10, 2025- CURSED CHILD Outsells HAMILTON and More
by - Dec 10, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 10, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rachel Dratch, Wayne Brady and More Join 2026 Encores! Productions Photo
Rachel Dratch, Wayne Brady and More Join 2026 Encores! Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025

New York City Center has revealed additional cast members for the 2026 Encores! series, including Rachel Dratch, Wayne Brady, Claybourne Elder, and more.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; Revolution Photo
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; Revolution Stage Company Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; FIDDLER ON Photo
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BROADWAY'S HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS to Run for 4 Performances in the Cape Cinema Photo
BROADWAY'S HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS to Run for 4 Performances in the Cape Cinema
by Gillian Blum - Nov 15, 2025

Claybourne Elder and Sara Jean Ford will perform a selection of traditional and Broadway holiday songs and share some wonderful seasonal stories and laughter through four performances of Broadway's Home for the Holidays in the Cape Cinema.
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 - Nov 7, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from Ragtime; Wicked; Hadestown; Aladdin; Beetlejuice; Masquerade; and The Seat Of Our Pants.
Stage Direction: Unpacking the Many Works of David Cromer Photo
Stage Direction: Unpacking the Many Works of David Cromer
by Charles Kirsch - Nov 6, 2025

Not many directors could helm a blockbuster stage adaptation of a hit film starring George Clooney, the Broadway transfer of a dark and quirky musical about a Dead Outlaw, and an off-Broadway meditation on the root and consequences of AI all in the span of four months. If anyone could, however, it would certainly be David Cromer, who achieved that impressive feat last spring. Rocketed to fame by his revelatory 2009 production of Our Town, he has become one of New York’s most in-demand directors, noted for his versatility, sensitivity, and ability to create theatrical magic. 
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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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