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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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Video: Watch Highlights from New York City Gay Men’s Chorus HARMONY Gala Photo
Video: Watch Highlights from New York City Gay Men’s Chorus HARMONY Gala
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2025

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson's “Stars in the House” returns to regular programming this spring. The platform just hosted The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus Annual Harmony Gala Benefit, taking place live at the Edison Ballroom at Hotel Edison. Check out highlights in this video.
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Photos: Inside MAYBE TOMORROW's Opening Night Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

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by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2025

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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.
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by Jennifer Broski - Mar 11, 2025

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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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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.  
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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.
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by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

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by Melissa Heckscher - Feb 12, 2025

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by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 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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