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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
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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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.
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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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by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach has announced that single tickets for An Afternoon with Itzhak Perlman: Part II, Sam Harris: Truth & Consequences, and the 54 Below at the Rinker cabaret series will go on sale Friday, October 24.
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by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2025

Abingdon Theatre Company just announced the additional cast members of Timeless Together, Stronger Still, a concert marking their 33rd season, held at their anniversary gala.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025

Abingdon Theatre Company has revealed the initial cast of Timeless Together, Stronger Still, a concert marking their 33rd season held at their anniversary gala. Learn how to purchase tickets !
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Video: Sarah Jessica Parker and Jonathan Groff Host New 42 Studios Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025

Performing arts and arts education nonprofit New 42 celebrated the 25th anniversary of New 42 Studios with a luncheon hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker and Jonathan Groff. See footage from the event here!
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by Jennifer Broski - Sep 8, 2025

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by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2025

The Sharon Playhouse will present a special one-night-only staged reading of Charles Busch’s cult camp classic Die Mommie Die! on Friday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. in The Bobbie Olsen Theater.
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THE GILDED AGE Season 3 Finale Draws Record-Breaking 5 Million Viewers Photo
THE GILDED AGE Season 3 Finale Draws Record-Breaking 5 Million Viewers
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 14, 2025

Season 3 of The Gilded Age went out with a bang, as the finale episode of the HBO costume drama attracted 5.0 million viewers in its first three days of release in the U.S.
Claybourne Elder to Release Recording of One-Man Show 'If the Stars Were Mine' Photo
Claybourne Elder to Release Recording of One-Man Show 'If the Stars Were Mine'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 14, 2025

Broadway's Claybourne Elder is releasing a studio recording of his popular one-man show, If the Stars Were Mine. The album will be released in late fall of 2025.
Exclusive: Claybourne Elder on the Legacy of John Adams in THE GILDED AGE and What He Photo
Exclusive: Claybourne Elder on the Legacy of John Adams in THE GILDED AGE and What He'll Miss Most
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 14, 2025

We spoke to Claybourne Elder about his experience on The Gilded Age, working with Broadway legends, filming his death scene, and the legacy of his character that is sure to continue in the show's fourth season and beyond.
Listen: THE GILDED AGE Season 3 Soundtrack Now Streaming Photo
Listen: THE GILDED AGE Season 3 Soundtrack Now Streaming
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 11, 2025

WaterTower Music has released the official soundtrack for Season 3 of The Gilded Age, featuring original music by acclaimed composers Harry and Rupert Gregson-Williams. Listen to it now!
THE GILDED AGE Hits New Viewership High with 4.6 Million Viewers for Penultimate Epis Photo
THE GILDED AGE Hits New Viewership High with 4.6 Million Viewers for Penultimate Episode of Season 3
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2025

As viewers prepare for the Season 3 finale, The Gilded Age continues to remain on top. According to new reports, the penultimate seventh episode of the HBO costume drama brought in 4.6 million viewers during its first three days.
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Video: HBO Previews Season 3 Finale of THE GILDED AGE in Tense New Sneak Peek
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025

Ahead of the season finale airing of The Gilded Age, HBO Max has shared a new preview of the episode, which sees the Russell family navigate the aftermath of the shocking ending. Watch it now!
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Understudies & Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, SUNSET BOULEVARD, & More Come to Green Room 42
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL; SUNSET BOULEVARD; MOULIN ROUGE!; BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL.
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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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