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Enjoy a hilarious and heartfelt evening that’s part cabaret and part stand-up with Broadway’s hunky gay ex-Mormon dad Claybourne Elder in “If The Stars Were Mine.”

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Claybourne Elder

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Get ready for another Gershwin powerhouse! This rarely performed gem kicked off a masterful trio that came to include OF THEE I SING (performed by MasterVoices in 2017) and LET ‘EM EAT CAKE (2019). Expect soaring melodies, infectious syncopation, and a healthy dose of silliness!

A pointed satire, the show’s book (by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind) cries out to us from the 1920s about America’s increasing love of money, fear of foreigners, and penchant for war. But the real point is the lush Gershwin score – the overture alone will make you swoon, plus The Man I Love, I’ve Got a Crush On You, and more. Artistic Director Ted Sperling has teamed with writer and theater historian Laurence Maslon to fashion an entirely new edition of the show, just for MasterVoices. Learn More.

Strike Up the Band

Carnegie Hall

### Event Description: The Big Gay Cabaret Presents CLAYBOURNE ELDER at Venus Cabaret Theater

#### Event Overview:
Join us for an unforgettable evening as The Big Gay Cabaret proudly presents Claybourne Elder at the Venus Cabaret Theater. This special event will feature the multi-talented Claybourne Elder, known for his remarkable performances on Broadway and television.

#### Showtimes:
- **Friday, October 18th at 8 pm**
- **Saturday, October 19th at 8 pm**
- **Sunday, October 20th at 5 pm**

#### Venue:
- **Stage:** Venus Cabaret Theater

#### About Claybourne Elder:
Claybourne Elder is a celebrated actor currently playing John Adams on HBO’s hit series *The Gilded Age*. He was most recently seen on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning revival of *Company* starring Patti Lupone. Elder is a Grammy, Screen Actors Guild Award, Drama Desk, and Lucille Lortel nominee. His Broadway credits include *Bonnie and Clyde*, *Sunday in the Park with George*, *Torch Song*, and *Sondheim on Sondheim* at the Hollywood Bowl. He began his career originating the role of Hollis in Sondheim’s *Road Show* and Ollie in Tennessee Williams’ *One Arm*.

Other notable performances include:
- *Do I Hear A Waltz* at City Center
- *Allegro* at Classic Stage
- *Two by Two* starring Jason Alexander
- *Venice* at the Public Theatre
- Georgio in *Passion*
- Tony in *West Side Story*
- Joe in *Angels in America*
- Curly in *Oklahoma*
- Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince in *Into the Woods*
- Gaston in *Beauty and the Beast*

Elder also played Pete O’Malley in the CW’s *The Carrie Diaries*. His solo show has played to sold-out crowds across the country and in London.

#### Special Initiative:
Claybourne Elder recently launched an initiative called City of Strangers, which provides free tickets to Broadway shows for people who might not have the means. This initiative has given away over 3,000 tickets and has been featured on *This American Life*, *CBS This Morning*, and *The Kelly Clarkson Show*.

#### Meet & Greet:
An additional 25 meet & greet opportunities are available for fans to meet Claybourne Elder in person.

#### Tickets:
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Don't miss this chance to see Claybourne Elder live at the Venus Cabaret Theater. Secure your tickets now for an evening of exceptional entertainment!

Venus Cabaret Theater

Broadway’s hunky gay ex-Mormon dad Claybourne Elder (HBO’s The Gilded Age, Broadway: Company, Sunday in the Park with George, Bonnie and Clyde) brings his sold-out touring show to City Opera House for the first time in a hilarious, heartfelt and somewhat naughty evening. In a show that’s part cabaret, part stand-up, Clay explores sex, fatherhood, and what exactly happens when you eat the body of Christ. With Clay’s favorite music from Sondheim to the Great American Songbook to Whitney Houston – come see why critics call him “Handsome and intense” (NY Observer), “Tough and tender” (NY Daily News) and “Stupid funny as he is drop-dead buff” (The Wrap).

Claybourne Elder: Gilded Age

City Opera House

Broadway’s hunky gay ex-Mormon dad Claybourne Elder (Company, Sunday in the Park, Bonnie and Clyde, and HBO’s "The Gilded Age") brings his sold-out touring concert to Joe's Pub in a hilarious, heartfelt and surprisingly filthy evening. In a show that’s part cabaret, part stand-up, Clay explores sex, fatherhood, and what exactly happens when you eat the body of Christ. With Clay’s favorite music from Sondheim to the Great American Songbook to Whitney Houston – come see why critics call him “Handsome and intense” (NY Observer), “Tough and tender” (NY Daily News) and “Stupid funny as he is drop-dead buff” (The Wrap).

Claybourne Elder: I Want to Be Evil

Joe's Pub

“Claybourne Elder: The Gayest Show on Birth” is an evening of music and storytelling that is as heartfelt as it is hilariously self-aware.

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Claybourne Elder

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