If the Stars Were Mine with Claybourne Elder

If the Stars Were Mine with Claybourne Elder

Nov 5 | Jackson Lounge

Program

If the Stars Were Mine with Claybourne Elder

Club 750 Broadway Cabaret

Claybourne Elder
Vocals

Rodney Bush
Piano and music director

This performance will run approximately 75 minutes, with no intermission.

Artist Biography

Claybourne Elder is a Grammy, Screen Actors Guild Award, Drama Desk, and Lucille Lortel nominee. He currently plays John Adams on HBO's hit series The Gilded Age and was most recently seen on Broadway in the Tony Award® winning revival of Company starring Patti Lupone. He is known for his performances on Broadway in 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, he also originated the role of Ollie in Tennessee William's One Arm. Other credits 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, and Gaston in Beauty and the Beast. He also played Pete O'Malley in the CW's The Carrie Diaries and can be seen in the Hallmark Original, Deck the Walls. His solo show has played to sold-out crowds across the country and in London. He has been a soloist at Carnegie Hall, LA Philharmonic, American Pops Orchestra, and Utah Symphony. Recently, he launched an initiative called City of Strangers to provide free tickets to Broadway shows for people who might not have the means. They have given away over 3,000 tickets and have gained unexpected attention nationally, being featured on This American Life, CBS This Morning, and The Kelly Clarkson Show. @claybourneelder

Rodney Bush is a composer, songwriter, and music director. He has worked for HBO as a composer and music editor and is the keyboardist, co-songwriter, and one of the founding members of the glam rock band Tony & The Kiki. Select composition credits include Stoker, Leaves: Songs of Ourselves, Around the World in 80 Days (world premiere, Theatre Raleigh), perhaps you forgot, Project Adjective Vol 1 & 2, Wholly Chill, LeFay, Involuntary Memory, and Any Exit. Select songwriting collaborations include valleygirl, Zeniba Now, Jay Adana, Brad Gibson, and anatu. He has been a music director and conductor on over fifty productions nationally and internationally of musicals and operas, both canonical and in development. He has served as the music director for many Broadway talents, including Eden Espinosa, Adam Kantor, Zeniba Now, Carmen Cusack, Eva Noblezada, and Nick Adams.

Menu

Prix Fixe
$25 per person – Choose one from each section.


On the Table (V):
Secret Cheese Fritters – Harvest Greens – Honey chive Vinaigrette
Or
Broccoli Fritters – Harvest Greens – Agave Chive Vinaigrette (GF/VG)


On the Way (GF):
Pancetta Wrapped Prawn – Shaved Cantaloupe – Crispy Leeks – Roasted Artichoke Aioli
Or
Phyllo Wrapped Asparagus – Shaved Cantaloupe – Crispy Leeks – Roasted Artichoke Aioli (VG)


Coming Soon (GF):
Dry Rub Short Rib – Roasted Potato Wedge – White BBQ
Or
Dry Rub Eggplant – Roasted Potato Wedge – White BBQ (GF/VG)


Here to Stay (GF/VG):
Triple Sec Poached Pear – Mole Granola – Key Lime Whip

Nightcap (GF/V/VG Available):
Dusky Rum – Midnight Chocolate Pot de Crème – Crepuscular Raisins


Sparkling – Mawby Detroit

Beer – New Holland Peach Space Machine

Cocktail – Velvet Curtain – Hendrick’s Grand Cabaret, Apricot and Basil Shrub, Italicus, Elderflower Tonic

Mocktail – Crimson Corset – Hibiscus, Lime, Grapefruit Soda

Digestif – Long Road Distilling Aquavit


Policies and Services

Personal Responsibility Statement
Wharton Center offers a diverse selection of arts entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets.

In case of an emergency
Please observe the lighted exit signs located throughout the building and theatre(s). All patrons should note all exits, especially those closest to your seat location. Our staff and ushers are trained to assist patrons through multiple emergency situations.

First Aid
See your usher or House Management Room 209 (in Grand Foyer).

Supporters and Staff

Wharton Center gratefully recognizes our Circle Members for their philanthropic contribution, our Legacy donors who have chosen to support with their estate plans, individuals and organizations that have established named endowments to support Wharton Center, and our corporate sponsors.

Wharton Center would like to acknowledge the members of IATSE local 274.