Brian and Judson hookup with Claybourne Elder and talk growing up Mormon and gay, wanting to be evil, aging in the public eye, and gay wedding planning
About this episode
Brian and Judson interview Claybourne Elder about his experiences growing up gay and Mormon, his career, and wedding planning.
Brian and Judson are joined by Broadway’s favorite DILF, Claybourne Elder. The Gilded Age star and Grammy, Screen Actors Guild Award, Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Award nominee tells Brian and Judson about the origin of his City of Strangers initiative that provides free tickets to Broadway shows for people who might not have the means, and takes them through the process of recording his debut album out now, If the Stars Were Mine. He also talks about growing up gay and Mormon, his time as a performing missionary in the Nauvoo, Illinois Historic District, getting kicked out of Brigham Young University for being gay, how he met his Jewish husband, their path to parenthood, and how they address religion with their son. Claybourne shares his Daddy Issue, which is around aging, and particularly how he wrestles with whether or not, as an actor, he should be considering any procedures to maintain his youth. He then joins Brian and Judson in responding to a Go Ask Your Dad question from a listener wanting advice on planning a wedding that is true to him and his partner.
People in this episode
Hosts: Brian Rubin-Sowers, Judson Morrow
Guest: Claybourne Elder
Topics covered
- growing up Mormon
- being gay
- aging in the public eye
- gay wedding planning
- parenthood
- Broadway
Keywords
- Mormon
- gay
- Broadway
- wedding planning
- aging
- parenthood
- City of Strangers
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Brigham Young University
Books & works: If the Stars Were Mine, City of Strangers
Places: Nauvoo, Illinois
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