A mechanic with his own garage, Benny feels he is a master at managing the life they’ve ended up with. Benny now in his early 30s, and Joon in her early 20s, but, ten years on, not much has changed. [ Hannah Elless, Claybourne Elder Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddyīenny & Joon is based on the MGM movie Benny (Claybourne Elder) has taken care of his psychologically troubled sister Joon (Hannah Elless) since their parents died over a decade ago. He was a series regular, Pete O’Malley, on the WB’s The Carrie Diaries. Hannah Elless, Claybourne Elder Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy He played the Soldier/Alex and understudied Jake Gyllenhaal in the Broadway revival of Sunday in the Park with George, and can be heard on the cast recordings of Bonnie & Clyde, Road Show, Venice and Sunday in the Park with George. [ He originated the roles of “Buck Barrow” in Bonnie & Clyde, [ “Hollis Bessemer” in Stephen Sondheim’s Road Show and “Michael Victor” in Venice Hannah Elless, Claybourne Elder Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy He was nominated for a 2015 Lucille Lortel Award [ for Outstanding Leading Actor in a Musical for Allegro at Classic Stage. He received rave reviews [ and was nominated for a Drama Desk Award [ for Outstanding Leading Actor in A Play for originating the role of “Ollie Olson” in One Arm directed by Moisés Kaufman. Claybourne Elder Photo By Genevieve Rafter KeddyĬlaybourne Elder actor, singer, and writer who is best known for his work on television and on Broadway. Back in 2016 I fell in love with the adorable and winning Benny & Joon, book by Kirsten Guenther ( Little Miss Fix-it), music by Nolan Gasser (Pandora) and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein ( Little Women on Broadway).

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