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A multi-hyphenate performer, creator, and recording artist, Burnside has appeared in notable stage, television, and film projects. He currently stars as Ricky in Ryan Murphy’s and FX’s ground-breaking and Emmy-nominated series, “Pose.” He first captivated audiences with his Broadway debut, starring as Anthony in 2014’s Holler if Ya Hear Me, a hip-hop musical inspired by the music and lyrics of Tupac Shakur. He also appeared in NBC’s “Peter Pan Live!” and the HBO series “High Maintenance,” all while completing his final year at the prestigious CAP21 conservatory for music theatre and The New School where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Media Studies and Writing. Last year, Burnside hosted the series “Prideland” for PBS. The series explored LGBTQ+ identity in the South and was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award. The Pensacola, FL native began performing professionally at the age of 12 as a member of the hip-hop/R&B boy band 3D, which afforded him the opportunity to tour the country performing original music. Burnside released his debut solo single last year and is currently working on new music. In addition to his performance work, he is passionate about producing quality arts content that promotes social change and works with students at schools across the country about the importance of arts education as a means of personal empowerment and self-expression.

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Dyllon Burnside STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2023
Cast [Replacement]

[Broadway]
2021
Performer

[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2014
Prickles

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Anthony


Dyllon Burnside Movies

Central Park
[ 2017 ] Christian
Yinz
[ 2018 ] Shane, Bradley's friend

Dyllon Burnside TV Shows

Pose
Ricky

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Dyllon Burnside News


aGLIFF to Present BEEN HERE: QUEER, BLACK & PROUD - An Evening Celebrating Queer Black Voices In Film


Austin’s oldest film festival, aGLIFF will present a Black History Month community collaboration with aGLIFF’s Queer Black Voices, _OFCOLOR, Beyond Brotha, JAT Creative, and the George Washington Carver Museum with four special screenings and events on February 16, 2023, at The George Washington Carver Museum.

POSE and DAHMER's Dyllon Burnside Will Lead BLACK SUPERHERO This Spring


Dyllón Burnside, known for his performances in Pose and Dahmer, will make his London stage debut in Black Superhero this Spring! The show will run at the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Downstairs beginning in March. Learn more here!

Photos: Vanessa Williams and Ashleigh Murray Attend THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN


Super star Vanessa Williams, along with Ashleigh Murray, who stars along with Luke James in the upcoming Hallmark Holiday movie “Christmas in Harmony” congratulated actors Bryan Terrell Clark, Dyllon Burnside, Tristen Mack Wilds, and Luke James after a  performance of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN.

Photos: Broadway Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN


Just last night Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opened on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre. We have photos from the star-studded red carpet!

Photos: THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Takes Opening Night Bows


Just last night Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opened on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the curtain call.

Meet the Cast of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN on Broadway


Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opens on Broadway on October 13, at the John Golden Theatre. Meet the cast and learn more about who is starring in the play!

Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PASS OVER


Pass Over officially opened on Broadway last night, September 12. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet below!

Photos: THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Celebrates the Start of Rehearsals!


Tuesday night marked the first day of rehearsals for the new Broadway play “Thoughts of a Colored Man” by Keenan Scott II. To celebrate the event, The Shubert Organization hosted a cocktail reception at their legendary JJ Shubert Penthouse atop Sardi’s Building.

VIDEO: On This Day, June 19 - HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Opens On Broadway


On this day in 2014, the music and poetry of legendary rapper, Tupac Shakur, made its Broadway debut as Holler If Ya Hear Me celebrated its opening night at the Palace Theatre.

Rodrick Covington's Core Rhythm Fitness is Hosting a Virtual Fundraiser to Benefit the Black Lives Matter Movement


Rodrick Covington, whose most recent Broadway credit was Papa Ge in the Tony Award Winning Revival of Once On This Island, will be hosting, with his company Core Rhythm Fitness, a powerful Virtual Fitness Fundraising event to benefit the Black Lives Matter Movement.

Behind the Curtain: Arvind Ethan David and Brian Moreland Explain #WHILEWEBREATHE


Today, our Behind the Curtain interview is with Arvind Ethan David and Brian Moreland, the producers of #WhileWeBreathe: A Night of Creative Protest

Joe Morton, Dyllon Burnside and More Join Live Reading Of CUTTIN UP To Benefit The Classical Theatre Of Harlem


An online streamed reading of Charles Randolph-Wright's Cuttin Up based on the book 'Cuttin Up: Wit and Wisdom From Black Barbershops by Craig Marberry.

Video Roundup: Darren Criss, Gavin Creel, Cynthia Erivo, and More Perform at Elsie Fest


On Saturday, October 5th, Elsie Fest returned to Central Park. Broadway's outdoor music festival Elsie Fest is a musical celebration of the Broadway stage and screen, led by singer and actor Darren Criss.

Photo Flash: George Salazar, Mj Rodriguez, Amber Riley & More Celebrate Opening Night of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS


Opening night of Little Shop of Horrors was celebrated last night at the Pasadena Playhouse. The production stars George Salazar as “Seymour Krelborn;” Mj Rodriguez as “Audrey;” Kevin Chamberlin, as “Mr. Mushnik;” Matthew Wilkas as “Orin Scrivello;” and Amber Riley as “Audrey ll.” 

VIDEO: On This Day, June 19 - HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Brings Tupac To Broadway


On this day in 2014, the music and poetry of legendary rapper, Tupac Shakur, made its Broadway debut as Holler If Ya Hear Me celebrated its opening night at the Palace Theatre.

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet For CHOIR BOY


Make a joyful noise! Last night, January 8, Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Choir Boy, written by Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney(Moonlight, The Brother/Sister Plays) and directed by Drama Desk Award nominee Trip Cullman, officially opened at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

The Trevor Project Hosts Star-Studded TrevorLIVE Los Angeles Gala


The Trevor Project hosted its 2018 TrevorLIVE Los Angeles gala at The Beverly Hilton where it honored Emmy®, Golden Globe® and Peabody® Award-winning screenwriter, producer and director Ryan Murphy and the cast of 'POSE;' Amandla Stenberg; and AT&T. Eugene Lee Yang hosted the event which helped raise over $1.5 million and included performances by Lauren Jauregui, Deborah Cox, and a surprise performance by POSE castmates Billy Porter, Mj Rodriguez, and Our Lady J. Additional attendees included Brad Goreski, Cameron Esposito, Cary Deuber, Charlayne Woodard, Cobie Smulders, Dan Levy, Dominique Jackson, Dyllon Burnside, Emma Roberts, Hailie Sahar, Gia Gunn, Indya Moore, James Van Der Beek, Jason Collins, Jussie Smollett, LeeAnne Locken, Mara Wilson, Madame LaQueer, Miles McKenna, Morgan McMichaels, Nico Santos, Ongina, Ryan Jamaal Swain, Steven Canals, Kylie Sonique Love, and Ty Dolla $ign.

The Trevor Project to Honor Ryan Murphy, POSE Cast


The Trevor Project will honor Emmy®, Golden Globe® and Peabody® Award-winning screenwriter, producer and director Ryan Murphy and the cast of the FX series POSE at The Trevor Project's TrevorLIVE Los Angeles gala for their commitment to supporting the nonprofit's mission to provide crisis intervention services and end suicide among gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning young people. TrevorLIVE Los Angeles will be held on Sunday, Dec. 2 at The Beverly Hilton.

Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellows Present New Works!


Last night, the 2017-2018 class of Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellows presented excerpts of full length works at Playwrights Horizons at 7:00 PM. This presentation caps off a year spent working under the tutelage of Michael Korie (War Paint), Laurence O'Keefe (Heathers), Diana Son (Stop Kiss), and Sheri Wilner (Kingdom City).

Dyllon Burnside FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Dyllon Burnside been in?

Dyllon Burnside has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Dyllon Burnside been in?

Dyllon Burnside has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What is Dyllon Burnside next theatre project?

Dyllon Burnside's next show will be BLACK SUPERHERO which opens on 3/14/2023 on West End.

What was Dyllon Burnside's first West End show?

Dyllon Burnside's first West End show was BLACK SUPERHERO which opened in 2023

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