Jason Danieley
Birth Place: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Latest News on Jason Danieley:
Interview: Brian Stokes Mitchell Talks KEITH LOCKHART 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION at Tanglewood (Aug 18, 2025)
Carolee Carmello and More to Star in PRODIGAL DAUGHTERS by Elizabeth A. Davis and Lauren Daigle (Jul 31, 2025)
EVITA, RENT, GREASE and More Lead Boston's Hot Summer 2025 Theater Picks (Jul 1, 2025)
Interview: Brian Stokes Mitchell Talks KEITH LOCKHART 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION at Tanglewood (Aug 18, 2025)
Carolee Carmello and More to Star in PRODIGAL DAUGHTERS by Elizabeth A. Davis and Lauren Daigle (Jul 31, 2025)
EVITA, RENT, GREASE and More Lead Boston's Hot Summer 2025 Theater Picks (Jul 1, 2025)
BIO
Jason Danieley has starred on Broadway in Chicago, The Visit, Next to Normal, Curtains (for which he received an Outer Critics Circle nomination), The Full Monty (also on London's West End) and Candide (Theatre World Award and a Drama Desk nomination). Mr. Danieley's Off-Broadway credits include Floyd Collins, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Dream True, Strike Up the Band and Trojan Women. Regional credits include Can-Can(Papermill), Secondhand Lions (5th Avenue), Sunday in the Park With George (Chicago Shakespeare, for which he received a Jefferson nomination) and The Highest Yellow, for which he won the Helen Hayes Award. Jason has appeared on PBS Concerts including "South Pacific" (Carnegie Hall), "Carousel" (New York Philharmonic), "Ring Them Bells: The Music of Kander & Ebb," "Sondheim! The Birthday Concert" (New York Philharmonic), and has performed extensively at symphonic, cabaret and concert halls around the world. For a list of Jason's albums and more information, please visit www.JasonDanieley.com.
Photos
Harvey Fierstein with Danny Burstein, Robert Cuccioli, Jason Danieley, Rob Fisher, Jessica Hecht, Judy Kuhn, Nancy Opel, David Rockwell, Alan Schmuckler, Elena Shaddow, Jenn Gambatese, Alexandra Silber and Karen Ziemba
Date:
11/11/2023
From: Photos: Go Inside the SHELDON HARNICK MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
Harvey Fierstein with Danny Burstein, Robert Cuccioli, Jason Danieley, Rob Fisher, Jessica Hecht, Judy Kuhn, Jenn Gambatese, Nancy Opel, David Rockwell, Alan Schmuckler, Elena Shaddow, Alexandra Silber and Karen Ziemba
Date:
11/11/2023
From: Photos: Go Inside the SHELDON HARNICK MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
STAGE CREDITS
[Williamstown, MA (Regional)]
Williamstown Theatre Festival Production, 2014
Frederich Kuhn
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Ziegfeld Tenor
Ensemble/Other Roles
Ziegfeld Tenor
Ensemble/Other Roles
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
Billy Flinn [Replacement]
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
Billy Flinn [Replacement]
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Jason Danieley , Curtains
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical
Jason DanieleyHighest Yellow
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Actor - Musical
Jason Danieley, Candide
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1997 - Performance
Jason Danieley, Candide
Videos
Video: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SHE LOVES ME Lyricist Sheldon Harnick Celebrated At Star-Studded Memorial
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-11-10 17:55:16
VIDEO: Emily Skinner, Jason Danieley, Sierra Boggess and More Star In A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC At Barrington Stage
by Alan Henry - 2022-08-15 16:55:20
VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Barrington Stage, Starring Emily Skinner, Jason Danieley, Sierra Boggess and Mary Beth Piel
by Stephi Wild - 2022-08-03 09:44:03
Broadway Rewind: THE VISIT Arrives on Broadway with Chita Rivera, Roger Rees & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-11-01 15:01:00
Broadway Rewind: It's Just Another Day on Opening Night of NEXT TO NORMAL Off-Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-03-30 19:01:00
Video Flashback: Broadway Stars Sing 'Sunday' From SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Stephi Wild - 2020-03-22 10:14:43
Exclusive: Joshua Colley Sings 'She Used to Be Mine' At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Linnae Medeiros - 2020-01-30 14:58:17
Exclusive: Eden Espinosa Sings Holding to the Ground at Tuesdays at 54
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-01-22 17:13:03
Exclusive: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Back To Before' at Tuesday at 54 Below
by Alan Henry - 2020-01-09 12:06:47
TV: See Shoshana Bean, Krysta Rodriguez, And More Preview Their Upcoming Gigs At Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-08-28 18:41:05
Tonys Talk: Jason Danieley Tributes His Late Wife and 2019 Tony Honoree, Marin Mazzie
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-05-30 11:22:27
VIDEO: 30 Days Of Tony! Day 29 - Marin Mazzie Brings RAGTIME To Tony Night
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-05-12 11:01:00
VIDEO: Jason Danieley Talks Half Marathon Run in Honor of Late Wife, Marin Mazzie
by Stephi Wild - 2019-03-16 09:42:54
VIDEO: Orfeh Performs 'Rodeo Drive' From PRETTY WOMAN on The View
by Stephi Wild - 2019-01-26 17:21:31
VIDEO: The Cast of PRETTY WOMAN Performs 'You're Beautiful' on THE VIEW
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-01-25 14:56:06
TV: The Pretty People of PRETTY WOMAN Celebrate Opening Night on Broadway!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2018-08-17 13:01:55
VIDEO: Watch Samantha Barks and Andy Karl Strike a Pose for PRETTY WOMAN
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-07-10 12:43:42
VIDEO: Samantha Barks and Bryan Adams Perform Song From PRETTY WOMAN
by Stephi Wild - 2018-06-18 11:34:22
News
Interview: Brian Stokes Mitchell Talks KEITH LOCKHART 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION at Tanglewood
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 18, 2025
Brian Stokes Mitchell says he doesn’t recall exactly when it was that he met Keith Lockhart, but he’ll never forget his first impression of the Boston Pops conductor.
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 18, 2025
Brian Stokes Mitchell says he doesn’t recall exactly when it was that he met Keith Lockhart, but he’ll never forget his first impression of the Boston Pops conductor.
Carolee Carmello and More to Star in PRODIGAL DAUGHTERS by Elizabeth A. Davis and Lauren Daigle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025
PRODIGAL DAUGHTERS, a new musical with book and concept by Tony Award nominee Elizabeth A. Davis and music and lyrics by Grammy & Dove Award Winner Lauren Daigle, will be performed at The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025
PRODIGAL DAUGHTERS, a new musical with book and concept by Tony Award nominee Elizabeth A. Davis and music and lyrics by Grammy & Dove Award Winner Lauren Daigle, will be performed at The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture. Learn more!
EVITA, RENT, GREASE and More Lead Boston's Hot Summer 2025 Theater Picks
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 1, 2025
Because of its great cultural and intellectual influence, Boston has been known as the Athens of America for centuries. That sobriquet is as true today as ever thanks to the area’s vibrant theater scene featuring pre-Broadway productions and national tours, Tony Award-winning regional theaters, and a host of other theater companies presenting everything from Shakespeare to classic and contemporary plays, musicals and concerts.
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 1, 2025
Because of its great cultural and intellectual influence, Boston has been known as the Athens of America for centuries. That sobriquet is as true today as ever thanks to the area’s vibrant theater scene featuring pre-Broadway productions and national tours, Tony Award-winning regional theaters, and a host of other theater companies presenting everything from Shakespeare to classic and contemporary plays, musicals and concerts.
Jason Danieley Will Direct Ahrens and Flaherty Revue at Barrington Stage Company
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2025
Barrington Stage Company has announced the world premiere of Something Beautiful: The Songs of Ahrens and Flaherty, an exhilarating new concert event celebrating the music of Tony Award-winning songwriting team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2025
Barrington Stage Company has announced the world premiere of Something Beautiful: The Songs of Ahrens and Flaherty, an exhilarating new concert event celebrating the music of Tony Award-winning songwriting team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL: THE SONGS OF AHRENS AND FLAHERTY Comes To Barrington Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
Barrington Stage Company has announced the world premiere of Something Beautiful: The Songs of Ahrens and Flaherty, an exhilarating new concert event celebrating the music of Tony Award-winning songwriting team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
Barrington Stage Company has announced the world premiere of Something Beautiful: The Songs of Ahrens and Flaherty, an exhilarating new concert event celebrating the music of Tony Award-winning songwriting team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
A Brief History of FLOYD COLLINS
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 1, 2025
It’s not out of the ordinary these days for worthwhile musicals that originally premiered off-Broadway and then entered the canon to receive their Broadway debuts decades later. Floyd Collins shares this journey with shows including Assassins, Gutenberg! The Musical!, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Last 5 Years, Little Shop of Horrors, and Violet.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 1, 2025
It’s not out of the ordinary these days for worthwhile musicals that originally premiered off-Broadway and then entered the canon to receive their Broadway debuts decades later. Floyd Collins shares this journey with shows including Assassins, Gutenberg! The Musical!, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Last 5 Years, Little Shop of Horrors, and Violet.
Photos: Lincoln Center Theater Celebrates Ruby Jubilee Gala
by Jennifer Broski - May 20, 2025
Jason Danieley directed Lincoln Center Theater’s Ruby Jubilee Gala, one night only event featuring songs from LCT productions spanning four decades, performed by beloved Broadway stars. We have photos from inside the big night here.
by Jennifer Broski - May 20, 2025
Jason Danieley directed Lincoln Center Theater’s Ruby Jubilee Gala, one night only event featuring songs from LCT productions spanning four decades, performed by beloved Broadway stars. We have photos from inside the big night here.
Interview: Conductor Keith Lockhart Talks His 30th Year With BOSTON POPS
by R. Scott Reedy - May 5, 2025
The Boston Pops will once again turn to the music and stars of Broadway when the orchestra opens its 139th spring season at Symphony Hall on May 8 with Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo (“The Color Purple”) as special guest.
by R. Scott Reedy - May 5, 2025
The Boston Pops will once again turn to the music and stars of Broadway when the orchestra opens its 139th spring season at Symphony Hall on May 8 with Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo (“The Color Purple”) as special guest.
Lincoln Center Theater Launches Online Ticket Lottery for Ruby Jubilee Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater is launching an online ticket lottery for its upcoming Ruby Jubilee Gala on Monday, May 19 at 6:30pm. Learn how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater is launching an online ticket lottery for its upcoming Ruby Jubilee Gala on Monday, May 19 at 6:30pm. Learn how to purchase tickets here!
Tanglewood Opens Summer Performances With TOP GUN MAVERICK in Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2025
Tanglewood will kick off its summer activities with Top Gun: Maverick in Concert in the Koussevitzky Music Shed. The Boston Pops will perform the score live to picture, conducted by Constantine Kitsopoulous on Friday, June 20 at 8 p.m.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2025
Tanglewood will kick off its summer activities with Top Gun: Maverick in Concert in the Koussevitzky Music Shed. The Boston Pops will perform the score live to picture, conducted by Constantine Kitsopoulous on Friday, June 20 at 8 p.m.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 27, 2025
by - Mar 27, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Mar 27, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Lincoln Center Theater Will Host Ruby Jubilee Gala With Stephanie J. Block, Roger Bart, and More
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2025
On Monday, May 19, Jason Danieley will direct Lincoln Center Theater’s Ruby Jubilee Gala, one night only event featuring songs from LCT productions spanning four decades. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2025
On Monday, May 19, Jason Danieley will direct Lincoln Center Theater’s Ruby Jubilee Gala, one night only event featuring songs from LCT productions spanning four decades. Learn more here!
Boston Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2025 Tanglewood Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025
Tanglewood has revealed details of its 2025 season, opening in late June. The 2025 Tanglewood season features more than 100 performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025
Tanglewood has revealed details of its 2025 season, opening in late June. The 2025 Tanglewood season features more than 100 performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
2025 Boston Pops Spring Season Includes Yearlong Celebration Of Keith Lockhart's 30th Anniversary As Conductor
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025
Join the Boston Pops for the 2025 season from May 8–June 7, celebrating Keith Lockhart's 30th anniversary as conductor. Highlights include 10 eclectic programs featuring Broadway, rock, and film scores. Special guests include Cynthia Erivo, making her Pops debut. Tickets available starting February 4.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025
Join the Boston Pops for the 2025 season from May 8–June 7, celebrating Keith Lockhart's 30th anniversary as conductor. Highlights include 10 eclectic programs featuring Broadway, rock, and film scores. Special guests include Cynthia Erivo, making her Pops debut. Tickets available starting February 4.
Everything You Don't Know About FLOYD COLLINS
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 7, 2024
Lincoln Center Theater is preparing for the Broadway premiere of Floyd Collins- the first major revival since the show's off Broadway premiere in 1996. Since then, the musical has gained a loyal fanbase, but remains largely unknown by musical theatre-loving audiences. What do you need to know...?
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 7, 2024
Lincoln Center Theater is preparing for the Broadway premiere of Floyd Collins- the first major revival since the show's off Broadway premiere in 1996. Since then, the musical has gained a loyal fanbase, but remains largely unknown by musical theatre-loving audiences. What do you need to know...?
Jeremy Jordan, Jason Gotay & Lizzy McAlpine Will Lead FLOYD COLLINS
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 21, 2024
Lincoln Center Theater has found it's cast for the Broadway premiere of FLOYD COLLINS, a musical with book by Tina Landau, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, additional lyrics by Tina Landau and direction by Tina Landau. Check out who will join Jeremy Jordan as the title character.
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 21, 2024
Lincoln Center Theater has found it's cast for the Broadway premiere of FLOYD COLLINS, a musical with book by Tina Landau, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, additional lyrics by Tina Landau and direction by Tina Landau. Check out who will join Jeremy Jordan as the title character.
THE SABBATH GIRL Original Cast Recording is Now Available
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024
Center Stage Records has announced the release of The Sabbath Girl: A New Musical (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording) on all digital platforms, with a CD to be issued in early 2025.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024
Center Stage Records has announced the release of The Sabbath Girl: A New Musical (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording) on all digital platforms, with a CD to be issued in early 2025.
Lottery Announced For THE MERRILY CHAPTERS NYC Presentation
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024
The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024
The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.
Interview: Scarlett Strallen Talks A GRAND SUITE FROM HARRY POTTER with Boston Pops
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 4, 2024
Stage performer and concert artist Scarlett Strallen – a favorite in London’s West End for her leading roles in “Mary Poppins,” “A Chorus Line,” and “HMS Pinafore,” and on Broadway in “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” and “Travesties” – made such an impression in her debut appearance with conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops in “Broadway Today! Broadway’s Modern Masters” earlier this year that she’s already been asked back.
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 4, 2024
Stage performer and concert artist Scarlett Strallen – a favorite in London’s West End for her leading roles in “Mary Poppins,” “A Chorus Line,” and “HMS Pinafore,” and on Broadway in “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” and “Travesties” – made such an impression in her debut appearance with conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops in “Broadway Today! Broadway’s Modern Masters” earlier this year that she’s already been asked back.
Ahrens and Flaherty's KNOXVILLE Will Be Performed at the University of Tennessee
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024
Ahrens and Flaherty's Knoxville will receive a new production at the Clarence Brown Theatre at the University of Tennessee. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024
Ahrens and Flaherty's Knoxville will receive a new production at the Clarence Brown Theatre at the University of Tennessee. Learn more about the show here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jason Danieley been in?
Jason Danieley has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
How many West End shows has Jason Danieley been in?
Jason Danieley has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Jason Danieley's first West End show?
Jason Danieley's first West End show was The Full Monty which opened in 2002
What awards has Jason Danieley been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Curtains, Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Highest Yellow, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Candide and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Candide.
What awards has Jason Danieley won?
Jason Danieley has won the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Resident Musical Helen Hayes Award for Highest Yellow and received the Theatre World Award for his performance in Candide.
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