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BIO

On October 18, 2010, Daunno released his debut 3-song EP of original music called "Adulterated Trappings". He lists Jeff Buckley and Radiohead to be among his musical influences.



In March 2011, Daunno performed a tribute concert for Jeff Buckley at New York's Knitting Factory. Around this time was when he also had a performance residency at Niagara NYC.

Daunno originated the role of Orpheus in Hadestown in the off-Broadway production which ran from May 6 to July 31, 2016, at New York Theatre Workshop. He appears on the Off Broadway Original Cast Recording.

Daunno starred in the 2019 Broadway revival of Oklahoma! as Curly, for which he received a nomination for the 2019 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.

In August 2020, Daunno was featured on the soundtrack Broadway Sings Blood Rock: The Musical with Andy Mientus, Jennifer DiNoia, and Robert Torti.

In 2023, he appeared as Jeff Bebe in Almost Famous at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. In 2024, he played Dylan in The Lonely Few at the Newman Mills Theater in an Off-Broadway production. In 2025, he portrayed Macheath in The Counterfeit Opera at The Amph at Little Island.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Seat of Our Pants The Seat of Our Pants
[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater World Premiere, 2025
Henry Antrobus
The Lonely Few The Lonely Few
[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2025
Performer
The Muse Sessions
[Boston]
2022
Oklahoma! Oklahoma!
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2019
Curly McLain
Oklahoma! Oklahoma!
[Off-Broadway]
St. Ann's Warehouse Production, 2018
Curly
The Lucky Ones The Lucky Ones
[Off-Broadway]
Ars Nova Original Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer
Beardo Beardo
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere, 2017
Beardo
Hadestown Hadestown
[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Performer
Brief Encounter Brief Encounter
[Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2010
Bill
Ensemble
Bill
Ensemble
Stanley (Understudy)
Fred (Understudy)
Albert (Understudy)
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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Damon Daunno, Oklahoma!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Damon Daunno, Oklahoma!

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Damon Daunno, Oklahoma!

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Damon Daunno, The Lucky Ones


winner
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical

Damon Daunno, The Lucky Ones

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026

The concept album for the new musical in development, Signs of Life, will be released on all streaming platforms. The album will feature Shoshana Bean, Jenn Colella and more.
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SIGNS OF LIFE Will Host One-Night-Only Concert Event This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

SIGNS OF LIFE will present a special one-night-only concert event, offering a unique musical experience. Scheduled for February 23, the event promises an evening of compelling performances.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

Red Bull Theater has revealed details of the next presentation of the all new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings. Red Bull’s Revelation Readings series will continue with The Rover.
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Listen: Shoshana Bean Sings 'You’re Not Alone (Aquarius)' From SIGNS OF LIFE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025

Astro Lab Productions will release the concept album for the new musical in development, Signs of Life. Listen to the first single featuring Shoshana Bean, “You’re Not Alone (Aquarius),” now!
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Red Bull Theater has revealed the full cast of the one-night-only, benefit performance of the beloved musical The Boys From Syracuse, starring Santino Fontana, Nikki Renee Daniels and more.
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Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 14, 2025

The Public Theater just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS, featuring a cast led by Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond, Amina Faye, Damon Daunno, Shuler Hensley, and Andy Grotelueschen. Check out photos from the big night here.
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Review Roundup: THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Opens At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

The world premiere of the new musicalTHE SEAT OF OUR PANTS opens tonight at The Public Theater, featuring a cast led by Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond, Amina Faye, Damon Daunno, Shuler Hensley, and Andy Grotelueschen. Read the reviews!
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by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

The Public Theater has released first-look production photos for the world premiere of THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS, featuring a cast led by Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond, Amina Faye, Damon Daunno, Shuler Hensley, and Andy Grotelueschen.
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by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

Rehearsals began this week for an upcoming benefit concert at Joe's Pub of song highlights from Love The Struggle, an original musical in development co-written by Stacy Kray and Yair Evnine.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025

Red Bull Theater has revealed additional details of the one-night-only, benefit performance of The Boys From Syracuse, starring Santino Fontana, Nikki Renee Daniels and more.
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by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 2, 2025

Only two new musicals are opening on Broadway in the first half of the 2025-2026 season: The Queen of Versailles and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). There has been much discourse on the topic of whether rising capitalization costs and the rareness of full recoupment is impacting the number of new musicals being produced on Broadway. 
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

The Public Theater will begin previews for the world premiere of THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS, the irreverently funny musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth. See rehearsal photos here!
Photos: Micaela Diamond, Ruthie Ann Miles and More in THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Rehearsal Photo
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS, the world premiere musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2025

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2024

McCarter Theatre Center’s world premiere production of Empire Records will play its final performance this Sunday October 6 at The Berlind Theatre. Learn more about the new musical!
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by Marina Kennedy - Sep 22, 2024

On Sunday, September 15, the Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center saw a packed house for 'Empire Records: The Musical,' an adaptation of the eponymous cult classic film.
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by Joey Mervis - Sep 18, 2024

Empire Records is raising the volume in Princeton, New Jersey! An all-star cast has come together for the debut of the new musical, based on the 1995 film, at the McCarter Theatre Center- just a short train ride from New York City. In this video, watch exclusive highlights from the show and behind the scenes interviews from the cast and creative team. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Damon Daunno been in?

Damon Daunno has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Damon Daunno been in?

Damon Daunno has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Damon Daunno been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Oklahoma!, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Oklahoma!, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Oklahoma!, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lucky Ones and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical (The Lortels) for The Lucky Ones.

What awards has Damon Daunno won?

Damon Daunno won the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical award at The Lortel Awards for his performance in The Lucky Ones.

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