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BIO

Daunno is a Brooklyn based actor and musician. Recent theater: The Bengsons' THE LUCKY ONES (Lucille Lortel Award Best Lead Actor in a Musical, Drama Desk Nom.), Daniel Fish's OKLAHOMA! (St Ann's, Bard), Dave Malloy's BEARDO, Anais Mitchell's HADESTOWN (nytw). With UK based Kneehigh Theater Co. BRIEF ENCOUNTER (Bway, Int'l Tour), WILD BRIDE, TRISTAN AND YSEULT, THE TIN DRUM. He has performed with orchestras on behalf of the US State Dept throughout Russia and Europe. He is a multi-instrumentalist and has scored feature and short length films. Graduate of NYU's Tisch SOA.

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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
Albert (Understudy)
Fred (Understudy)
Stanley (Understudy)

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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Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Photo
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.
Review Roundup: THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Opens At The Public Theater Photo
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!
Photos: Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond and More Star In THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Off- Photo
Photos: Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond and More Star In THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Off-Broadway; Extension Announced
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.
Damon Daunno, Amber Gray, and More Will Perform LOVE THE STRUGGLE Concert at Joe's Pu Photo
Damon Daunno, Amber Gray, and More Will Perform LOVE THE STRUGGLE Concert at Joe's Pub
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.
Santino Fontana, Bonnie Milligan and More Join THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Concert Photo
Santino Fontana, Bonnie Milligan and More Join THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Concert
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.
Where Are All Of the New Musicals This Season? Photo
Where Are All Of the New Musicals This Season?
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. 
Photos: Micaela Diamond, Ruthie Ann Miles and More in Rehearsals for THE SEAT OF OUR Photo
Photos: Micaela Diamond, Ruthie Ann Miles and More in Rehearsals for THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS
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
Photos: Micaela Diamond, Ruthie Ann Miles and More in THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Rehearsals
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.
Micaela Diamond, Shuler Hensley and More Join The Public Theater 2025-26 Season Photo
Micaela Diamond, Shuler Hensley and More Join The Public Theater 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2025

The Public Theater has revealed additional cast members for the upcoming productions of its 2025-26 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the season!
Public Theater Season Will Include World Premieres by John Leguizamo, Jordan E. Coope Photo
Public Theater Season Will Include World Premieres by John Leguizamo, Jordan E. Cooper, and More
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2025

The Public Theater’s Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham announced the line-up for The Public’s 2025-26 Season at their landmark Astor Place home. We have the full season details here!
EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL to Play Final Performance at McCarter Theatre Center This Photo
EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL to Play Final Performance at McCarter Theatre Center This Weekend
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!
Guest Review: EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL at McCarter Theatre-Electrifying Photo
Guest Review: EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL at McCarter Theatre-Electrifying
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.
Exclusive: EMPIRE RECORDS Is Hitting High Notes at the McCarter Photo
Exclusive: EMPIRE RECORDS Is Hitting High Notes at the McCarter
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. 
Photos: EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL Starring Lorna Courtney, Damon Daunno & More Photo
Photos: EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL Starring Lorna Courtney, Damon Daunno & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

Friday September 13 marks the opening night of the world premiere engagement of Empire Records: The Musical. See photos!
EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL Begins Performances at McCarter Tonight Photo
EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL Begins Performances at McCarter Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2024

Performances for the world premiere engagement of Empire Records: The Musical begin tonight. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Zoe Sarnak Talks EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: Zoe Sarnak Talks EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 10, 2024

Composer Zoe Sarnak discusses her score for Empire Records: The Musical in the video here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 26, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 26, 2024
by - Jul 26, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Lorna Courtney, Damon Daunno & More to Star in EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL Photo
Lorna Courtney, Damon Daunno & More to Star in EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2024

McCarter Theatre Center has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Empire Records: The Musical based on the beloved 1990s cult-classic film. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
New York Stage And Film Reveals 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop Participants & 2024 Awards Photo
New York Stage And Film Reveals 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop Participants & 2024 Awards Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024

New York Stage and Film announces participants for the 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop and recipients of the 2024 Awards, highlighting emerging talent and their contributions to film and theater.
Margaret Cho, Amber Ruffin & More to be Featured in New York Stage and Film 2024 Summ Photo
Margaret Cho, Amber Ruffin & More to be Featured in New York Stage and Film 2024 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024

New York Stage and Film has revealed additional casting for its 2024 Summer Season at Marist College, kicking off this July in Poughkeepsie, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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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 has won the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical award at The Lortel Awards for his performance in The Lucky Ones.

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