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Damon Daunno

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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

[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater World Premiere, 2025
Henry Antrobus


[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2025
Performer


[Boston]
2022


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2019
Curly McLain


[Off-Broadway]
St. Ann's Warehouse Production, 2018
Curly


[Off-Broadway]
Ars Nova Original Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere, 2017
Beardo


[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Performer


[Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2010
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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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News


Damon Daunno, Andy Grotelueschen and More to Star in THE ROVER at Red Bull Theater
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.
T.R Knight, Julie Halston and More Complete the Cast of THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE at Red Bull Theater
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.

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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