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Danny Burstein

20 Broadway shows including: Gypsy, Pictures From Home, Moulin Rouge, My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof; Cabaret; The Snow Geese; Golden Boy; Follies; Women on the Verge…; South Pacific; The Drowsy Chaperone; Company; Titanic, Saint Joan, The Seagull, etc. Off-Broadway: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Delacorte); Describe the Night (Atlantic); Talley’s Folly (opposite Sarah Paulson) (Lucille Lortel Award nomination); Mrs.

Date of Birth: June 16, 1964 (62)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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BIO

20 Broadway shows including: Gypsy, Pictures From Home, Moulin Rouge, My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof; Cabaret; The Snow Geese; Golden Boy; Follies; Women on the Verge…; South Pacific; The Drowsy Chaperone; Company; Titanic, Saint Joan, The Seagull, etc. Off-Broadway: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Delacorte); Describe the Night (Atlantic); Talley’s Folly (opposite Sarah Paulson) (Lucille Lortel Award nomination); Mrs. Farnsworth (opposite Sigourney Weaver & John Lithgow); Psych; All in the Timing; Merrily We Roll Along; Weird Romance; Frosch in Die Fledermaus at the Metropolitan Opera, etc. Film/TV: Julia, Tokyo Vice, The Good Fight, Will Trent, Tick Tick Boom, F Is For Family, The Same Storm, Central Park, Dora the Explorer, Dr. Death, Evil, Instinct, NCIS: New Orleans, Madam Secretary, The Blacklist, Tales of the City, Deception, Elementary, Indignation (directed by James Schamus), The Family Fang (directed by Jason Bateman), Blackhat (directed by Michael Mann), Boardwalk Empire (directed by Martin Scorsese), Louie, The Good Wife, Absolutely Fabulous, all the Law & Order series, etc. Awards: 2020 Best Featured Actor in a Musical Tony Award (8 nominations), 2020 Drama League Award, two Drama Desk Awards (4 nominations), four Outer Critics Circle Awards (7 nominations), and three Grammy Award nominations.


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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
2027
Uncle Morty
[Broadway]
2026
Ensemble
[Broadway]
2025
Jon
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Herbie
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Larry
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Harold Zidler
[Off-Broadway]
New York Staged Reading, 2018
Performer
[Boston]
World Premiere, 2018
Harold Zidler
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Alfred P. Doolittle [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Concert Production, 2017
Van Buren
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company and Alley Theatre World Premiere, 2017
Isaac
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Revival, 2017
Nick Bottom
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2015
Tevye
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2014
Herr Schultz
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2013
Max Hohmann
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Concert, 0
Performer
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2013
Matt Friedman
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Production, 2012
Performer
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Buddy Plummer
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Revival, 2011
Buddy Plummer
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2010
Taxi Driver
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2008
Luther Billis
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Aldolpho
[Los Angeles]
US Premiere, 2005
Aldolpho
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2005
Priest/Dr. Sigmoid/Gardener/Motorist #1/Motorcycle Cop/Moving Man #1
[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer
[New York]
National Alliance for Musical Theatre Presentation, 2004
Aldolpho
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2001
Lehman (Standby), Ed (Standby)
[New York]
Reading, 2000
Thomas
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2000
Other Roles
[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 1999
Ensemble
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1998
Performer
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1997
Tailor/Merchant of Ephesus
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
2nd Class Passenger [Replacement], 1st Officer William Murdoch [Replacement], Harold Bride (Understudy) [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996
Man #2 [Replacement], Performer [Replacement], Man #2 [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1996
Singer
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1995
Paul
[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 1994
Ru, Ru, Floor Monitor, Pianist
[Broadway]
1994
Japheth (Understudy)
[Broadway]
1993
Delivery Boy, Al (Understudy), The Tailor (Understudy)
[Broadway]
1993
Page to Dunois, Gilles de Rais (Understudy)
[Broadway]
1992
Yakov
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1992
Paramedic, 3rd Fan, Technician, Reporter, Film Director, Daniel
[Off-Broadway]
1992
3rd Fan/Paramedic/Technician/Reporter/Film Director/Daniel
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Porter, Constable, Second Constable (Understudy)

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Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play

Danny Burstein, Marjorie Prime

Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Danny Burstein, Marjorie Prime

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical

Danny Burstein, Gypsy

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Danny Burstein, Gypsy


winner
Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award

Danny Burstein, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Danny Burstein, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Danny Burstein, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Danny Burstein, Fiddler on the Roof

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Danny Burstein, Fiddler on the Roof


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Danny Burstein, Fiddler on the Roof

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Danny Burstein, Fiddler on the Roof

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Danny Burstein, Cabaret

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Danny Burstein, Cabaret

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Danny Burstein, Cabaret


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Featured Actor in a Play

Danny Burstein, Golden Boy

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Danny Burstein, Talley's Folly

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Danny Burstein, Golden Boy

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Danny Burstein, Talley's Folly

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Danny Burstein, Golden Boy


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Danny Burstein, Follies


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Danny Burstein, Follies

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Danny Burstein, Follies

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Danny Burstein, South Pacific


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Danny Burstein, South Pacific

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Danny Burstein, Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Danny Burstein, The Drowsy Chaperone

Videos

News

Gingold Theatrical Group to Honor Dr. Jason Kindt and Dr. Mary L. Trump at 2026 Golden Shamrock Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2026

Gingold Theatrical Group announced that Dr. Jason Kindt and Dr. Mary L. Trump will receive the Golden Shamrock Award at its 2026 gala at The Players in Gramercy Park. Stephen Schwartz will give a special performance.
Josh Lamon Joins Theatre Then & Now Gala Honoring Bob Martin and Michael R Jackson
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2026

Josh Lamon has been added to the performer lineup for Theatre Now New York's Theatre Then & Now Gala, honoring Bob Martin and Michael R. Jackson at the Players NYC. Joe Iconis and Lauren Marcus will host, and the event will feature selections from the honorees' shows and a new 10-minute musical.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 28, 2026- THE IMAGINARY INVALID Opens On Broadway and More
by - Oct 28, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  October 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours
Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for THE IMAGINARY INVALID
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 27, 2026

The Imaginary Invalid, by Molière, translated by Doug Skinner, and adapted by Tony Award winner Bill Irwin, opened at the Todd Haimes Theatre. Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet, which included special guests Jesse Eisenberg, Bryan Cranston, Danny Burstein, Jessica Hecht, Douglas Hodge, Miriam Shor, and many more!
Joe Iconis, Lauren Marcus and More to Join Theatre Then & Now Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2026

The lineup of performers has been revealed for Theatre Now New York's Theatre Then & Now Gala at the Players NYC. Performers include Joe Iconis, Lauren Marcus and more.
Gingold Theatrical Group to Honor Dr. Mary L. Trump at Holiday Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2026

Gingold Theatrical Group will present its Golden Shamrock Award to liberal activist and clinical psychologist Dr. Mary L. Trump at a gala dinner featuring performances and fundraising for the Off-Broadway company's Shaw-focused programming.
Photos/Video:Broadway Flea Market Raises $1.48M for Broadway Cares
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026

The 40th annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction moved indoors to Hammerstein Ballroom and raised $1,487,927 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Check out photos and video here.
Photos: HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2026

See photos from opening night of Red Bull Theater’s How Shakespeare Saved My Life, written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent at The Public Theater.
Broadway Flea Market Moves Indoors to Hammerstein Ballroom
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2026

The annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will be held indoors at Hammerstein Ballroom due to nor'easter forecasts, with over 60 tables, live and silent auctions, and 50 special guests participating.
Bob Martin and Michael R Jackson to Receive Theatre Now Impact Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2026

Theatre Now New York will honor Tony-winning librettist Bob Martin and Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Michael R Jackson at the Theatre Then & Now Gala, celebrating their contributions to musical theatre.
J. Harrison Ghee, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Joshua Henry and More Join New 42 Artist Council
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026

New 42 has added J. Harrison Ghee, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Joshua Henry, and more to its Artist Council, a group of professional artists who serve as ambassadors.
13 Broadway Stars You May Not Know Started Out as Understudies
by Michael Gioia - Sep 20, 2026

When you go to a show and find out that an understudy is going on for one of the leading roles, you may actually be seeing a future Tony Award winner in the making.
THE EXONERATED Staged Reading to be Presented at ArtsRock
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026

ArtsRock will present a special staged reading of The Exonerated, the acclaimed play by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen. The Exonerated brings to the stage the true stories of six people who were sentenced to death and later freed.
Tickets Now on Sale for AWAKE AND SING! With Danny Burstein, Micaela Diamond and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club will present Clifford Odets' 1935 drama AWAKE AND SING! directed by Tyne Rafaeli, featuring Danny Burstein, Micaela Diamond, Jessica Hecht, Will Pullen, and Jeremy Shamos at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Lots Now Open for Early Bidding
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2026

Broadway fans can now get a jumpstart on the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, as online pre-bidding is open. Participating shows include The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon! and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), plus more.
Photos: Inside the MOULIN ROUGE! Closing Night Celebration
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 4, 2026

Just last weekend, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, played its final performance at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, following 24 previews and 2297 regular performances. Watch videos from the special performance here and check out photos from inside the final show and after party here.
Micaela Diamond and Will Pullen Join AWAKE AND SING! on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026

Micaela Diamond and Will Pullen have joined Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway revival of Clifford Odets' Awake and Sing!, directed by Tyne Rafaeli at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Talia Suskauer Dives Deep Into Her Latest Role in A WALK ON THE MOON
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 5, 2026

Now running at The Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre is A Walk on the Moon. Inspired by the acclaimed 1999 film, A Walk on the Moon is directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller and features a book and additional lyrics by original screenwriter Pamela Gray, music and lyrics by Tony Award and Grammy Award nominee AnnMarie Milazzo, and choreography by Josh Prince. In this interview, Talia Suskauer, who plays 'Pearl', reflects on the rehearsal process and the journey of the new musical so far.
CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026

Celebrity Autobiography will conclude its Broadway engagement at the Shubert Theatre on June 21. The comedy, which features celebrities performing excerpts from other celebrities' memoirs, will have played 40 regular performances and three previews at the time of closing.
3 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 21, 2026

Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Chess takes its final bow at the Imperial Theatre following 34 previews and 249 regular performances; The Balusters concludes its limited run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre after 22 previews and 72 regular performances; and Celebrity Autobiography concludes its run at the Shubert Theatre after 3 previews and 39 regular performances. The theatres will soon be home to 860, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, and Galileo respectively.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Danny Burstein been in?

Danny Burstein has appeared on Broadway in 23 shows.

How many West End shows has Danny Burstein been in?

Danny Burstein has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Danny Burstein been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Marjorie Prime, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Marjorie Prime, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Gypsy, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Gypsy, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cabaret, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret, Best Featured Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Golden Boy, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Talley's Folly, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Golden Boy, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Talley's Folly, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Golden Boy, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Follies, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Follies, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Follies, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for South Pacific, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for South Pacific, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone.

What awards has Danny Burstein won?

Danny Burstein has won numerous prestigious Broadway awards throughout his career. His accolades include a Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for Moulin Rouge!. He received an Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, also for Moulin Rouge!. Burstein earned a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for his work in Moulin Rouge!. For his performance in Fiddler on the Roof, he won Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards and an Outstanding Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. He was recognized with a Best Featured Actor in a Play award from the BroadwayWorld Awards for Golden Boy. Burstein's portrayal in Follies earned him Outstanding Actor in a Musical recognition from both the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, he received an Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for South Pacific.

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