Danny Bolero

Danny Bolero Danny Bolero, a seasoned performer known for his dynamic presence across Broadway, television, and film, continues to captivate audiences. A native Angelino from East Los Angeles, Bolero made his Broadway debut in 1993 as Naphtali in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He later returned to the Broadway stage in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights, where he played Kevin Rosario both on Broadway and in the first national tour. His performance in the song “Inutil” was praised for its emotional depth and lyrical beauty.

Bolero’s career has been defined by versatility, heart, and a deep commitment to storytelling. In 2018, Bolero originated the role of Manuel in Miss You Like Hell at The Public Theater, a poignant musical by Quiara Alegría Hudes and Erin McKeown. Bolero most recently appeared in the Broadway revival of Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite, directed by John Benjamin Hickey, starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick at the Hudson Theatre, further cementing his reputation as a reliable and compelling presence on the Great White Way. Regionally, Danny has earned critical acclaim for his work as Lt Munoz in Goodspeed’s CITY OF ANGELES, Adolpho in Music Theater of Wichita’s DROWSY CHAPERONE, and Che in EVITA, which earned him a Los Angeles Drama Logue Award. His proud moment was playing civil rights leader Cesar Chavez in Ed Begley’s musical CESAR AND RUBEN, for which he was awarded the 2005 B. Iden Payne award presented by Austin’s Circle of Theaters.

On the small screen, Bolero has just wrapped filming an episode of CBS’s hit procedural FBI, set to air October 20, 2025. His role adds another layer to his growing television résumé, which already includes POWER, BLUE BLOODS, and LAW AND ORDER SVU, and his beloved voice work as Abuelo in the Emmy-nominated PBS animated series Alma’s Way, created by Sesame Street legend Sonia Manzano. In cabaret, Bolero’s one-man show, They Call Me Cuban Pete—a musical tribute to Desi Arnaz—earned him both a MAC Award and a Bistro Award following its debut at Don't Tell Mama. The show was developed with support from a New York City artist’s grant and showcases Bolero’s talents as a performer and storyteller. His short film Let Life Happen, which he wrote, directed, and produced, has been recognized at international festivals, including Cannes Short and Surbest Film Festival, highlighting his creative range beyond the stage. Danny Bolero continues to develop new work while celebrating his Mexican American and Native American heritage. With a career built on passion and perseverance, Bolero’s mantra remains: “Dreams can come true.”