Danny Burstein
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Danny Burstein:
How Often Do Shows Go From Off-Broadway to Broadway in Two Separate Productions? (Dec 28, 2025)
Photos: MARJORIE PRIME Cast Celebrates Opening Night (Dec 17, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 17, 2025- HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Leads the Grosses and More (Dec 17, 2025)
How Often Do Shows Go From Off-Broadway to Broadway in Two Separate Productions? (Dec 28, 2025)
Photos: MARJORIE PRIME Cast Celebrates Opening Night (Dec 17, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 17, 2025- HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Leads the Grosses and More (Dec 17, 2025)
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
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company and Alley Theatre World Premiere, 2017
Isaac
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2005
Priest/Dr. Sigmoid/Gardener/Motorist #1/Motorcycle Cop/Moving Man #1
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2001
Ed (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Lehman (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Ed (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
Lehman (Standby)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
1st Officer William Murdoch [Replacement]
2nd Class Passenger [Replacement]
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1st Officer William Murdoch [Replacement]
Harold Bride (Understudy) [Replacement]
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[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996
Man #2 [Replacement]
Performer [Replacement]
Man #2 [Replacement]
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Performer [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 1994
Ru
Floor Monitor
Pianist
Ru
Floor Monitor
Pianist
Ru
[Broadway]
1994
Japheth (Understudy)
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[Broadway]
1993
Delivery Boy
The Tailor (Understudy)
Al (Understudy)
The Tailor (Unknown)
Al (Unknown)
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The Tailor (Unknown)
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[Broadway]
1993
Page to Dunois
Gilles de Rais (Understudy)
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[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1992
Technician
Reporter
Film Director
Daniel
Paramedic
3rd Fan
Technician
Daniel
Paramedic
Film Director
Reporter
3rd Fan
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Constable
Porter
Constable
Porter
Second Constable (Understudy)
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Awards and Nominations
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
Video: Cynthia Nixon Praises MARJORIE PRIME Co-Star June Squibb on LIVE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-04 14:20:47
Video: June Squibb and the Cast of MARJORIE PRIME Are Getting Ready for Broadway
by Joey Mervis - 2025-11-07 13:58:24
Video: Audra McDonald and GYPSY Cast Perform 'Some People' on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-23 07:06:11
Video: Audra McDonald and the Cast of GYPSY Perform Tiny Desk Concert
by Stephi Wild - 2025-04-22 08:59:26
Video: Audra McDonald Reflects on Kamala Harris' Visit to GYPSY on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-03 14:32:49
Video: Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein & Joy Woods Perform 'Together, Wherever We Go' From GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-13 10:10:20
Video: Audra McDonald Talks the 'Tornado' of Mama Rose and How Gavin Creel Inspired Her to Play the Role
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-04 10:53:12
Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-15 11:36:50
Video: Joy Woods Talks GYPSY and Offers Advice for Young Performers on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-09 11:53:51
Video: Broadway Stars Share What They're Grateful For This Thanksgiving
by Joey Mervis - 2024-11-28 14:00:20
Video: Watch Footage from PICTURES FROM HOME at Alley Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-01-27 16:56:22
News
Photos: The Cast of MARJORIE PRIME Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 9, 2025
The cast of Marjorie Prime on Broadway officially opened on Monday, December 8, at the Helen Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 9, 2025
The cast of Marjorie Prime on Broadway officially opened on Monday, December 8, at the Helen Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Photos: Scott Elllis Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2025
Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, received his iconic caricature at Sardi’s on Thursday, December 4. Check out photos here.
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2025
Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, received his iconic caricature at Sardi’s on Thursday, December 4. Check out photos here.
Photos: Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman and Donna McKechnie Honored at Gingold Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 2, 2025
xGingold Theatrical Group celebrated their 20th Anniversary with a Gala, honoring Tony Award winner Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman, and Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie with the Golden Shamrock Award. See photos!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 2, 2025
xGingold Theatrical Group celebrated their 20th Anniversary with a Gala, honoring Tony Award winner Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman, and Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie with the Golden Shamrock Award. See photos!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Danny Burstein been in?
Danny Burstein has appeared on Broadway in 21 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 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 several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for Moulin Rouge!, as well as the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for Moulin Rouge!. For Fiddler on the Roof, Burstein earned Outstanding Actor in a Musical honors from both the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards. He also won Best Featured Actor in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Golden Boy. Furthermore, Burstein was recognized as Outstanding Actor in a Musical by the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Follies. Lastly, he received the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for South Pacific.
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