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Danny Burstein

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

Marjorie Prime
[Broadway]
2025
Jon
Gypsy Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Herbie
Pictures From Home Pictures From Home
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Larry
Moulin Rouge! Moulin Rouge!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Harold Zidler
Laramie: A Legacy Laramie: A Legacy
[Off-Broadway]
New York Staged Reading, 2018
Performer
Moulin Rouge! The Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical
[Boston]
World Premiere, 2018
Harold Zidler
My Fair Lady My Fair Lady
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Alfred P. Doolittle [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Damn Yankees Damn Yankees
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Concert Production, 2017
Van Buren
Describe the Night Describe the Night
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company and Alley Theatre World Premiere, 2017
Isaac
A Midsummer Night's Dream A Midsummer Night's Dream
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Revival, 2017
Nick Bottom
Fiddler on the Roof Fiddler on the Roof
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2015
Tevye
Cabaret Cabaret
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2014
Herr Schultz
The Snow Geese The Snow Geese
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2013
Max Hohmann
The Cradle Will Rock The Cradle Will Rock
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Concert, 0
Performer
Talley's Folly Talley's Folly
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2013
Matt Friedman
Golden Boy Golden Boy
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Production, 2012
Performer
Follies Follies
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Buddy Plummer
Follies Follies
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Revival, 2011
Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2010
Taxi Driver
South Pacific South Pacific
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2008
Luther Billis
The Drowsy Chaperone The Drowsy Chaperone
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Aldolpho
The Drowsy Chaperone
[Los Angeles]
US Premiere, 2005
Harold and Maude
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2005
Priest/Dr. Sigmoid/Gardener/Motorist #1/Motorcycle Cop/Moving Man #1
Adrift in Macao
[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer
The Drowsy Chaperone
[New York]
National Alliance for Musical Theatre Presentation, 2004
Aldolpho
Psych
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer
A Class Act
[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)
Marty
[New York]
Reading, 2000
Thomas
Lucky Duck
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2000
Other Roles
Sail Away
[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 1999
Ensemble
Li'l Abner
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1998
Performer
The Boys from Syracuse
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1997
Tailor/Merchant of Ephesus
Titanic
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
1st Officer William Murdoch [Replacement]
2nd Class Passenger [Replacement]
[Replacement]
1st Officer William Murdoch [Replacement]
Harold Bride (Understudy) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996
Man #2 [Replacement]
Performer [Replacement]
Man #2 [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Performer [Replacement]
Du Barry Was A Lady
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1996
Singer
Company
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1995
Paul
Merrily We Roll Along
[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 1994
Ru
Floor Monitor
Pianist
Ru
Floor Monitor
Pianist
Ru
The Flowering Peach
[Broadway]
1994
Japheth (Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Three Men on a Horse
[Broadway]
1993
Delivery Boy
The Tailor (Understudy)
Al (Understudy)
The Tailor (Unknown)
Al (Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
The Tailor (Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Saint Joan
[Broadway]
1993
Page to Dunois
Gilles de Rais (Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
The Seagull
[Broadway]
1992
Yakov
Weird Romance
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1992
Technician
Reporter
Film Director
Daniel
Paramedic
3rd Fan
Technician
Daniel
Paramedic
Film Director
Reporter
3rd Fan
Weird Romance
[Off-Broadway]
1992
3rd Fan/Paramedic/Technician/Reporter/Film Director/Daniel
A Little Hotel on the Side
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Constable
Porter
Constable
Porter
Second Constable (Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)

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

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Character Breakdown: MARJORIE PRIME Cast Unpacks Their Roles Photo
Character Breakdown: MARJORIE PRIME Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Joey Mervis - Dec 1, 2025

Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison makes his Broadway debut this fall with Marjorie Prime, which opens December 8 at the Hayes Theatre. Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles ahead of opening night.
Audra McDonald, Joy Woods and More to Perform at A NEW YORK EVENING CELEBRATING GYPSY Photo
Audra McDonald, Joy Woods and More to Perform at A NEW YORK EVENING CELEBRATING GYPSY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

Audra McDonald, Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson, and Kevin Csolak will perform as part of the GRAMMY Museum's event “A New York Evening Celebrating Gypsy” at WNYC’s The Greene Space.
Meet the Cast of MARJORIE PRIME, Now Playing on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of MARJORIE PRIME, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025

Second Stage Theater's production of Jordan Harrison’s Marjorie Prime begins previews tonight, November 20, on Broadway, directed by Tony Award Nominee and Obie Award-winner Anne Kauffman. Meet the cast of Marjorie Prime here!
Video: June Squibb and the Cast of MARJORIE PRIME Are Getting Ready for Broadway Photo
Video: June Squibb and the Cast of MARJORIE PRIME Are Getting Ready for Broadway
by Joey Mervis - Nov 7, 2025

Next up at Second Stage Theater is Jordan Harrison’s MARJORIE PRIME, which finally arrives on Broadway, directed by Tony Award Nominee and Obie Award-winner Anne Kauffman. Watch in this video as the company explains what it's all about! 
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, GYPSY & More Nominated for Best Musical Theatre Album at 2026 GRA Photo
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, GYPSY & More Nominated for Best Musical Theatre Album at 2026 GRAMMYS
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025

The cast albums for Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Gypsy, Just in Time, and Maybe Happy Ending have all been nominated for Best Musical Theatre Album at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman, and Donna McKechnie to be Honored at Gingold Theatrical Photo
Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman, and Donna McKechnie to be Honored at Gingold Theatrical Group Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

Gingold Theatrical Group will host a one-night-only gala fundraiser, which will honor Tony Award winner Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman, and Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie with the Golden Shamrock Award. 
Photos: Meet the Cast of MARJORIE PRIME on Broadway Photo
Photos: Meet the Cast of MARJORIE PRIME on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 4, 2025

Explore photos of June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon, and the cast of MARJORIE PRIME as they meet the press for this exciting Broadway debut.
Spotlight on Plays: November 2025 Photo
Spotlight on Plays: November 2025
by Team BWW - Nov 1, 2025

​The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in November 2025.
Interview: Bobby Daye on Bringing Harold Zidler to Life in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Photo
Interview: Bobby Daye on Bringing Harold Zidler to Life in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Melissa Heckscher - Oct 28, 2025

Broadway veteran Bobby Daye chats with BroadwayWorld about returning to Moulin Rouge! as Harold Zidler, his love for the Los Angeles theatre scene, and the hilarious moment he fell asleep mid-performance.
Photos: Tovah Feldshuh, Jelani Remy and More at Jamie deRoy's 80th Birthday Photo
Photos: Tovah Feldshuh, Jelani Remy and More at Jamie deRoy's 80th Birthday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025

Last week, Broadway producer Jamie deRoy celebrated her 80th birthday in style at the Redeye Grill surrounded by friends, family, Broadway industry professionals and celebrities. See photos here!
Photos: RAGTIME Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway Photo
Photos: RAGTIME Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 20, 2025

The second Broadway revival of Ragtime is officially open at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. In attendance were Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Hillary Clinton, and more! Check out the photos here!
Photos: Westport Country Playhouse Honors Tony-Winner Nathan Lane At Annual Gala Photo
Photos: Westport Country Playhouse Honors Tony-Winner Nathan Lane At Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse named Tony Award-winning Broadway star Nathan Lane as Artistic Honoree at a fundraiser, “At This Stage,” on Saturday, October 4. Check out photos from the evening below.
Interview: Christopher Lowell Wants to 'Meet the Moment' of MARJORIE PRIME Photo
Interview: Christopher Lowell Wants to 'Meet the Moment' of MARJORIE PRIME
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 29, 2025

Just last fall, film and television star Christopher Lowell was gearing up for a major career milestone... his Broadway debut. He went on to take his first official Broadway bow at the Hayes Theatre in the acclaimed Second Stage production of Leslye Headland's Cult of Love, on December 12, 2024. Exactly one year later, Lowell will be back on Broadway, at the Hayes Theatre, starring in yet another Second Stage production- Marjorie Prime. ​
GYPSY 2024 Broadway Cast Recording 2-LP Vinyl/Book Edition Now Available Photo
GYPSY 2024 Broadway Cast Recording 2-LP Vinyl/Book Edition Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

The 2-LP vinyl/book edition of Gypsy: 2024 Broadway Cast Recording – starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald – is available now. Learn more and see how to purchase!
Nathan Lane to be Honored at Westport Country Playhouse Annual Gala Photo
Nathan Lane to be Honored at Westport Country Playhouse Annual Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025

Tony Award-winning Broadway star Nathan Lane with be Artistic Honoree at Westport Country Playhouse’s one-night-only fundraiser. Learn more and see how to purchase.
Up on the Marquee: MARJORIE PRIME Photo
Up on the Marquee: MARJORIE PRIME
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 17, 2025

Second Stage Theater will soon present Jordan Harrison’s MARJORIE PRIME on Broadway, directed by Tony Award Nominee and Obie Award-winner Anne Kauffman. Check out photos of the new marquee!
Photos: STROKE OF GENIUS: HIRSCHFELD AT THE ALGONQUIN Opens in the Oak Room Photo
Photos: STROKE OF GENIUS: HIRSCHFELD AT THE ALGONQUIN Opens in the Oak Room
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 9, 2025

“Strokes of Genius: Hirschfeld at the Algonquin” will be on exhibition in the hotel’s legendary Oak Room, September 9 – 20, daily from noon – 7PM. BroadwayWorld got a preview of the exhibit and you can check out photos here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 22, 2025- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Welcomes New Stars Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 22, 2025- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Welcomes New Stars and More
by - Aug 22, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 22, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon, Danny Burstein & Christopher Lowell Will Lead MARJORIE PR Photo
June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon, Danny Burstein & Christopher Lowell Will Lead MARJORIE PRIME on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 21, 2025

Second Stage Theater has  just announced the complete cast for the upcoming Broadway production of Jordan Harrison’s MARJORIE PRIME, directed by Tony Award Nominee and Obie Award-winner Anne Kauffman. We have all of the details here!
Video: Watch GYPSY Cast Take Final Broadway Bow Photo
Video: Watch GYPSY Cast Take Final Broadway Bow
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 18, 2025

Broadway said goodbye to Gypsy, which played at the Majestic Theatre for 28 previews and 269 regular performances.  Watch in this video as the cast takes their final Broadway bows.
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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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