Danny Burstein
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Date of Birth:
June 16, 1964 (58)
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Bio:
Burstein is a seven-time Tony Award nominee; for The Drowsy Chaperone (2006), South Pacific (2008), Follies (2012), Golden Boy (2013), Cabaret (2014), Fiddler on the Roof (2016), and Moulin Rouge! (2020). He has also won two Drama Desk Awards, four Outer Critics Circle Awards, and received three ...
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Burstein is a seven-time Tony Award nominee; for The Drowsy Chaperone (2006), South Pacific (2008), Follies (2012), Golden Boy (2013), Cabaret (2014), Fiddler on the Roof (2016), and Moulin Rouge! (2020). He has also won two Drama Desk Awards, four Outer Critics Circle Awards, and received three Grammy Award nominations. Burstein's performance as Harold Zidler in the stage adaptation of Moulin Rouge! on Broadway earned him the 2020 Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance. His other Broadway credits include The Seagull (1992), Saint Joan (1993), and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (2010).Burstein's television work includes a feature-length episode of the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous (2002) and a Staten Island father in the first season of Louie (2010). He appeared as different characters in six episodes of the original NBC drama series Law & Order (1995–2015), and also recurred as Lolly Steinman on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire (2010–11). Burstein currently recurs as D.A. Lewis Cormier on the series Evil. His film appearances include Transamerica (2005), Deception (2008), The Family Fang (2015), and Indignation (2016).
Danny Burstein Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award ![]() |
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical ![]() |
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Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical ![]() |
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Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical ![]() |
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Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical ![]() |
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Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
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Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | ||
Danny Burstein, Cabaret | ||
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | ||
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Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical | ||
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Featured Actor in a Play ![]() |
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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 | ||
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Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play | ||
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Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical ![]() |
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical ![]() |
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Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
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Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | ||
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical ![]() |
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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 | ||
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Danny Burstein News

by Michael Major - Jun 17, 2022
The album features over 70 members of Iconis’ vast family of collaborators including Aaron Tveit, Andrew Ranells, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Krysta Rodriguez, Andrew Barth Feldman, Kerry Butler, Danny Burstein, Annie Golden, George Salazar, Will Roland, and many more. Plus, check out upcoming concert dates!

by Team BWW - Jun 14, 2022
Broadway flocked to the 2022 Tribeca Festival or the premiere of BROADWAY RISING, which tells the inspiring journey back to the stage and the toll of the pandemic on the Broadway community after a historic closure. Check out photos from the special evening!

by Bruce Glikas - Jun 13, 2022
Just recently, Jennifer Simard celebrated receiving a coveted portrait at Sardi's. During the unveiling, Simard was surrounded by her friends, including her castmates from Company.

by Team BWW - Jun 11, 2022
The 75th Annual Tony Awards are back this year at Radio City Music Hall to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2021/22 theatre season. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!

by Michael Major - Jun 10, 2022
It’s the fifth and final single from Iconis’ sprawling new 44-track album, simply titled Album, which features over 70 members of Iconis’ vast family of collaborators including Aaron Tveit, Andrew Ranells, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Krysta Rodriguez, Andrew Barth Feldman, Kerry Butler, Danny Burstein, Annie Golden, George Salazar, Will Roland, and more.

by Michael Major - Jun 9, 2022
Find out what shows and stars are performing at this year's 2022 Tony Awards!

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2022
GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS announced that composer, songwriter, and playwright Joe Iconis will welcome a star-studded list of guest performers for his Wednesday, June 22 show at The Bourbon Room in Los Angeles to celebrate the release of Album.

by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2022
The biggest stars from stage and screen are set to take the stage at the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City to celebrate the 75th Annual Tony Awards. Find out who will appear on the broadcast including past-winners and more.

by Gil Kaan - Jun 7, 2022
Broadway cabaret staple Joe Iconis will be previewing songs from his new ‘Album’ (to be released June 17th) at the Bourbon Room June 22, 2022, joined by some of the ‘Album’ artists who are also members of Joe Iconis & Family. Joe took a moment to answer a few of my musical queries.

by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2022
The best of Broadway came together to salute love in all forms on May 23, 2022, singing and dancing in celebration of LGBTQ+ stories and musical theater at the first live performance of Broadway Backwards since 2019. View photos from Broadway Backwards here.
Danny Burstein Videos

by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2021
A video for “She Has Hope” performed by Brian d’Arcy James and composer Tom Kitt. Produced alongside Project ALS, the video is a beautiful tribute to late Broadway star Rebecca Luker, who passed away from ALS. The video features never-before-seen footage of the Tony-nominated actress as well as videos of other women diagnosed with the disease.

by Team BWW - Sep 27, 2021
It's so exciting! Moulin Rouge! The Musical, which won a whopping ten Tony Awards last night, has officially returned to Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th St). We're taking you inside the big night!

by Stage Tube - Sep 2, 2021
Two of Broadway's brightest stars, Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge!) and Eva Noblezada (Hadestown), joined NBC News Now anchor Joe Fryer for a segment celebrating Broadway's return!

by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 27, 2021
Watch as he chats with Broadway director extraordinaire Alex Timbers, who is currently nominated for a Tony Award for his incredible work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 12, 2020
The new musical, Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist, is now available to stream at EstellaScrooge.com.

by Stage Tube - Nov 30, 2020
Broadway stars are uniting yet again to sing in separation- this time to Follies. Watch below as Ali Ewoldt (Young Sally), Shoba Narayan (Young Phyllis), Zach Piser (Young Buddy), and Nic Rouleau (Young Ben) sing 'You're Gonna Love Tomorrow.'

by Stage Tube - Nov 16, 2020
Producers Michael Jackowitz of Witzend Productions, David Bryant and Michael Alden, in partnership with Streaming Musicals, herald the arrival of a new holiday musical tradition with the World Premiere of Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist.

by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 12, 2020
Today we rewind to the 2011 revival of Follies, which opened at the Marquis Theatre and played for 152 performances.

by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 20, 2020
Apple TV+ has shared a clip from the season one finale episode of Central Park, entitled 'A Fish Called Snakehead' premiering Friday, July 24.

by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 11, 2020
Today we flashback to 2011, when the second Broadway revival of Follies arrived at the Marquis Theatre, where it played for 152 performances.