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Pasadena Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss what makes his Tony-winning theatre so special, the power and future of regional theatre, artistic communities and more.
Danny Feldman
Danny Feldman is a NY-based performer/composer. Regional: The Little Mermaid (The Fireside Theatre), 42nd Street (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), The Producers (Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival), The Prom (Axelrod Performing Arts), A Wonderful Life (John W.
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BIO
Danny Feldman is a NY-based performer/composer. Regional: The Little Mermaid (The Fireside Theatre), 42nd Street (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), The Producers (Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival), The Prom (Axelrod Performing Arts), A Wonderful Life (John W. Engeman Theater), The Drowsy Chaperone (Lyric Stage Company of Boston), Newsies and White Christmas (Arizona Broadway Theatre). Composer/Lyricist: The Boy Who Cried Wolf (commissioned by Arizona Broadway Theatre), Hot Dam! (starring Kara Lindsay and Ben Fankhauser), Hide and Seek (feat. JJ Niemann and Emma Pittman), "Classy Time" for Broadway.com (starring Tony Award® winner Beth Leavel), "To Share It With" (Lincoln Center).
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Play
Danny Feldman, The Motherf**ker with the Hat
Videos
Exclusive: Graham Phillips & Krystina Alabado Sing 'Move On' in Rehearsal For Pasadena Playhouse's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Alan Henry - 2023-02-06 12:00:20
VIDEO: Broadway's JJ Niemann Performs Danny Feldman's 'If I Were a Girl' from HIDE AND SEEK
by Marissa Tomeo - 2022-03-19 13:45:24
VIDEO: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Cast Makes Flower Arrangements
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-09-17 13:47:08
News
HOLIDAY INN to Play Bucks County Playhouse This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2026
Irving Berlin's HOLIDAY INN, the Broadway musical featuring over 20 classics including White Christmas and Easter Parade, will run at Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope with direction by Nick Corley and Shea Sullivan.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2026
Irving Berlin's HOLIDAY INN, the Broadway musical featuring over 20 classics including White Christmas and Easter Parade, will run at Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope with direction by Nick Corley and Shea Sullivan.
New Musicals by Betty Who, Laurence O’Keefe, Nell Benjamin and More Set for The Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2026
Seven new musicals will be showcased during The Festival's Previews of New Musicals program taking place on the Broadway Direct Main Stage. The program will showcase an exclusive sneak peek of selections from the new works.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2026
Seven new musicals will be showcased during The Festival's Previews of New Musicals program taking place on the Broadway Direct Main Stage. The program will showcase an exclusive sneak peek of selections from the new works.
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL Will Come to Riverside Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Riverside Theatre will present 9 to 5: The Musical, running on the Stark Stage April 16 – May 10, 2026. With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and a book by Patricia Resnick, this musical is based on the iconic 1980 film 9 to 5.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Riverside Theatre will present 9 to 5: The Musical, running on the Stark Stage April 16 – May 10, 2026. With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and a book by Patricia Resnick, this musical is based on the iconic 1980 film 9 to 5.
The Phoenix Theatre Company to Present 2026 Richard P. Stahl Festival Of New American Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026
The Phoenix Theatre Company will present the 28th Annual Richard P. Stahl Festival of New American Theatre at the Judith Hardes Theatre. This year's festival will amplify new voices and expand the canon of American theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026
The Phoenix Theatre Company will present the 28th Annual Richard P. Stahl Festival of New American Theatre at the Judith Hardes Theatre. This year's festival will amplify new voices and expand the canon of American theatre.
Pasadena Playhouse Expands 2026 Education Programs With 16 Community Classes and Two Summer Camps
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025
Pasadena Playhouse will expand its education slate in 2026 with 16 community classes and two summer camps for participants ages 5–105. Led by professional teaching artists—and joined this spring by Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025
Pasadena Playhouse will expand its education slate in 2026 with 16 community classes and two summer camps for participants ages 5–105. Led by professional teaching artists—and joined this spring by Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman.
NEWSIES to Kick Off AZ Broadway Theatre 21st Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025
Disney's Newsies: the Musical, the high-energy Broadway hit inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899, is coming to Arizona Broadway Theatre's mainstage this fall. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025
Disney's Newsies: the Musical, the high-energy Broadway hit inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899, is coming to Arizona Broadway Theatre's mainstage this fall. Learn more!
EUREKA DAY, AMADEUS And More Set for Pasadena Playhouse 2025/2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025
Pasadena Playhouse has announced the Mainstage offerings for the 2025/2026 Season, kicking off with an all new Pasadena Playhouse production of Jonathan Spector's 2025 Tony Award-winning, razor-sharp satire Eureka Day.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025
Pasadena Playhouse has announced the Mainstage offerings for the 2025/2026 Season, kicking off with an all new Pasadena Playhouse production of Jonathan Spector's 2025 Tony Award-winning, razor-sharp satire Eureka Day.
Pasadena Playhouse Marks 100th Anniversary with Major Building Announcement
by Emmy Rice - Apr 6, 2025
The building was lost to bankruptcy in 1970 and held in private ownership for more than five decades. Check here for more information.
by Emmy Rice - Apr 6, 2025
The building was lost to bankruptcy in 1970 and held in private ownership for more than five decades. Check here for more information.
SHREK THE MUSICAL JR. to be Presented at the Ahmanson Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2025
Center Theatre Group and Pasadena Playhouse will present a special, one-night-only, benefit performance of Altadena and Eliot Arts Magnet’s production of Shrek The Musical JR. Learn how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2025
Center Theatre Group and Pasadena Playhouse will present a special, one-night-only, benefit performance of Altadena and Eliot Arts Magnet’s production of Shrek The Musical JR. Learn how to attend.
Paulo Szot, Linda Eder and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paulo Szot and more. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paulo Szot and more. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Pasadena Playhouse to Launch Summer 2025 Theater Camps
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025
Pasadena Playhouse will launch three theater camps for Summer 2025, as part of the Playhouse’s second year of Education Programs serving over 250 students this summer. Learn how to enroll!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025
Pasadena Playhouse will launch three theater camps for Summer 2025, as part of the Playhouse’s second year of Education Programs serving over 250 students this summer. Learn how to enroll!
Deaf West Theatre, LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE Cast & More to Join JTF WEST 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025
Performers, adjudicators, playwrights, songwriters and educators who will take part in the 2025 Junior Theater Festival West have been revealed. The festival will take place February 7-9, 2025, in Sacramento, California. Learn more
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025
Performers, adjudicators, playwrights, songwriters and educators who will take part in the 2025 Junior Theater Festival West have been revealed. The festival will take place February 7-9, 2025, in Sacramento, California. Learn more
See Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis & More in February at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.
Pasadena Playhouse Cancels ANYTHING GOES And FOLLIES IN CONCERT Due To Eaton Fire
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025
Anything Goes in Concert and Follies in Concert, which Pasadena Playhouse were to have presented over two consecutive weekends at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium (January 24-25 and January 31-February 1, 2025) have been cancelled due to the ongoing situation with the Eaton Fire affecting Pasadena, Altadena, and surrounding areas.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025
Anything Goes in Concert and Follies in Concert, which Pasadena Playhouse were to have presented over two consecutive weekends at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium (January 24-25 and January 31-February 1, 2025) have been cancelled due to the ongoing situation with the Eaton Fire affecting Pasadena, Altadena, and surrounding areas.
Rachel Bay Jones, Stephanie J. Block, Derrick Baskin & Aaron Lazar Will Lead FOLLIES in Concert at Pasadena Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Dec 19, 2024
Casting has been announced for Follies in Concert at Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Rachel Bay Jones will star as Sally Durant Plummer, Stephanie J. Block will star as Phyllis Rogers Stone, Derrick Baskin will star as Buddy Plummer, and Aaron Lazar will star as Benjamin Stone in Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical presented in concert with a full 25-piece orchestra.
by Joshua Wright - Dec 19, 2024
Casting has been announced for Follies in Concert at Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Rachel Bay Jones will star as Sally Durant Plummer, Stephanie J. Block will star as Phyllis Rogers Stone, Derrick Baskin will star as Buddy Plummer, and Aaron Lazar will star as Benjamin Stone in Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical presented in concert with a full 25-piece orchestra.
Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Pasadena Playhouse
by Andrew Child - Nov 18, 2024
Pinkleton has thrown every prop gimmick and novel idea in the book at the show, and in the process has disrupted the stuff that simply works about the piece.
by Andrew Child - Nov 18, 2024
Pinkleton has thrown every prop gimmick and novel idea in the book at the show, and in the process has disrupted the stuff that simply works about the piece.
Goerge Salazar, Ryan J. Haddad and More Join LA CAGE AUX FOLLES At Pasadena Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024
Pasadena Playhouse announced the full cast for its upcoming production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024
Pasadena Playhouse announced the full cast for its upcoming production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES.
The Hollywood Theatre Club Kicks Off TodayTix's LA Theatre Week With Sunset Rooftop Party
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024
Hollywood Theatre Club announced a historic gathering of L.A.'s artistic directors for the first time, fostering collaboration and dialogue among the city's leading theatre visionaries.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024
Hollywood Theatre Club announced a historic gathering of L.A.'s artistic directors for the first time, fostering collaboration and dialogue among the city's leading theatre visionaries.
THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes to Arizona Broadway Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024
After enchanting audiences around the world for more than 35 years, The Little Mermaid makes a splash at Arizona Broadway Theatre, June 21-Aug. 4, 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024
After enchanting audiences around the world for more than 35 years, The Little Mermaid makes a splash at Arizona Broadway Theatre, June 21-Aug. 4, 2024.
CYRANO, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES & More Set For Pasadena Playhouse 2024/2025 Season
by Joshua Wright - May 16, 2024
Pasadena Playhouse has announced the lineup for its 2024/2025 season. The season includes Martin Crimp’s critically acclaimed new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac; a fresh new revival of Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award® winner for Best Musical, La Cage aux Folles; a new production of Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning classic, Topdog/Underdog; and a new play to be announced at a later date.
by Joshua Wright - May 16, 2024
Pasadena Playhouse has announced the lineup for its 2024/2025 season. The season includes Martin Crimp’s critically acclaimed new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac; a fresh new revival of Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award® winner for Best Musical, La Cage aux Folles; a new production of Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning classic, Topdog/Underdog; and a new play to be announced at a later date.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Danny Feldman been nominated for?
and Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Motherf**ker with the Hat.
Podcasts
Danny Feldman (Pasadena Playhouse) on Future of American Theater
In this Artist Exploration, Danny Feldman from Pasadena Playhouse and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: Behind the scenes of theater companies. How theaters handle selecting a season. The regional theater movement. “Yes, anding” you into opportunities.
A Broadway Conversation with DANNY FELDMAN (Pasadena Playhouse)
In this episode, we explore the rich history and architectural grandeur of America's oldest operating theatre - the Pasadena Playhouse - with its artistic director, Danny Feldman.
Episode 46: Pasadena Playhouse: Looking Back to Look Forward
This week, Jamie and Rob travel to California to visit Pasadena Playhouse and chat with Danny Feldman, Producing Artistic Director.
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