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BIO

Danny McCarthy was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri where he attended Webster Conservatory of Theater Arts before relocating to Chicago to begin his professional acting career. A company member at Chicago's A Red Orchid Theatre, stage credits also include Steppenwolf Theater, Writer's Theater, and The Repertory Theater of St. Louis. Film/television: "Boss," The Express, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, "The Chicago Code," "Detroit 1-8-7," "ER," Fred Claus, Flags of Our Fathers, Stranger Than Fiction, Derailed, and "Underemployed."

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2025
character

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Mr. Hanratty

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Sheriff Heck Tate

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2018
Rocky Pioggi

[Chicago]
World Premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre, 2017
Mr. Hanratty

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater Original Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Rick

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
Seasonal Return Engagement, 2001
Boo Who

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
Seasonal Return Engagement, 2000

Movies

The Company
[ 2003 ] Bartender
Proof
[ 2005 ] Cop
Derailed
[ 2005 ] Correctional Officer Hank
The Amityville Horror
[ 2005 ] Officer Greguski
Stranger Than Fiction
[ 2006 ] Demolition Crew #1
Alleyball
[ 2006 ] Nichol
Flags of Our Fathers
[ 2006 ] Reporter in Chicago #1
Fred Claus
[ 2007 ] Salvation Army Santa
The Express
[ 2008 ] Bill Bell
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
[ 2011 ] NEST Guard
The Drop
[ 2014 ] Detective Dexter
Elvis & Nixon
[ 2016 ] Agent Duncan
Stronger
[ 2017 ] Kevin
Ghostwriter
[ 2021 ] Sa O Halloran
Our Hero, Balthazar
[ 2025 ] Gore
The Lost Bus
[ 2025 ] Matt McKenzie

TV Shows

Betrayal
Detective Mitchell
Blue Bloods
Lieutenant, Jerrie Demarest
Elementary
Detective Nash
Prison Break
Daniel Hale, Hale, Agent Hale

News


WELL, I'LL LET YOU GO Recoups Investment
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2025

Producer Jacob Stuckelman and Andrew Patino of Regular People have announced that the critically acclaimed production of Bubba Weiler's Well, I'll Let You Go, which closes today, has recouped its initial investment after seven weeks Off-Broadway.
Interview: Obie Winner Michael Chernus Returns to the New York Stage in WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025

Obie winner Michael Chernus (Severance, Orange is the New Black, Spider-Man: Homecoming) returns to the NY stage after 11 years in Bubba Weiler’s debut play WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO. Extended through September 12 at The Space at Irondale. Read our interview.
Marin Ireland Joins WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO For Final 12 Performances
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2025

Tony nominee Marin Ireland joins the company of Bubba Weiler’s Well, I’ll Let You Go for the production’s final 12 performances. Learn more about how to see the show here!
WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO Extends at The Space at Irondale
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2025

Due to demand, the sold-out production of Bubba Weiler’s Well, I’ll Let You Go has been extended to September 12, 2025. Directed by Drama Desk and Obie winner Jack Serio, performances continue at The Space at Irondale (85 S Oxford St, Brooklyn). 
Review Roundup: WELL, I'LL LET YOU GO Opens At Irondale
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2025

Bubba Weiler's Well, I'll Let You Go at The Space at Irondale (85 S Oxford St, Brooklyn). This new American play, which marks Weiler's professional playwriting debut, will run through August 29, 2025. Read reviews for the production.
Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Michael Chernus, and More Star Will Lead Bubba Weiler's WELL, I'LL LET YOU GO
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025

Fresh from winning a Drama Desk Award for Ken Urban's Danger and Opportunity, Obie winner Jack Serio is set to direct Bubba Weiler's Well, I'll Let You Go at The Space at Irondale (85 S Oxford St, Brooklyn).
WARHOL/FRANKENSTEIN 4D is Now Playing at Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

“Warhol/Frankenstein 4D!,” the latest exercise in depravity from local playwright Steven Vlasak, will continue its popular run at North Hollywood's Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre. Learn more here!
Michael Shannon & More to be Featured in A Red Orchid Theatre 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced its 31st Season. Learn about the productions, see who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.
IS GOD IS Chicago Premiere to Open at A Red Orchid Theatre This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2023

A Red Orchid Theatre will present the Chicago Premiere of Is God Is by Aleshea Harris, directed by Marti Gobel. Is God Is runs April 6 – May 28, 2023.
A Red Orchid Theatre Hires Peter Ruíz as New Literary Coordinator
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2022

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced the hiring of new Literary Coordinator, Peter Ruíz. Ruíz joined the A Red Orchid team in July 2022 as a Literary Intern.
THE MINUTES Enters Its Final Two Weeks Of Broadway Performances
by Grace Cutler - Jul 12, 2022

THE MINUTES by Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro will conclude its limited Broadway engagement on Sunday, July 24. To date, the production has raised nearly $130,000 from a portion of tickets sales to support global humanitarian organization Save the Children’s Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund.
THE MINUTES On Broadway to Require Audience Masking Through the End of its Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2022

Steppenwolf’s production of THE MINUTES on Broadway will continue to require audiences to wear masks through the final performance on Sunday, July 24.
James Vincent Meredith to Join THE MINUTES on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2022

THE MINUTES by Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, will welcome celebrated actor James Vincent Meredith (The Skin of Our Teeth, The Book of Mormon) back to Big Cherry.
THE MINUTES Raises $78K to Support Save the Children's Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022

THE MINUTES on Broadway announced today that from a portion of tickets sales $78,830 has been raised thus far to support global humanitarian organization Save the Children’s Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund.
Sunday Morning Michael Dale: Witnessing History with All The Mournful Voices and Getting a History Lesson with Citizen Wong
by Michael Dale - Apr 24, 2022

Immersive All The Mournful Voices takes audience members to a time that tore the country apart just as it was beginning to heal and Citizen Wong celebrates a 19th Century activist for Chinese American rights.
THE MINUTES on Broadway Raises $27K to Support Save the Children's Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2022

THE MINUTES on Broadway announced today that from a portion of tickets sales $27,000 has been raised thus far to support global humanitarian organization Save the Children’s Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund.
Photos: A SCHITT'S CREEK Reunion at THE MINUTES Opening Night!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 18, 2022

Dan Levy and Noah Reid, former co-stars of Schitt's Creek reunited last night at the opening of The Minutes on Broadway and we've got the pics to prove it!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for THE MINUTES Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 18, 2022

Tracy Letts' The Minutes, the newest work from the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of August: Osage County, has officially opened on Broadway last night at Studio 54. BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals .
VIDEO: Watch Scenes from THE MINUTES on Broadway
by Show Highlights - Apr 18, 2022

Tracy Letts' The Minutes, the newest work from the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of August: Osage County, has officially opened on Broadway! All new video has been released featuring clips from the show.
VIDEO: Inside Opening Night of THE MINUTES
by Opening Night - Apr 18, 2022

Tracy Letts' The Minutes, the newest work from the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of August: Osage County, has officially opened on Broadway! All new footage has been released from the red carpet and curtain call. Check out the video here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Danny McCarthy been in?

Danny McCarthy has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Danny McCarthy been in?

Danny McCarthy has not appeared in the West End.

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