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BIO

Danny Sharron is a NYC-­based director and producer with a focus on developing new work. He is founding Artistic Director of UglyRhino Productions, a Brooklyn-based company aiming to make theater a social event by integrating live music, dance parties, and drinking into the theatrical experience. He is also committed to creating work about the LGBTQ experience, and providing a platform from which the voices of that community can be heard. Danny was most recently at the Williamstown Theatre Festival as the 2016 Bill Foeller Directing Fellow, through which he developed The Model American alongside playwright Jason Kim. He also recently directed an environmental production of Taylor Mac’s OKAY with UglyRhino at Bushwick’s new Central Arts. Other directing credits: Ana Gasteyer: Swing With A Handsome Woman, jason&julia by Jenny Rachel Weiner (Williamstown); The Forest of Without by Bradley Cherna (Drama League); The School Play by Frank Winters (NYU/Strasberg); What It Means To Disappear Here by Jeremy J. Kamps, #nyc by Kyle Warren, Glamdromeda by Bryce Norbitz, and Ionesco's Rhinoceros (UglyRhino). Danny is currently a 2050 Directing Fellow with New York Theatre Workshop, and has developed work with The Public Theater, Ars Nova, Ma-Yi, and The Lark. He is an alumnus of the Ars Nova Director's Troupe, and was a 2013 Drama League Directing Fellow.

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2024] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
 
[Williamstown, MA (Regional), 2017]
Director

News


New York Theatre Workshop Reveals 2025/26 2050 Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the individuals selected for the 2025/26 Season 2050 Administrative and Artistic Fellowships. Learn more about the artists here!
Industry Leaders Show Up to Support the Drama League Directors Project
by James Blinken - May 20, 2025

Under the leadership of Bonnie Comley, Bevin Ross, and Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, the 91st Annual Drama League Awards Luncheon transformed the Ziegfeld Ballroom into a vibrant tribute to the power and artistry of live theater. This iconic event, a mainstay of the Broadway and Off-Broadway calendar, once again honored the past season's most compelling productions and performances—an affirmation of theater’s enduring role in American culture.
Review Roundup: Ryan J. Haddad's HOLD ME IN THE WATER
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2025

Hold Me in the Water, written and performed by Ryan J. Haddad and directed by Danny Sharron, just celebrated opening night at Playwrights Horizons. Let's see what the critics are saying about the new play...
Video: Watch Eva Noblezada as 'Sally Bowles' in New CABARET Footage
by Michael Major - Apr 17, 2025

Watch new footage of Eva Noblezada in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway. The new video features the production's new 'Sally Bowles' performing 'Mein Herr,' while she discusses taking on the iconic character.
Photo: New Look at Orville Peck as the Emcee in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2025

See a new look at Orville Peck as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. The photo cuts off Peck's eyes, not yet making it clear if the country music singer will don one of his classic masks for his performance.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Comes To State Theatre New Jersey
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025

State Theatre New Jersey will present the North American tour of the Tony and Grammy®-winning Best Musical sensation, Dear Evan Hansen for five performances. Tickets range from $50-$110.
Photo: New Look at Eva Noblezada as 'Sally Bowles' in CABARET
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2025

See a new look at Eva Noblezada in character as Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. The Great Gatsby alum joins the Broadway revival alongside Orville Peck. See new photos of her in in Sally Bowles' fuzzy green jacket and purple costume.
HOLD ME IN THE WATER Sets Dates Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

Hold Me in the Water is headed off-Broadway next month. The show is written and performed by Ryan J. Haddad, and directed by Danny Sharron. Learn more about the show here!
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Comes To The Ordway In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present the Saint Paul engagement of the Tony and Grammy -winning Best Musical that connected the world Dear Evan Hansen, March 11-16, 2025.
Photos: Eva Noblezada & Orville Peck Get Into CABARET Costume
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2025

A first look at Eva Noblezada and Orville Peck in Cabaret has been revealed. The production has shared first look photos of the pair in costume, teasing a first look at Peck without his iconic mask on.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN To Return To The Philly Region At Wilmington's Playhouse On Rodney Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

The Grand will present the Wilmington premiere engagement of the Tony and Grammy -winning Best Musical that connected the world DEAR EVAN HANSEN at The Playhouse on Rodney Square. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast Set for ALONG THE BENT AND NARROW Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

The full cast has been sent for a reading of Owen Lou Wilson's Along the Bent and Narrow directed by Danny Sharron. See who is starring and learn how to attend.
Benjamin Pelteson, Ato Blankson-Wood, and Mallory Portnoy to Lead ALONG THE BENT AND NARROW Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Benjamin Pelteson, Ato Blankson-Wood, and Mallory Portnoy will star in a private reading of Owen Lou Wilson's Along the Bent and Narrow directed by Danny Sharron. Learn more!
Video: Adam Lambert Celebrates His Birthday at CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and Pride Live/Stonewall National Monument Visitors Center celebrated GRAMMY Award nominee Adam Lambert’s birthday with a special curtain call. Check out a video here!
Orville Peck & Eva Noblezada to Join CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

Country music star Orville Peck and two-time Tony Award nominee and GRAMMY Award winner Eva Noblezada will star as ‘Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch 'Waving Through A Window' From the DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tour Led By Michael Fabisch
by Michael Major - Jan 9, 2025

Watch a video of Michael Fabisch performing 'Waving Through A Window' on the national tour of Dear Evan Hansen. The tour has stops scheduled in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, Colorado, and more in 2025.
Video: John Kander Joins CABARET Cast to Celebrate 58th Anniversary of Original Broadway Production
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

Last night, legendary Broadway composer John Kander and the cast of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre celebrated the 58th anniversary of the original Broadway production. Check out the video here!
Exclusive: 'Only Us' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN National Tour
by Joshua Wright - Oct 21, 2024

Watch Hatty Ryan King (Zoe) and Michael Fabisch (Evan) perform 'Only Us' from the new national tour of Dear Evan Hansen in this exclusive video clip.
The Drama League Opens Applications for 2025 Directors Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024

The Drama League opened applications today for the 2025-2026 programs of its Directors Project. Applications for the many Fellowships, Residencies, and Assistantships are available now. Learn more about the programs!
Video: First Look At 2024/2025 DEAR EVAN HANSEN National Tour
by Joshua Wright - Sep 13, 2024

Get a first look at the new 2024/2025 North American tour of Dear Evan Hansen, which kicked off performances last week in Texas. Watch the company perform 'You Will Be Fround' in this all new montage.

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