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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1971
Harry [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Col. Wainwright Purdy III

[Broadway]
1970
Ambassador Raymond Wilkins

[Broadway]
1968
Gregory Solomon [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1964
Horace Vandergelder

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1962
Senex

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1962
Brains Berman

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1960

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1957
Mayor Shinn

[Broadway]
1957
Max

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1955
Producer in "New Styles in Acting"

Adrian

Town Crier

First Man in "Room for Rent"

Max Dillingbert

Producer

"New Hollywood Plots" Performer

Performer

[Broadway]
1953
Daniel Gaffney

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1952
Stanley

Performer

Dudley Dawson

Melvin

Strombolini

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1950
Niki Skolianos

Niki Skolianos

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1950
Luther Billis [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1950
Dr. Allen Drawbridge

Dr. Frisbee

Army

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1948
H.H. Hutton

[Broadway]
1947
Bernie

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1945
Dapper Welch

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1943
Ali Hakim

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1943
Walters

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1940
Ludlow Lowell [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1939
Banjo

[Broadway]
1931
Harry Rich

[Broadway]
1923
Mr. B

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

David Burns, Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen


winner
Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

David Burns, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum


winner
Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

David Burns, The Music Man

Videos

News


Starring Miguel Falabella, UMA COISA ENGRAÇADA ACONTECEU A CAMINHO DO F"RUM (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) Brings New Life to a Broadway Classic
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 3, 2025

Starring Miguel Falabella, the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Uma Coisa Engraçada Aconteceu a Caminho do Forum, in portuguese) is a huge success that is getting a Brazilian production for the first time.
Musical Theatre Melodies Celebrates The 60th Anniversary of HELLO, DOLLY!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

The next Musical Theatre Melodies broadcast, hosted by Rob Morrison on 96.5 FM on Tuesday, January 16 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Jerry Herman musical Hello, Dolly!
Illinois Arts Council Agency Announces 2021 Artist Fellowship Award Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2021

The Illinois Arts Council Agency has announced the 2021 Artist Fellowship Award recipients.
Illinois Arts Council Agency Announces 2021 Artist Fellowship Award Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2021

Finalist Awards of $1,500 were also awarded to 10 Illinois artists for a total of $15,000. The Finalist Award category recognizes and encourages additional applicants who demonstrate considerable talent.
The New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards Were Presented to the Public for the First Time in History on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2020

Stars in The House continued Wednesday night (8pm) for the 85th Annual New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards with Will Arbery, David Byrne, Adam Feldman, Jeremy O. Harris, Michael R. Jackson, Brian Stokes Mitchell, John Mulaney, Deirdre O'Connell, Heidi Schreck and Michael Shannon.
The History of the Best Musical Theater Album Grammy Award
by Abigail Charpentier - Jan 26, 2020

Theater fans tend to highlight certain events throughout the year, moments where the work being produced in theaters, mostly on Broadway, has a chance to shine and become known to greater audiences. The Tony Awards in June and the Thanksgiving Day Parades in November usually draw the most attention, but the Grammy Awards each winter also brings this pleasure to theater fans.
BWW Review: Betty Buckley a Glorious Dolly Levi
by Don Grigware - Jan 31, 2019

Some shows I can see again and again, especially those composed by the forever upbeat Jerry Herman. Hello Dolly bowed on Broadway when I was a teenager in the 60s and it had a long run with original star Carol Channing, followed by turns with Ethel Merman, Ginger Rogers, Pearl Bailey, Martha Raye and Molly Picon, to name a few. Every major star wanted to do it because the role offers a female actress the chance to sing, dance and act the hell out of it. It's a big, splashy gut buster about a woman who has more moxy than the Pied Piper and enough wisdom and panache to win over an army or a whole kingdom, for that matter...and, for the audience, it's one of those extra-special feel-good musicals that just doesn't quit... 'It Only Takes a Moment' to fall in live with it.. You leave the theatre actually humming the tunes. The first National Tour of the latest Dolly!  at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre through February 17 is just about the best starring thje glorious Betty Buckley..
BWW Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Theatre Harrisburg
by Allison Rambler - Nov 15, 2017

The name Stephen Sondheim is one that conjures excitement in many a theatre enthusiast. His most popular works, such as INTO THE WOODS and SWEENEY TODD, thrive on scathing social commentary and twisting melodies that only the more experienced musicians can follow. However, as this reviewer has come to realize, Sondheim lets his funny bone shine in his lesser known musicals. Theatre Harrisburg brings one of these unfairly forgotten shows to life with their current production of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, and reminds the audience that musicals can be more than drama and heartbreak. In fact, as the opening number 'Comedy Tonight' suggests, FORUM is a far cry from tragedy.
BWW Feature: STUDENT PLAYS at Dos Pueblos High School
by Maggie Yates - Jan 18, 2017

Theatre students at Dos Pueblos High School recently presented student-driven mini-plays, comprised of micro-scenes stitched together within a theme. These pieces feature the student point of view, which calls on the students to critically examine and reflect on conflict in their lives. These students have recognized problems within their (youth) culture, and have built dramatic renderings of situations that more clearly define these issues, and offer information for conflict diffusion and resolution.
LOW CUT HIGH TOPS Reveals 'Let's Runaway' Video
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 3, 2016

Seattle's Low Cut High Tops is the identity of 23-year-old musician and art school dropout, David Burns, who is set to release his debut album Eh, Whatever this Friday.
It Takes A Horace! Who Should Star In HELLO, DOLLY! Opposite Bette Midler?
by Michael Dale - Jan 19, 2016

Dolly is a great comic role, but it requires a great foil playing opposite her.
Ovalhouse Awarded First Stage of Major Arts Council Grant for New Theatre in Brixton
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 7, 2016

The legendary London arts centre Ovalhouse received a major boost today in its bid to relocate to a new purpose built home in the heart of Brixton. Arts Council England has announced an initial grant of £130,600 as the first stage of an overall £3 million large capital grant proposal to help facilitate the move. This comes hot on the heels of Lambeth Council's unanimous decision at the end of last year to grant planning permission for the project and the announcement in September of Ovalhouse alumnus and former 007, Pierce Brosnan's support of a fundraising campaign that will enable the move.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Burns been in?

David Burns has appeared on Broadway in 22 shows.

How many West End shows has David Burns been in?

David Burns has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has David Burns been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Music Man.

What awards has David Burns won?

David Burns won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and also received the same Tony Award for his performance in The Music Man.

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