David Burtka
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David Burtka last appeared on Broadway as Tulsa in Sam Mendes’ production of Gypsy, for which he was nominated for a Fred Astaire Award. His role as The Boy in the American premiere of Edward Albee’s The Play About the Baby earned him the Clarence Derwent Award. Other New York ...
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David Burtka last appeared on Broadway as Tulsa in Sam Mendes’ production of Gypsy, for which he was nominated for a Fred Astaire Award. His role as The Boy in the American premiere of Edward Albee’s The Play About the Baby earned him the Clarence Derwent Award. Other New York appearances include the Broadway production of Edward Albee’s The Goat or Who is Sylvia and the Off-Broadway productions of Beautiful Thing and Bad Boy Johnny. Burtka starred in the World Premiere of the musical The Opposite of Sex in San Francisco, later reprising his role at The Williamstown Theatre Festival. He has appeared regionally at The Hollywood Bowl, Alley Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, North Shore Music Theatre, and the Weston Playhouse. His film credits include Dance-Off, Annie and the Gypsy, Regrets Only, A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas and Hollywood Ending, under the direction of Woody Allen. Known to television audiences for his recurring role on How I Met Your Mother, Burtka appears in the current season of American Horror Story: Freak Show. He earned a BFA from the University of Michigan and studied at the William Esper Studios in New York. David's one man show Burtka, David played a sold-out engagement in November 2014 at 54 Below. A trained chef, Burtka is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu and has worked with Mario Batali. He resides in Manhattan with his husband Neil Patrick Harris and their twin children, Harper and Gideon.David Burtka Awards and Nominations
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by Bruce Glikas - Oct 15, 2022
The best of Broadway was at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Thursday, where The Piano Lesson, directed by Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson and starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Brooks, opened on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the arrivals and you can check out photos of Patti LuPone, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and more on the red carpet below!

by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2022
Southampton Arts Center has announced the return of SummerFest on Thursday, September 1 at 6 PM.

by Marina Kennedy - Jun 14, 2022
The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One announced its lineup of events to celebrate 15 years in the Big Apple. Widely recognized as the largest gourmet gathering in New York City, the four-day Festival will take place October 13 – 16, 2022 and feature more than 80 events around the city.

by Bruce Glikas - May 11, 2022
Just last night, MCC Theater celebrated the opening of the World Premiere of Which Way to the Stage by Ana Nogueira (Empathitrax) and directed by Mike Donahue (MCC's Collective Rage). Previously titled Here She Is, Boys, Which Way to the Stage will run through May 22 at the Newman Mills Theater at MCC Theater.

by Bruce Glikas - Apr 20, 2022
Just last night, Manhattan Theatre Club celebrated opening night of the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hang for the big night and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals.

by Bruce Glikas - Apr 6, 2022
Second Stage Theater production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play Take Me Out opened Monday night at the Hayes Theatre and we've got all the photos of the starry attendees for opening night.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2021
The stars were out to toast Broadway star Jessica Vosk on her sold out Carnegie Hall show at the Mediterranean restaurant Amali's 10th Anniversary Party on Monday, November 8th.

by Jennifer Broski - Sep 21, 2021
The Public Theater hosted its 2021 gala, with the final performance of Merry Wives, last night, September 20.

by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2021
Learn more about all of the additional archival footage added to the event, including Ariana Grande (at age 15 making her Broadway debut) and Brynn Williams in 13; Angela Lansbury in Blithe Spirit, Philip Seymour Hoffman in Death of a Salesman, Brian Stokes Mitchell in Ragtime, Sutton Foster in Thoroughly Modern Millie, and more!

by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2021
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts announced today that Jason Robert Brown, Savion Glover, Priscilla López, Susan Stroman, Marisha Wallace, and Christopher Wheeldon have joined the growing list of Broadway stars participating in I'm Still Here: A Virtual Benefit for the Billy Rose Theatre Division, airing June 23, 2021 on Broadway On Demand at 8pm EST and 8pm PST. The fundraiser will help raise critical funds for the Library for the Performing Arts' beloved Theatre Division as it celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.
David Burtka Videos


by Stage Tube - Aug 27, 2020
Join Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, the master organizers and bestselling authors behind the innovative home organization company The Home Edit as they bring their skills to their new Netflix lifestyle series.


by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2019
Primera Fila, one of Spain's top theatre magazines, has released a video, called 'Love Goes Never Alone.' The video-poem brings together some of the most talented international artists to celebrate LGBT+ Pride.


by Stage Tube - Sep 2, 2018
Neil Patrick Harris pulled the wig down from the shelf to bring his Tony Award-winning Hedwig, of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, to his revival of the legendary New York City tradition, WIGSTOCK!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Oct 23, 2016
Just last week, Mastercard cardholders got the chance to take a culinary tour of the Great White Way at NYCWFF's brand new event, Broadway Tastes, where renowned chefs will served up delicious brunch dishes inspired by over a dozen of today's most popular Broadway musicals. Celebrities and foodies Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka served as hosts for this magical morning at Metropolitan West, where guests got the chance to interact with cast members from their favorite Broadway shows and sample tasty brunch fare prepared by all-star chefs.
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 21, 2015
Guest announcer Reba sings Taylor Swift's 'I Knew You Were Trouble,' while Little NPH, Little Nicole and Nicole Scherzinger join Neil for a wild west show of epic proportions.
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 28, 2015
On last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE! on Bravo, guest Neil Patrick Harris (HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH) explained to a caller why hosting the Oscars was harder than doing the "Gone Girl" sex scene with Rosamund Pike.
by Sally Henry - Aug 8, 2015
IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU has seen the most on-stage proposals and even weddings of any show this season. Given its subject matter, it makes sense. Where better to get engaged than a musical about marriage? Below, take a look back at some of those sweet moments in this highlights reel!
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 4, 2015
Watch an exclusive sneak peek of Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's upcoming guest appearance on the popular cooking show BAREFOOT CONTESSA, starring celebrity chef Ina Garten.
by BroadwayWorld TV - May 17, 2015
Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured the cast of It Shoulda Been You (Sierra Boggess, David Burtka,Montego Glover, Harriet Harris, Lisa Howardand Chip Zien) moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge. Watch below to find out how things are going at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, their individual journeys with the new musical, and so much more. Check out the full interview below!
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 15, 2015
David Burtka stopped by today's LIVE to talk about his new Broadway play IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU and told a cute story about a mishap from his own wedding with husband Neil Patrick Harris.