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BIO

Rivera made his Broadway debut as Iago in Aladdin on Broadway.



He has garnered 3 Gregory Award Nominations (Winner 2009, 2017 & Nominated in 2013) and a number of accolades from critics and audiences alike. Don Darryl has worked around the U.S. at some of the country's most prestigious theatres including: The Guthrie Theater, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle Children's Theatre, The Children's Theatre Company, and The Shakespeare Theatre Company.

In 2011 Don Darryl wrote the book for the world premiere musical based on the beloved children's book Harold and the Purple Crayon along with Auston James (Music) and Rob Burgess (Lyrics). Harold received two 2011 Seattle Times Footlight Awards for Best Actor in a Musical and Top for Tots.

In 2013 Don Darryl collaborated as a Co-Composer with Rob Burgess and Co-Book writer with Linda Hartzell on the world premiere musical based on the books by Eric Hill Adventures With Spot.

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STAGE CREDITS

Promenade Promenade
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Revival, 2019
Soldier/Driver
Aladdin Aladdin
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Iago

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Video: ALADDIN Cameo Made by ABC News Anchor JuJu Chang Photo
Video: ALADDIN Cameo Made by ABC News Anchor JuJu Chang
by Emmy Rice - Jun 1, 2025

ABC News Anchor JuJu Chang had the chance to make her Broadway debut in a cameo in Broadway's Aladdin in the role of Fortune Teller! Don Darryl Rivera, who plays Iago in the show, showed her around backstage. See the video here! 
Video: Disney on Broadway Performs on 'GMA' For AANHPI Heritage Month Photo
Video: Disney on Broadway Performs on 'GMA' For AANHPI Heritage Month
by Michael Major - May 30, 2025

Korean, Japanese and Broadway cast members from 'Aladdin,' 'The Lion King,' 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'Frozen' performed on Good Morning America today to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month! Watch the video now.
Video: ALADDIN's Don Darryl Rivera Connects With Korean & Japanese Casts Photo
Video: ALADDIN's Don Darryl Rivera Connects With Korean & Japanese Casts
by Michael Major - May 30, 2025

Original Aladdin star Don Darryl Rivera took the beloved musical abroad as he went to visit the Korean and Japanese productions of the musical, honoring AANHPI Heritage Month with Disney on Broadway. Watch the Good Morning America video!
ALADDIN Celebrates 11th Anniversary On Broadway Today Photo
ALADDIN Celebrates 11th Anniversary On Broadway Today
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

Aladdin celebrates its 11th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre today, March 20th, 2025! As it plays performance 3,932 tonight, Aladdin has welcomed more than 6.5M guests to the New Amsterdam Theatre and ranks #15 on the list of all-time Broadway long runs. 
Every Broadway Person in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Photo
Every Broadway Person in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 27, 2024

Just in time for the fourth season, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars that appear across the first three seasons- and announced cast for the fourth- and how you might know them on the stage.
ALADDIN to Welcome New Principal Cast Members Beginning Next Week Photo
ALADDIN to Welcome New Principal Cast Members Beginning Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2024

Aladdin will welcome Nathan Levy, Marcus M. Martin, Colt Prattes and Michael Schimmele to the principal cast of the Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
ALADDIN To Welcome Adi Roy In Title Role On Broadway Beginning Tonight Photo
ALADDIN To Welcome Adi Roy In Title Role On Broadway Beginning Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2024

Aladdin on Broadway will welcome Adi Roy in the title role beginning tonight, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Disney on Broadway Stars Perform Multi-Language Medley Photo
Video: Disney on Broadway Stars Perform Multi-Language Medley
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2024

In a segment on this morning's show, Good Morning America celebrated 30 years of Disney on Broadway. As part of the segment, stars from Disney's Broadway productions around the world sang a multi-language medley of songs from Disney’s international companies of Aladdin, Beauty and The Beast, Frozen, Hercules, and The Lion King, ending with a magical finale from the Broadway cast of Aladdin in “GMA”’s studios, live. Watch the performance!  
GOOD MORNING AMERICA to Celebrate 30 Years of Disney on Broadway Photo
GOOD MORNING AMERICA to Celebrate 30 Years of Disney on Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024

Tune into Good Morning America next week to take part in a celebration of 30 years of Disney on Broadway. On Thursday, May 16, the ABC morning show will celebrate the milestone of Disney's long history of shows on Broadway, beginning in 1994 with Beauty and the Beast. Since that time, several Disney shows have played the Great White Way including The Lion King, Mary Poppins, and now Aladdin. The program will air 7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT on ABC.
Adi Roy Will Take Over the Title Role in ALADDIN This Summer Photo
Adi Roy Will Take Over the Title Role in ALADDIN This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024

Broadway's ALADDIN is set to welcome Adi Roy in the title role starting June 4. Catch the magical performance as the new Aladdin brings a fresh take to the beloved character.
Photos/Video: ALADDIN Celebrates 10 Years on Broadway Photo
Photos/Video: ALADDIN Celebrates 10 Years on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 29, 2024

The Broadway production of Aladdin celebrated its 10th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20, 2024. Check out photos and video footage from the big night here!
Celebrate 10 Years of ALADDIN on Broadway Photo
Celebrate 10 Years of ALADDIN on Broadway
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 20, 2024

It's been a shining, shimmering, splendid run for Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie and the whole crew from Agrabah as Disney's hit musical adventure celebrates ten years on Broadway. Recap the show's decade on Broadway here.
ALADDIN To Celebrate 10 Years On Broadway With A Special Performance In March! Photo
ALADDIN To Celebrate 10 Years On Broadway With A Special Performance In March!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2024

Disney's hit musical adventure Aladdin will celebrate ten years on Broadway with a very special performance on March 28.
Molly Shannon Joins ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING As Series Moves to LA For Season Fou Photo
Molly Shannon Joins ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING As Series Moves to LA For Season Four
by Michael Major - Feb 14, 2024

Molly Shannon is joining Only Murders in the Building as a recurring character in season four. While plot details are under wraps, the Saturday Night Live will play an LA business woman who is drawn into the world of New York investigation. Season four will launch in California before the trio returns to The Arconia in NYC to solve Saz's murder.
Interview: Keith David and Blake Roman on Going From Stage to the HAZBIN HOTEL Photo
Interview: Keith David and Blake Roman on Going From Stage to the HAZBIN HOTEL
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2024

Watch a video of Keith David and Blake Roman discussing going from stage to the recording booth in Hazbin Hotel. BroadwayWorld sat down with David and Roman to discuss what to expect from the series, the potential differences between performing on Broadway and in the recording booth for the animated series, and more. 
Interview: HAZBIN HOTEL Creator Discusses the Series' Broadway Cast Photo
Interview: HAZBIN HOTEL Creator Discusses the Series' Broadway Cast
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2024

Watch a video of Hazbin Hotel creator Vivienne Medrano discussing their voice cast of Broadway stars, including Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz, Jessica Vosk, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Keith David, Blake Roman, Christian Borle, Patina Miller, Joel Perez, Don Darryl Rivera, Krystina Alabado,Alex Brightman, James Monroe Iglehart, Lilli Cooper, and more.
HAZBIN HOTEL Creator Interested in Broadway Musical Adaptation Photo
HAZBIN HOTEL Creator Interested in Broadway Musical Adaptation
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2024

Hazbin Hotel creator Vivienne Medrano wants to bring the show to Broadway. Since the series features a stacked lineup of Broadway stars, the creator, director, and executive producer of the adult animated musical series says she would be interested in seeing the series make it to the stage.
Interview: Jessica Vosk & Daphne Rubin-Vega on What to Expect From HAZBIN HOTEL Photo
Interview: Jessica Vosk & Daphne Rubin-Vega on What to Expect From HAZBIN HOTEL
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2024

Watch a video of Jessica Vosk and Daphne Rubin-Vega teasing what to expect from Hazbin Hotel, the new adult animated musical series on Prime Video. We sit down with them to discuss what they enjoyed about their first time doing voice work for animation, what to expect from the new series, and more.
Interview: Jeremy Jordan, Kimiko Glenn & Amir Talai on Their HAZBIN HOTEL Characters Photo
Interview: Jeremy Jordan, Kimiko Glenn & Amir Talai on Their HAZBIN HOTEL Characters
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2024

Watch a video of Jeremy Jordan, Kimiko Glenn and Amir Talai reveal their characters on Hazbin Hotel. The trio discusses who they play in the animated series, what they enjoy about voicing characters after their stage experience, and more. 
Interview: Watch Erika Henningsen & Stephanie Beatriz Talk HAZBIN HOTEL Musical Serie Photo
Interview: Watch Erika Henningsen & Stephanie Beatriz Talk HAZBIN HOTEL Musical Series
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2024

Erika Henningsen and Stephanie Beatriz discuss their roles on the new adult musical animated series, Hazbin Hotel. Watch a video of them revealing what drew them to the series, combining musical numbers with animation, the differences between voice work and stage acting, and more.
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