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Nikita Burshteyn is a New York City based actor originally residing from the San Francisco Bay Area. He is known for originating the role of Romeo in the Off-Broadway musical comedy ROMEO AND BERNADETTE (Amas Musical Theatre) which was written by Emmy Award winner, Mark Saltzman, directed by Justin ... (read complete bio)

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Stage Credits

  [Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Romeo
  [Regional (US)]
Berkeley Rep World Premiere, 2020
Ensemble (Swing)
  [Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere, 2020
Performer

Other regional credits include:



Jack Kelly in NEWSIES



Jean-Michel in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES



Gene Gorman in Stephen Sondheim's SATURDAY NIGHT



Drew in ROCK OF AGES



Jesus and Judas in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.



Nikita Burshteyn Biography

Nikita Burshteyn is a New York City based actor originally residing from the San Francisco Bay Area. He is known for originating the role of Romeo in the Off-Broadway musical comedy ROMEO AND BERNADETTE (Amas Musical Theatre) which was written by Emmy Award winner, Mark Saltzman, directed by Justin Ross Cohen and produced by Eric Krebs. The show earned 2 Drama Desk Award nominations and won 2 Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Outstanding Book of a Musical (Mark Saltzman) and Outstanding Featured Actress in a musical (Judy McLane). Most recently, Nikita was seen as Orlando from Shaina Taub's and Laurie Woolery's musical interpretation of Shakespeare's beloved classic AS YOU LIKE IT, which premiered at the San Francisco Playhouse.
He is represented by The Talent House in New York City.
Instagram: @livinnikitaloca
Website: www.nikitaburshteyn.net





Nikita Burshteyn News

Review: AS YOU LIKE IT at San Francisco Playhouse Offers a Vision of a Truly Inclusiv Photo Review: AS YOU LIKE IT at San Francisco Playhouse Offers a Vision of a Truly Inclusive Community
by Jim Munson - Dec 20, 2022

What did our critic think of AS YOU LIKE IT at San Francisco Playhouse? BroadwayWorld reviews Shaina Taub & Laurie Woolery's fanciful musical adaptation of Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' running through January 14 at San Francisco Playhouse.

San Francisco Playhouse to Present AS YOU LIKE IT Musical Beginning in November Photo San Francisco Playhouse to Present AS YOU LIKE IT Musical Beginning in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2022

San Francisco Playhouse will continue its 20th Anniversary season with the imaginative and exhilarating hit musical adaptation of William Shakespeare's As You Like It. Helmed by San Francisco Playhouse's Artistic Director Bill English with music direction by Dave Dobrusky and choreography by Nicole Helfer, As You Like It will perform November 17, 2022 – January 14, 2023.

Review: BERNSTEIN ON BROADWAY at 54 Below By Guest Reviewer Ari Axelrod Photo Review: BERNSTEIN ON BROADWAY at 54 Below By Guest Reviewer Ari Axelrod
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 30, 2022

With no avaialble correspondent to cover an important cabaret event, Broadway World Cabaret turns to a friend for some help.

Tony Danza, Chita Rivera, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week Photo Tony Danza, Chita Rivera, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 25, 2022

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards® Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Chita Rivera To Make Special Appearance in BERNSTEIN ON BROADWAY: A CELEBRATION at 54 Photo Chita Rivera To Make Special Appearance in BERNSTEIN ON BROADWAY: A CELEBRATION at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2022

On Tuesday, September 27th at 7:00 PM, an evening of music titled BERNSTEIN ON BROADWAY: A CELEBRATION will be presented at 54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, NYC 10019 to honor Leonard Bernstein, the renowned conductor, pianist, music educator, author, and genius composer of the Broadway musicals On The Town, Wonderful Town, Candide, West Side Story, and 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. 

ROMEO & BERNADETTE Plays Final Performance Off-Broadway Photo ROMEO & BERNADETTE Plays Final Performance Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2022

Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn, with book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman, music adapted from classic Italian melodies, directed and choreographed by Justin Ross Cohen announced the unexpected closing of the show due to a COVID outbreak within the company.

BWW Interview: ROMEO & BERNADETTE's Nikita Burshteyn on Originating the Role of Romeo Photo BWW Interview: ROMEO & BERNADETTE's Nikita Burshteyn on Originating the Role of Romeo and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2022

Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn is now running off-Broadway. We chatted with Nikita Burshteyn about his experience originating the role of Romeo, his favorite memories working on the show, and much more!

ROMEO & BERNADETTE: A MUSICAL TALE OF VERONA & BROOKLYN Extends At Theatre 555 Photo ROMEO & BERNADETTE: A MUSICAL TALE OF VERONA & BROOKLYN Extends At Theatre 555
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2022

The show announced a five-week extension of the critically-acclaimed hit Off-Broadway production of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn. 

Photos: Broadway's Ken Page Visits ROMEO & BERNADETTE Photo Photos: Broadway's Ken Page Visits ROMEO & BERNADETTE
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2022

Broadway's Ken Page attended the Wednesday matinee performance of 'Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn.'  The cast and director Justin Ross Cohen were thrilled to meet and chat with him after the show.  Check out the photos!

Photo: SESAME STREET's Sonia Manzano Visits ROMEO & BERNADETTE Photo Photo: SESAME STREET's Sonia Manzano Visits ROMEO & BERNADETTE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022

Sonia Manzano, who portrayed ‘Maria’ on “Sesame Street” from 1971-2015 attended the matinee performance yesterday (Sunday, 5/22) of ROMEO & BERNADETTE.  She and Mark Saltzman, the book & lyric writer of the show, worked together on the show for many years.

Nikita Burshteyn Videos

VIDEO: First Look at ROMEO & BERNADETTE Opening Tonight Off-Broadway Videoplay
VIDEO: First Look at ROMEO & BERNADETTE Opening Tonight Off-Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022

Performances of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona began May 3, 2022, for a limited engagement through Sunday afternoon, June 26, 2022, at 3:00PM. Opening Night is TONIGHT, Monday, May 16, 2022, at 7:00PM.

WATCH: Stark Sands and Adrian Blake Enscoe Perform 'Murder in the City' From New Musi Videoplay
WATCH: Stark Sands and Adrian Blake Enscoe Perform 'Murder in the City' From New Musical SWEPT AWAY

by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 16, 2021

A new live performance of “Murder in the City” from the new musical Swept Away, featuring the music and lyrics of three-time Grammy Award® nominated folk rock band The Avett Brothers, in their theater debut, has just been released.

WATCH: The Avett Brothers Release First Video of Title Song From Their New Musical SW Videoplay
WATCH: The Avett Brothers Release First Video of Title Song From Their New Musical SWEPT AWAY

by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 15, 2021

A first-ever video of the title song from the new musical Swept Away, featuring Grammy Award nominated folk rock band The Avett Brothers ('America's biggest roots band,' Rolling Stone), in their theater debut, has just been released.