Danny Burstein
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Danny Burstein:
MARJORIE PRIME Plays Final Broadway Performance (Feb 15, 2026)
Marin Theatre to Present the West Coast Premiere of PICTURES FROM HOME (Feb 6, 2026)
Listen to the 2026 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album (Jan 31, 2026)
MARJORIE PRIME Plays Final Broadway Performance (Feb 15, 2026)
Marin Theatre to Present the West Coast Premiere of PICTURES FROM HOME (Feb 6, 2026)
Listen to the 2026 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album (Jan 31, 2026)
BIO
20 Broadway shows including: Gypsy, Pictures From Home, Moulin Rouge, My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof; Cabaret; The Snow Geese; Golden Boy; Follies; Women on the Verge…; South Pacific; The Drowsy Chaperone; Company; Titanic, Saint Joan, The Seagull, etc. Off-Broadway: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Delacorte); Describe the Night (Atlantic); Talley’s Folly (opposite Sarah Paulson) (Lucille Lortel Award nomination); Mrs. Farnsworth (opposite Sigourney Weaver & John Lithgow); Psych; All in the Timing; Merrily We Roll Along; Weird Romance; Frosch in Die Fledermaus at the Metropolitan Opera, etc. Film/TV: Julia, Tokyo Vice, The Good Fight, Will Trent, Tick Tick Boom, F Is For Family, The Same Storm, Central Park, Dora the Explorer, Dr. Death, Evil, Instinct, NCIS: New Orleans, Madam Secretary, The Blacklist, Tales of the City, Deception, Elementary, Indignation (directed by James Schamus), The Family Fang (directed by Jason Bateman), Blackhat (directed by Michael Mann), Boardwalk Empire (directed by Martin Scorsese), Louie, The Good Wife, Absolutely Fabulous, all the Law & Order series, etc. Awards: 2020 Best Featured Actor in a Musical Tony Award (8 nominations), 2020 Drama League Award, two Drama Desk Awards (4 nominations), four Outer Critics Circle Awards (7 nominations), and three Grammy Award nominations.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company and Alley Theatre World Premiere, 2017
Isaac
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2005
Priest/Dr. Sigmoid/Gardener/Motorist #1/Motorcycle Cop/Moving Man #1
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2001
Ed (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Lehman (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Ed (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
Lehman (Standby)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
1st Officer William Murdoch [Replacement]
2nd Class Passenger [Replacement]
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1st Officer William Murdoch [Replacement]
Harold Bride (Understudy) [Replacement]
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[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996
Man #2 [Replacement]
Performer [Replacement]
Man #2 [Replacement]
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Performer [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 1994
Ru
Floor Monitor
Pianist
Ru
Floor Monitor
Pianist
Ru
[Broadway]
1994
Japheth (Understudy)
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[Broadway]
1993
Delivery Boy
The Tailor (Understudy)
Al (Understudy)
The Tailor (Unknown)
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The Tailor (Unknown)
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[Broadway]
1993
Page to Dunois
Gilles de Rais (Understudy)
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[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1992
Technician
Reporter
Film Director
Daniel
Paramedic
3rd Fan
Technician
Daniel
Paramedic
Film Director
Reporter
3rd Fan
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Constable
Porter
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Porter
Second Constable (Understudy)
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Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical
Danny Burstein, Gypsy
Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Danny Burstein, Gypsy
winner
Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award
Danny Burstein, Moulin Rouge!
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Danny Burstein, Moulin Rouge!
winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Danny Burstein, Moulin Rouge!
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Danny Burstein, Fiddler on the Roof
Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award
Danny Burstein, Fiddler on the Roof
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Danny Burstein, Fiddler on the Roof
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Danny Burstein, Fiddler on the Roof
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Danny Burstein, Cabaret
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Danny Burstein, Cabaret
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Danny Burstein, Cabaret
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Featured Actor in a Play
Danny Burstein, Golden Boy
Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award
Danny Burstein, Talley's Folly
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Danny Burstein, Golden Boy
The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Lead Actor
Danny Burstein, Talley's Folly
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Danny Burstein, Golden Boy
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Danny Burstein, Follies
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Danny Burstein, Follies
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Danny Burstein, Follies
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Danny Burstein, South Pacific
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Danny Burstein, South Pacific
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Danny Burstein, Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Danny Burstein, The Drowsy Chaperone
Videos
Video: Cynthia Nixon Praises MARJORIE PRIME Co-Star June Squibb on LIVE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-04 14:20:47
Video: June Squibb and the Cast of MARJORIE PRIME Are Getting Ready for Broadway
by Joey Mervis - 2025-11-07 13:58:24
Video: Audra McDonald and GYPSY Cast Perform 'Some People' on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-23 07:06:11
Video: Audra McDonald and the Cast of GYPSY Perform Tiny Desk Concert
by Stephi Wild - 2025-04-22 08:59:26
Video: Audra McDonald Reflects on Kamala Harris' Visit to GYPSY on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-03 14:32:49
Video: Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein & Joy Woods Perform 'Together, Wherever We Go' From GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-13 10:10:20
Video: Audra McDonald Talks the 'Tornado' of Mama Rose and How Gavin Creel Inspired Her to Play the Role
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-04 10:53:12
Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-15 11:36:50
Video: Joy Woods Talks GYPSY and Offers Advice for Young Performers on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-09 11:53:51
Video: Broadway Stars Share What They're Grateful For This Thanksgiving
by Joey Mervis - 2024-11-28 14:00:20
Video: Watch Footage from PICTURES FROM HOME at Alley Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-01-27 16:56:22
News
MARJORIE PRIME Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 15, 2026
The Second Stage Theater production of Jordan Harrison’s MARJORIE PRIME concludes its limited run at the Hayes Theatre, following 17 previews and 79 regular performances.
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 15, 2026
The Second Stage Theater production of Jordan Harrison’s MARJORIE PRIME concludes its limited run at the Hayes Theatre, following 17 previews and 79 regular performances.
Marin Theatre to Present the West Coast Premiere of PICTURES FROM HOME
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
Marin Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of PICTURES FROM HOME by Sharr White to close its 2025–26 season. Based on the work of photographer Larry Sultan, the play was previously seen on Broadway.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
Marin Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of PICTURES FROM HOME by Sharr White to close its 2025–26 season. Based on the work of photographer Larry Sultan, the play was previously seen on Broadway.
Listen to the 2026 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2026
Before the 2026 winner is announced on Sunday, February 1, take a listen to all five of the 2026 Grammy-nominated albums, including Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Gypsy, Just in Time, and Maybe Happy Ending.
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2026
Before the 2026 winner is announced on Sunday, February 1, take a listen to all five of the 2026 Grammy-nominated albums, including Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Gypsy, Just in Time, and Maybe Happy Ending.
Danny Burstein and Ruthie Ann Miles to Host SDCF 'Mr. Abbott' Award Gala Celebrating Bartlett Sher
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026
Tony Award-winners Danny Burstein and Ruthie Ann Miles will co-host Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation “Mr. Abbott” Award Gala celebrating Bartlett Sher.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026
Tony Award-winners Danny Burstein and Ruthie Ann Miles will co-host Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation “Mr. Abbott” Award Gala celebrating Bartlett Sher.
DOG DAY AFTERNOON Adds John Ortiz, Jessica Hecht, and Spencer Garrett To Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026
Drama Desk Award nominee John Ortiz (Jesus Hopped the A Train), three-time Tony Award nominee Jessica Hecht (Eureka Day) and SAG Award nominee Spencer Garrett (Once Upon A Time in Hollywood) will join Emmy Award winner Jon Bernthal and two-time Emmy Award winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach in DOG DAY AFTERNOON.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026
Drama Desk Award nominee John Ortiz (Jesus Hopped the A Train), three-time Tony Award nominee Jessica Hecht (Eureka Day) and SAG Award nominee Spencer Garrett (Once Upon A Time in Hollywood) will join Emmy Award winner Jon Bernthal and two-time Emmy Award winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach in DOG DAY AFTERNOON.
RENT Reunion Panel and More Set For BroadwayCon 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
BroadwayCon has announced additional programming for the 2026 Convention, taking place this week. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup for the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
BroadwayCon has announced additional programming for the 2026 Convention, taking place this week. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup for the event here!
The Best Reviewed Broadway Shows of 2025
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 30, 2025
37 Broadway shows opened in 2025, and while not all of them were loved by the critics, there were plenty of standouts all year long. We're breaking down the best Broadway shows of 2025 by month, as reviewed by New York City theatre critics and rounded up right here at BroadwayWorld.
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 30, 2025
37 Broadway shows opened in 2025, and while not all of them were loved by the critics, there were plenty of standouts all year long. We're breaking down the best Broadway shows of 2025 by month, as reviewed by New York City theatre critics and rounded up right here at BroadwayWorld.
How Often Do Shows Go From Off-Broadway to Broadway in Two Separate Productions?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Dec 28, 2025
This season, three plays are receiving Broadway debuts which already made significant noise off-Broadway in their original productions, years ago. Becky Shaw, Bug, and Marjorie Prime will all be opening on Broadway in early 2026 in brand new productions. The first and last are spending time on Broadway at the Hayes under the auspices of Second Stage while Bug is being presented by Manhattan Theatre Club at their home, the Friedman.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Dec 28, 2025
This season, three plays are receiving Broadway debuts which already made significant noise off-Broadway in their original productions, years ago. Becky Shaw, Bug, and Marjorie Prime will all be opening on Broadway in early 2026 in brand new productions. The first and last are spending time on Broadway at the Hayes under the auspices of Second Stage while Bug is being presented by Manhattan Theatre Club at their home, the Friedman.
Photos: MARJORIE PRIME Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 17, 2025
Marjorie Prime celebrated its opening night on Broadway at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos from inside the after party festivities here and check out more from the red carpet.
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 17, 2025
Marjorie Prime celebrated its opening night on Broadway at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos from inside the after party festivities here and check out more from the red carpet.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 17, 2025- HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Leads the Grosses and More
by - Dec 17, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Dec 17, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Twelve Days of Christmas: Danny Burstein
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 16, 2025
It wouldn't be a proper Broadway season without the presence of Danny Burstein, who this year is appearing in his 21st Broadway show- Marjorie Prime. On opening night he paused to tell us which movie is a Christmas staple in his house...
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 16, 2025
It wouldn't be a proper Broadway season without the presence of Danny Burstein, who this year is appearing in his 21st Broadway show- Marjorie Prime. On opening night he paused to tell us which movie is a Christmas staple in his house...
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 12/14/25 - Total Gross of $43,941,878
by - Dec 16, 2025
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 12/14/2025.
by - Dec 16, 2025
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 12/14/2025.
Video: Watch Audra McDonald, Joy Woods, & GYPSY Stars Perform Grammy Museum Concert
by Michael Major - Dec 11, 2025
Audra McDonald, Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson, and Kevin Csolak performed for the GRAMMY Museum's “A New York Evening Celebrating Gypsy” last week. The video features performances of 'Now All I Need Is the Girl,' 'If Mama Was Married,' and 'Some People.'
by Michael Major - Dec 11, 2025
Audra McDonald, Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson, and Kevin Csolak performed for the GRAMMY Museum's “A New York Evening Celebrating Gypsy” last week. The video features performances of 'Now All I Need Is the Girl,' 'If Mama Was Married,' and 'Some People.'
Video: MARJORIE PRIME Celebrates Opening Night
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 10, 2025
What would you say to someone you lost, if you could see them again? What if they’re a better listener now than when they were alive? Audiences are figuring that out at Majorie Prime, which celebrated its opening night on Broadway. Watch as we take you inside the big nigh tin this video.
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 10, 2025
What would you say to someone you lost, if you could see them again? What if they’re a better listener now than when they were alive? Audiences are figuring that out at Majorie Prime, which celebrated its opening night on Broadway. Watch as we take you inside the big nigh tin this video.
Photos: The Stars of MARJORIE PRIME Hit the Red Carpet On Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 10, 2025
The cast of Marjorie Prime on Broadway officially opened on Monday, December 8, at the Helen Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast hitting the opening night red carpet!
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 10, 2025
The cast of Marjorie Prime on Broadway officially opened on Monday, December 8, at the Helen Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast hitting the opening night red carpet!
Photos: The Cast of MARJORIE PRIME Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 9, 2025
The cast of Marjorie Prime on Broadway officially opened on Monday, December 8, at the Helen Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 9, 2025
The cast of Marjorie Prime on Broadway officially opened on Monday, December 8, at the Helen Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: MARJORIE PRIME Opens On Broadway Starring Cynthia Nixon, June Squibb, Danny Burstein and More
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025
Marjorie Prime, the existential drama from Jordan Harrison is now playing at the Helen Hayes Theater, directed by Anne Kauffman. The production stars Danny Burstein, Christopher Lowell, Cynthia Nixon, and June Squibb in the title role of Marjorie Prime.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025
Marjorie Prime, the existential drama from Jordan Harrison is now playing at the Helen Hayes Theater, directed by Anne Kauffman. The production stars Danny Burstein, Christopher Lowell, Cynthia Nixon, and June Squibb in the title role of Marjorie Prime.
Photos: Scott Elllis Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2025
Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, received his iconic caricature at Sardi’s on Thursday, December 4. Check out photos here.
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2025
Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, received his iconic caricature at Sardi’s on Thursday, December 4. Check out photos here.
Video: Cynthia Nixon Praises MARJORIE PRIME Co-Star June Squibb on LIVE
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2025
Cynthia Nixon is back on Broadway in Marjorie Prime, a new play now in previews at the Helen Hayes Theater. The Tony Award winner recently visited Live with Kelly and Mark to discuss her latest project, also praising her co-star June Squibb, who plays the title role at 96 years old. Watch the interview now.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2025
Cynthia Nixon is back on Broadway in Marjorie Prime, a new play now in previews at the Helen Hayes Theater. The Tony Award winner recently visited Live with Kelly and Mark to discuss her latest project, also praising her co-star June Squibb, who plays the title role at 96 years old. Watch the interview now.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 3, 2025- Grosses Hit $48,363,979 and More
by - Dec 3, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Dec 3, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Danny Burstein been in?
Danny Burstein has appeared on Broadway in 21 shows.
How many West End shows has Danny Burstein been in?
Danny Burstein has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Danny Burstein been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Gypsy, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Gypsy, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cabaret, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret, Best Featured Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Golden Boy, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Talley's Folly, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Golden Boy, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Talley's Folly, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Golden Boy, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Follies, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Follies, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Follies, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for South Pacific, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for South Pacific, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone.
What awards has Danny Burstein won?
Danny Burstein has won several prestigious awards throughout his Broadway career. He received the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for Moulin Rouge! and was honored as Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for Moulin Rouge!. For his role in Fiddler on the Roof, Burstein earned Outstanding Actor in a Musical honors from both the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards. He was recognized as Best Featured Actor in a Play by the BroadwayWorld Awards for Golden Boy. Burstein also won Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for Follies and received the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Follies. Furthermore, he earned the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for South Pacific.
Videos