Danny Burstein

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Danny Burstein is the recipient of the 2021 Tony Award for his performance as Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge on Broadway, which also earned him a Drama League Award, a Grammy nomination and an Outer Critics Circle Award. He is also a 7-time Tony Award nominee whose 18 Broadway credits include: My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof (2016 Tony & Grammy Award nominations, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Awards); Cabaret (Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations); The Snow Geese; Golden Boy (2013 Tony and Outer Critics Circle nominations); Follies (2012 Tony, Astaire & Grammy Award nominations; Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards); Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown; South Pacific (2008 Tony and Drama Desk nominations, Outer Critics Circle Award); The Drowsy Chaperone (2006 Tony and Ovation Award nominations); Saint Joan; The Seagull; Three Men on a Horse; A Little Hotel on the Side; The Flowering Peach; A Class Act; Titanic and Company. Off-Broadway credits include: Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Delacorte; Describe the Night; Talley’s Folly (Lucille Lortel & Drama League nominations); Mrs. Farnsworth; Psych; All in the Timing; Merrily We Roll Along; Weird Romance and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. He appeared at the Metropolitan Opera as Frosch in the Jeremy Sams/Douglas Carter Beane production of Die Fledermaus. Film/TV includes “The Good Fight,” “Will Trent,” Gary Jr. Or Jesus of Framingham, Tick Tick Boom, “F Is For Family,” The Same Storm, “Central Park,” “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), Lolly Steinman on “Boardwalk Empire” (directed by Martin Scorsese), “Louie,” “The Good Wife,” “Absolutely Fabulous,” “Ed,” all the “Law & Order” series, “Hope & Faith,” Transamerica, Deception, Affluenza, American Milkshake, Nor’easter, Construction, The Sounding, and Trust, Greed, Bullets & Bourbon.

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Danny Burstein STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Larry

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Harold Zidler

[Off-Broadway]
New York Staged Reading, 2018
Performer

[Boston]
World Premiere, 2018
Harold Zidler

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Alfred P. Doolittle [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Concert Production, 2017
Van Buren

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company and Alley Theatre World Premiere, 2017
Isaac

[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Revival, 2017
Nick Bottom

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2015
Tevye

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2014
Herr Schultz

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2013
Max Hohmann

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Concert, 0
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2013
Matt Friedman

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Production, 2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Buddy Plummer

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Revival, 2011
Buddy Plummer

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2010
Taxi Driver

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2008
Luther Billis

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Aldolpho

[Los Angeles]
US Premiere, 2005
Aldolpho

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2005
Priest/Dr. Sigmoid/Gardener/Motorist #1/Motorcycle Cop/Moving Man #1

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer

[New York]
National Alliance for Musical Theatre Presentation, 2004
Aldolpho

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2001
Ed (Standby)

Lehman (Standby)

[New York]
Reading, 2000
Thomas

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2000
Other Roles

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 1999
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1998
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1997
Tailor/Merchant of Ephesus

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
1st Officer William Murdoch [Replacement]

2nd Class Passenger [Replacement]

Harold Bride (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996
Man #2 [Replacement]

Performer [Replacement]

Man #2 [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1996
Singer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1995
Paul

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 1994
Ru

Ru

Floor Monitor

Pianist

[Broadway]
1994
Japheth (Understudy)

[Broadway]
1993
Delivery Boy

The Tailor (Understudy)

Al (Understudy)

[Broadway]
1993
Page to Dunois

Gilles de Rais (Understudy)

[Broadway]
1992
Yakov

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1992
Daniel

Film Director

Reporter

Technician

Paramedic

3rd Fan

[Off-Broadway]
1992
3rd Fan/Paramedic/Technician/Reporter/Film Director/Daniel

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Porter

Constable

Second Constable (Understudy)


Danny Burstein Awards and Nominations


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

Danny Burstein Videos

Danny Burstein News


Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater

Check out photos from opening night of Corruption at Lincoln Center Theater!

Photos: New David Yazbeck Musical DEAD OUTLAW Opens At Audible Theatre

Go inside opening night of Audible Theater’s world premiere musical Dead Outlaw! In attendance for the evening's festivities were Micaela Diamond, Lilli Cooper, Michael Greif, Danny Burstein, and more! Check out the photos from the event!

Photos: Go Inside Roundabout's 2024 Gala, Honoring Kenny Leon and the Rudin Family

Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated its 2024 Gala, honoring Kenny Leon and The Rudin Family. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, and More Arrive at Opening Night of DOUBT

See photos of Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Rupert Friend, Nathan Lane, and more arriving on the red carpet of the opening night celebration of Doubt here!

Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights to PICURES FROM HOME

Concord Theatricals has secured exclusive worldwide English-speaking stage licensing rights to Sharr White’s recent Broadway play, Pictures from Home, for its Samuel French imprint.

Zachary Noah Piser, Kate Baldwin, J. Harrison Ghee & More to Star in SONGS FROM PIPPIN: A GALA CONCERT

Symphony Space will present Songs from Pippin: A Gala Concert, a special performance of songs from Stephen Schwartz's timeless and magical musical. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Peter Dinklage, Ben Platt, Joel Grey & More Celebrate THE CONNECTOR Opening Night

MCC Theater's The Connector officially opened February 6. Check out photos from opening night here!

Photos: Danny Burstein, Michael R. Jackson And More Turn Out for the 2024 Kleban Prize Ceremony!

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Rona Siddiqui. See photos from inside the ceremony!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 6, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Nathan Lane to Receive 2024 Stephen Sondheim Award From Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre will honor Nathan Lane with the 2024 Stephen Sondheim Award. The Broadway and film legend is known for his award-winning performances in 'The Producers,' 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,' 'The Birdcage,' and 'The Lion King.'

Danny Burstein, Andrea Martin & More to Join 34th Annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Ceremony

The Kleban Foundation will present the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 5 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at New World Stages.

Video: Watch Footage from PICTURES FROM HOME at Alley Theatre

The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre and Artistic Director Rob Melrose have released video footage from their production of Pictures from Home, now in performances through Sunday, February 11. Watch the footage here!

Symphony Space Convenes Leading Actors, Authors, and Thinkers to Honor the Work of Barbara Ehrenreich

Luminaries in various fields will take the stage of Symphony Space's Peter Jay Sharp Theater on Tuesday, February 20, at 7pm for a one-night-only event honoring the late activist and social critic Barbara Ehrenreich.

Symphony Space Announces New Programs For Spring 2024

Symphony Space has announced additional Spring 2024 programming. The coming months abound with bespoke evenings that offer playful and candid experiences of some of today's most beloved voices in music, literature, theater, and more.

Symphony Space Unveils Spring 2024 Programming Featuring George Takei, Judy Collins & More

Symphony Space has revealed additional Spring 2024 programming. See performance dates and learn who is taking part!

Interview: Robert Petkoff Talks MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL and More

When actor and singer Robert Petkoff was cast to play Harold Zidler in the North American tour of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” there was no question about his knowing the score.

Broadway's Laurissa Romain Will Star In BET+ Film ONE NIGHT STAY

Broadway's Laurissa Romain will star in the BET+ film, 'One Night Stay', alongside Stephen Bishop, LeToya Luckett, and more.

Alley Theatre to Start The New Year With PICTURES FROM HOME

Alley Theatre starts the new year with 'Pictures from Home,' a memory play that explores family bonds, legacy, and the purpose of art. Directed by Rob Melrose and written by Sharr White, this production marks a significant milestone for the Alley.

Photos: RED BUCKET FOLLIES Raises $4,553,203 For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

An exultant and effervescent Red Bucket Follies returned after a four-year, pandemic-induced hiatus to celebrate six weeks of enthusiastic and dedicated fundraising. The star-studded variety show, performed December 4 and 5, 2023, honored 46 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies that participated in fall fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. See photos from the show below!

Corbin Bleu, Roger Bart, Sierra Boggess & More to Join Broadway Cares' RED BUCKET FOLLIES

Broadway’s biggest names and brightest talents, both onstage and behind the scenes, are set to celebrate six weeks of dedicated fundraising with songs, skits and dance at the return of Red Bucket Follies, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Danny Burstein FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Danny Burstein been in?

Danny Burstein has appeared on Broadway in 19 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?

Danny Burstein has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. These include the 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 awards, including the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Moulin Rouge!, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical from the Tony Awards for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for Fiddler on the Roof, Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Fiddler on the Roof, Best Featured Actor in a Play from the BroadwayWorld Awards for Golden Boy, Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for Follies, Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Follies, and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for South Pacific.

What is Danny Burstein next theatre project?

Danny Burstein's next show will be Pictures From Home which opens on 2/9/2023 on Broadway.

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