Danny Burstein
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
2026 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More (Jun 5, 2026)
Final Chance to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards (Jun 2, 2026)
SCHMIGADOON!, THE BALUSTERS and GIANT Win Top Categories at 2026 Dorian Theater Awards (Jun 1, 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
Awards and Nominations
Danny Burstein, Marjorie Prime
Danny Burstein, Marjorie Prime
Danny Burstein, Gypsy
Danny Burstein, Gypsy
winner
Danny Burstein, Moulin Rouge!
winner
Danny Burstein, Moulin Rouge!
winner
Danny Burstein, Moulin Rouge!
winner
Danny Burstein, Fiddler on the Roof
Danny Burstein, Fiddler on the Roof
winner
Danny Burstein, Fiddler on the Roof
Danny Burstein, Fiddler on the Roof
Danny Burstein, Cabaret
Danny Burstein, Cabaret
Danny Burstein, Cabaret
winner
Danny Burstein, Golden Boy
Danny Burstein, Talley's Folly
Danny Burstein, Golden Boy
Danny Burstein, Talley's Folly
Danny Burstein, Golden Boy
winner
Danny Burstein, Follies
winner
Danny Burstein, Follies
Danny Burstein, Follies
Danny Burstein, South Pacific
winner
Danny Burstein, South Pacific
Danny Burstein, Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific
Danny Burstein, The Drowsy Chaperone
Videos
Video: CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Celebrates Its Opening Night On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-05-20 21:16:11
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
News
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 5, 2026
Something's coming! The best of Broadway will take the stage Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
by Team BWW - Jun 2, 2026
This is the final chance to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics kicked off Pride Month by bestowing Prince Faggot and Ragtime top honors in the group’s fourth annual Dorian Theater Awards.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club will produce a new production of Clifford Odets’ landmark 1935 drama Awake and Sing!, led by Danny Burstein, Jessica Hecht, and Jeremy Shamos. Learn more here!
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
Tony Award winner Robert Sean Leonard and SNL stars Mikey Day and Chloe Fineman have joined the rotating cast of the Drama Desk Award-winning CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY at Broadway's Shubert Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Following its Broadway premiere, Celebrity Autobiography will welcome Tony Award winner Robert Sean Leonard, Emmy Award winner and “Saturday Night Live” stars Mikey Day, and Chloe Fineman.
by Team BWW - May 29, 2026
There's just four days left to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
New video highlights have been released from CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, now in performances at the Shubert Theatre. The opening night cast featured Scott Adsit, Mario Cantone, Jackie Hoffman, Christopher Jackson, Gayle King, Andrea Martin, Kenan Thompson, Rita Wilson, and more.
by Team BWW - May 22, 2026
The first standings have been revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large.
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography is now on Broadway! This marks the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway production. Celebrity Autobiography is a Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack. Go inside the starry opening night in new video!
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography is now on Broadway! This marks the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway production. Celebrity Autobiography is a Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack. Get a first look at the production's starry cast in action!
by Bruce Glikas - May 20, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography is now on Broadway! This marks the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway production. Celebrity Autobiography is a Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack. Check out photos from opening night here.
by Sidney Paterra - May 21, 2026
BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at the history of Celebrity Autobiography, including where the show has played, which stars have appeared over the years, which memoirs have been featured, and who is appearing in the Broadway production now.
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Read the reviews for the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway hit CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, the Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 18, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community gathered at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards. Stars in attendance included John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, Alex Brightman, Beth Leavel, Donna McKechnie, and more. Check out photos here!
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Matthew Broderick, Katie Couric, Anthony Anderson, Jason Alexander, Tiler Peck, and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer join the rotating cast of CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY for its Broadway premiere at the Shubert Theatre.
by Luka Vonier - May 16, 2026
Watch in this video as 2026 Tony nominee Danny Burstein chats more about why he has the best job in the world, how a person comes upon nine Tony nominations, and so much more.
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Jennifer Broski - May 17, 2026
The Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there to speak with all of them! Check out photos from behind the scenes with the nominees as they chatted with Richard Ridge and passed on our very own Tiny Tony.
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Danny Burstein has appeared on Broadway in 23 shows.
Danny Burstein has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Marjorie Prime, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Marjorie Prime, 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.
Danny Burstein has won the following awards: 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, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Best Featured Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld 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, and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for South Pacific.
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