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BIO

Training: Dan won a scholarship to Laine Theatre Arts.



Theatre: Nikos/Padamadan in Legally Blonde (Savoy Theatre), Bernardo in West Side Story (National Tour), Chicago (Cambridge Theatre) in which he understudied and played the role of Amos Hart, the original London cast of Dirty Dancing (Aldwych Theatre), Miss Saigon (National Tour), the opening Gala for the International Festival of Musical Theatre (New Theatre, Cardiff), Opening Royal Gala (Wales Millennium Centre).

Most recently: Barraclough and understudy Lockwood and Gilbert in Betty Blue Eyes (Novello Theatre).

Original Cast Recordings: Dirty Dancing, Legally Blonde and Betty Blue Eyes.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
Giles Ralston [Replacement]

[West End]
West End Production, 2019
Phil Davis

[West End]
West End Revival Production, 2015
Tulsa

[West End]
Original London Production, 2011
Ensemble

[West End]
Original London Production, 2010
Padamadan

Nikos


Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical

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A History of GYPSY's Mama Rose and the Women Who Have Played Her
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2024

Gypsy is back on Broadway, starring Audra McDonald in the iconic role of Mama Rose. BroadwayWorld is looking back on some of the performers who have taken on the musical's lead role, from Ethel Merman to Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, and more.
Maridom Productions Presents Staged Workshop Performance THE SINGING REVOLUTION
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2024

THE SINGING REVOLUTION will have a staged workshop performance in the West End.
Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS, Liverpool Empire Theatre
by Abbie Grundy - Dec 22, 2022

While last week's snow may have melted away, there will still be a White Christmas in Liverpool thanks to the touring production of Irving Berlin's beloved Holiday classic.
Photos: THE WANTED Bandmates Support Jay McGuiness at WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2022

The Wanted band members Siva Kaneswaran and Nathan Sykes came to support Jay McGuiness  in Nottingham for the opening of WHITE CHRISTMAS The Musical. Check out photos!
Photos: First Look at Jay McGuiness, Lorna Luft and Michael Starke in WHITE CHRISTMAS UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022

See new production photos for the UK Tour of Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS The Musical, starring Jay McGuiness, Lorna Luft and Michael Starke.
Video: First Look at Jay McGuiness, Lorna Luft & More in Rehearsals for WHITE CHRISTMAS UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2022

The WHITE CHRISTMAS UK tour cast features Jay McGuiness as Bob Wallace, Lorna Luft as Martha Watson, and more. WHITE CHRISTMAS opens on Saturday 12 November at the Truro Hall for Cornwall before touring around the country. See rehearsal footage here!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the UK Tour of WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2022

All new photos have been released of Jay McGuiness, Lorna Luft and the cast of the WHITE CHRISTMAS UK Tour in rehearsals.
Full Cast Announced For WHITE CHRISTMAS UK Tour Starring Jay McGuiness, Lorna Luft, and Michael Starke
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2022

The full company has been announced for the UK tour of Made at Curve's production of Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS.
Jay McGuiness, Lorna Luft, and More Will Lead the UK Tour of WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2022

Principal casting has been announced for Made at Curve's production of Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS touring the UK this winter. The production will star Jay McGuiness as Bob Wallace, Lorna Luft as Martha Watson, Michael Starke as General Waverly and Dan Burton, Jessica Daley and Monique Young returning in their roles as Phil Davis, Betty Haynes and Judy Haynes respectively.
Midge Ure Joins Howard Jones for U.S. Summer Tour
by Michael Major - Feb 22, 2022

Midge Ure will join Howard Jones as his special guest for a U.S. Summer Tour.  Joining Ure for what he calls a 'synth heavy' set will be musicians Dan Burton, also playing keyboard with Howard Jones and Tony Solis who has played with Midge on previous American tours. Check out the complete list of tour dates now!
BWW Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS, Edinburgh Playhouse
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Dec 16, 2021

Join veterans Bob Wallace (Matthew Jeans) and Phil Davis (Dan Burton) as fuelled by love, the all singing, all dancing duo follow the stunning Haynes Sisters, Betty & Judy (Jessica Daley & Emily Langham) to a Vermont lodge for a special Christmas show. Their journey takes a misstep, and their rhythm is thrown off when they discover the lodge happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's old Army General (Duncan Smith) and is in desperate need of their help.
Photos: See Sally Ann Triplett, Emily Langham, Dan Burton & More in the WHITE CHRISTMAS UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2021

WHITE CHRISTMAS opened on Thursday 28 October at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking, and is set to visit The Bristol Hippdrome, Canterbury Marlowe, Manchester Palace Theatre, Plymouth Theatre Royal and Edinburgh Playhouse. 
Sally Ann Triplett Joins the Cast of WHITE CHRISTMAS on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2021

The show also stars Dan Burton as 'Phil Davis', Matthew Jeans as 'Bob Wallace', Jessica Daley as 'Betty Haynes', Emily Langham as 'Judy Haynes' and Duncan Smith as 'General Waverly'.
WHITE CHRISTMAS UK Tour Announces Casting
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2021

A timeless romantic comedy to warm hearts of all ages, WHITE CHRISTMAS features the classic songs “Blue Skies”, “Sisters”, “I Love A Piano”, “Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep)” and the most famous festive song of all… “White Christmas”.
25 Theatre Ticket Deals for TodayTix's Unbeatable Boxing Day Sale!
by TodayTix UK - Dec 24, 2019

We're feeling the Christmas cheer, so we wanted to bring you some amazing deals for London's top shows. All of these productions start at just £20 in our Unbeatable Boxing Day Sale. Great shows at great prices: it's your ticket to the best of London theatre. Merry Christmas, and happy theatregoing!
BWW Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS, Dominion Theatre
by Caroline Cronin - Nov 26, 2019

Nikolai Foster's production of White Christmas is the second in five years to run at the Dominion Theatre. The last a?" directed by Morgan Young a?" was a solid affair, but pales in comparison to this version which sparkles from top to toe.
Photo Flash: Check Out Production Photos of WHITE CHRISTMAS at London's Dominion Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2019

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with the spectacular new production of Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS. The perfect heart-warming family musical will turn London's Dominion Theatre merry and bright for a strictly limited season until 4 January 2020.
Photo Flash: First Look at WHITE CHRISTMAS at Dominion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2019

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with the spectacular new production of Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS. The perfect heart-warming family musical will turn London's Dominion Theatre merry and bright for a strictly limited season until 4 January 2020.
What Shows To See In London This Christmas
by TodayTix UK - Nov 12, 2019

The festive season is a fantastic time for a London theatre trip to get together with friends and family and celebrate with a show full of seasonal goodwill, or just great drama, music, laughs and spectacle. Looking for theatre inspiration? Here are some of the best seasonal shows!
Michael Brandon, Brenda Edwards, Danielle Hope & Clare Halse Complete WHITE CHRISTMAS Cast
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2019

Full casting has been announced for the Made at Curve production of Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS at London's Dominion Theatre from Saturday 16 November 2019 a?' Saturday 4 January 2020.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Dan Burton been in?

Dan Burton has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Dan Burton been in?

Dan Burton has appeared on London's West End in 6 shows.

What was Dan Burton's first West End show?

Dan Burton's first West End show was Legally Blonde which opened in 2010

What awards has Dan Burton been nominated for?

and Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Gypsy.

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