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Daniel Rowan

Birth Place: Longview, TX

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BIO

Actor and writer in NYC and London from small town East Texas. Fresh off of Candide starring Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan with the Philadelphia orchestra, under Kevin Newbury's stage direction and orchestral direction of Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and singing descant in Bernstein's MASS in Chicago's Ravinia Festival with Paolo Szot under Kevin Newbury's stage direction and Marin Alsop's orchestral Direction, filmed for PBS Great Performances. Recently played Hedwig in Hedwig And The Angry Inch at Zach Theatre in Austin, Texas.


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January 2020: Jeremy Schonfeld's Iron & Coal with Brooklyn Youth Chorus, Contemporaneous and MasterVoices under stage direction of Kevin Newbury and orchestral direction of David Bloom. NYC PROTOTYPE Festival at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater.
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February 2020: Bernstein's MASS premiers on PBS

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2006
The Mute [Replacement]

Matt (Understudy) [Replacement]

Miss Saigon [Regional] Fort Worth TX Casa Manana, 2013 Chris My Fair Lady [Regional] Irving, Texas Lyric Stage, 2011 Freddy Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella [Regional] Forth Worth, TX Casa Manana, 2010 Prince Charming Sweeney Todd [Regional] Fort Worth TX Casa Manana, 2009 Anthony



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THE FATHER WHO STAYED Film To Premiere In New York City
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025

The Father Who Stayed (TFWS), an Award-Winning, music-driven, feature film conceived, written, and directed by Billboard-charting, singer-songwriter, composer and award-winning filmmaker Jeremy Schonfeld, is set to make its New York City debut on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Photo Flash: ZACH Theatre Presents Songs Under the Stars: A ROCKIN' HOLIDAY CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2020

ZACH Theatre is presenting A Rockin’ Holiday Concert, a socially distanced outdoor holiday concert on The People’s Plaza at ZACH playing December 10 – January 3, 2020. Featuring the vocals of Judy Arnold, CHANEL, Leslie McDonel, Jessica O’Brien, Daniel Rowan, Roderick Sanford, and Kenny Williams.
ZACH Theatre Moves A ROCKIN' HOLIDAY CONCERT Outdoors; Extends MOTOWN GROOVES
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2020

In light of recent rising COVID-19 cases in the Capital District, ZACH Theatre has decided to pivot this holiday and move A Rockin' Holiday Concert outdoors onto The Plaza at ZACH as part of the Songs Under the Stars series. New traditions will be made when The People's Plaza at ZACH transforms for the spirit of winter with outdoor heaters, hot chocolate and more. Bundle up, holiday cheer will be rockin' on The People's Plaza at ZACH, beginning December 10 through January 3, 2021.
Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards
by BWW - Dec 23, 2019

There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
December 19th Update: NEWSIES - The Georgetown Palace Theatre Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Austin Awards Voting
by BWW Staff - Dec 19, 2019

We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards
by BWW - Dec 16, 2019

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
MasterVoices to Perform New York Premiere of Jeremy Schonfeld's Rock-Opera IRON & COAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2019

MasterVoices, led by Artistic Director Ted Sperling, continues its 2019-20 season on January 10 and 11 at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College of Criminal Justice with the New York premiere of Iron & Coal, Jeremy Schonfeld's multimedia rock-opera about his family's experience in the Holocaust and its aftermath. Along with MasterVoices, joining Schonfeld onstage will be distinguished theater artist Rinde Eckert, tenor Daniel Rowan, the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, and the New York-based contemporary music ensemble, Contemporaneous.
BroadwayWorld Austin Awards Update: FUN HOME - Ground Floor Theatre Leads Best Local Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 9, 2019

There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Austin Awards!
by BWW - Dec 2, 2019

It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.
First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW Austin Awards!
by BWW - Nov 25, 2019

Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!
Photo Coverage: Max von Essen Headlines His CD Release Party at Birdland
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Aug 20, 2019

Tony Award nominated leading man, Max von Essen, celebrated the release of his debut solo recording, Call Me Old Fashioned: The Broadway Standard, (LML Music), with one show at Birdland on Monday, August 19th at 7pm.
Austin Critics Table Announces 2018-2019 Award Nominees
by Frank Benge - May 13, 2019

After considering hundreds of live stage productions, concerts, and art exhibitions in Austin between the dates of May 1, 2018, and April 30, 2019, members of the Austin Critics Table have announced their nominees for outstanding dance, classical music, visual art, and theatre with the nominees for the 2019 Critics Table Awards.
BWW Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Rocks at ZACH
by Frank Benge - Jan 31, 2019

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH is a 1998 Off-Broadway rock musical that won the Obie Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Trask and a book by John Cameron Mitchell. It is a performance by Hedwig, a genderqueer East German singer of the fictional rock and roll band, The Angry Inch. In 2014, the show saw its first Broadway incarnation winning the year's Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. It was also filmed as a movie long before the revised Broadway production.
Photo Flash: FIRST LOOK AT HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at ZACH Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jan 25, 2019

Get a first look below at the Austin debut of the 2014 Tony Award-winning incarnation of John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask's Hedwig and the Angry Inch at ZACH Theatre. Starring Daniel Rowan, this groundbreaking musical features an electrifying punk-fueled rock score, a live back-up band, and one of the most unique characters to ever hit the stage. 
January At Zach Theatre Brings Two Openings, One Closing, And New 'Payâ€"Whatâ€"Youâ€"Will' Performances
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2019

ZACH Theatre kicks off 2019 with two show openings, one show closing, and a new "Pay-What-You-Will" program for all Mainstage productions. Hedwig returns to Texas in the Austin debut of the 2014 Tony Award-winning incarnation of John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask's Hedwig and the Angry Inch playing The Topfer at ZACH running January 23-March 3, 2019 with a new "Pay-What-You-Will" program to begin with this production. In collaboration with University of Texas at Austin's Drama and Theatre for Youth and Communities (DTYC) MFA Program, This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing will now join the season lineup running January 13, 19, 20, and 26, 2019 in The Whisenhunt at ZACH, performed and devised by the ensemble. Allen Robertson's smash-hit musical for all ages, Tortoise and Hare will close in The Kleberg at ZACH on January 27.
ZACH Theatre Announces Openings, Closings And New Pay-What-You-Will Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2019

ZACH Theatre kicks off 2019 with two show openings, one show closing, and a new "Pay-What-You-Will" program for all Mainstage productions. Hedwig returns to Texas in the Austin debut of the 2014 Tony Award-winning incarnation of John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask's Hedwig and the Angry Inch playing The Topfer at ZACH running January 23-March 3, 2019 with a new "Pay-What-You-Will" program to begin with this production. In collaboration with University of Texas at Austin's Drama and Theatre for Youth and Communities (DTYC) MFA Program, This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing will now join the season lineup running January 13, 19, 20, and 26, 2019 in The Whisenhunt at ZACH, performed and devised by the ensemble. Allen Robertson's smash-hit musical for all ages, Tortoise and Hare will close in The Kleberg at ZACH on January 27.
A Purrrfect Pair! BroadwayWorld Will Partner With PETS OF BROADWAY
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - Nov 14, 2018

BroadwayWorld is excited to announce an exclusive collaboration with the popular account: Pets of Broadway! From the cats of choreographers, the dogs of dancers, the birds of belters and the many pets in between, Pets of Broadway shares the stories of your favorite Broadway stars' best friends!
Photo Coverage: Max von Essen Comes to Birdland
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 24, 2018

The Broadway at Birdland concert series presented the return of Broadway singer/actor Max von Essen in concert last night, July 23. Max von Essen, currently starring in the hit Broadway production of Anastasia, returned with his old fashioned, new show celebrating the best of Broadway and the American songbook. Once again, Billy Stritch was musical director for the evening, with Steve Doyle on bass, Daniel Glass on drums, and Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf on cello.
Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Presents Max von Essen
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2018

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present Broadway singer/actor Max von Essen in concert on Monday, April 30. Mr. von Essen, currently starring in the hit Broadway production of Anastasia, along with his musical director, the incomparable Billy Stritch, brought an old fashioned new show celebrating the best of Broadway and the American songbook.
BWW Review: FLORIDA at Urban Arias
by Molly Korroch - Apr 11, 2018

The new opera Florida with music by Randall Eng and libretto by Donna Di Novelli, premiered last week at Atlas Performing Arts Center on H Street. With its heavy handed melodrama and awkwardly balanced narrative, Sunday's matinee plodded along (well over Urban Arias' usual 90-minute-or-less promise) before concluding rather lukewarmly. This said, the production was not without its merits.

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