Danny Burstein
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Danny Burstein:
Photos: First Look At Audra McDonald In GYPSY On Broadway (Nov 21, 2024)
Tryphena Wade To Stand by for Audra McDonald In GYPSY (Nov 18, 2024)
GYPSY to Offer $49 and $39 Tickets Through Rush & Standing Room Policies (Nov 18, 2024)
Photos: First Look At Audra McDonald In GYPSY On Broadway (Nov 21, 2024)
Tryphena Wade To Stand by for Audra McDonald In GYPSY (Nov 18, 2024)
GYPSY to Offer $49 and $39 Tickets Through Rush & Standing Room Policies (Nov 18, 2024)
BIO
Danny Burstein has appeared in 19 Broadway shows, including: Pictures From Home; Moulin Rouge, for which he received the Tony Award for playing Harold Zidler; Doolittle in My Fair Lady; Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof; Herr Schultz in Cabaret; Max in The Snow Geese; Tokio in Golden Boy; Buddy Plummer in Follies; The Taxi Driver in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown; Luther Billis in South Pacific; Aldolpho in The Drowsy Chaperone (Ovation Award nomination); Company; A Class Act; Titanic; and three seasons as an original company member of Tony Randall’s National Actors Theater: Three Men on a Horse, Saint Joan, The Seagull, A Little Hotel on the Side and The Flowering Peach. Off-Broadway includes: Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Delacorte); Describe the Night (Atlantic); Talley’s Folly (Lucille Lortel Award nomination); Mrs. Farnsworth (opposite Sigourney Weaver & John Lithgow); Psych; All in the Timing; Merrily We Roll Along; Weird Romance; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, three appearances at Carnegie Hall as well as performing at the Metropolitan Opera as Frosch in the Jeremy Sams/Douglas Carter Beane production of Die Fledermaus. Film/TV includes: “Julia,” “Dora,” “Tokyo Vice,” “The Good Fight,” “Will Trent”, “Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies”, Molli and Max in the Future, “The Accidental Wolf,” Gary Jr. Or Jesus of Framingham, Tick Tick Boom, Separation, “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, “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. He was honored with his own Sardi’s caricature in 2009. Mr. Burstein proudly served on the Artists Committee for the Kennedy Center Honors for 15 years and received his training at New York’s famed H.S. of Performing Arts, the Moscow Art Theater, Queens College (BA) and the University of California, San Diego (MFA). In 2022, he was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts, honoris causa, from Queens College. Burstein has received the Tony Award (7 nominations), the Drama League Award (3 nominations), two Drama Desk Awards (4 nominations), four Outer Critics Circle Awards (6 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]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
1st Officer William Murdoch [Replacement]
2nd Class Passenger [Replacement]
Harold Bride (Understudy) [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996
Performer [Replacement]
Man #2 [Replacement]
Man #2 [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1992
Daniel
3rd Fan
Paramedic
Technician
Reporter
Film Director
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Porter
Constable
Second Constable (Understudy)
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
Videos
Video: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SHE LOVES ME Lyricist Sheldon Harnick Celebrated At Star-Studded Memorial
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2023
Exclusive: Danny Burstein, Zoë Wanamaker & Nathan Lane on Turning Pictures Into Theatre
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Apr 3, 2023
Video: Nathan Lane Looks Back on His Broadway Career, Robin Williams Friendship & More on TODAY
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2023
Photos & Video: See Adrianna Hicks, J. Harrison Ghee & More at The Shubert Foundation's 2023 High School Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2023
Video: See Highlights From PICTURES FROM HOME On Broadway, Starring Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein, and Zoë Wanamaker
by Show Highlights - Feb 10, 2023
Video: Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein & Zoe Wanamaker Explain What PICTURES FROM HOME Is All About
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 15, 2022
VIDEO: Tom Kitt & Brian D'Arcy James Honor Rebecca Luker With New Music Video
by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2021
VIDEO: Ten-Time Tony-Winning MOULIN ROUGE! Celebrates a Spectacular Re-Opening Night
by Team BWW - Sep 27, 2021
VIDEO: Stars Eva Noblezada and Aaron Tveit Talk Broadway's Return on TODAY
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2021
VIDEO: Alex Timbers Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 27, 2021
Exclusive: See Betsy Wolfe, Patrick Page, Carolee Carmello, and More in an All New Trailer For ESTELLA SCROOGE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2020
VIDEO: Watch Betsy Wolfe, Danny Burstein & More in Trailer for ESTELLA SCROOGE; Tickets Available Tomorrow!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 16, 2020
Broadway Rewind: Bernadette Peters Sings 'Losing My Mind' and More from FOLLIES
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Nov 12, 2020
News
Photos: First Look At Audra McDonald In GYPSY On Broadway
The revival of GYPSY beginning previews on Broadway tonight, Thursday, November 21 at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre. The production has released its official first look at Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald as 'Mama' Rose Hovick and Joy Woods in the title role. See the photos!
The revival of GYPSY beginning previews on Broadway tonight, Thursday, November 21 at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre. The production has released its official first look at Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald as 'Mama' Rose Hovick and Joy Woods in the title role. See the photos!
Tryphena Wade To Stand by for Audra McDonald In GYPSY
The revival of GYPSY beginning previews on Broadway this week, has finalized its casting.
The revival of GYPSY beginning previews on Broadway this week, has finalized its casting.
GYPSY to Offer $49 and $39 Tickets Through Rush & Standing Room Policies
The revival of GYPSY, directed by six-time Tony Award-winning Director George C. Wolfe and starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, has announced it rush and standing room ticket policies. Learn how to purchase discounted tickets.
The revival of GYPSY, directed by six-time Tony Award-winning Director George C. Wolfe and starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, has announced it rush and standing room ticket policies. Learn how to purchase discounted tickets.
SOUTH PACIFIC Benefit Reunion Will Honor Vivian Beaumont Allen, Mitzi E. Newhouse & Claire Tow
Lincoln Center Theater’s Gala performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC will honor the three extraordinary women for whom its three theaters are named: Vivian Beaumont Allen, Mitzi E. Newhouse, and Claire Tow.
Lincoln Center Theater’s Gala performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC will honor the three extraordinary women for whom its three theaters are named: Vivian Beaumont Allen, Mitzi E. Newhouse, and Claire Tow.
Listen: Danielle Wade Sings 'Ready to Try' From CHRIS, MRS. Studio Album
Cue the snow and holiday cheer: the Chris, Mrs. - A New Holiday Musical studio album from Boldly Productions is almost here! Listen to the single 'Ready to Try' now!
Cue the snow and holiday cheer: the Chris, Mrs. - A New Holiday Musical studio album from Boldly Productions is almost here! Listen to the single 'Ready to Try' now!
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!
GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!
SOUTH PACIFIC Reunion Concert at Lincoln Center to Offer Performance Only Tickets & Digital Lottery
Lincoln Center Theater has announced performance-only tickets and a digital lottery for the SOUTH PACIFIC reunion concert, featuring members of the 2008 revival cast. Learn more about the performance here!
Lincoln Center Theater has announced performance-only tickets and a digital lottery for the SOUTH PACIFIC reunion concert, featuring members of the 2008 revival cast. Learn more about the performance here!
Video: Audra McDonald Sings in New GYPSY Promo
Directed by six-time Tony Award-winning Director George C. Wolfe, GYPSY is coming back to Broadway later this month. Watch all four stars and listen to a small clip from 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' in this brand new promo video.
Directed by six-time Tony Award-winning Director George C. Wolfe, GYPSY is coming back to Broadway later this month. Watch all four stars and listen to a small clip from 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' in this brand new promo video.
Video: Audra McDonald & Company Are Getting Ready for GYPSY
Audra McDonald is about to take on one mother of a role. Next month at the Majestic Theater, she will lead the much-anticipated revival of Gypsy as Mama Rose. Watch in this video as the cast chats more about what audiences can expect.
Audra McDonald is about to take on one mother of a role. Next month at the Majestic Theater, she will lead the much-anticipated revival of Gypsy as Mama Rose. Watch in this video as the cast chats more about what audiences can expect.
Photos: Audra McDonald and the Cast of GYPSY Meet the Press
On Monday, October 28th, the cast and creative team of GYPSY participated in press interviews at New 42 Studios where the upcoming revival is in its fourth week of rehearsals. See photos of the company here!
On Monday, October 28th, the cast and creative team of GYPSY participated in press interviews at New 42 Studios where the upcoming revival is in its fourth week of rehearsals. See photos of the company here!
Video: Audra McDonald Shares Her Take on Mama Rose in GYPSY
Audra McDonald is sharing some insights into how she thinks of the character of Mama Rose. The Tony-winning performer will be taking on the iconic role in Gypsy beginning in November and McDonald visited Good Morning America to talk about the show and give audiences an idea of what they can expect.
Audra McDonald is sharing some insights into how she thinks of the character of Mama Rose. The Tony-winning performer will be taking on the iconic role in Gypsy beginning in November and McDonald visited Good Morning America to talk about the show and give audiences an idea of what they can expect.
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Fall 2024 Watch Guide
A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 7 are already films that you can watch from home.
A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 7 are already films that you can watch from home.
Photos: SUNSET BLVD Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd, starring Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond' officially opened on Sunday, October 20 at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of all of the stars arriving at opening night here!
Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd, starring Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond' officially opened on Sunday, October 20 at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of all of the stars arriving at opening night here!
GYPSY Casts Rescue Dogs in the Role of 'Chowsie'
The Broadway revival of Gypsy has announced the furry friends who will be taking the stage in the role of 'Chowsie'. Tana June and Indy, two rescues from Homeward Bound in Elkhart, Indiana. Tana June will play the role, with Indy understudying. Meet the dogs here.
The Broadway revival of Gypsy has announced the furry friends who will be taking the stage in the role of 'Chowsie'. Tana June and Indy, two rescues from Homeward Bound in Elkhart, Indiana. Tana June will play the role, with Indy understudying. Meet the dogs here.
Leslie Uggams to be Honored by Encompass New Opera Theatre
Encompass New Opera Theatre will honor Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams with a musical tribute on October 27, 2024. Learn more about Uggams and about the event.
Encompass New Opera Theatre will honor Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams with a musical tribute on October 27, 2024. Learn more about Uggams and about the event.
Photos: Stars Arrive for OUR TOWN Opening Night on Broadway
Stars came out for the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, Kaitlyn Dever, Michael Kors, Raul Esparza, Cynthia Nixon and more as they arrive on the red carpet here!
Stars came out for the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, Kaitlyn Dever, Michael Kors, Raul Esparza, Cynthia Nixon and more as they arrive on the red carpet here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 10, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:
Photos: Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein & More GYPSY Character Portraits
You can now get a first look at the cast of GYPSY on Broadway in character! Check out photos of Audra McDonald and more in new character portraits here! Learn more about the Broadway revival and see how to purchase tickets.
You can now get a first look at the cast of GYPSY on Broadway in character! Check out photos of Audra McDonald and more in new character portraits here! Learn more about the Broadway revival and see how to purchase tickets.
GYPSY Will Offer Exclusive Seats and Signed Window Cards at Box Office Opening This Week
The GYPSY box office will open at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre on Thursday, October 10, at 10am (EST). Find out how to get exclusive seats and a signed window card!
The GYPSY box office will open at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre on Thursday, October 10, at 10am (EST). Find out how to get exclusive seats and a signed window card!
Photos: A Fantastic Night For Black Theatre United at Ziegfeld Ballroom
There are galas and there are galas and, then, there was what Black Theatre United pulled off last night, September 30th, celebrating GENERATIONS OF EXCELLENCE at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. From the moment you walked in to the moment you left, the love, respect, admiration and warmth throughout the evening was palpable.
There are galas and there are galas and, then, there was what Black Theatre United pulled off last night, September 30th, celebrating GENERATIONS OF EXCELLENCE at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. From the moment you walked in to the moment you left, the love, respect, admiration and warmth throughout the evening was palpable.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Danny Burstein been in?
Danny Burstein has appeared on Broadway in 20 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?
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, including the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for Moulin Rouge! He also received the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Moulin Rouge! Additionally, he won the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Moulin Rouge! Burstein's accolades for Fiddler on the Roof include the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards and the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. He was honored with the Best Featured Actor in a Play award from BroadwayWorld Awards for Golden Boy. Furthermore, he received the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Follies, the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Follies, and the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for South Pacific.
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