Danny Burstein
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Danny Burstein:
Photos: CABARET Stars Eddie Redmayne & Gayle Rankin Honored with Sardi's Portraits (Sep 8, 2024)
SACRED RIGHTS, SACRED SONG, A SERVICE FOR THE SACRED CENTER Makes Off Broadway Debut (Sep 3, 2024)
Laura Benanti and More Join BROADWAY CELEBRATES EQUALITY At 54 Below (Aug 13, 2024)
Photos: CABARET Stars Eddie Redmayne & Gayle Rankin Honored with Sardi's Portraits (Sep 8, 2024)
SACRED RIGHTS, SACRED SONG, A SERVICE FOR THE SACRED CENTER Makes Off Broadway Debut (Sep 3, 2024)
Laura Benanti and More Join BROADWAY CELEBRATES EQUALITY At 54 Below (Aug 13, 2024)
BIO
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.
Photos
Harvey Fierstein with Danny Burstein, Robert Cuccioli, Jason Danieley, Rob Fisher, Jessica Hecht, Judy Kuhn, Nancy Opel, David Rockwell, Alan Schmuckler, Elena Shaddow, Jenn Gambatese, Alexandra Silber and Karen Ziemba
Date:
11/11/2023
From: Photos: Go Inside the SHELDON HARNICK MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
Harvey Fierstein with Danny Burstein, Robert Cuccioli, Jason Danieley, Rob Fisher, Jessica Hecht, Judy Kuhn, Jenn Gambatese, Nancy Opel, David Rockwell, Alan Schmuckler, Elena Shaddow, Alexandra Silber and Karen Ziemba
Date:
11/11/2023
From: Photos: Go Inside the SHELDON HARNICK MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
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
Man #2 [Replacement]
Performer [Replacement]
Man #2 [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1992
Daniel
Film Director
Reporter
Technician
Paramedic
3rd Fan
[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
Broadway Rewind: Watch Bernadette Peters & More in the 2011 Revival of FOLLIES
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 11, 2020
News
Photos: CABARET Stars Eddie Redmayne & Gayle Rankin Honored with Sardi's Portraits
Cabaret stars Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin were placed on the Sardi’s Walls of Broadway fame with portraits at an unveiling by Max Klimavicius, owner of Sardi’s. Check out photos from the event below!
Cabaret stars Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin were placed on the Sardi’s Walls of Broadway fame with portraits at an unveiling by Max Klimavicius, owner of Sardi’s. Check out photos from the event below!
SACRED RIGHTS, SACRED SONG, A SERVICE FOR THE SACRED CENTER Makes Off Broadway Debut
Mourning Doves Rising in association with Amas Musical Theater, Donna Trinkoff Artistic Producer, Jonathan S. Cerullo / JSCTheatricals and Sharon Litwinoff will present Sacred Rights, Sacred Song, A Service for the Sacred Center on Wednesday September 11 and Sunday September 22 at 7:00 pm.
Mourning Doves Rising in association with Amas Musical Theater, Donna Trinkoff Artistic Producer, Jonathan S. Cerullo / JSCTheatricals and Sharon Litwinoff will present Sacred Rights, Sacred Song, A Service for the Sacred Center on Wednesday September 11 and Sunday September 22 at 7:00 pm.
Laura Benanti and More Join BROADWAY CELEBRATES EQUALITY At 54 Below
54 Below will present “Broadway Celebrates Equality,” a celebration of Women’s Equality Day, Monday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m.
54 Below will present “Broadway Celebrates Equality,” a celebration of Women’s Equality Day, Monday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m.
Whoopi Goldberg, Ariana DeBose, Patti LuPone, & More Named Honorary Co-Chairs For the Black Theatre United 2024 Gala
Black Theatre United has announced a star-studded lineup of Honorary Co-Chairs for its second annual Gala on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Learn more here!
Black Theatre United has announced a star-studded lineup of Honorary Co-Chairs for its second annual Gala on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Learn more here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of N/A
The world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa is now open! Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
The world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa is now open! Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
Actors Theatre of Indiana Teams Up with Carmel Symphony Orchestra For July 3 Event at Coxhall Gardens
Actors Theatre of Indiana is joining forces once again with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. Bring your friends and family and join ATI and CSO on July 3 as they celebrate our independence in the best way – with live music! This event, set at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, is a great way to jumpstart your holiday celebration.
Actors Theatre of Indiana is joining forces once again with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. Bring your friends and family and join ATI and CSO on July 3 as they celebrate our independence in the best way – with live music! This event, set at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, is a great way to jumpstart your holiday celebration.
Danny Burstein Will Host the 2024 Actors' Equity Foundation Awards
The Actors’ Equity Foundation will present its 2024 awards on Monday, June 24. Tony Award–winner Danny Burstein will host the event, with live musical accompaniment by Tina deVaron.
The Actors’ Equity Foundation will present its 2024 awards on Monday, June 24. Tony Award–winner Danny Burstein will host the event, with live musical accompaniment by Tina deVaron.
Kelli O'Hara, Paulo Szot & Morę to Lead SOUTH PACIFIC Reunion Concert at Lincoln Center Theater
Bartlett Sher will direct a one-night-only reunion concert of LCT’s Tony Award-winning 2008 production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacificas part of Lincoln Center Theater's 2024-2025 season. Learn more!
Bartlett Sher will direct a one-night-only reunion concert of LCT’s Tony Award-winning 2008 production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacificas part of Lincoln Center Theater's 2024-2025 season. Learn more!
MCNEAL Starring Robert Downey, Jr., FLOYD COLLINS, and More Set For Lincoln Center's 2024-25 Broadway Season
Lincoln Center Theater has announced its 2024-2025 season of productions, including Robert Downey, Jr.'s Broadway debut, the Broadway premiere of Adam Guettel and Tina Landau's Floyd Collins, and more.
Lincoln Center Theater has announced its 2024-2025 season of productions, including Robert Downey, Jr.'s Broadway debut, the Broadway premiere of Adam Guettel and Tina Landau's Floyd Collins, and more.
Alicia Keys, Linda Twine, and Maxine Williams Will Be Honored at the 2024 Black Theatre United Gala
Black Theatre United will host its second annual Gala on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York. Learn more about how to attend here!
Black Theatre United will host its second annual Gala on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York. Learn more about how to attend here!
Rachel Bay Jones and Danny Burstein to Star in Indie Film RISE AND SHINE
According to new reports, Tony Winners Rachel Bay Jones and Danny Burstein will star alongside newcomer Ana Sharp in an independent film from Laura Somers called Rise and Shine. Based on a true story, the film follows Janice Steele and her daughter Terri who makes the transition from homeschool to public school. Janice, who was born with cerebral palsy and a developmental delay, inspires those around her in this new environment with her positivity.
According to new reports, Tony Winners Rachel Bay Jones and Danny Burstein will star alongside newcomer Ana Sharp in an independent film from Laura Somers called Rise and Shine. Based on a true story, the film follows Janice Steele and her daughter Terri who makes the transition from homeschool to public school. Janice, who was born with cerebral palsy and a developmental delay, inspires those around her in this new environment with her positivity.
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
Have Many Shows this Season Premiered Long Before Broadway?
This time, the reader question was: Have a lot of shows this season had a long time between their first productions and Broadway premieres?
This time, the reader question was: Have a lot of shows this season had a long time between their first productions and Broadway premieres?
Mark Ruffalo and Jessica Hecht to Star in IRONWEED at BAM
On May 17th BAM will present IRONWEED: An Evening of Art & Humanity, based on William Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
On May 17th BAM will present IRONWEED: An Evening of Art & Humanity, based on William Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Krysta Rodriguez & More to Perform at Signature Theatre Gala Honoring Nathan Lane
On April 29, 2024, Signature Theatre will honor icon of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Learn more!
On April 29, 2024, Signature Theatre will honor icon of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Learn more!
From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History
Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse!
Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater
Check out photos from 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!
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!
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!
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!
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 received numerous nominations for his performances, including: - 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 - 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 received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Moulin Rouge! and the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, also for Moulin Rouge!. He was awarded Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Moulin Rouge!. Additionally, he received the Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Fiddler on the Roof and the Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. Burstein won the Best Featured Actor in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Golden Boy and earned the Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Follies. He also received the Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Follies and the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for South Pacific.
Videos