Danny Burstein

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Danny Burstein
Danny Burstein and Rebecca Luker.jpg
Burstein (left) and wife Rebecca Luker at a gala, December 2008
Born (1964-06-16) June 16, 1964 (age 48)
Mt. Kisco, New York
Spouse(s) Rebecca Luker (2000-present)

Danny Burstein (born June 16, 1964) is an American actor who is known for his work in theater, film and television. He was nominated for a 2013 Tony Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for his performance in the the revival of Clifford Odets', Golden Boy, on Broadway and he won the 2012 Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical, as well as a Grammy Award nomination, an Astaire Award nomination and a Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance in the Broadway revival of Follies. He won the 2008 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical and was nominated for the Drama Desk Award and Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his work in South Pacific. He was also nominated for the 2006 Ovation Award and the Tony Award for his performance in The Drowsy Chaperone.

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Life and career [edit]

Burstein was born in Mt. Kisco, New York, and was raised in New York City, the son of a painter and a professor of Greek philosophy.[1] His father was Jewish and his mother, who was from Costa Rica, was of Spanish descent.[2][3] He attended the High School of the Performing Arts and Queens College in New York City. He received an MFA in Acting from the University of California, San Diego in 1990.

Burstein's first acting job was in the chorus of The Music Man at the The Muny in St. Louis during college.[4]

On Broadway, Burstein's thirteen appearances, which have garnered him four Tony Award nominations, have included A Little Hotel on the Side (1992), Yakov in The Seagull (1992–93), in Saint Joan and Three Men on a Horse (both in 1993), Paul in Company (1995), 1st Officer William Murdoch in Titanic (1997–99), Aldolpho in The Drowsy Chaperone (2006–07),[5] Luther Billis in South Pacific (2008–10),[6] Taxi Driver in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (2010–11) and Tokio in "Golden Boy" (2012-2013). [7]

Burstein's Off-Broadway credits include Talley's Folly opposite Sarah Paulson at The Roundabout Theater Company for which he was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award and a Drama League Award; the world premieres of A. R. Gurney's Mrs. Farnsworth (2004), opposite Sigourney Weaver and John Lithgow, at The Flea Theater[8] and Psych (2001) at Playwrights Horizons.[9] He also starred in I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (1996 and 2002) at the Westside Theatre;[10] as Ru/Floor Monitor/Pianist in Merrily We Roll Along (1994) at the York Theatre at St. Peter's Church;[11]All in the Timing at the Houseman; as Daniel in Alan Menken and David Spencer's Weird Romance at the WPA; as Solomon in The Rothschilds and Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, both at Circle in the Square; The United Way at Ensemble Studio Theater; and A Class Act at Manhattan Theater Club. He appeared in two concerts at Carnegie Hall: the Ira Gershwin centennial and as Steward in Sail Away, (1999).[12][13] He appeared in the Encores! (New York City Center) staged concert productions of DuBarry Was a Lady (1996), as Romeo Skragg in Li'l Abner (1998) and as Tailor-Merchant in The Boys from Syracuse (1997).[13][14] [15]

He played the role of Buddy Plummer in the Kennedy Center production of Follies, which ran from May 7, 2011 through June 19, 2011 at the Eisenhower Theater, co-starring with Bernadette Peters, Ron Raines, and Jan Maxwell.[16] He reprised that role in the Broadway engagement of Follies at the Marquis Theatre from August 7, 2011 (in previews) through January 22, 2012, and continued with the production in its engagement at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California from May 3, 2012 through June 9, 2012.[17] He won the Drama Desk Award, Outstanding Actor in a Musical[18] and was nominated for the Tony Award, Best Actor in a Musical.[19]

Burstein can be heard on the cast recording of many of these musicals. Among his many recordings is the musical "Sweet Little Devil" in which he introduced three George Gershwin, Buddy DeSylva songs. The score originally went unrecorded in 1924 and was finally recorded by PS Classics, with Burstein playing the role of Sam in 2012.[20]

Burstein appeared in the films, "Trust, Greed, Beer and Bourbon" (2013), Affluenza (2012), Milkshake (2013),[21]Nor'easter, Construction (2012),[22]Duane Incarnate (2004) ,[23] Transamerica (2005),[24]Autumn Whispers and Deception (2008).[25] His many television credits include the BBC's Absolutely Fabulous (2002),[26] the FX series Louie (2010)[27] and for HBO, he has the recurring role of Lolly Steinman in "Boardwalk Empire". Burstein has lent his voice to a number of video games, including "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" and "Grand Theft Auto: IV".

Personal life [edit]

Burstein is married to actress Rebecca Luker[28] and has two sons, Alexander and Zachary.[29][30]

References [edit]

  1. ^ http://articles.latimes.com/2012/may/22/entertainment/la-et-danny-burstein-20120523
  2. ^ http://www.broadway.com/buzz/165666/three-time-tony-nominee-danny-burstein-on-the-golden-roles-that-made-him-one-of-broadways-mvps/
  3. ^ http://www.playbill.com/features/article/101122-Dannys-Double-Life
  4. ^ Panarello, Joseph F. "Behind the Stage Door with Danny Burstein" Broadway World.com, July 6, 2006
  5. ^ Murray, Matthew. "Review, 'The Drowsy Chaperone'" talkinbroadway.com, May 1, 2006
  6. ^ Hetrick, Adam. "Sher to Discuss South Pacific at Vivian Beaumont March 26". Playbill.com, March 7, 2008
  7. ^ Hetrick, Adam. "Starry 'Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown' Opens on Broadway Nov. 4" Playbill.com, November 4, 2010
  8. ^ Brantley, Ben. "Theater Review; Patrician Calm Can't Extinguish Embers of Pain" The New York Times, April 8, 2004
  9. ^ Jones, Kenneth. "Grad School is a Real Psych Out at Playwrights Horizons, Beginning Nov. 24" Playbill.com, November 24, 2001
  10. ^ Simonson, Robert "Perfect Casting: Danny Burstein Returns to Off-Broadway Revue" Playbill.com, April 16, 2002
  11. ^ " 'Merrily We Roll Along', 1994 York Theatre Company Production" SondheimGuide.com, accessed June 26, 2012
  12. ^ Isherwood, Charles. "Review: 'Sail Away'" Variety, November 14, 1999
  13. ^ a b "BursteinBiography" BroadwayWorld.com, accessed June 27, 2012
  14. ^ "Encores! Previous Seasons" New York City Center, accessed June 26, 2012
  15. ^ "Danny Burstein Star File" Broadway.com
  16. ^ Gans, Andrew. "'Hats Off, Here They Come, Those Beautiful Girls': Starry Follies Begins Kennedy Center Run May 7", Playbill.com, May 7, 2011
  17. ^ Gans, Andrew (January 22, 2012). "Hey, L.A., We're Coming Your Way: 'Follies' Ends Broadway Run Jan. 22". Playbill. Retrieved January 22, 2012. 
  18. ^ Gans, Andrew. "'Once', 'Tribes', 'Follies', 'Salesman', Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein and More Are Drama Desk Winners" Playbill.com, June 3, 2012
  19. ^ Jones, Kenneth. "'Once', 'Clybourne Park', 'Porgy and Bess', Audra McDonald, 'Salesman' Win Tony Awards" Playbill.com, June 10, 2012
  20. ^ Jones, Kenneth. Danny Burstein, Rebecca Luker, Philip Chaffin Will Sing Forgotten Gershwin Score of Sweet Little Devil on CD" Playbill.com, March 26, 2012
  21. ^ " Milkshake Listing" InternetMovieDatabase, accessed August 7, 2012
  22. ^ " 'Construction' Listing" imdb.com, accessed June 26, 2012
  23. ^ Scheib, Ronnie. "Review: 'Duane Incarnate', Tribeca" Variety, (webcache.googleusercontent.com), June 4, 2004
  24. ^ " 'Transamerica' Listing" AllMovie.com, accessed June 26, 2012
  25. ^ " 'Deception' Listing" imdb.com, accessed June 26, 2012
  26. ^ " 'Absolutely Fabulous', Season 4, Episode 7; 'Gay' (27 Dec. 2002)" imdb.com, accessed June 26, 2012
  27. ^ " 'Louie; Season 1, Episode 9; 'Bully' (17 Aug. 2010)" imdb.com, accessed June 26, 2012
  28. ^ Jones, Kenneth."Madam Librarian! Actors Rebecca Luker and Danny Burstein Tie the Knot" Playbill.com, June 14, 2000
  29. ^ Nondorf, Tom. "The Leading Men: Burstein and Barrett" Playbill.com, December 3, 2009
  30. ^ "Fast chat: 'Follies' for Danny Burstein" Newsday.com, September 8, 2011

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