Damon Daunno

Damon Daunno (born November 28, 1984) is an American actor and singer. A native of Glen Ridge, New Jersey, Daunno graduated from Tisch School of the Arts.[1] He starred in the 2019 Broadway revival of Oklahoma! as Curly, for which he received a nomination for the 2019 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.[2][3]

Damon Daunno
Born (1984-11-28) November 28, 1984
Glen Ridge, New Jersey, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2006–present
Spouse
Kirsty Woodward
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(m. 2018)​

Daunno originated the role of Orpheus in Hadestown in the Off-Broadway production which ran from May 6 to July 31, 2016, at New York Theatre Workshop. He appears on the Off Broadway Original Cast Recording.

In August 2020, Daunno was featured on the soundtrack Broadway Sings Blood Rock: The Musical with Andy Mientus, Jennifer DiNoia, and Robert Torti.[4]

Theatre credits
Year Title Role Venue
2010 The Last Goodbye Romeo Williamstown Theatre Festival[5]
2010–11 Brief Encounter Ensemble, Bill Studio 54
2013 Fly By Night Harold McClam Dallas Theater Center
2015 Oklahoma! Curly McLain Bard SummerScape
These Paper Bullets! Claude Gil Cates Theater
2016 Hadestown Orpheus New York Theatre Workshop
2017 Beardo Beardo St. John's Lutheran Church
The Tin Drum Jan Shoreditch Town Hall [6]
2018 The Lucky Ones Kai Connelly Theater
2019-2020 Oklahoma! Curly McLain St. Ann's Warehouse
Circle in the Square Theatre

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2013 The Following Steve Episode: "Love Hurts"
2020 Blue Bloods Mancuso Episode: "Where the Truth Lies"
2021 The Hating Game Danny
2022 The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel J.J. Episode: "Everything is Bellmore"
2022 Interview with the Vampire Bruce Episode: "A Vile Hunger for Your Hammering Heart"

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2018 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical The Lucky Ones Nominated
Lucille Lortel Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical Won
2019 Tony Award Best Actor in a Musical Oklahoma! Nominated
Drama Desk Award Outstanding Actor in a Musical Nominated
Outer Critics Circle Award Outstanding Actor in a Musical Nominated
2020 Grammy Award Best Musical Theater Album Nominated [7]

References
  1. Kuperinsky, Amy (2019-04-30). "Tony Awards 2019: N.J.'s Ali Stroker and Damon Daunno nominated for 'Oklahoma!' revival; see full list of nominees". nj.com. Retrieved 2019-06-21.
  2. "Tony Nominee Spotlight: Damon Daunno on Breaking With Tradition in 'Oklahoma!,' Plus Watch 'People Will Say We're in Love' (Exclusive)". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-06-21.
  3. "Oklahoma! Star Damon Daunno on Leveling Up in a Classic Role and Strumming His Way to Broadway". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2019-06-21.
  4. Wild, Stephi. "'Broadway Sings BLOOD ROCK' is Now Available on iTunes and Apple Music, Featuring Andy Mientus, Damon Daunno, and More!". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  5. https://wtfestival.org/main-events/last-goodbye-the/
  6. Herman, Judi. (2018, July 7). The Tin Drum ★★★★. Jewish Renaissance. Retrieved December 20, 2022, from https://www.jewishrenaissance.org.uk/blog/review-theatre-the-tin-drum
  7. "2020 GRAMMYs Awards Show: Complete Winners & Nominations List". www.grammy.com. Retrieved 2023-01-15.


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