Meet Danny Rothman
Danny is an actor and singer who grew up in St. Louis, MO and now resides in New York City. Before making it to New York, he lived in Pittsburgh where he received his B.F.A. in Drama, studying drama and musical theatre at the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University. Since that time he has continued his voice and acting studies with such renowned teachers as Earle Gister, Ron Van Lieu, Caymichael Patten and Aaron Hagan.
Danny appeared in the 2023 Tony-nominated Broadway revival of "Sweeney Todd" as Jonas Fogg covering Judge Turpin, played the titular role of Sweeney in the award-winning Best Musical by the Houston press at Theatre Under the Stars, as well as stood by for Sweeney Todd and the Judge in the award-winning, iconic, immersive production of "Sweeney Todd" off-Broadway at the Barrow Street Theatre where he played the titular role opposite 3-time Tony nominee Carolee Carmello as Mrs. Lovett, and stood by for Tony nominee Norm Lewis. Along with the iconic role of Sweeney, Danny has portrayed Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof" twice, receiving a 2025 Best Actor in a Musical nomination for his portrayal at ACT of CT. He portrayed the role of Javert in "Les Misérables" in three separate productions within a year with North Shore Music Theatre (more info click here), with a cast of 120 in the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's production at the beautiful 2,500-seat Civic Center and at the historic Arrow Rock Lyceum. Elsewhere, Danny has performed in New York and around the country at Tony Award-winning venues such as Lincoln Center, The Public Theatre, The Old Globe, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Goodspeed Musicals, The Signature Theatre, The Denver Center, as well as the York Theatre Company, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, The Cape Playhouse, St. Louis Repertory Theatre, Portland Center Stage, Fulton Theatre, Stages St. Louis, Stamford Center for the Arts, The MUNY, K.C. Starlight, Pittsburgh CLO, Hangar Theatre, Shadowland Theatre, Musicals Tonight, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Gallery Players, among others.
Danny received a Drammy Award for Outstanding Achievement for a Musical Actor in a Supporting Role for his portrayal of Younger Brother in "Ragtime" at the Portland Center Stage. Over 120 area productions were considered.
For Danny's debut album, "Next Stop," a theatre and jazz-styled collection of standards and show tunes, he closely collaborated with the renowned Lee Musiker, who music directed, arranged and co-produced. The album was recorded at NOLA Recording Studios in New York City.