Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
#1Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/16/20 at 1:16am
I will likely be returning to NYC for a short work trip next month. Depending on what part of the month I return, I am pretty sure what new shows I wanna see. Still, I might add a couple days which would allow for me to either revisit shows I’ve seen before, other new shows, or older shows I haven’t seen before.
One show Im considering seeing again is Moulin Rouge! I was getting excited about seeing it perhaps at a reduced price during non-touristy season but still with the original cast. But then I recalled that Burstein is out of the show (for surgery?). Anyone know if/when he's returning. I see he's off the cast list on the website. Has anyone seen Austin Durant in the role? If so, how is he?
I loved many things about Moulin Rouge! when I saw it, but Burstein’s was my favorite performance.
I apologize if there is already a thread devoted to this. I searched and couldn't find it.
#2Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/16/20 at 1:50am
They said it was a six-week medical leave when he left in December, but his recovery may have something to say about that timing:
http://www.playbill.com/article/austin-durant-fills-in-for-danny-burstein-in-broadways-moulin-rouge-beginning-december-10
Hairspray0901
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/29/08
#3Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/16/20 at 7:34amI love Danny Burstein - he’s one of my top 5 broadway actors. I saw Moulin Rouge without him (knowing he would be out) in January 3. While I could 100% picture Danny in that role perfectly, I thought Austin was fantastic!
Auggie27
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
#4Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/16/20 at 7:43am
He was at the matinee of "The Thin Place" at Playwrights Horizons last Saturday afternoon, and told people in the lobby he's returning at this Saturday matinee ("I go back in a week from today."
That's from the horse's mouth. .
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ellbellthomps
Leading Actor Joined: 11/15/17
#5Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/16/20 at 10:44am
I'm going feb 19th, and I loved him back in august. Would love to see him again.
Redshoz9992
Swing Joined: 5/20/18
#6Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/18/20 at 6:38pmAccording to a Facebook screenshot of the playbill insert from this afternoon, he was still out for the matinee today. Heading to see it tonight with fingers crossed! Though I hear the replacement is just as good!
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#7Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/18/20 at 10:55pmWas he back for the evening show?
#8Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/19/20 at 1:18amNever seen Danny and I’m not really familiar with his work, but I did see Austin and thought he was pretty great. Definitely recommend seeing the show though either way.
#9Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/19/20 at 1:59am
DiscoCrows said: "Never seen Danny and I’m not really familiar with his work"
i can’t believe I just read this on a broadway message board.
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#10Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/19/20 at 2:00amHe posted earlier on Saturday about a play at Primary Stages, but nothing about Moulin Rouge! But he doesn’t seem to post about Moulin Rouge! much so not sure one can surmise much from that.
#11Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/19/20 at 4:02amI saw Danny first and then an understudy on my second visit and the understudy was terrible in comparison.
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Understudy Joined: 12/30/19
#12Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/19/20 at 11:14am
Just_John said: "I saw Danny first and then an understudy on my second visit and the understudy was terrible in comparison. "
I have to agree with this sentiment. I felt like Austin was a caricature playing the role whereas Danny truly embodied the role.
#13Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/21/20 at 12:38amHe’s still not listed on the show’s website so I guess he’s still out. My friend is seeing it tonight (Tuesday) for the first time. No offense to the understudy, but I wish he could see Danny.
#14Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/21/20 at 12:57am
Miles2Go2 said: "He’s still not listed on the show’s website so I guess he’s still out. My friend is seeing it tonight (Tuesday) for the first time. No offense to the understudy, but I wish he could see Danny."
I am seeing it tonight, Tuesday, also. No Karen or Danny.
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#15Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/21/20 at 5:45amAustin Durant is not an understudy.
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#16Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/21/20 at 9:17am
Call_me_jorge said: "Austin Durant is not an understudy."
Oops! Sorry. I should have done my research. My apologies!
Hamilfan2
Broadway Star Joined: 12/28/15
#17Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/21/20 at 1:55pm
According to Playbill, he is scheduled to come back tonight
Source: http://www.playbill.com/personlistpage/person-list?production=00000167-2c70-d24b-ad67-bdf901c30000&type=cp#cc
Edit: Danny confirmed in the comments of his latest Instagram post as well: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7hTEMEgugjJhswhH8WFrel1Jwl4QtTWABd1qM0/?igshid=j26vgsgbk56p
#18Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/21/20 at 2:56pm
Cool. I love Burstein so I am good with Olivo being out if he is in!
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Hamilfan2
Broadway Star Joined: 12/28/15
#19Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/21/20 at 4:18pm
uncageg said: "Cool. I love Burstein so I am good with Olivo being out if he is in!"
Agreed, Olivo is great but her understudy is just as great (I even liked her a little better personally). Danny on the other hand imo is irreplaceable and while I’m sure Austin is great I just can’t see coming close to matching Danny’s brilliance in that role
#20Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/21/20 at 5:56pm
He is back tonight, as per his Instagram.
#21Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/21/20 at 7:31pm
B.JAMES said: "He is back tonight, as per his Instagram."
Great news!
#22Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/22/20 at 12:13am
He was in and was wonderful as usual. The show as a whole? Didn't thrill me.
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TalkinLoud
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/3/09
#23Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/22/20 at 11:42amAre principal actor out/vacation dates listed anywhere? I’d really like to see this with Tveit/Olivo/Burstein.
#24Is Danny Burstein returning to Moulin Rouge?
Posted: 1/22/20 at 11:56am
TalkinLoud said: "Are principal actor out/vacation dates listed anywhere? I’d really like to see this with Tveit/Olivo/Burstein."
Well we know Olivo does not do Tuesdays. It tells you when ordering tickets.
I really enjoyed Amber Ardolino. At times I found myself picturing Olivo in some scenes and thought I just couldn't picture her in them. That's just me. You don't want to miss Rojas or Ngaujah either. They were good. The show as a whole didn't thrill me though. My thoughts are in the (pro) review thread.
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