Damon Daunno

Damon Daunno (born November 28, 1984) is an American actor and singer. A native of Whippanny, 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
Whippany, New Jersey, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2006–present
Spouse(s)
Kirsty Woodward
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(m. 2018)​

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
2010–11 Brief Encounter Ensemble, Bill Studio 54
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
2018 The Lucky Ones Kai Connelly Theater
Oklahoma! Curly McLain St. Ann's Warehouse
2019 Circle in the Square Theatre

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result
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

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. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadway-Sings-BLOOD-ROCK-is-Now-Available-on-iTunes-and-Apple-Music-Featuring-Andy-Mientus-Damon-Daunno-and-More-20200821
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