About the artist
Daniel Breaker is an American actor and singer best known for his work in musical theatre, particularly on Broadway, where he has built a career defined by strong vocal performance combined with sharp comedic and dramatic acting. Rather than emerging primarily as a recording artist, he made his name originating and starring in major stage roles, which is where most of his recorded songs come from.
He gained wide recognition for originating the role of Youth in Stew's rock musical «Passing Strange», earning a Tony Award nomination, and later became known to mainstream audiences for playing Donkey in Broadway's «Shrek the Musical». He also took on a leading role in «The Book of Mormon», one of the most successful modern Broadway musicals, further cementing his reputation as a versatile leading man in contemporary theatre.
Breaker's musical output sits at the intersection of pop, R&B and theatrical songwriting, shaped by the shows he has starred in rather than a solo studio career. His performances are typically praised for blending vocal power with character-driven storytelling, making him a recognizable presence in the modern Broadway cast-recording landscape.