{{Short description|American actor and singer}} {{Infobox person | name = Jordan Donica | image = Into The Woods 2014-2015 (17243814773).jpg | caption = Donica as The Wolf in ''Into the Woods'' | birth_name = Jordan Matthew Donica | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|4|18}} | birth_place = Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. | education = Otterbein University (BFA) | known_for = ''Camelot'',<br>''My Fair Lady'',<br>''The Phantom of the Opera'',<br>''The Gilded Age'',<br>''Charmed'' | occupation = Actor, singer | years_active = 2013 - present | website = http://www.jordan-donica.com }}
'''Jordan Donica''' (born April 18, 1994) is an American actor and singer. He is known for his theatrical roles in stage musicals.
He made his Broadway debut as a replacement, playing Raoul in ''The Phantom of the Opera'' from 2016 to 2017, and again in 2022. He then starred in Lincoln Center revivals portraying Freddy Eynsford-Hill in ''My Fair Lady'' (2018) and Sir Lancelot in ''Camelot'' (2023), the latter of which earned him a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. In 2025, he starred as Max von Mayerling in the closing cast of the Broadway revival of ''Sunset Boulevard''.
Donica has also appeared in television with roles in ''Charmed'' (2019–2022) and ''The Gilded Age'' (2025). In addition to his Broadway credits, he also starred in the first United States national tour of ''Hamilton'' as the Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jordan Donica Is Broadway's Modern Gentleman |url=https://playbill.com/article/jordan-donica-is-broadways-modern-gentleman |access-date=2022-03-17 |website=Playbill |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=2019-08-29 |title='Charmed': Jordan Donica Joins As New Series Regular For Season 2 |url=https://deadline.com/2019/08/charmed-jordan-donica-series-regular-season-2-1202706897/ |access-date=2022-03-17 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Early life == Donica was born April 18, 1994, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was raised in Indianapolis, Indiana and began performing at the age of six. At the age of eight, after seeing a touring company of ''The Phantom of the Opera'', he was determined to pursue a career in musical theatre.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-05-23 |title=Jordan Donica: On The Street Where He Lives |url=https://longislandweekly.com/jordan-donica-on-the-street-where-he-lives/ |access-date=2022-03-17 |website=Long Island Weekly |language=en-US}}</ref> He went on to study at Otterbein University, where he graduated cum laude with a BFA in musical theater. Some of his university production credits include ''Les Misérables'', ''Dames at Sea'', ''How to Succeed in Business'', and ''Into the Woods.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jordan Donica |url=http://www.parkavenueartists.com/jordan-donica |access-date=2022-03-17 |website=Park Avenue Artists |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Career == Donica made his made his Broadway debut in 2016, starring as Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny in the Broadway production of ''The Phantom of the Opera''. He reprised the role in the summer of 2022 during the absence of John Riddle.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Phantom of the Opera's Jordan Donica on His Game of Thrones Obsession, Love Triangles & More |url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/185366/the-phantom-of-the-operas-jordan-donica-on-his-game-of-thrones-obsession-love-triangles-more/ |access-date=2022-03-17 |website=Broadway.com |language=en}}</ref>
Soon after, he starred as Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the first Los Angeles and San Francisco productions of ''Hamilton''. He then returned to Broadway for the role of Freddy Eynsford-Hill in the 2018 Tony-nominated Lincoln Center Theater production of ''My Fair Lady''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Watch Jordan Donica Transform from Hamilton's Lafayette/Jefferson to My Fair Lady's Freddy |url=https://playbill.com/article/watch-jordan-donica-transform-from-hamiltons-lafayette-jefferson-to-my-fair-ladys-freddy |access-date=2022-03-17 |website=Playbill |language=en}}</ref>
Donica joined the main cast for the second season of the CW's ''Charmed'', and guest starred in an episode of ''Blue Bloods''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jordan Donica |url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm8399698/ |access-date=2022-03-17 |website=IMDb}}</ref>
In 2019, he starred as Sir Lancelot in Lincoln Center Theater's gala production of ''Camelot'' opposite Lin-Manuel Miranda and Solea Pfeiffer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bahr |first=Sarah |title=Indianapolis actor to star in 'Camelot' concert with 'Hamilton'{{'s}} Lin-Manuel Miranda |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/2019/02/24/indianapolis-actor-star-camelot-concert-hamilton-lin-manuel-miranda-jordan-donica-theater-broadway/2972059002/ |access-date=2022-03-17 |website=The Indianapolis Star |language=en-US}}</ref> He would reprise this role in a 2023 Broadway revival opposite Phillipa Soo and Andrew Burnap.<ref>[https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/andrew-burnap-phillipa-soo-jordan-donica-to-star-in-camelot-on-broadway Soo Donica Burnap Camelot]</ref> He earned a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical nomination for his performance.
In May 2022, he starred as Rapunzel's Prince in the New York City Center Encores! production of ''Into the Woods'' opposite Gavin Creel, Sara Bareilles, Heather Headley, Neil Patrick Harris and Denée Benton.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nycitycenter.org/pdps/2021-2022/into-the-woods/|title = Into the Woods | New York City Center}}</ref> In the summer of 2024, he received critical acclaim for his performance as Inspector Javert in The Muny’s production of ''Les Misérables''.<ref>[https://www.playbill.com/article/john-riddle-jordan-donica-teal-wicks-more-will-storm-the-barricades-in-muny-les-miserables John Riddle, Jordan Donica, Teal Wicks, More Will Storm the Barricades in Muny Les Misérables]</ref>
In February 2025, he starred as Gleb in a concert staging of ''Anastasia'' at Lincoln Center.<ref>[https://playbill.com/article/christy-altomare-reprises-her-anastasia-in-1-night-only-nyc-concert-performance-february-17 Christy Altomare Reprises Her Anastasia in 1-Night-Only NYC Concert Performance February 17]</ref> On June 10, 2025, Donica replaced David Thaxton as Max von Mayerling in Jamie Lloyd’s revival of ''Sunset Boulevard'' on Broadway opposite Nicole Scherzinger. He stayed with the show through its closing on July 20.<ref>Xiao, Lucy [https://broadwaydirect.com/jordan-donica-to-join-the-cast-of-sunset-blvd-as-max-von-mayerling/ JORDAN DONICA TO JOIN THE CAST OF SUNSET BLVD. AS MAX VON MAYERLING] BroadwayDirect, May 29, 2025</ref>
In 2024, Donica was cast to make his West End debut as the title role in ''The Phantom of the Opera'', but instead joined the cast of HBO Max’s ''The Gilded Age'' (2025).<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/the-gilded-age-peggy-kirkland-romance-jordan-donica-interview-1236324392/ How ‘The Gilded Age’ Newcomer Jordan Donica Charmed His Way Into the Role of Winning Peggy’s Heart] HollywoodReporter, July 20, 2025</ref><ref>Lipton, Brian [https://www.theatermania.com/news/interview-jordan-donica-steps-up-to-the-plate-in-damn-yankees_1802392/ Interview: Jordan Donica Steps Up to the Plate in Damn Yankees] TheaterMania, September 11, 2025</ref>
In the fall of 2025, he starred in Arena Stage’s production of ''Damn Yankees''.<ref>Hall, Margaret [https://playbill.com/article/see-ana-villafane-and-jordan-donica-dance-up-a-storm-in-two-lost-souls-from-damn-yankees See Ana Villafañe and Jordan Donica Dance Up a Storm in 'Two Lost Souls' From Damn Yankees] Playbill, October 3, 2025</ref> He’s set to star in New York City Center’s Encores! staging of ''The Wild Party'' in March 2026.<ref>Culwell-Block, Logan [https://playbill.com/article/lachiusa-wild-party-finds-full-casting-at-encores LaChiusa Wild Party Finds Full Casting at Encores!] Playbill, February 10, 2026</ref>
In addition to his theatre and television work, Donica has been featured at the Washington National Opera gala at The Kennedy Center, with the Pasadena Symphony, and with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Full Bio |url=http://www.jordan-donica.com/fullbio |access-date=2022-03-17 |website=_ |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Filmography ==
=== Television === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- |2017 |''Curb Your Enthusiasm'' |Marquis de Lafayette / <br>Thomas Jefferson |Episode: "The Shucker" |- |2019 |''Blue Bloods'' |Joshua Taylor |Episode: "Milestones" |- |2019–2022 |''Charmed'' |Jordan Chase |Main cast; <br>43 episodes |- |2025 |''The Gilded Age'' |Dr. William Kirkland |Recurring cast; <br>7 episodes |}
== Theater credits == {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Role !Venue !Notes |- |rowspan=2|2013 |''Romeo and Juliet'' |Romeo Montague |Noblesville Shakespeare in the Park |rowspan=6|Regional |- |''Les Misérables'' |Jean Valjean |rowspan=2|Otterbein University |- |rowspan=2|2014 |''Dames at Sea'' |Hennessy / The Captain |- |''Jesus Christ Superstar'' |Jesus Christ |Weathervane Playhouse |- |rowspan=2|2015 |''Into the Woods'' |The Wolf / Cinderella's Prince |Otterbein University |- |''South Pacific'' | Seabee |Utah Shakespeare Festival |- |2016–2017 |''The Phantom of the Opera'' |Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny |Majestic Theatre, Broadway |Replacement |- |2017 |''Hamilton'' |Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson |US National Tour |Angelica Company |- |2018–2019 |''My Fair Lady'' |Freddy Eynsford-Hill |Vivian Beaumont Theatre, Broadway |Original cast |- |2018 |''The Wicker Husband'' |Wicker Husband |New World Stages |Staged Reading |- |2019 |''Camelot'' |Sir Lancelot du Lac |Lincoln Center |Concert |- | rowspan="2" |2022 |''Into the Woods'' |Rapunzel's Prince |New York City Center, Off-Broadway |Encores! |- |''The Phantom of the Opera'' |Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny |Majestic Theatre, Broadway |Replacement |- | rowspan="3" |2023 |''Camelot'' |Sir Lancelot du Lac |Vivian Beaumont Theatre, Broadway |Original cast |- | ''Exorcistic'' | Guest Performer | The Box, Off-Broadway | Replacement |- | ''The Frogs'' | William Shakespeare | Lincoln Center | Concert<ref>[https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Nathan-Lane-and-More-Set-For-THE-FROGS-at-Jazz-at-Lincoln-Centers-Rose-Theater-20230929 Nathan Lane and More Set For Concert Version of THE FROGS at Lincoln Center]</ref> |- | rowspan=2|2024 |''Les Misérables'' | Inspector Javert | The Muny | Regional |- | ''Two Gentlemen of Verona'' | Valentine | Symphony Space | Concert |- | rowspan=4|2025 | ''Big Fish'' | Will Bloom | Unknown | Workshop<ref>[https://playbill.com/article/patrick-wilson-jordan-donica-leading-industry-reading-of-revised-broadway-aimed-big-fish Patrick Wilson, Jordan Donica Leading Industry Reading of Revised, Broadway-Aimed Big Fish]</ref> |- | ''Anastasia'' | Gleb Vaganov | Lincoln Center | Concert |- | ''Sunset Boulevard'' | Max von Mayerling | St. James Theatre, Broadway | Replacement |- | ''Damn Yankees'' | Joe Hardy | Arena Stage | Regional |- |2026 |''The Wild Party'' |Burrs |New York City Center, Off-Broadway |Encores! |}
== Awards and nominations == {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ !Year !Award !Category !Work !Result |- |2023 |Tony Awards |Best Featured Actor in a Musical |''Camelot'' |{{nom}} |- |2025 |St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards<ref>Norfleet, Miya [https://www.stlpr.org/show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-02-04/2024-best-local-theater-unveiled-st-louis-theater-circle Nominations for 2024’s best local theater unveiled by St. Louis Theater Circle] St Louis Public Radio, February 4, 2025</ref> |Outstanding Performer in a Musical - Male or Non-Binary Role |''Les Misérables'' |{{nom}} |- |2026 |Helen Hayes Awards |Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Musical - Hayes |''Damn Yankees'' |{{win}} |}
== References == {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{IMDb name|8399698}}
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