Jordan Donica is an American actor and singer. He is known for his theatrical roles in musicals.
Jordan Donica | |
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 Donica as The Wolf in Into the Woods | |
| Born | Jordan Matthew Donica April 18, 1994 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Education | Otterbein University (BFA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Singer |
| Years active | 2013 - Present |
| Known for | Camelot, The Phantom of the Opera, My Fair Lady, Charmed |
| Website | http://www.jordan-donica.com |
He made his Broadway debut as a replacement, playing Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera from 2016 to 2017, and later 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.
He also appeared in television with roles in Blue Bloods (2019) and Charmed (2019-2022).[1][2]
Early life
editDonica was born April 18, 1994, in Minneapolis, MN. He was raised in Indianapolis, IN and began performing at the age of six. At the age of eight, after seeing a touring company of Phantom of the Opera, he was determined to pursue a career in musical theatre.[3] He went on to study at Otterbein University, where he graduated cum laude with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Some of his university production credits include Les Misérables, Dames at Sea, and Into the Woods.[4]
Career
editDonica made his made his Broadway debut in 2016, starring as Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny, in the historic Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera. He reprised the role in the summer of 2022 during the absence of John Riddle.[5]
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.[6]
In 2019, he starred as Sir Lancelot in Lincoln Center Theater's gala production of Camelot opposite Lin-Manuel Miranda.[7] He would reprise this role in a 2023 Broadway revival opposite Phillipa Soo as Guinevere.[8] 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.[9]
Donica joined the main cast for the second season of the CW's Charmed, and guest starred in an episode of Blue Bloods.[10]
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.[11]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson | Episode: "The Shucker" |
| 2019 | Blue Bloods | Joshua Taylor | Episode: "Milestones" |
| 2019-2022 | Charmed | Jordan Chase | Series regular (seasons 2 - 4) |
Theatre Credits
editAwards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Camelot | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Jordan Donica Is Broadway's Modern Gentleman". Playbill. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2019-08-29). "'Charmed': Jordan Donica Joins As New Series Regular For Season 2". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- ^ "Jordan Donica: On The Street Where He Lives". Long Island Weekly. 2018-05-23. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- ^ "Jordan Donica". Park Avenue Artists. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- ^ "The Phantom of the Opera's Jordan Donica on His Game of Thrones Obsession, Love Triangles & More". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- ^ "Watch Jordan Donica Transform from Hamilton's Lafayette/Jefferson to My Fair Lady's Freddy". Playbill. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- ^ Bahr, Sarah. "Indianapolis actor to star in 'Camelot' concert with 'Hamiltons Lin-Manuel Miranda". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- ^ Soo Donica Burnap Camelot
- ^ "Into the Woods | New York City Center".
- ^ "Jordan Donica". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- ^ "Full Bio". _. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- ^ Nathan Lane and More Set For Concert Version of THE FROGS at Lincoln Center
- ^ John Riddle, Jordan Donica, Teal Wicks, More Will Storm the Barricades in Muny Les Misérables