Jordan Donica

Jordan Donica is an American actor and singer. He is known for his theatrical roles in musicals.

Jordan Donica
Born
Jordan Matthew Donica

(1994-04-18) April 18, 1994
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
EducationOtterbein University (BFA)
Occupation(s)Actor, Singer
Years active2016 - Present
Websitehttp://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 is also appeared in television with roles in Blue Bloods (2019) and Charmed (2019-2020).[1][2]

Early life

Donica was born April 18, 1994, in Minneapolis, Minnesota He began performing in local theatre when he was 6 and from the age of 8 was determined to have 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

Donica 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.[5]

Soon after, he starred as the 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 theater and TV 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

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2017 Curb Your Enthusiasm Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson
2019 Blue Bloods Joshua Taylor
2019-2022 Charmed Jordan Chase Series regular (seasons 2 - 4)

Theatre Credits
Year Title Role Venue Notes
2013 Romeo and Juliet Romeo Noblesville Shakespeare in the Park Regional
Les Misérables Jean Valjean Otterbein University
2014 Dames at Sea Hennessy / The Captain
Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Weathervane Playhouse Regional
2015 Into the Woods The Wolf / Cinderella's Prince Otterbein University
South Pacific Seabee Utah Shakespeare Festival Regional
2016-17 The Phantom of the Opera Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny Majestic Theatre Broadway
2017 Hamilton Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson US National Tour Angelica Company
2018-19 My Fair Lady Freddy Eynsford-Hill Vivian Beaumont Theater Broadway
2019 Camelot Sir Lancelot du Lac Lincoln Center Theater Concert
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
2023 Camelot Sir Lancelot du Lac Vivian Beaumont Theater

References
  1. "Jordan Donica Is Broadway's Modern Gentleman". Playbill. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  2. Petski, Denise (2019-08-29). "'Charmed': Jordan Donica Joins As New Series Regular For Season 2". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  3. "Jordan Donica: On The Street Where He Lives". Long Island Weekly. 2018-05-23. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  4. "Jordan Donica". Park Avenue Artists. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  5. "The Phantom of the Opera's Jordan Donica on His Game of Thrones Obsession, Love Triangles & More". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  6. "Watch Jordan Donica Transform from Hamilton's Lafayette/Jefferson to My Fair Lady's Freddy". Playbill. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  7. Bahr, Sarah. "Indianapolis actor to star in 'Camelot' concert with 'Hamiltons Lin-Manuel Miranda". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  8. Soo Donica Burnap Camelot
  9. "Into the Woods | New York City Center".
  10. "Jordan Donica". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  11. "Full Bio". _. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
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