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Jordan Donica
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![]() Donica as The Wolf in Into the Woods
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Jordan Matthew Donica
April 18, 1994 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
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Education | Otterbein University (BFA) |
Occupation | Actor, Singer |
Years active | 2013 - Present |
Known for | Camelot, The Phantom of the Opera, My Fair Lady, Charmed |
Jordan Donica is a talented American actor and singer. He is famous for his amazing performances in many Broadway musicals.
He first appeared on Broadway in 2016. He played the role of Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera. He also starred in popular shows like My Fair Lady and Camelot. For his role in Camelot, he was even nominated for a Tony Award.
Besides musicals, Jordan has also acted on television. You might have seen him in shows like Blue Bloods and Charmed.
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Early Life and Education
Jordan Donica was born on April 18, 1994. He grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. He started performing when he was only six years old.
When he was eight, he saw a touring show of The Phantom of the Opera. This made him want to become a musical theatre actor. He studied at Otterbein University and earned a degree in Musical Theatre. While in college, he performed in shows like Les Misérables and Into the Woods.
A Look at Jordan Donica's Career
Jordan Donica made his big Broadway debut in 2016. He played Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny in The Phantom of the Opera. He even returned to this role in 2022.
Starring in Hamilton and My Fair Lady
After Phantom, Jordan joined the cast of Hamilton. He played both Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson. He performed in the first Los Angeles and San Francisco shows of this popular musical.
He then returned to Broadway for My Fair Lady in 2018. In this show, he played Freddy Eynsford-Hill.
Camelot and Tony Nomination
In 2019, Jordan starred as Sir Lancelot in a special concert version of Camelot. He performed alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda. He reprised this role in a full Broadway revival in 2023. His performance earned him a nomination for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.
Into the Woods and TV Roles
In May 2022, Jordan played Rapunzel's Prince in Into the Woods. This was a special production at New York City Center.
He also joined the TV show Charmed for its second season. He was a regular cast member until the show ended in 2022. He also appeared in an episode of Blue Bloods.
Other Performances
Beyond theatre and TV, Jordan has performed in many concerts. He has sung with the Pasadena Symphony and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. He also performed at the Washington National Opera gala.
Television Appearances
Here are some of the TV shows Jordan Donica has been in:
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 Roles
Here is a list of Jordan Donica's theatre performances:
Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes |
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2013 | Romeo and Juliet | Romeo Montague | Noblesville Shakespeare in the Park | Regional |
Les Misérables | Jean Valjean | Otterbein University | ||
2014 | Dames at Sea | Hennessy / The Captain | ||
Jesus Christ Superstar | Jesus Christ | Weathervane Playhouse | ||
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 |
2017 | Hamilton | Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson | US National Tour | Angelica Company |
2018-2019 | My Fair Lady | Freddy Eynsford-Hill | Vivian Beaumont Theater | Broadway |
2018 | The Wicker Husband | Wicker Husband | New World Stages | Staged Reading |
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 | |
Exorcistic | Guest Performer | The Box | Off-Broadway | |
The Frogs | William Shakespeare | Lincoln Center | Concert | |
2024 | Les Misérables | Inspector Javert | The Muny | Regional |
2025 | Anastasia | Gleb Vaganov | David Geffen Hall | Concert |
Awards and Nominations
Jordan Donica has been recognized for his acting:
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2023 | Tony Awards | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Camelot | Nominated |