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Jordan Donica
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Donica as The Wolf in Into the Woods
Born
Jordan Matthew Donica

(1994-04-18) April 18, 1994 (age 31)
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.

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
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
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
2023 Tony Awards Best Featured Actor in a Musical Camelot Nominated
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