Jordan Donica (born April 18, 1994) is an American actor and singer. He is known for his theatrical roles in stage musicals on Broadway and in the West End.
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 made his West End debut in 2026 as the titular character in The Phantom of the Opera as a part of the production's fortieth anniversary replacement cast.
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.
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. 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.
Career Donica made his made his Broadway debut in 2016, starring as Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny in the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. He reprised the role in the summer of 2022 during the absence of John Riddle.
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.
Donica joined the main cast for the second season of the CW's Charmed, and guest starred in an episode of Blue Bloods.
In 2019, he starred as Sir Lancelot in Lincoln Center Theater's gala production of Camelot opposite Lin-Manuel Miranda and Solea Pfeiffer. He would reprise this role in a 2023 Broadway revival opposite Phillipa Soo and Andrew Burnap.Soo Donica Burnap Camelot 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.
In the summer of 2024, he received critical acclaim for his performance as Inspector Javert in The Muny’s production of Les Misérables.John Riddle, Jordan Donica, Teal Wicks, More Will Storm the Barricades in Muny Les Misérables In July 2026, he performed at Radio City Music Hall in an encore performance of the song "Stars" along fellow past and current Javert actors Philip Quast, Bradley Jaden, and Jeremy Secomb after a performance of Les Misérables.Glikas, Bruce Photos: Patti LuPone, Aaron Tveit, and More Join LES MISERABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR For Encore Performance BroadwayWorld, July 29, 2026
In February 2025, he starred as Gleb in a concert staging of Anastasia at Lincoln Center.Christy Altomare Reprises Her Anastasia in 1-Night-Only NYC Concert Performance February 17 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.Xiao, Lucy JORDAN DONICA TO JOIN THE CAST OF SUNSET BLVD. AS MAX VON MAYERLING BroadwayDirect, May 29, 2025 In the fall of 2025, he starred in Arena Stage’s production of Damn Yankees.Hall, Margaret See Ana Villafañe and Jordan Donica Dance Up a Storm in 'Two Lost Souls' From Damn Yankees Playbill, October 3, 2025 He starred in New York City Center’s Encores! staging of The Wild Party in March 2026.Culwell-Block, Logan LaChiusa Wild Party Finds Full Casting at Encores! Playbill, February 10, 2026
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).How ‘The Gilded Age’ Newcomer Jordan Donica Charmed His Way Into the Role of Winning Peggy’s Heart HollywoodReporter, July 20, 2025Lipton, Brian Interview: Jordan Donica Steps Up to the Plate in Damn Yankees TheaterMania, September 11, 2025 In September 2026, Donica began starring as The Phantom in the West End cast of The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty's Theatre in London through the spring of 2027 as part of the show's 40th anniversary celebrations. He was the first black principal performer to play the role in London.Gans, Andrew Jordan Donica Is the Phantom in London's The Phantom of the Opera Starting September 8 Playbill, September 8, 2026 That same year, he voiced the Phantom in Erin A. Craig's audiobook Our Strange Duet (2026), a new reimagining and followup to Webber's The Phantom of the Opera.Major, Michael Sierra Boggess, Jordan Fisher & More Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Sequel Audio Book BroadwayWorld, July 31, 2026
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.
Filmography
Television YearTitleRoleNotes2017Curb Your EnthusiasmMarquis de Lafayette / Thomas JeffersonEpisode: "The Shucker"2019Blue BloodsJoshua TaylorEpisode: "Milestones"2019–2022CharmedJordan ChaseMain cast; 43 episodes 2025–presentThe Gilded Age Dr. William KirklandRecurring cast (season 3); 7 episodes
Theater credits YearTitleRoleVenueNotes2013Romeo and JulietRomeo MontagueNoblesville Shakespeare in the ParkRegionalLes MisérablesJean ValjeanOtterbein University2014Dames at SeaHennessy / The CaptainJesus Christ SuperstarJesus ChristWeathervane Playhouse2015Into the WoodsThe Wolf / Cinderella's PrinceOtterbein UniversitySouth Pacific SeabeeUtah Shakespeare Festival2016–2017The Phantom of the OperaRaoul, Vicomte de ChagnyMajestic Theatre, BroadwayReplacement2017HamiltonMarquis de Lafayette / Thomas JeffersonUS National TourAngelica Company2018–2019My Fair LadyFreddy Eynsford-Hill Vivian Beaumont Theatre, BroadwayOriginal cast2018The Wicker HusbandWicker HusbandNew World StagesStaged Reading2019CamelotSir Lancelot du LacLincoln CenterConcert2022Into the WoodsRapunzel's PrinceNew York City Center, Off-BroadwayEncores!The Phantom of the OperaRaoul, Vicomte de ChagnyMajestic Theatre, BroadwayReplacement2023CamelotSir Lancelot du LacVivian Beaumont Theatre, BroadwayOriginal cast Exorcistic Guest Performer The Box, Off-Broadway Replacement The Frogs William Shakespeare Lincoln Center ConcertNathan Lane and More Set For Concert Version of THE FROGS at Lincoln Center2024Les Misérables Inspector Javert The Muny Regional Two Gentlemen of Verona Valentine Symphony Space Concert2025 Big Fish Will Bloom Unknown WorkshopPatrick Wilson, Jordan Donica Leading Industry Reading of Revised, Broadway-Aimed Big Fish Anastasia Gleb Vaganov Lincoln Center Concert Sunset Boulevard Max von Mayerling St. James Theatre, Broadway Replacement Damn Yankees Joe Hardy Arena Stage Regional2026The Wild PartyBurrsNew York City Center, Off-BroadwayEncores!2026–2027The Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom of the OperaHis Majesty's Theatre, West EndReplacement for the 40th Anniversary Cast
Awards and nominations +YearAwardCategoryWorkResult2023Tony AwardsBest Featured Actor in a MusicalCamelot2025St. Louis Theatre Circle AwardsNorfleet, Miya Nominations for 2024’s best local theater unveiled by St. Louis Theater Circle St Louis Public Radio, February 4, 2025Outstanding Performer in a Musical - Male or Non-Binary Role Les MisérablesBroadwayWorld Washington DC AwardsBest Performer In A MusicalDamn Yankees2026Helen Hayes AwardsOutstanding Supporting Performer in a Musical - Hayes
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