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John Cardoza | |
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 Cardoza in 2023 | |
| Born | John F Cardoza March 25, 1994 Taunton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BFA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor and singer |
| Years active | 2017–present |
John Cardoza[1] (born March 25, 1994) is an American actor and tenor singer, best known for originating the role of Younger Noah in The Notebook on Broadway.
Early life and education[edit]
Cardoza was born in Taunton, Massachusetts. He has one sister, who is two years older.[2] His mother passed away in 2020, and Cardoza credits The Notebook with helping him come to terms with her passing.[3] [4]
"My mom passed away a few years ago, she passed away in 2020. And one of the greatest gifts of this show is that my character starts off the show talking about the loss of his mother and his bond with her through music, which is not at all unsimilar to my experience with my own mother. So I've been able to carry her onstage with me every night in the most special way. And I'm so grateful to Bekah and Ingrid for writing the show that way and making her so present in everything that he does."
He received his BFA in Musical Theatre from the Boston Conservatory of Music.
Career[edit]
Cardoza portrayed Gabe in Next to Normal in 2017 at TheaterWorks in Hartford, Connecticut.[5]
Cardoza got his start on Broadway in the ensemble of Jagged Little Pill, which opened at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts on May 5, 2018, and later transferred to Broadway. He also originated the role of Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid musical, which opened at STAGES St Louis on May 25, 2022.[6]
During the pandemic, Cardoza offered classes on acting at the Burt Wood School of Performing Arts. He has also performed solo concerts at New York City venue 54 Below.[7]
In March 2023, Cardoza replaced Conor Ryan as Christian in the North American tour of Moulin Rouge!, starring opposite Courtney Reed.[8]
Cardoza is perhaps best known for originating the role of Younger Noah in The Notebook. The show held an off-Broadway run at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater from September 6-October 16, 2022[9], and opened on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater on March 14, 2024 after 5 weeks of preview performances. [10]
Personal Life[edit]
Cardoza identifies as queer.[11]
Acting credits[edit]
Theatre[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Next to Normal | Gabe | TheaterWorks: March 22 - April 22, 2017 |
Regional production |
| 2018 | Jagged Little Pill | Ensemble | American Repertory Theater: May 5 - July 15, 2018 |
Out-of-town tryout |
| 2019-2021 | Broadhurst Theatre: November 3, 2019 – March 12, 2020 (closed due to COVID-19); October 21 - December 17, 2021 |
Original Broadway production | ||
| 2022 | The Karate Kid | Daniel LaRusso | STAGES St Louis: May 25 - June 26, 2022 |
Out-of-town tryout |
| 2022 | The Notebook | Younger Noah | Chicago Shakespeare Theater: September 6 - October 30, 2022 |
Out-of-town tryout |
| 2023 | Moulin Rouge! | Christian | US National Tour: March 23 - September 24, 2023 |
National tour replacement |
| 2024 | The Notebook | Younger Noah | Gerald Schoenfeld Theater: Opened March 14, 2024 |
Original Broadway production |
Discography[edit]
Cast recordings[edit]
- Jagged Little Pill (Original Broadway Cast Recording) (Atlantic Records, 2019)
- The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording) (Atlantic Records, 2024); 12 tracks
References[edit]
- ^ Yusuf, Shoaib (March 16, 2024). "Meet John Cardoza: The Actor Stepping Into Ryan Gosling's Shoes for The Notebook Musical". MSN. p. The UBJ. Archived from the original on March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Ogarrio, Juliana (March 22, 2024). "John Cardoza". 1883film. p. 1883 Magazine. Archived from the original on March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Peterpaul, Robert (March 18, 2024). "Broadway's John Cardoza: Healing Through The Notebook Musical". The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul. p. Apple Podcasts. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Cohen, Jess (March 15, 2024). "Meet John Cardoza: The Actor Stepping Into Ryan Gosling's Shoes for The Notebook Musical". E! News. p. E! News. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Berry, Patrick (March 31, 2017). "Review: "Next to Normal" at TheaterWorks". The Westfield News. p. The Westfield News. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Cristi, A.A. (March 17, 2022). "Cast Announced for THE KARATE KID- THE MUSICAL Pre-Broadway Engagement". Broadway World. Archived from the original on March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Standard-Times (November 17, 2020). "John Cardoza to 'Come Out and Play' Nov. 22 at Alley Theatre patio". The Gazette. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Putnam, Leah (February 21, 2023). "John Cardoza to Join Cast of North American Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical". Playbill. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Putnam, Leah (October 18, 2022). "Reviews: Here's What Critics Think of the World Premiere of The Notebook Musical". Playbill. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Cristi, A.A. (August 3, 2023). "THE NOTEBOOK The Musical To Open On Broadway in 2024". Broadway World. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Peterpaul, Robert (March 18, 2024). "Broadway's John Cardoza: Healing Through The Notebook Musical". The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul. p. Apple Podcasts. Retrieved March 22, 2024.