John Cardoza
Broadway actor
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John Cardoza (born c. 1994)[1] is an American actor and singer. He is best known for originating the role of Younger Noah in The Notebook and starring as Christian in Moulin Rouge!, both on tour and on Broadway.[2]
Life and Career
John Cardoza grew up in southeastern Massachusetts.[3] He was a competitive figure skater for 15 years.[1] He studied musical theater at the Boston Conservatory of Music.[4]
Cardoza made his Broadway debut in the ensemble of Jagged Little Pill in 2019.[5] In 2022, after starring as Daniel in a musical adaptation of The Karate Kid in St. Louis,[1] he originated the role of Younger Noah in the premiere of The Notebook in Chicago.[6] In 2023, Cardoza starred in the U.S. national tour of Moulin Rouge! as Christian, earning positive reviews.[7][8][9]
He reprised the role of Younger Noah when The Notebook debuted on Broadway in March 2024, leaving the show that October to join the Broadway cast of Moulin Rouge! from October 2024 until April 13, 2025.[7] He returned to the Moulin Rouge! North American tour later that year to reprise his role for performances in Mexico and California.[10][11]
He is scheduled to play the role of J.D. in Heathers starting April 27th, 2026.[12]
Personal life
Cardoza is openly queer.[13]
Stage Credits
| Year(s) | Production | Role | Location | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Next to Normal | Gabe | TheaterWorks Hartford | Regional[14] |
| 2018 | Jagged Little Pill | Ensemble u/s Nick Healy u/s Phoenix |
American Repertory Theater | Out-of-town tryout |
| 2019–2021 | Broadhurst Theatre | Broadway | ||
| 2022 | The Karate Kid | Daniel LaRusso | Stages St. Louis | Regional[1] |
| The Notebook | Younger Noah | Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Regional | |
| 2023 | Moulin Rouge! The Musical | Christian | US national tour | |
| 2024 | The Notebook | Younger Noah | Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre | Broadway |
| 2024–2025 | Moulin Rouge! The Musical | Christian | Al Hirschfeld Theatre | Broadway |
| 2025 | US national tour | |||
| 2026 | Heathers: The Musical | Jason “J.D.” Dean | New World Stages | Off-Broadway |