John Cardoza

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

References

  1. ^ a b c d Bahr, Sarah (June 1, 2022). "Strike First, Strike Hard: How The Karate Kid Became a Musical". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
  2. ^ "John Cardoza". Playbill. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  3. ^ Brunner, Jeryl (November 19, 2024). "They Discovered Their Superpowers Playing Iconic Roles In 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical'". Forbes. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  4. ^ "John Cardoza to Come Out and Play Nov. 22 at Alley Theatre patio". SouthCoastToday. November 17, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  5. ^ Smith, Paul Art (March 19, 2024). "John Cardoza Returns to Broadway a Leading Man in The Notebook". Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  6. ^ Ogarrio, Juliana (March 22, 2024). "John Cardoza". 1883 Magazine. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  7. ^ a b "John Cardoza theatre profile". www.abouttheartists.com. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
  8. ^ Tyler, Shelby. "Review: Moulin Rouge! The Musical at Kennedy Center". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
  9. ^ Hereford, André (August 13, 2023). "Moulin Rouge Review: Raise a Glass". MetroWeekly. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
  10. ^ Major, Michael (September 26, 2025). "John Cardoza Makes Last-Minute Return to Moulin Rouge! Tour". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  11. ^ Quintos, Michael (October 30, 2025). "Review: Moulin Rouge! The Musical Returns to OC's Segerstrom Center". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  12. ^ Lang, Brent (March 6, 2026). "Heathers The Musical Casts Isabella Esler and John Cardoza as New Veronica Sawyer and Jason Dean". Variety. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  13. ^ Cameron, Kelsall (June 22, 2023). "Out actor John Cardoza welcomes audiences to the Moulin Rouge!". Philadelphia Gay News. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
  14. ^ "Theater Works Hartford - Next to Normal". Retrieved May 4, 2025.
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