John Cardoza (born c. 1994) 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.
Life and Career John Cardoza grew up in southeastern Massachusetts. He was a competitive figure skater for 15 years. He studied musical theater at the Boston Conservatory of Music.
Cardoza made his Broadway debut in the ensemble of Jagged Little Pill in 2019. In 2022, after starring as Daniel in a musical adaptation of The Karate Kid in St. Louis, he originated the role of Younger Noah in the premiere of The Notebook in Chicago. In 2023, Cardoza starred in the U.S. national tour of Moulin Rouge! as Christian, earning positive reviews.
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. He returned to the Moulin Rouge! North American tour later that year to reprise his role for performances in Mexico and California.
He is scheduled to play the role of J.D. in Heathers starting April 27th, 2026.
Personal life Cardoza is openly queer.
Stage Credits +Year(s)ProductionRoleLocationCategory2017Next to NormalGabeTheaterWorks HartfordRegional2018Jagged Little PillEnsembleu/s Nick Healyu/s Phoenix American Repertory TheaterOut-of-town tryout 2019–2021Broadhurst Theatre Broadway2022The Karate KidDaniel LaRussoStages St. LouisRegionalThe NotebookYounger Noah Chicago Shakespeare TheaterRegional2023Moulin Rouge! The MusicalChristian US national tour 2024The NotebookYounger Noah Gerald Schoenfeld TheatreBroadway2024–2025Moulin Rouge! The MusicalChristian Al Hirschfeld TheatreBroadway2025US national tour 2026Heathers: The MusicalJason “J.D.” DeanNew World StagesOff-Broadway
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