Jordan Litz
Jordan Litz is an American actor best known for his Broadway credits.
Early life and education
[edit]Litz is originally from California. He attended Lodi High School and Fresno Pacific University.[1][2][3] He trained to be an Olympic swimmer, competing in the 2012 U.S. Olympic trials.[4][5][6] He also worked as a vocal performer and a capella backing track recording artist.[7]
Career
[edit]Litz's performing career began with community theater productions of West Side Story and Dogfight in Fresno, CA. He then moved to Florida to perform at Disney World.[4]
Litz was originally cast in the national tour of Wicked in January 2020, which was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] After performing with the Wicked national tour for a year and a half, Litz joined the Broadway cast in May 2023 as Fiyero.[9]
In 2024, Litz starred in the Hallmark Channel Christmas movie, A Carol for Two.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Litz has two siblings.[2] He taught himself how to play guitar in college.[8] He met his wife while performing at Walt Disney World.[8][11]
References
[edit]- ^ "A Carol For Two Cast".
- ^ a b "Jordan Litz - 2011-2012 - Swimming & Diving". Fresno Pacific University Athletics. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "Local Actor Jordan Litz--Inspiring & Entertaining People With His Talents". Kings River Life Magazine. 2015-09-26. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ a b Overend, Riley (2024-01-22). "Jordan Litz's Journey From NAIA Swim Champion to Broadway Star on 'Wicked'". SwimSwam. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ Smith, Paul Art (2023-05-10). "Jordan Litz to Join Broadway Cast of Wicked as Fiyero". Broadway Direct. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ Writer, Joelle MilholmNews-Sentinel Staff (2009-04-23). "Former Lodi swimmer Jordan Litz wins state title with Delta". Lodinews.com. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "Local Actor Jordan Litz--Inspiring & Entertaining People With His Talents". Kings River Life Magazine. 2015-09-26. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ a b c Schlesselman, Morgan (2020-10-30). "A ticket to Broadway and beyond". Alumni. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (May 10, 2023). "Broadway's Wicked Will Welcome a New Fiyero".
- ^ Thompson, Avery (2024-11-01). "'Wicked' Stars Tease Original Holiday Music in Hallmark's 'A Carol for Two'". TV Insider. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ Overend, Riley (2024-01-22). "Jordan Litz's Journey From NAIA Swim Champion to Broadway Star on 'Wicked'". SwimSwam. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
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