Jordan Litz

Jordan Litz is an American actor best known for his Broadway credits.

Early life and education

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

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

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

  1. ^ "A Carol For Two Cast".
  2. ^ a b "Jordan Litz - 2011-2012 - Swimming & Diving". Fresno Pacific University Athletics. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
  3. ^ "Local Actor Jordan Litz--Inspiring & Entertaining People With His Talents". Kings River Life Magazine. 2015-09-26. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Smith, Paul Art (2023-05-10). "Jordan Litz to Join Broadway Cast of Wicked as Fiyero". Broadway Direct. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
  6. ^ Writer, Joelle MilholmNews-Sentinel Staff (2009-04-23). "Former Lodi swimmer Jordan Litz wins state title with Delta". Lodinews.com. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
  7. ^ "Local Actor Jordan Litz--Inspiring & Entertaining People With His Talents". Kings River Life Magazine. 2015-09-26. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
  8. ^ a b c Schlesselman, Morgan (2020-10-30). "A ticket to Broadway and beyond". Alumni. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
  9. ^ Gans, Andrew (May 10, 2023). "Broadway's Wicked Will Welcome a New Fiyero".
  10. ^ Thompson, Avery (2024-11-01). "'Wicked' Stars Tease Original Holiday Music in Hallmark's 'A Carol for Two'". TV Insider. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
  11. ^ 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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