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BIO

Jon is the choreographer of Dance Sequences for Floyd Collins, and an Associate Choreographer for BOOP!; both musicals open on Broadway this Spring 2025.



Other credits include: 3 Summers of Lincoln, The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson musical, PHISH’s ‘Send in the Clones’, numbers for Broadway’s SpongeBob Squarepants, The Cher Show, SpongeBob Musical Live on Nick, Isn’t It Romantic, Macbeth & Rent (Osf), West Side Story (Mil Rep), Godspell (PCLO), The Hombres (Two River), Jesus Christ Superstar & Aida (Muny), Coheed & Cambria (“Old Flames”), Lawrence (“More”), the New York Lotto.

As an Actor, Jon is an original cast member of the Award-Winning musicals Hamilton, SpongeBob, Hands on a Hardbody, and In The Heights. On the screen, he has appeared in Smile 2, Blacklist, Blue Bloods, Law & Order, Fall to Rise, First Reformed.

As a Writer, his new play First Gen, is currently in development with La Jolla Playhouse, and his explorative short film Unknown was selected for the New York Latino Film Festival.

All is done to honor everyday I have on this earth, for my mother, family, and my Jana.

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STAGE CREDITS

Annie Annie
[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
Muny Production, 2018
Rooster
SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob SquarePants
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Ensemble
Hamilton Hamilton
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Ensemble
Hamilton (Understudy) [Replacement]
Hamilton Hamilton
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2015
Ensemble
Kung Fu Kung Fu
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2014
Performer
Hands on a Hardbody Hands on a Hardbody
[Broadway]
La Jolla Playhouse Broadway Transfer, 2013
Performer
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2010
Macedonio Guerra (Understudy)
Damn Yankees Damn Yankees
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Summer Stars Revival, 2008
Ensemble
In the Heights In the Heights
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2008
Graffiti Pete [Replacement]
Sonny [Replacement]
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]
Grafitti Pete (Understudy) [Replacement]
Usnavi (Understudy) [Replacement]
Sonny (Understudy) [Replacement]
In the Heights
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Ensemble [Replacement]

Productions

Jesus Christ SuperstarJesus Christ Superstar
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Choreographer

Additional Credits

Actor Credits:

2022 The Hombres (Two River Theater) : Beto

2011 Somewhere (The Old Globe) : Alejandro

Choreographer Credits:

2025: Floyd Collins (dance sequences)

2025: 3 Summers of Lincoln (co-choreographer)

2025: BOOP! on Broadway (associate)

2023 Boop! The Betty Boop Musical (CIBC) (associate)

2023 The Unauthorized Untitled Hunter S. Thompson Musical (La Jolla Playhouse) 

2023 Rent (Oregon Shakespeare Festival)

2022 Godspell (PCLO)

2022 The Hombres (Two River Theater)

2019 West Side Story (Milwaukee Repertory Theater)

2018 The Cher Show (Neil Simon Theater) :  Co-Choreographer "Believe"

2017 SpongeBob Squarepants (The Palace Theater): Co-Choreographer "When The Going Gets Tough"

2016 Aida (The Muny)

 

Movies

Fall to Rise
[ 2014 ] Magic
First Reformed
[ 2017 ] 1st Repairman
Isn't It Romantic
[ 2019 ] Dancer
Hamilton
[ 2020 ] Charles Lee, Ensemble
Smile 2
[ 2024 ] Anton

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Photos: BOOP! THE MUSICAL's Opening Night Curtain Call Photo
Photos: BOOP! THE MUSICAL's Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 6, 2025

Betty's on Broadway! BOOP! The Musical just opened yestedray at the Broadhurst Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate. Check out photos from the company's first offcial bows below.
Meet the Cast of FLOYD COLLINS, Now on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of FLOYD COLLINS, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

Performances are now underway for Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway premiere of Floyd Collins, a musical with book by Tina Landau, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, additional lyrics by Tina Landau and direction by Tina Landau. Meet the cast!
FLOYD COLLINS to Offer $49 Tickets Through Digital Lottery Photo
FLOYD COLLINS to Offer $49 Tickets Through Digital Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater is launching an online ticket lottery for the Broadway premiere of FLOYD COLLINS. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
FLOYD COLLINS Delays First Broadway Preview Photo
FLOYD COLLINS Delays First Broadway Preview
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater's FLOYD COLLINS, a musical with book by Tina Landau, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, additional lyrics by Tina Landau and direction by Tina Landau, has delayed its first preview. Learn more!
Video: Behind the Dance of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Video: Behind the Dance of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2025

Go behind the choreography of 3 Summers of Lincoln at La Jolla Playhouse. Watch a video of co-lyricist and co-choreography Daniel J. Watts break down the dancing in the new musical, alongside his co-choreographer, Jon Rua!
Video: Watch Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'Something to Shout About' From BOOP! Photo
Video: Watch Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'Something to Shout About' From BOOP!
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2025

BOOP! The Musical begins previews tonight at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre. Watch a video of Jasmine Amy Rogers performing 'Something to Shout About' from the new musical!
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Will Offer Rush and $30 Under 30 Tickets Photo
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Will Offer Rush and $30 Under 30 Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

Hoping to get your hands on discount tickets to BOOP! The Musical? Look no further! Ahead of tomorrow first preview, the new musical is now offering Digital and Box Office Rush tickets and $30 Under 30 tickets.
Video: Jeremy Jordan on FLOYD COLLINS' Genre-Bending Opening Number Photo
Video: Jeremy Jordan on FLOYD COLLINS' Genre-Bending Opening Number
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2025

Watch Jeremy Jordan dig deeper into the opening number of Floyd Collins, 'The Call.' After the music video for the song was recently released by Lincoln Center, Jordan is diving into the song and its meaning in a new behind-the-scenes video.
Review: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Review: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 5, 2025

“3 Summers of Lincoln” at the La Jolla Playhouse brings you a vibrant musical about a friendship between President Lincoln and Frederick Douglass that changed the course of American history. 
Watch: Jeremy Jordan's Stunning Performance of 'The Call' from Broadway's FLOYD COLLI Photo
Watch: Jeremy Jordan's Stunning Performance of 'The Call' from Broadway's FLOYD COLLINS
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2025

Floyd Collins is calling! Lincoln Center has released a new video of Jeremy Jordan performing 'The Call' from the upcoming Broadway production. Listen to the former Great Gatsby star's sweeping vocals in the new video now and dive into the excitement as previews launch at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater.
Video: Watch the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Rehearse For Their Broadway Run Photo
Video: Watch the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Rehearse For Their Broadway Run
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2025

Watch a video from inside rehearsals for Boop! the Musical on Broadway, starring Jasmine Amy Rogers as Betty Boop. The musical also features Faith Prince, Erich Bergen, and more!
Photos: BOOP! THE MUSICAL in Rehearsals Ahead of Broadway Run Photo
Photos: BOOP! THE MUSICAL in Rehearsals Ahead of Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

All new photos have been released from rehearsal for BOOP! The Musical, which begins previews on March 11 ahead of an official opening on April 5. Check out the photos here!
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Will Offer $50 Tickets When Box Office Opens Next Week Photo
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Will Offer $50 Tickets When Box Office Opens Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025

The iconic Betty Boop is exactly where she wants to be as she gets ready for her Broadway debut! The Broadhurst Theatre Box Office (235 West 44th Street) opens Tuesday, February 11 at 10am for the splashy new Broadway musical.
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Finds Complete Broadway Cast Photo
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Finds Complete Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

The complete cast has been announced for the new Broadway musical BOOP! The Musical, which begins performances on Broadway in March. Learn more about the cast here!
Ivan Hernandez Replaces Brian Stokes Mitchell in La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN; Car Photo
Ivan Hernandez Replaces Brian Stokes Mitchell in La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN; Carmen Cusack & More Join Cast
by Joshua Wright - Dec 19, 2024

Complete casting has been revealed for La Jolla Playhouse production of 3 Summers of Lincoln. Ivan Hernandez will play President Abraham Lincoln in its upcoming world premiere with book by Joe DiPietro; lyrics by Daniel J. Watts and Joe DiPietro; music by Crystal Monee Hall; choreography by Jon Rua and Daniel J. Watts; and directed by Christopher Ashley, the Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse.
Everything You Don't Know About FLOYD COLLINS Photo
Everything You Don't Know About FLOYD COLLINS
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 7, 2024

Lincoln Center Theater is preparing for the Broadway premiere of Floyd Collins- the first major revival since the show's off Broadway premiere in 1996. Since then, the musical has gained a loyal fanbase, but remains largely unknown by musical theatre-loving audiences. What do you need to know...?
Watch: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Musical is Available to Watch For Free on YouTube
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2024

The Spongebob Musical, starring Ethan Slater in the title role, is now streaming on YouTube. The musical can be watched online at any time. Watch the full Spongebob Squarepants Musical here!
Jeremy Jordan, Jason Gotay & Lizzy McAlpine Will Lead FLOYD COLLINS Photo
Jeremy Jordan, Jason Gotay & Lizzy McAlpine Will Lead FLOYD COLLINS
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 21, 2024

Lincoln Center Theater has found it's cast for the Broadway premiere of FLOYD COLLINS, a musical with book by Tina Landau, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, additional lyrics by Tina Landau and direction by Tina Landau. Check out who will join Jeremy Jordan as the title character.
Jasmine Amy Rogers Will Lead BOOP! THE MUSICAL on Broadway; Full Cast Set Photo
Jasmine Amy Rogers Will Lead BOOP! THE MUSICAL on Broadway; Full Cast Set
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024

BOOP! The Musical has found its cast! The Broadway production will be led by Jasmine Amy Rogers in the title role, who led the cast in its world premiere production in Chicago last year. 
Brian Stokes Mitchell to Star in 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Brian Stokes Mitchell to Star in 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the initial cast for its upcoming world-premiere musical 3 Summers of Lincoln. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jon Rua been in?

Jon Rua has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

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Jon Rua has not appeared in the West End.

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