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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

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
Muny Production, 2018
Rooster

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Ensemble, Hamilton (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2015
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2014
Performer

[Broadway]
La Jolla Playhouse Broadway Transfer, 2013
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2010
Macedonio Guerra (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Summer Stars Revival, 2008
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2008
Sonny [Replacement], Graffiti Pete [Replacement], Performer (Swing) [Replacement], Sonny (Understudy) [Replacement], Grafitti Pete (Understudy) [Replacement], Usnavi (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Ensemble [Replacement]

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2025]
Choreographer
 
[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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News


Black Box Movers Will Present 2026 Spring Choreography Showcase at The Riverside Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

Black Box Movers will present its second annual choreography showcase at The Riverside Theatre in New York City, featuring 11 choreographers and 107 artists performing numbers from musicals including DAMN YANKEES, CABARET, and HAIRSPRAY.
Photos: Jenn Colella, Alex Newell and More Celebrate THE FESTIVAL at the CIVILIAN Hotel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

The Festival, the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards, celebrated a cocktail party at the CIVILIAN Hotel with special performances by Tony Award winner Alex Newell, Jenn Colella, and more! See photos here.
Video: Alex Newell, Talia Suskauer And Jenn Colella Preview Performances For THE BROADWAY FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026

BroadwayWorld has your first look at the A-list lineup set to appear at The Broadway Festival this summer. Check out videos from today's preview featuring Tony Award-winnerAlex Newell, Talia Suskauer, and Tony-nominee Jenn Colella performing selections from stage and popular music.
Taye Diggs, Aiko Nakasone and More Join THE FESTIVAL Outdoor Celebration of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026

Taye Diggs, Aiko Nakasone, and Mitch Wood will join the star-studded line-up for The Festival, the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards.
Video: Ariana DeBose Was 'So Proud' to Reunite with HAMILTON Cast for Tonys Performance
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2026

During a visit to The Tonight Show, Ariana DeBose spoke about reuniting with the cast of Hamilton at the 2025 Tony Awards to celebrate the musical's 10th anniversary. Watch her interview now.
CUNY Dance Initiative to Premiere Elodie Dufroux's UN-SPOKEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026

The CUNY Dance Initiative will present the premiere of Elodie Dufroux's first full-length contemporary dance work, UN-spoken, at Tribeca Performing Arts Center.
GDC to Debut Three World Premieres at Harris Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026

Giordano Dance Chicago has announced three world premieres to headline their upcoming April 10 & 11 Harris Theater program. The works are being choreographed by GDC Resident Choreographer and Emmy Award-winning Al Blackstone.
FLOYD COLLINS Original Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available on CD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2025

Floyd Collins – Original Broadway Cast Recording is now available on CD. The album, also available on streaming and digital platforms, preserves the recent acclaimed production from Lincoln Center Theater. T
Photos: More From Inside the HAMILTON's 'Hamil-TEN' Celebration
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 9, 2025

Earlier this week, Hamilton celebrated 10 years on Broadway with celebrations throughout the day. Check out even more photos from inside the epic day of celebration here!
FLOYD COLLINS Original Broadway Cast Recording Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2025

CENTER STAGE RECORDS has released Floyd Collins – Original Broadway Cast Recording on streaming and digital platforms. Learn more about the album here!
Exclusive: Jeremy Jordan Performs 'And She'd Have Blue Eyes' From the FLOYD COLLINS Cast Album
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2025

The Broadway cast album of Floyd Collins will be released in digital formats on August 8 and on CD September 5 and BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen of the anticipated record. Listen below as star Jeremy Jordan performs the song, “And She'd Have Blue Eyes”:
Video: Watch BOOP! THE MUSICAL Take Its Final Bow on Broadway
by Michael Major - Jul 14, 2025

Watch a video of Boop! the Musical's final bow on Broadway, including the final reprise of 'Why Look Around the Corner,' which is followed by a speech from director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell.
FLOYD COLLINS OBC Recording Pushes Release Date to August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025

CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release of Floyd Collins – Original Broadway Cast Recording on streaming and digital platforms in August. Learn more about the album here!
Video: Watch 'My New York' From BOOP! THE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - Jul 3, 2025

BOOP! the Musical has shared a new video of 'My New York,' featuring Jasmine Amy Rogers, Ainsley Melham, and more! The musical number takes place in the musical's first act, when Betty Boop explores New York City for the first time.
Video: Watch an Early Test For BOOP!'s Color-Changing Act Two Opening
by Michael Major - Jul 3, 2025

Jerry Mitchell has released footage of an early test for Boop! the Musical's color-changing Act Two opening number. Watch a new video of the test run and see a comparison to the final product!
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares Early Version of HAMILTON's 'Cabinet Battles'
by Michael Major - Jun 24, 2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda has shared another look inside the creation of Hamilton for this week's Hamil-Tuesday post. The Tony-winner has released a video of the first public performance of the two 'Cabinet Battles.'
Video: Anthony Ramos Addresses Solo Absence at HAMILTON Tony Awards Reunion
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 20, 2025

Anthony Ramos is setting the record straight about the Tony Awards Hamilton reunion performance. During a recent visit on Watch What Happens Live, Ramos responded to the fan outcry over the apparent omission and explained why he didn't have a solo in the medley performance, despite his major role in the original production. Watch the video now!
Video: Watch 'Kaboom' From THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL
by Michael Major - Jun 17, 2025

Watch a video of 'Kaboom' from the Signature Theatre's DC premiere of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis (Be More Chill, NBC’s Smash) and a book by Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss.
Video: 'Nixon's Big Number' from THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2025

Signature Theatre has revealed a new look at the DC premiere of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis (Be More Chill, NBC’s Smash) and a book by Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss (Indian Summer, Reunion). Check out brand new video of 'Nixon's Big Number' from the show.
Review: THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at Signature Theatre
by David Friscic - Jun 16, 2025

What can one say about Hunter S. Thompson, the infamous “Gonzo” journalist who wrote about the Hell’s Angels, The Kentucky Derby, who wrote prolifically in Rolling Stone Magazine and who plunged into Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (with drug -fueled adrenalin) and who embraced political passions in Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail? It seems quite a hell of a lot ---especially if one witnesses the jam-packed minutiae and layers of Hunter J. Thompson’s musically embellished narrative, --where autobiography, history and psychological facets of consciousness collide and converge in the explosive Signature Theatre production of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical.

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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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