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BIO

Broadway: The Heart of Rock and Roll, Pacific Overtures, Peter and The Starcatcher. Off-Broadway: Plays for the Plague Year, Road Show, Romeo and Juliet, Timon of Athens (all at The Public Theater), Passion, Found, Ivanov, The Seagull, Adrift in Macao (Barrymore Award winner, Drama Desk nomination). Recent Regional Theatre: Swept Away (Arena Stage), Crime & Punishment - A Comedy (Old Globe). National Tours: Small Mouth Sounds, Miss Saigon. www.orvillemendoza.com

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STAGE CREDITS

Swept Away Swept Away
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Captain (Understudy)
The Heart of Rock and Roll The Heart of Rock and Roll
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Fjord
The Heart of Rock & Roll The Heart of Rock & Roll
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
The Old Globe's World Premiere Production, 2018
Fjord
Pacific Overtures Pacific Overtures
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2017
Performer
Found: A New Musical Found: A New Musical
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Production, 2014
Orville
Passion Passion
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2013
Sergeant Lombardi
Peter and the Starcatcher Peter and the Starcatcher
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Performer
Timon of Athens Timon of Athens
[Off-Broadway]
Public LAB Shakespeare Revival, 2011
Painter
Road Show Road Show
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Ensemble
Romeo and Juliet
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Ensemble
Adrift in Macao
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Tempura
Tempura
The Wiz
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
La Jolla Revival, 2006
Uncle Henry
Sunfish
[New York]
Reading, 2005
Performer
Adrift in Macao
[Philadelphia, PA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2005
Performer
Adrift in Macao
[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer
Pacific Overtures Pacific Overtures
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2004
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]
Hair
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Performer
Ensemble
And the Earth Moved
[New York]
World Premiere, 2004
Performer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Orville Mendoza, Adrift in Macao

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Listen: 'Satan Pulls the Strings' Released From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Rec Photo
Listen: 'Satan Pulls the Strings' Released From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

An all new single has been released from the forthcoming Original Broadway Cast Recording of Swept Away. “Satan Pulls the Strings' is sung by John Gallagher, Jr., featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Listen here!
Listen: 'No Hard Feelings' From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Photo
Listen: 'No Hard Feelings' From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Swept Away will release an original Broadway cast recording on February 7th. An all new single has now been released from the album, “No Hard Feelings,” sung by Adrian Blake Enscoe and Stark Sands. Listen here!
Photos: The Cast of SWEPT AWAY Takes Final Bows on Broadway Photo
Photos: The Cast of SWEPT AWAY Takes Final Bows on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2024

On December 29, Swept Away played its final performance at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos from the show's final curtain call here!
SWEPT AWAY Plays Final Broadway Performance Photo
SWEPT AWAY Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 29, 2024

Swept Away will play its final performance at the Longacre Theatre following 20 previews and 48 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Dead Outlaw.
Photos: Inside Seth Avett's Surprise Concert at SWEPT AWAY Photo
Photos: Inside Seth Avett's Surprise Concert at SWEPT AWAY
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 16, 2024

Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers joined the cast of Swept Away on stage for a surprise post-show performance of “Tear Down the House” and “Untitled #4” this weekend, in celebration of the show’s Broadway run. Check out photos here!
Video: Seth Avett Performs at Curtain Call of SWEPT AWAY Photo
Video: Seth Avett Performs at Curtain Call of SWEPT AWAY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024

Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers joined the cast of Swept Away on stage for a surprise post-show performance of “Tear Down the House” and “Untitled #4” this weekend. Check out photos and video here!
SWEPT AWAY's Rico LeBron Takes Over Our Instagram Today Photo
SWEPT AWAY's Rico LeBron Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - Dec 15, 2024

Swept Away's Rico LeBron takes over our Instagram today! The takeover occurs on what would have been the production's closing day on Broadway, before their recently announced extension to December 29 to popular demand.
Listen: 'Ain't No Man' From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Photo
Listen: 'Ain't No Man' From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024

The first single “Ain’t No Man” has been released from the Swept Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording), featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Listen here!
SWEPT AWAY Pushes Back Broadway Closing Date Photo
SWEPT AWAY Pushes Back Broadway Closing Date
by Joshua Wright - Dec 11, 2024

The Broadway production of Swept Away has extended its run at the Longacre Theatre through Sunday, December 29, due to a surge in ticket sales following the previous announcement of its closing.
SWEPT AWAY Sets Broadway Closing Date Photo
SWEPT AWAY Sets Broadway Closing Date
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 6, 2024

Swept Away will play its final performance on December 15, 2024. The musical, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, will have played 32 regular performances and 20 previews at the time of its closing. 
SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in February Photo
SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new Broadway musical Swept Away is coming soon! Find out when and where you can get the album and pre-order it here!
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform SWEPT AWAY Title Song Photo
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform SWEPT AWAY Title Song
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 22, 2024

The Avett Brothers, writers of the new Broadway musical Swept Away, visited the TODAY Show on Friday to perform the title number from the show. Watch them perform the song here!
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call Photo
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Photos: The Avett Brothers Join SWEPT AWAY Cast at Opening Night Curtain Call Photo
Photos: The Avett Brothers Join SWEPT AWAY Cast at Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 20, 2024

The Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, held its official opening this week. The cast was joined on stage by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out photos here!
Review Roundup: SWEPT AWAY Opens On Broadway Featuring the Music of The Avett Brother Photo
Review Roundup: SWEPT AWAY Opens On Broadway Featuring the Music of The Avett Brothers
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2024

The new musical Swept Away hits the high seas of Broadway. The new musical with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Did the new musical sink or sail with critics? Find out below!
Photos: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway Featuring the Music of The Avett Brothers Photo
Photos: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway Featuring the Music of The Avett Brothers
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

All new production photos have been released from the Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Check out the photos here!
Photos & Video: SWEPT AWAY Begins Previews on Broadway Photo
Photos & Video: SWEPT AWAY Begins Previews on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024

Last night, Swept Away, the new Broadway musical with music and lyrics by folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, began performances at the Longacre Theatre. See photos and videos!
Meet the Cast of SWEPT AWAY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of SWEPT AWAY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024

The Avett Brothers new musical Swept Away begins previews tonight, Tuesday, October 29. The official opening will be on Tuesday, November 19 at the Longacre Theatre. Meet the cast of Swept Away here!
SWEPT AWAY Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets Photo
SWEPT AWAY Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2024

Ahead of their first preview, lottery and rush tickets have been announced for The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away. Find out how to get discounted rush and lottery tickets to the Broadway show.
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More Photo
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024

Get a first look at video from Swept Away starring John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, and more, beginning previews Tuesday, October 29th here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Orville Mendoza been in?

Orville Mendoza has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Orville Mendoza been in?

Orville Mendoza has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Orville Mendoza been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Adrift in Macao.

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