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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
Ensemble ()
Captain (Understudy)
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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
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
Adrift in Macao
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
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
Adrift in Macao
[New York]
Reading, 2004
Pacific Overtures Pacific Overtures
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2004
(Swing) [Replacement]
Hair
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Ensemble
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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​​​​​​Tony-Winner Jefferson Mays to Lead NOISES OFF at The Old Globe Thi Photo
​​​​​​Tony-Winner Jefferson Mays to Lead NOISES OFF at The Old Globe This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025

Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays will return to its stage this summer to lead the cast of Michael Frayn’s side-splitting backstage farce Noises Off at The Old Globe in San Diego.
Photos: Inside Celebrating AANHPI Theatremakers on Broadway Photo
Photos: Inside Celebrating AANHPI Theatremakers on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025

Celebrating AANHPI Theatremakers on Broadway – a celebratory brunch honoring the AANHPI artists and professionals who are part of the 2024–2025 Broadway season – was held on Tuesday, June 3. See photos here! 
Photos: BD Wong, Keri René Fuller, Jackie Burns and More at PRIMARY STAGES VARIETY S Photo
Photos: BD Wong, Keri René Fuller, Jackie Burns and More at PRIMARY STAGES VARIETY SHOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2025

The Primary Stages Variety Show, directed by BD Wong, took place Monday May 12, 2025, at 7pm at The Green Room 42. Check out photos here!
Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin and More Join SONGS FROM THE REAL KYLE MCCARREN At Joe Photo
Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin and More Join SONGS FROM THE REAL KYLE MCCARREN At Joe's Pub
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2025

Writer-performers Andy Roninson (Jonathan Larson Grant recipient) and Sean McVerry (DangerMouse, AURORA) present the concert debut of their award-winning musical THE REAL KYLE McCARREN at Joe's Pub on May 19th, 2025.
BD Wong, Jackie Burns and More to Join PRIMARY STAGES VARIETY SHOW Photo
BD Wong, Jackie Burns and More to Join PRIMARY STAGES VARIETY SHOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

PRIMARY STAGES has revealed the the performers for their Primary Stages Variety Show, directed by BD Wong. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets to the event here!
Photos/Video: SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Reunion Concert Photo
Photos/Video: SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Reunion Concert
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025

Last night, a sold-out Swept Away Reunion Concert took place at Bowery Ballroom. Check out photos and video from the concert here, featuring the show's original Broadway cast!
Lillias White, Noel MacNeal and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week Photo
Lillias White, Noel MacNeal and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Noel MacNeal, Lillias White, and more. See the full lineup and learn more!
Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March Photo
Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full March programming here!
SHOP BOYS, A FAMILY DRAMEDY IN FOUR SHIFTS To Receive Industry Reading Photo
SHOP BOYS, A FAMILY DRAMEDY IN FOUR SHIFTS To Receive Industry Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

“Shop Boys, A Family Dramedy in Four Shifts,” written by and starring Kyle Taylor Parker (Kinky Boots, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), will receive a private industry reading on Friday, February 21st. Colin Hanlon (Kowalski) is set to direct.
SWEPT AWAY Cast Recording Is Now Available to Stream Photo
SWEPT AWAY Cast Recording Is Now Available to Stream
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2025

Brian Usifer, Chris Miller, Will Van Dyke, and Gigi Pritzker released the Swept Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording), featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Find out where you can stream it here!
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. 
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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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