Jerad Bortz

Photos: Mark William Returns to The Green Room 42 in TECHNICOLOR DREAMS
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 11, 2022

Mark William returned to The Green Room 42 on Saturday, December 10th at 7 pm with a new show titled TECHNICOLOR DREAMS. Check out our photos here!

Beth Leavel, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, and More Join Fundraising Concert For Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff
by Stephi Wild - Dec 27, 2020

Stars from stage and screen will come together on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 for a concert to raise funds for Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff who are both running for the Georgia Senate run-off seats.

BWW CD Review: THANKFUL: A BENEFIT ALBUM FOR JERAD BORTZ Provides Broadway Inspiration
by Brady Schwind - Dec 13, 2020

BWW Review: THANKFUL: A BENEFIT ALBUM FOR JERAD BORTZ Provides Broadway inspiration on Rock-It Science Records

BWW Exclusive: Watch Jerad Bortz and Steven Skeels Sing from THANKFUL: An Album for Jerad Bortz
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 27, 2020

BroadwayWorld is excited to join forces with Jerad Bortz and Steven Skeels to present THE THANKFUL PROJECT. The six-part series, hosted by Ben Cameron, will feature a special guest vocalist alongside Bortz and Skeels each week, debuting one of the 22 original songs from the upcoming album, THANKFUL: An Album for Jerad Bortz. The song will be made available for purchase on iTunes immediately following the episode release.

BWW Exclusive: Watch Ben Vereen Sing from THANKFUL: An Album for Jerad Bortz
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 20, 2020

Today, enjoy a conversation with the great Ben Vereen, who performs 'For Today' and click here to pre-order the album today!

BWW Exclusive: Watch Marty Thomas Sing from THANKFUL: An Album for Jerad Bortz
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 13, 2020

BroadwayWorld is excited to join forces with Jerad Bortz and Steven Skeels to present THE THANKFUL PROJECT. The six-part series, hosted by Ben Cameron, will feature a special guest vocalist alongside Bortz and Skeels each week, debuting one of the 22 original songs from the upcoming album, THANKFUL: An Album for Jerad Bortz. The song will be made available for purchase on iTunes immediately following the episode release.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of November 9 - JAGGED LITTLE PILL Book, MOULIN ROUGE! Songbook, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2020

Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes a book of stories behind the musical Jagged Little Pill, the Moulin Rouge! songbook, and more!

BWW Exclusive: Watch Megan Hilty Sing from THANKFUL: An Album for Jerad Bortz
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 6, 2020

Today, enjoy a conversation with Megan Hilty, who performs 'Snowfall' and click here to pre-order the album today!

BWW Exclusive: Watch Andy Karl Sing from THANKFUL: An Album for Jerad Bortz
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2020

BroadwayWorld is excited to join forces with Jerad Bortz and Steven Skeels to present THE THANKFUL PROJECT. The six-part series, hosted by Ben Cameron, will feature a special guest vocalist alongside Bortz and Skeels each week, debuting one of the 22 original songs from the upcoming album, THANKFUL: An Album for Jerad Bortz. The song will be made available for purchase on iTunes immediately following the episode release.

BWW Exclusive: Watch Annaleigh Ashford Sing from THANKFUL: An Album for Jerad Bortz
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 23, 2020

BroadwayWorld is excited to join forces with Jerad Bortz and Steven Skeels to present THE THANKFUL PROJECT. The six-part series will feature a special guest vocalist alongside Bortz and Skeels each week, debuting one of the 22 original songs from the upcoming album, Thankful. The song will be made available for purchase immediately following the episode on iTunes.

Wake Up With BWW 10/23: Watch the Teaser For THE PROM Film, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2020

Today's top stories: watch the official teaser for The Prom film, featuring Meryl Streep, Andrew Rannells, Nicole Kidman, Ariana DeBose, James Corden, Kerry Washington, and more!

BWW Exclusive: THE THANKFUL PROJECT Chat Series to Feature Annaleigh Ashford, Andy Karl, Megan Hilty, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2020

Jerad Bortz and Steven Skeels are launching THE THANKFUL PROJECT, a weekly chat series in partnership with BroadwayWorld.

Pre-Sale and Release Dates Announced for THANKFUL Benefit Album Featuring Annaleigh Ashford, Shoshana Bean and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2020

Jerad Bortz and Steven Skeels today announced that THANKFUL: A Benefit Album for Jerad Bortz will be available for pre-order beginning Friday, October 23 on iTunes. The album will officially be released on Friday, November 27. The featured vocalists on THANKFUL include Annaleigh Ashford, Shoshana Bean, Stephanie J. Block, and more.

Lisa Howard, Nick Adams, and More Will Lead MARY AND MAX Industry Concert
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2019

A private industry-only concert of the award-winning musical MARY AND MAX by Crystal Skillman and Bobby Cronin to be presented MAY 23rd

Where Do You Belong? Stats from the Most Represented Schools on Broadway Part 2
by Julie Musbach - May 11, 2019

Deciding where to go for college or university is nothing short of daunting. There are all kinds of factors to consider such as location, ideal class size, and admission requirements. We're rounding up some of the top theatre schools to give students some stats to consider when getting ready to apply or even transfer.

All Heart Returns to DROM To Benefit Jerad Bortz And Steven Skeels
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2018

After a 5 year hiatus, Heart tribute band, ALL HEART makes a rousing return to DROM to benefit Jerad Bortz and his husband Steven Skeels, who've suffered a terrible car accident, leaving Bortz paralyzed. Lead vocalist, Kathy Deitch and Bortz were fellow cast members in the Broadway production of WICKED, and she's gathered band members Dan Weiner, Jake Ezra, Jon Price and Greg Skaff for a reunion not to be missed. ALL HEART covers tunes from all decades of the Heart canon, from their top ten hits to deep cuts, from Dreamboat Annie to Alone, come rock out for a good cause!

VIDEO: WICKED Performs for Jerad Bortz at the EASTER BONNET COMPETITION
by Julie Musbach - Apr 30, 2018

Humor, hope and heart were at the core of the performances at the 32nd annual Easter Bonnet Competition. Wicked dedicated their performance to cast member Jerad Bortz and his husband Steven Skeels, who suffered a devastating car crash that left Bortz paralyzed from the chest down. Watch the video below!

VIDEO: The Cast of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Parodies ANNIE at Easter Bonnet Competition
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2018

At the 32nd Annual Easter Bonnet Competition last week, the cast of SpongeBob SquarePants performed a rendition of Annie's 'NYC' led by Spongebob himself, Ethan Slater, as the perky red-headed orphan. Watch the performance below!

VIDEO: Stoneman Douglas Students Perform With the Cast of SCHOOL OF ROCK at Easter Bonnet Competition
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2018

At the 32nd Annual Easter Bonnet Competition, the talented young cast of School of Rock - The Musical joined forces with Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students Sawyer Garrity and Andrea Peña to perform the students' inspiring original song, "Shine." Garrity and Peña wrote the song in response to the shooting at their Parkland, FL, school that killed 17 students and teachers in February. The stirring performance was dedicated to the victims lost in the senseless massacre.

VIDEO: HAMILTON and DEAR EVAN HANSEN Perform 'Found Tonight' at Easter Bonnet Competition
by Julie Musbach - Apr 26, 2018

Humor, hope and heart were at the core of the performances at the 32nd annual Easter Bonnet Competition. Dear Evan Hansen and Hamilton wowed the crowd with their rendition of the Hamildrop 'Found Tonight,' watch the video below!