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Michael J Moritz Jr

Birth Place: Youngstown Ohio

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BIO

In short-


Broadway Music Director/Pianist/Arranger/
Broadway Album Producer
Current MD/pianist for Norbert Leo Butz's solo shows
Co - Producer of "Memory and Mayhem:Live at 54 Below" CD, released on Broadway Records
Currently producing 2 other album's to be announced late next week
Keyboardist for "From Broadway With Love" Sandyhook benefit concert.
Producer on the the upcoming album release of "From Broadway With Love" Sandyhook benefit concert.

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Producer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Musical

Michael J. Moritz, Jr. , Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

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News


MOST LIKELY NOT TO… Cast Album to be Released Tomorrow

Center Stage Records will release Most Likely Not To… tomorrow, March 1st, 2024 on all digital platforms. Learn more about the album and see how to stream!
Listen: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Cast Recording is Available Digitally Today

The original Broadway cast recording of the new musical How to Dance in Ohio, is available digitally on all platforms. Listen to the full album here!
BWW Exclusive: Broadway's Hugh Panaro Gets an Unexpected Surprise for the New Year (A True Story)

Happy New Year from everyone at BroadwayWorld. Well, here’s a story you won’t find anywhere else after we spoke with Broadway favorite, Hugh Panaro, over the holiday weekend when we heard about the unexpected surprise event that occurred, as we were all ringing in the new year.
Ludacris and Paula Abdul Join HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Producing Team

Multi-Grammy Award winning music icons Ludacris and Paula Abdul have joined P3 Productions, and Tony Award-winning entertainment mini-studio Level Forward, on the producing team of the new Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio.
Album Review: GUYS & DOLLS A MUSICAL FABLE OF BROADWAY A CD You Can Bet On

They did Frank Loesser and Damon Runyon proud with this one.
GUYS & DOLLS 2023 London Cast Recording to be Released This Month

Broadway Records will release London’s Bridge Theatre cast recording of Guys & Dolls, available digitally on September 29, 2023.
Katharine McPhee, Jessie Mueller, Jackie Burns & More Join WILD ABOUT YOU World Premiere Recording

Get all the details on the star-studded cast of the world premiere recording of WILD ABOUT YOU, featuring Katharine McPhee, Jessie Mueller, Jackie Burns, and more. Find out the release date and be the first to listen to this highly anticipated recording.
Lea Salonga, Alex Newell, Joaquina Kalukango & More Join WILD ABOUT YOU World Premiere Recording

The world premiere recording of WILD ABOUT YOU (formerly WITH(OUT) HER) will feature an all-star cast of Tony, Grammy and Emmy-winning artists. See who is featured, and learn when the recording will be released!
Album Review: Sondheim & Callaway! Always an unbeatable pair... TO STEVE WITH LOVE: LIZ CALLAWAY CELEBRATES SONDHEIM

One of the best shows of 2022 is now one of the best albums... and if you don't believe Bobby, check it out for yourself, and then you'll know.
Brett Boles, Creator of 'The M Tea' on TikTok, to Launch The M Tea Songwriting Studio This Spring

Brett Boles, the creator of The M Tea on TikTok with 350,000 followers, is launching The M Tea Songwriting Studio this Spring and is looking for students interested in taking their songwriting skills to the next level in any genre.
Liz Callaway to Release TO STEVE WITH LOVE: LIZ CALLAWAY CELEBRATES SONDHEIM in November

Working Girl Records has announced the release of “To Steve With Love: Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim”, which will be available digitally on all platforms on November 11, 2022, as well as a physical CD available for pre-order on her website.
Marilyn Maye, Jewelle Blackman, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
Interview: Analise Scarpaci on Learning from Lydia, Paving New Paths, and Embracing 'Pathetic' at 54 Below

The 22-year-old burgeoning songwriter reflects on her life and career ahead of her debut solo show, PATHETIC LITTLE DREAMER - off her album of the same name - playing Midtown hotspot 54 Below on October 19th.
Casts of A STRANGE LOOP and 1776 & More Set for SING OUT FOR FREEDOM 2022 Concert

The ACLU and the NYCLU have announced the initial line up of performers and presenters of the 20th Annual Sing Out For Freedom benefit concert. The event will take place on Monday, October 24th at 7:30pm.
See Linda Eder, Hugh Panaro, a Celebration of WAITRESS' Jennas & More at 54 Below This Month

This month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Hugh Panaro, a celebration of the Jennas of Waitress and more. See the full month's programming here!
Analise Scarpaci Will Make Solo Show Debut at 54 Below With PATHETIC LITTLE DREAMER

The star of Broadway's MRS. DOUBTFIRE will play her solo show debut, a concert inspired by her album PATHETIC LITTLE DREAMER, at 54 Below on October 19th.
PHOTO COVERAGE: Erich Bergen Opens Cafe Carlyle Season

Actor, Singer, Writer, and Producer, Erich Bergen is currently on the intimate stage of Café Carlyle. He’s opening the hotel’s Fall 2022 entertainment season. The legendary room has added two additional dates to his engagement, Oct 7 & 8. Erich performs an all-new high-energy show specially for this intimate, special occasion, filled with songs and stories from his acclaimed career. Check out photos from the show here.
July 15-17 TIME STOPS " World Premiere at The Kravis Center

Special Offer: July 15-17 TIME STOPS – World Premiere at The Kravis Center
Cast Announced for World Premiere Musical TIME STOPS at Kravis Center

Casting has been announced today for the theatrical debut of TIME STOPS – A World Premiere New Musical. The all-original production comes to West Palm Beach at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on July 15 – 17, 2022.
Erich Bergen To Make CAFE CARLYLE Debut

Eric Bergen, television and theater star is set to play the Café Carlyle for two nights in May.

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