Michael J Moritz Jr
Birth Place: Youngstown Ohio
Latest News on Michael J Moritz Jr:
MOST LIKELY NOT TO… Cast Album to be Released Tomorrow (Feb 29, 2024)
Listen: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Cast Recording is Available Digitally Today (Jan 19, 2024)
BWW Exclusive: Broadway's Hugh Panaro Gets an Unexpected Surprise for the New Year (A True Story) (Jan 2, 2024)
MOST LIKELY NOT TO… Cast Album to be Released Tomorrow (Feb 29, 2024)
Listen: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Cast Recording is Available Digitally Today (Jan 19, 2024)
BWW Exclusive: Broadway's Hugh Panaro Gets an Unexpected Surprise for the New Year (A True Story) (Jan 2, 2024)
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.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Musical
Michael J. Moritz, Jr. , Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Videos
BWW Exclusive: Watch Nick Cordero's Last Public Performance, 'Dear Hate'- The Single Is Available Now!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 20, 2021
VIDEO: The Cast of BEAUTIFUL Performs a Medley of Carole King Hits on THE VIEW
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 18, 2019
VIDEO: Carole King Surprises Audience at BEAUTIFUL and Performs as Herself
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2019
Norbert Leo Butz Croons Jimmy Webb's 'If These Walls' at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Sep 9, 2017
VIDEO: The Who's Who of the Arts World Records 'With A Little Help From My Friends' for Americans for the Arts
by Stage Tube - Mar 23, 2017
STAGE TUBE: Broadway Records Stands Up to Bullies with 'I Have A Voice' Benefit Recording
by Stage Tube - Dec 12, 2016
VIDEO: Broadway for Orlando Records 'What the World Needs Now'; Available Now
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 20, 2016
VIDEO: All 3 Casts of BEAUTIFUL Wish Carole King & Barry Mann a Happy Birthday
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 9, 2016
TV Exclusive: Micky Dolenz Mixes Broadway, Rock 'n' Roll at 54 Below
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 8, 2015
TV Exclusive: Michael McElroy & Broadway Inspirational Voices Perform 'Sunday' at Starry Sondheim Celebration!
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 25, 2015
TV Exclusive: Watch the Newtildas Preview WHEN CHILDREN RULE THE WORLD at 54 Below
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2014
TV: Stephen Spinella Talks Broadway Return in THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN
by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 17, 2014
MEGA STAGE TUBE: Highlights From WHEN I GROW UP: BROADWAY'S NEXT GENERATION at 54 Below!
by Stage Tube - Aug 5, 2013
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Eric Bergen, television and theater star is set to play the Café Carlyle for two nights in May.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Michael J Moritz Jr been nominated for?
and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
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