Michael J. Moritz Jr.

Michael J. Moritz Jr.
Occupation Theatrical Producer, Music Producer, Music Director, Pianist, Entertainment Entrepreneur
Home town Youngstown, Ohio
Website http://www.michaelmoritz.com/

Michael J. Moritz, Jr. is a multiple Tony Award nominated American theatrical producer, Olivier Award nominated West End theatrical producer, multiple Grammy Award nominated record producer, music supervisor, music director, arranger, Broadway music supervisor, performer and pianist.[1][2] Michael's work as a pianist, music director and arranger is featured on many recordings in the pop and musical theatre genres.[3][4] Michael is on the Board of Directors for The Angel Band Project.

Early life

Michael is originally from Youngstown, Ohio.

Career

Most recently, Michael has received both TONY and Olivier award nominations as a co producer for Broadway/West End's Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Other notable Broadway producing credits include Big Fish, A Night With Janis Joplin, On The Town, and The Velocity of Autumn.[5] Michael has musically directed 200+ theatrical productions throughout the US and UK. Known as the ‘Musical Director to the Stars,’ Michael has received high praise for his music direction and performance piano work in both Broadway and Pop arenas. Michael was seen on the Broadway stage as on-stage piano and vocals in A Night With Janis Joplin. Michael has music directed, produced and performed with notable performers including Stephen Schwartz, Sara Bareilles, Carole King, Bernadette Peters, Audra McDonald, Sean Hayes, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Matthew Broderick, Andrea Martin, Rosie O'Donnell, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Alice Ripley, Sara Jessica Parker, Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Porter, Len Cariou, Tommy Tune, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Jessie Mueller, Kimiko Glenn, Orfeh, Rosie Perez, Kelli O'Hara, Lillias White, Carmen Cusack, Andrea Burns, Keala Settle, Mark Shaiman, Frank Wildhorn, Micky Dolenz, Tituss Burgess, Ace Young, Diana DeGarmo, Michael Cerveris, Norbert Leo Butz, James Monroe Iglehart, Aaron Tveit, Tiffany, Brandi Carlile, Richard Kind, Lena Hall, Robin DeJesus, Andrea McArdle, Chip Zien, Billy Magnussen, Mackenzie Mauzy, Lilla Crawford, Jeff Goldblum, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Laura Osnes, Lesli Margherita, Michael Cerveris, Christopher Sieber, The Muppets, Sesame Street, Ahrens and Flaherty, Linda Eder, Mary Testa, Julia Murney, Nikki Blonsky, Claybourne Elder, Melissa van der Shyff, Bobby Steggert, Capathia Jenkins, Christine Ebersole, Mimi Bessette, Phillip Boykin, Vince Oddo, Ben Hope, and Krystal Joy Brown.[6]

Broadway Productions

West End Productions

Touring Productions

Awards and Nominations

Discography

Release Date Title Role
January 15, 2013 Norbert Leo Butz Memory and Mayhem: Live at 54 Below[26] Music Director, Pianist, Vocalist, Producer, Arranger
July 26, 2013 When I Grow Up Broadway's Next Generation: Live at 54 Below [27] Music Director, Pianist, Producer
September 5, 2013 Aaron Tveit The Radio In My Head: Live at 54 Below[28] Producer, Mixer
September 26, 2013 Matilda the Musical Original Broadway Cast Recording Associate Producer
November 15, 2013 Bebe Neuwirth Stories In NYC: Live at 54 Below[29] Producer, Mixer
December 6, 2013 Sierra Boggess Awakening Live at 54 Below[30] Producer, Mixer
February 7, 2014 From Broadway with Love: A Benefit Concert for Sandy Hook[31] Pianist
March 25, 2014 Jarrod Spector A Little Help From My Friends: Live at 54 Below[32] Producer, Mixer
April 1, 2014 Beautiful the Carole King Musical Original Broadway Cast Recording[33] Producer, Mixer
June 3, 2014 Ahrens & Flaherty Nice Fighting You: Lie at 54 Below[34] Producer, Mixer
September 9, 2014 Shapiro Sisters Live Out Loud: Live at 54 Below[35] Music Director, Pianist, Producer
October 19, 2014 The Angel Band Project: An Evening With Norbert Leo Butz[36] Music Director, Pianist, Vocalist
December 15, 2014 Peter Pan Live![37] Executive Producer
March 3, 2015 On the Town New Broadway Cast Recording[38] Producer, Mixer
May 5, 2015 Liberty A Monumental New Musical Original Off Broadway Cast Recording[39] Producer, Mixer
May 19, 2015 Side Show Added Attractions: Live at 54 Below[40] Producer
June 23, 2015 Danielle Hope Bring the Future Faster: Live at 54 Below[41] Producer, Mixer
September 18, 2015 Isabela Moner: Stopping Time[42] Music Director, Pianist, Arrangements, Producer
September 25, 2015 Micky Dolenz A Little Bit Broadway A Little Bit Rock and Roll Live at 54 Below[43] Producer, Arranger, Piano, Musical Direction, Vocalist
October 23, 2015 Melissa Errico What About Today: Live at 54 Below[44] Producer, Mixer
January 13, 2016 The Wiz Live![45] Producer, Mixer
June 3, 2016 Bonnie and Clyde and a Whole Lot of Jazz Frank Wildhorn and Friends Live at 54 Below [46] Producer, Mixer
June 17, 2016 Arlington Original Cast Recording Producer
June 17, 2016 Broadway for Orlando, "What The World Needs Now Is Love" Producer
September 9, 2016 Norbert Leo Butz Girls Girls Girls Live at 54 Below [47] Music Director, Pianist, Vocalist, Arrangements
September 16, 2016 You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown 2016 Off Broadway Cast Recording[48] Producer, Mixer

Philanthropy

Michael is active with The Angel Band Project, a non-profit organization that supports victims of sexual assault through music therapy and outreach, both as a music director and board member.[49][50] He is also active with the No Bully Organization.[51][52] Michael also produced the track "What the World Needs Now Is Love" for Broadway for Orlando.[53] He played the piano during the live performance of the song on "Maya and Marty" on June 21, 2016.[54]

References

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  2. ↑ Clarke, David. "BWW Interview: Music Director and Broadway Producer Michael J. Moritz Jr. Talks Career, US Coaching Tour, and Music". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
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  8. ↑ Clarke, David. "BWW Interview: Music Director and Broadway Producer Michael J. Moritz Jr. Talks Career, US Coaching Tour, and Music". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  9. ↑ "Michael J. Moritz, Jr. | Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  10. ↑ "BEAUTIFUL The Carole King Musical on Broadway | Official Site for Tickets | Cast & Creative". Beautiful. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
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  39. ↑ Desk, BWW News. "Off-Broadway Musical LIBERTY Receives Cast Album; Release Date Set!". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  40. ↑ Desk, BWW News. "SIDE SHOW's 'ADDED ATTRACTIONS' Live 54 Below Recording Released Today". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  41. ↑ Desk, BWW News. "BWW Exclusive Premiere: Danielle Hope's EPIC 'Disney Medley'; Star Returns to 54 Below Tonight & We've Got a Special Offer". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
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  51. ↑ "No Bully brings Broadway Against Bullying to New York City | No Bully". nobully.org. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
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