Michael J Moritz Jr Music Directs Stephen Sondheim Birthday Concert

March 25, 2015  /  Michael Moritz  /  Source

Stephen Sondheim

Michael J Moritz Jr served as Music Director and pianist for the Stephen Sondheim Birthday Concert on March 24, 2015 at 42West. The concert featured an all-star lineup including Billy Magnussen, MacKenzie Mauzy, Lilla Crawford, Rufus Wainwright, Michael McElroy, Broadway Inspirational Voices, Norm Lewis, Lance Horne, Christopher Sieber, Chip Zien, Constantine Maroulis, and Tituss Burgess.

The concert, presented by Jacob Langfelder, celebrates Sondheim's 85th birthday and the success of "Into the Woods" as it makes it's way to cinemas. Sirus XM On Broadway hosts Julie James and Christine Pedi were also in attendance.

Michael J Moritz Jr, Musical Director for Stephen Sondheim's 85th Birthday Concert
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