ABOUT THE ARTIST

JARED BRADSHAW

Sound and Town cheers, “Bradshaw delivers an electrifying performance.” Jared Bradshaw is a Broadway veteran turned Disney World resident. He headlines Artists Lounge Live concerts nationwide in Swinging On A Star: Jared Bradshaw Sings Bing Crosby and A Bing Crosby Christmas. Bradshaw starred as Willy Wonka (US/perf) in the original Broadway cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, also performing the role for the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall. He appeared in Jersey Boys for an eight year run, swinging several roles in the Broadway, Off-Broadway, Chicago, and First National Tour casts. Off-Broadway, he hilariously spoofed celebrities in Forbidden Broadway, including Hugh Jackman, Harry Connick Jr, and John Travolta. Other credits nationwde include the world premiere musical Dave (Pre-Broadway), The Music Man (Harold Hill), Singing in the Rain (Don Lockwood), Guys and Dolls (Nathan Detroit), Parade (Leo Frank), Jekyll and Hyde (Jekyll/Hyde), West Side Story (Riff), Cabaret (Cliff), The Last Five Years (Jamie), and numerous productions of Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Additionally, he entertained audiences around the world aboard Disney Cruise Ships. Currently, Bradshaw performs for Walt Disney Entertainment in Finding Nemo: The Big, Blue, and Beyond as the actor/puppeteer for Great White Shark Bruce at Disney's Animal Kingdom. He is married to Broadway actress Lindsay Northen. jaredbradshaw.com, @bwaymjjared