About Me
Ian Ward is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, actor, and creative entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry. He made his professional theater debut at just eight years old and has since performed on Broadway, toured internationally, appeared on television and film, and earned a Golden Ticket on American Idol.
As a songwriter, Ian blends pop melodies with a rock edge and the dynamic expression of a Broadway vocalist, crafting songs that are both intimate and anthemic. His debut EP, One Shot, showcases his soulful voice and inspiring storytelling, reflecting his belief in taking chances and living boldly.
Beyond music, Ian is the founder of Mutual Street Entertainment and Hitmaker Collective, a coaching program for emerging songwriters. He has collaborated with icons such as Idina Menzel, Pat Benatar, Kristen Bell, Sir Tim Rice, Cyndi Lauper and Ryan Murphy. He continues to create, teach, and inspire through every facet of his artistry.
"But it’s Ian Ward and Callandra Olivia who give Rock of Ages its pulsing, neon-lit heart. Ward lends Drew, the show’s aspiring rocker, a glimmering naivety — his winsome, natural earnestness matched by his powerful belt and soulful voice. He’s paired perfectly with Olivia’s Sherrie, the story’s other bright-eyed dreamer. Olivia takes Sherrie, a portrait of idealized ’80s femininity, and lends her an essential edge, cutting her sweetness with a fierce sense of self-possession. Her vocals are equally mesmerizing, leading the two to partner on duets that create a wall of sound designed to touch your heart and excite your soul."
Maureen Lee Lenker
"Ward has a soulful voice and a guileless face, which makes him a dreamy leading man, and setting down a 10-year residency in a club called the Bourbon Room in Hollywood (with a custom-built stage and venue just for this show) is uber meta."
Harker Jones
"...at one point Ward held a note so long the audience broke into mid-song applause."
Erin Conley
