However, he had to leave the production on February 8, due to his working schedule. on Broadway, a performance for which he won the 2020 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and received a 2020 Grammy Award nomination. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit will return to the Broadway company of Moulin Rouge! Hes appeared in the national tours of Pippin, The Producers, Ragtime, Cinderella and Dreamgirls. Due to the lack of Broadway openings amid the coronavirus pandemic which shut down live theatre in March 2020 the only one other performer who would've been eligible for the nomination in Tveit's category was Chris McCarrell, who starred in The Lightning Thief. on Broadway, a performance for which he won the 2020 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and received a 2020 Grammy Award nomination. Tveit was born in Middletown, Orange County, New York, to Posie and Stanley Tveit. ago ", "Darren Criss, Aaron Tveit, Lea Salonga & More Gather for Inaugural Elsie Fest", "Tina Fey, Aaron Tveit and Lea Salonga: What You Missed at, "Aaron Tveit's Comedy 'Better Off Single' Gets Release Date", "Aaron Tveit To Star in CBS Series 'BrainDead', "Aaron Tveit-Helmed Film CREATED EQUAL to Hold New York Screening and Q&A", "Summer Series 'BrainDead' & 'American Gothic' Canceled By CBS After 1 Season", "Photo Flash: BWW Exclusive First Look Aaron Tveit Guests on THE GOOD FIGHT", "Aaron Tveit-Led COMPANY Extends at Barrington Stage", "Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo Will Star in Boston World Premiere of, "MOULIN ROUGE! [15][16] Other credits include an early workshop of The Black Suits. For more information, please see our Harris will replace Declan Bennett, who will play his final performance as The Duke on Jan. 15. Danielle49 said: "You've hit the nail on the head. It was not terrible?Like there are no big things I would point to and say "This makes it awful" (Of course I could nitpick). But while Broadway went dark during the pandemic, Tveit was able to spend three months in Vancouver, where he filmed Schmigadoon!, an upcoming Apple TV show, along with Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming and Jane Krakowski. Dylan Paul will play the role in the interim. Both Harris and Ward are coming to the Broadway mounting from the North American tour of the musical. 2009 Broadway.com Audience Award Winners Announced", "Nominations Announced for 10th Annual Broadway.com Audience Awards", "2011 Fred and Adele Astaire Award Nominations Announced", "Broadway-Bound CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD, Aaron Tveit, Lora Lee Gayer & More Among 2017 Berkshire Theatre Award Nominees", "Nominations for 23rd Annual IRNE Awards Announced! Good morning, BroadwayWorld! "Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards. ", "Who Will Be the 2019 Broadway.com Star of the Year? Tveit starred as Christian The Composer in the Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! I mean, it seems they went for the "powerhouse vocals/sing the crap out of it" so both guys certainly fulfill that, but I find find Jeremy less capable of doe eyes than Aaron. Christian has kind of a doe-eyed quality and Aaron Tveit isn't exactly that. Ashley Loren will continue to star as Satine. ", "Moulin Rouge! [20], In the interim time before the out-of-town production of Next to Normal, Tveit played Dean in the musical theatre adaptation of the film Saved!, which ran for a limited engagement at Playwrights Horizons in June 2008. Although not the only eligible actor in the category, he made history as the sole nominee for his category. Its at the top of a 13-unit building that was built in 2013 and comes with a $450 monthly maintenance fee. He is featured on the soundtrack for Grease Live. Delays Boston Premiere to July 10th, Full New Dates", "Review: Hit Songs to Sin By in a Smashing 'Moulin Rouge! Youre just so jazzed., When hes finally ready to head home, he stops to take an estimated 150 selfies a night with fans. Ngaujah's final performance is set for February 5, 2023. I think youre good! [14] In the following two years, he performed in regional productions including as Matt in Barrington Stage Company's Calvin Berger in July 2007 and as D'Artagnan in a musical adaptation of The Three Musketeers which played at the North Shore Music Theatre from August to September 2007, before returning to the Broadway production of Hairspray. [43] In July 2012, Tveit took part in a private reading for a new musical based on the animated film, Anastasia. The show premiered on June 6, 2013, and ran for thirty-eight episodes before being canceled after the completion of its third season in October 2015. [63] In April 2018, it was announced that Tveit would be reprising his role in the premiere engagement of Moulin Rouge! Theres an anonymity here, because people are just trying to get on with their lives. Profile. 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He was in his second year of studying at Ithaca College at the time; nine years later, in 2012, Tveit completed his college degree, when he was given college credit for his theatre roles. The viral video clip even prompted a response from Missy Elliot herself.. (more), Jeff Whitty Reveals His AVENUE Q Movie Ideasby Michael Major, Avenue Q book writer Jeff Whitty has shared a detailed outline of what a film adaptation of the Tony-winning musical would be like. Plus he's a bankable name!Come on man, there is a negative billion chance of that happening! He has previously been seen on Broadway in Catch Me If You Can, Next to Normal, Wicked and Hairspray., This will mark Harris Broadway debut, though he has starred in numerous productions in his native Australia, such as Miss Saigon, Legally Blonde, Wicked and Chess. Ward was most recently seen on Broadway in Escape to Margaritaville. His other Broadway credits include Something Rotten!, Rock of Ages, Xanadu and The Producers.. [65] Between the Boston and Broadway productions of Moulin Rouge!, Tveit had a recurring role as the aspiring politician Matt Dobbins on the 2019 CBS show The Code. Its a tour de force moment, Timbers says. The cast recording was released more than two years later in April 2016. Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him. I think it'd be neat to see him try it out though. The Musical, Aaron Tveit took his final bow as Christian in the Tony Award-winning show last May. Aaron Tveit, who originated the role of Christian in Moulin Rouge! But at the same time, it stays the same. The show arrived on Broadway following a run at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre. Posted: 11/28/17 at 6:17am. [42] As the 'designated Broadway actor' in a celebrity ensemble cast, this was one of Tveit's most high-profile roles up to that point. There's literally nothing in there to contextualize how he'll play the song when he's actually doing a performance of the show, with other characters in the thick of the plot. Douglas Elliman; Roy Rochlin/Getty Images, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Inside the Hamptons trailer park thats become a playground for millionaires, Kevin Loves model wife goes house-hunting after Heat deal, See Ashton Kutchers Your Place or Mine building in NYC, Mark Wahlberg finally sells mansion after massive $32M price cut, nominated for a Tony for best leading actor. The Musicalopened onBroadway on July 25, 2019 andwon 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. I've personally never really understood the fuss over Aaron Tveit, but somehow him being in this is still kind of a dream casting. And I remember being struck that all these people were going crazy for her, Tveit says. The acting is alright, again nothing incorrect but nothing moving.He looks way too old for Christian though. The Musical in the role of Christian for a 12-week limited engagement beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.. (more), Nathan Tysen, Jason Howland, Kait Kerrigan & Marc Bruni Join THE GREAT GATSBY Musical Creative Teamby Chloe Rabinowitz, The creative team adapting F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark novel The Great Gatsby into a Broadway-bound stage musical has been announced. A place to discuss all things Broadway as well as other plays and musicals! The Musicalannounced today that Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit will return to the Broadway company in the role of Christian for a 12-week limited engagement beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th St, NYC). reopened on September 24, 2021. The Musical beginning January 17, 2023. [76] With other original cast members, he departed the production on May 8, 2022. A Tony winner for Moulin Rouge! [78] Released in April 2021, Tveit was a cast member of Hit Job, a scripted comedy podcast produced by Lorne Michaels' Broadway Video for Audible. What planet is he doe eyed on? Aaron Tveit in Broadway's "Moulin Rouge! [2][3] His brother, Jon, is five years younger[4] and a Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of New York. The Musical North American Tour, David Harris and Andr Ward join "And they've also given a lot of thoughts and ideas, but the biggest thing is they've given this production their blessing and it's been so incredible to have their support.". It's serviceable.It also lacks anything that makes moving, either through connection, emotion, or soaring vocals. The 74th annual Tony Awards, hosted by Audra McDonald, aired live Sept. 26 from Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre on Paramount+. Damn, tickets are really expensive. Aaron Tveit created the role of Christian, which earned him his first Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, in Moulin Rouge! Tveit is also known for his work in television, including the roles of Gareth Ritter on BrainDead, Tripp van der Bilt on Gossip Girl, Mike Warren on Graceland, and Danny Bailey in Schmigadoon!. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. [70][71] He was one of at least four cast members who contracted the virus. Direct from the Moulin Rouge! Derek Klena, who currently plays the role of Christian, will exit the production on Jan. 15 and return on April 11. Tveit started with "Moulin Rouge" back in 2018 when the musical performed its out-of-town run in Boston, Massachusetts. [18], In 2007, Tveit originated the role of Gabe in the Off-Broadway production of the musical Next to Normal. [74][75] Tveit resumed his role as Christian when Moulin Rouge! Alex Timbers directs the production, which features Tony-winningchoreography by Sonya Tayeh. The show is about a couple who get lost while hiking and end up trapped in a magical town stuck in a 1940s musical. Instead, Tveit rides the subway from his apartment in Astoria to the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in Times Square. Moulin Rouge! is directed by Tony winner Alex Timbers with a book by Tony winner John Logan, choreography by Tony winner Sonya Tayeh and music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Tony winner Justin Levine. Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit returned to the Broadway company of Moulin Rouge! The Musical,". The Musical' Offers a Party, and a Playlist, for the Ages", "Broadway's 'Moulin Rouge! A man can dream! Since then, the clip has gone viral on social media and has been remixed to 'Lose Control' by Missy Elliot in a new video posted to Twitter. Tveit will return for a 12-week limited engagement before current Christian, Derek Klena, returns to the role on April 11, 2023. Moulin Rouge is a favourite of mine and despite a few reservations I am really hoping to love this. #1. [72][87][88], 20032007: Early career and Broadway debut, Last edited on 22 February 2023, at 20:30, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, Les Misrables: Highlights from the Motion Picture Soundtrack, Grease Live! Moulin Rouge! Aaron Kyle Tveit (/tvet/;[1] born October 21, 1983) is an American actor. If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? That is the music. The Musical, reprising the role of Christian, January 17 for a 12-week limited engagement. Moulin Rouge! The MusicalNorth American Tour, David Harris and Andr Ward join the company in the roles of The Duke of Monroth and Toulouse-Lautrec, respectively, starting Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Other stage credits include Assassins (West End) and Rent (Hollywood Bowl). "They've been very, very actively involved kind of handing it, protecting it," the Gossip Girl actor said. [67][68][69] The production was put on hold, beginning on March 12, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and on March 23, Tveit became the first Broadway star to announce a positive COVID-19 test result. Thank you very much.". In 2016, Tveit appeared as Danny Zuko in a live version of Grease that aired on Fox on January 31. Casting is by Jim Carnahan and Stephen Kopel. Broadway star and singer Aaron Tveit is in the unique position of being the only person nominated for a Tony for best leading actor in a musical, for his starring role in Moulin Rouge! Hes also in contract to sell his Astoria penthouse at a loss. "It's just wonderful to feel the audience so close you can tell that they're right with us and they get everything, hear everything. He made his Broadway debut in this role in 2006. Direct from the Moulin Rouge! I got tickets too so excited! I think unless something huge one up for him, like a larger TV role than his more recent one or another film, than I think he'll stick with it. I think Jordan is a better fit than Tveit, but as long as we're dreamcasting, I think we could thinkeven more doe-eyed. I'm sorry to any that find these kind of posts annoying, but I haven't found anything since the pandemic on the topic and since tickets recently went on sale I thought it would be okay to bring it up. Tveit starred opposite theater actresses Laura Osnes and Krystal Joy Brown. Cookie Notice Brought Him Back to Broadway. Announces a Second Season and Is Headed to Schmicago", "Aaron Tveit to Rejoin Moulin Rouge! Scroll down for the latest news. Ward takes over the role ofToulouse-Lautrec from original cast memberSahr Ngaujah, who received a Tony Award nomination for originating the character. [73] He won the award, having received an affirmative vote by 60% or more of Tony voters. Harris is a star of the Australian stage and is known for starring in the Australian productions ofMiss Saigon, Legally Blonde, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Wicked, Into the Woods, The Full Monty and Chess. Producers of the Tony Award-winning Best MusicalMoulin Rouge! Broadway darling Aaron Tveit is returning to Broadway in January, reprising his Tony-winning role as Christian in " Moulin Rouge! Ive sung a bunch of Taylor Swift in concerts, says Tveit, who has staged his own shows at Irving Plaza and other venues across the country. My first day on set, I remember I finished and wrapped. Benton, who starred as Cinderella in the off-Broadway run of Into the Woods at City Center earlier this year, is reprising her role in the Broadway run of the production through December 24. And Ive always liked that., Moulin Rouge!, which honors the spirit and excess of the 2001 Baz Luhrmann movie, is the most over-the-top production of the fall season. 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