A Tony winner for Moulin Rouge! As a college student, Aaron Tveit camped outside the stage . THE MUSICAL; David Harris & Andr Ward to Join the Cast, Nathan Tysen, Jason Howland, Kait Kerrigan & Marc Bruni Join THE GREAT GATSBY Musical Creative Team, Exclusive: Watch Denee Benton Sing 'On the Steps of the Palace' in INTO THE WOODS, VIDEO: Viral MATILDA THE MUSICAL Dance Gets Missy Elliot Remix, Jeff Whitty Reveals His AVENUE Q Movie Ideas, Actors' Equity Association and The Broadway League Reach Tentative Agreement on New Production Contract, Voting Now Open For 2022 BroadwayWorld Off/Off-Off Broadway Awards. Tveit was born in Middletown, Orange County, New York, to Posie and Stanley Tveit. "We are so privileged to get to do this, to be on Broadway, to have a life in the theater, to distract, to tell the stories that represent the many and not the few, by the many and not the few, for the many and not the few. Im so grateful to them for that.. Direct from the Moulin Rouge! 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Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit returned to the Broadway company of Moulin Rouge! Tveit graduated from Middletown High School in 2001,[7] where he was active both in chorus and sports, playing golf, soccer and basketball; he also starred in all four of his school's musical theater productions: Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors in 9th grade, Joe Hardy in Damn Yankees in 10th grade, Tony in West Side Story in 11th grade, and Huck in Big River in 12th grade. "They've been very, very actively involved kind of handing it, protecting it," the Gossip Girl actor said. Aaron Tveit decided to, in his words, "go big or go home . But thats the nature of live theater. As a college student, Aaron Tveit camped outside the stage door of his favorite Broadway musicals like any other fan. When he saw 2002s Thoroughly Modern Millie, he stuck around with the crowds to ask Sutton Foster for an autograph. The Musical has head back into the rehearsal room, ahead of the show's return to the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on September 24. (Music From the Television Event), Schmigadoon! He sings well but just doesn't do it for me. [13], Following Rent, he returned to school briefly but left to play Link Larkin in the first national tour of Hairspray. Still, I confess I'm really excited to see what he does with it? I don't know why I'm a sucker for that dynamic, I just am. I'm more there for Alex Timbers, Karen Olivo, and the story/spectacle from the film.I haven't heard of him doing anything in the long term, so I'm thinking his schedule would allow a Broadway transfer as well. I do hope you're right. Doe eyed. Although not the only eligible actor in the category, he made history as the sole nominee for his category. 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. Its a lot, but its great, he says. If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? You guys, it's a music video. Be realistic. at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre; previews began on June 28, 2019, and the production had its opening night on July 25. The Musical' Cancels Today's Performances "Out Of Abundance Of Caution"; No Positive Tests For Coronavirus Update", "Broadway's Aaron Tveit Thought He Had a Cold It Turned Out to be Coronavirus", "Tony Awards: Aaron Tveit makes history as only nominee for best lead actor in a musical", "Rules and Regulations of The American Theatre Wing's 20182019 Season", "Tony Awards 2021: See the full list of winners", "Check Out Photos Inside the Broadway Return of, "Aaron Tveit, Natalie Mendoza and more to depart Broadway's 'Moulin Rouge! 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!". He returned to the MCC Theater Miscast Gala in April 2016. Tveit also revealed that Baz Luhrmann, who directed the 2001 film starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor as its star-crossed lovers, as well as his Luhrmann's wife, Moulin Rouge! Aaron Tveit in Broadway's "Moulin Rouge! Theatrefanboy1. He read for the character Dimitri, a con man who brings Anastasia to a wealthy Empress searching for her missing granddaughter, in return for a reward. [41], In 2012, Tveit played Enjolras, leader of the student revolutionary group in the film adaptation of Les Misrables. Ashley Loren will continue to star as Satine. Its a constant battle of trying to go to sleep, so you can get back some hours of sleep. [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. Plus he's a bankable name!Come on man, there is a negative billion chance of that happening! [45], Between filming seasons of Graceland, Tveit starred in the Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Sondheim's Assassins as John Wilkes Booth. The production ran from January 16 through March 16, 2008, at the Second Stage Theater. One year from opening, presumably. "There's the term I was looking for. [82][83] Tveit returned to Moulin Rouge! If you ask me, I think they should just get Ewan McGregor to reprise his role. Not all stage versions of popular movies turn out to be smash hits just ask the producers of Carrie or Big. But Moulin Rouge! has emerged as a feel-good hit of the season, attracting everyone from Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Nicole Kidman (who played the original Satine in the movie) to Lin-Manuel Miranda. Tveit previously told PEOPLE that it was "exciting" to take the show to Broadway following its 2018 premiere at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston. 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. Normally a year, then it's up to whether or not he extends his contract. Tveit starred as Christian The Composer in the Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! Theres an anonymity here, because people are just trying to get on with their lives. This is the first time that only one person has been nominated in an acting category as well as a first for Tveit, who had never been nominated for a Tony Award prior to his turn as Christian, the penniless writer who falls for the Moulin Rouge's star performer Satine. That makes a lot of sense. 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. He has spent his 30s in movies (such as Tom Hoopers Les Misrables) and TV (from Graceland to Grease Live!), not to mention a stint as John Wilkes Booth in a 2014 London production of Assassins. He considered a few other Broadway roles, but those productions didnt come together in a timely manner. What planet is he doe eyed on? However, he had to leave the production on February 8, due to his working schedule. [63] In April 2018, it was announced that Tveit would be reprising his role in the premiere engagement of Moulin Rouge! If they are sticking with these actors maybe they'll adjust the couple dynamic in the stage adaptation to write to their strengths. Press J to jump to the feed. 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). as Christian for 12 weeks beginning on January 17, 2023. The Satine/Christian dynamic reminds me a lot of say, Hercules and Meg. Jeremy Jordan? The 1,100-square-foot roof deck comes with built-in planters and Manhattan skyline views. In 2009, he opened to rave reviews in the rock musical Next to Normal, as the teenage son of a woman with bipolar disorder, and he landed a recurring role as Chace Crawfords cousin on Gossip Girl, which shot throughout New York, in the hip neighborhoods and restaurants of the late 00s. Aaron Tveit on How 'Moulin Rouge!'. Tveit played Peter Orlovsky, Ginsberg's longtime partner, opposite James Franco. [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. joined:8/2/15. The Musical' Offers a Party, and a Playlist, for the Ages", "Broadway's 'Moulin Rouge! Music, radio and podcasts, all free. reopened on September 24, 2021. ago His other work on the Broadway stage includes originating the roles of Gabe . Click Here for More on WAKE UP WITH BROADWAYWORLD. I know its miles away from Broadway but what are your thoughts on the chances that . It's definitely just a tease, but as far as official first impressions go, since this is the show's first real bit of marketing to the public, it's a pretty bland first impression, and this show needs to be anything but that. Damn, tickets are really expensive. Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Aaron Tveit made history at the 74th Tony Awards. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Aaron Tveit Booked 'Moulin Rouge!' on the Audition Room FloorLiterally. In 1995, Sunset Boulevard was the only show up for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score Written for the Theater in 1995. Declan Bennett plays his final performance as The Duke of Monroth on Sunday, January 15, 2023and the role will be played by Dylan Paul from Tuesday, January 17, 2023to Sunday, February 5, 2023. [5] His surname is Norwegian.[6]. The Musical in the role of Christian last night, beginning a 12-week limited engagement at the Al Hirschfeld. 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