Normally a year, then it's up to whether or not he extends his contract. Ward takes over the role ofToulouse-Lautrec from original cast memberSahr Ngaujah, who received a Tony Award nomination for originating the character. [26] Tveit was included on AfterElton.com's 2009 list of the "37 Hottest Guys in Theater". I figured if the show opened around July 2019, and then was shut down around March 2020, there could still be a few months on his contract, but then . Tveit played Peter Orlovsky, Ginsberg's longtime partner, opposite James Franco. 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. 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. Casting is by Jim Carnahan and Stephen Kopel. For more on the 2021 Tony Awards and other top stories, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day. And that's awesome, I'm very excited to see the show as well! 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. Good morning, BroadwayWorld! The Musicalis based on Baz Luhrmann's hit 2001 film of the same name. The Musical in the role of Christian for a 12-week limited engagement beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2023,. 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. Aaron Tveit, who originated the role of Christian in "Moulin Rouge! The heart of Moulin Rouge can survive a few flaws. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. [51], Following the end of Graceland, Tveit was cast in a variety of other television and film productions. Theatrefanboy1. (Unless they decide to move forward with "Company" or he gets Fiyero in the "Wicked" movie,but I haven't heard anything as of yet.) He sings well but just doesn't do it for me. Tveit was born in Middletown, Orange County, New York, to Posie and Stanley Tveit. Tveit has also portrayed several musical theatre roles on screen, such as Enjolras in the film adaptation of Les Misrables (2012), as well as Danny Zuko in Fox's Grease: Live (2016). They could have made so many interesting casting decisions, and went the safe route instead. The Musical, will return to the Broadway production for 12 weeks only, beginning January 17. He is featured on the soundtrack for Grease Live. Christian has kind of a doe-eyed quality and Aaron Tveit isn't exactly that. Aaron Tveit Booked 'Moulin Rouge!' on the Audition Room FloorLiterally. Announces a Second Season and Is Headed to Schmicago", "Aaron Tveit to Rejoin Moulin Rouge! The Musical, where he plays the naive American writer Christian, who falls in love with the divine French courtesan Satine (Karen Olivo). [38] During this period, Tveit appeared in an episode of the television series Ugly Betty titled "All the World's a Stage" as Zachary Boule, Betty Suarez's boyfriend. My first day on set, I remember I finished and wrapped. THE MUSICAL; David Harris & Andr Ward to Join the Castby Chloe Rabinowitz, Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit will return to the Broadway company of Moulin Rouge! [60][61] He next had a role in the Patricia Clarkson-starring crime thriller Out of Blue, which premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival.[62]. It changes people's minds. Thanks so much for some insight! Moulin Rouge! reimagines some of the movies greatest hit ditties from Lady Marmalade to Come What May but it also stays current with a mind-boggling array of pop songs from contemporary radio. I would say 75% of them are asking for a picture if youre doing it. And like Elizabeth Warren on the campaign trail, he says yes to almost everyone. This means more to me than I can ever say. And I remember being struck that all these people were going crazy for her, Tveit says. 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Having played Christian in the pre-Broadway run at Bostons Emerson Colonial Theatre and opening the show on Broadway in 2019, Tveit departed the Broadway production on May 8, 2022. Other stage credits include Assassins (West End) and Rent (Hollywood Bowl). During his final callback for "Moulin Rouge!,". This is my favorite movie, and I've been wanting to see it brought to the stage for years now, but that video killed a lot of the hope I have for this production. ', Jesse Tyler Ferguson Takes Time to 'Brag' on Husband Justin Mikita as He Wins at 2022 Tony Awards, Patti LuPone Pays Tribute to Broadway Understudies and COVID Safety Officers at 2022 Tonys, only one other performer who would've been eligible. Like he sang the music. 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. As a college student, Aaron Tveit camped outside the stage . How about a Bonnie & Clyde reunion? Though he was the only performer eligible for the 2021 award, Tveit still needed 60 percent of the total ballots cast to take home the trophy. Read more about these and other top stories below! I think youre good! Doe eyed. The Musical in the role of Christian last night, beginning a 12-week limited engagement at the Al Hirschfeld. ', "Review: 'Moulin Rouge! Aaron Tveit made history at the 74th Tony Awards. 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. Current cast members Eric Anderson as Harold Zidler, Caleb Marshall-Villarreal as Santiago, Jessica Lee Goldyn as Nini and Oyoyo Joi as Satine Alternate will continue with the production. Oct 2, 2019 8:30am PT. Aaron Tveit made history at the 74th Tony Awards. (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack), Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award, Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Chita Rivera Awards for Dance and Choreography, "He's Not an Impostor; He Plays One Onstage", "Broadway's next big thing Middletown native Aaron Tveit's career takes off", "Show People With Paul Wontorek Interview: "Graceland" Star Aaron Tveit", "Ten Priests Named Parochial Vicars in Parishes", "If you caught himin 'Normal,' you'dknow of his talent", "Aaron Tveit of Middletown stars in 'Next to Normal' on Broadway", "What Were You Like in High School? Cookie Notice [76] With other original cast members, he departed the production on May 8, 2022. Hes usually watching TV on his laptop from a golf tournament to the Netflix series Dark right before his curtain call. Some familiar faces are heading to Moulin Rouge! [57][58][59], Tveit returned to Barrington Stage Company for their production of Company in the role of Bobby, running from August 10 to September 10, 2017. The cast recording was released more than two years later in April 2016. I really don't think he's right for the part, and his vocals plus his look for the video, assuming it's similar to what his costume/hair on stage will be, were just so underwhelming. [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! Aaron Tveit is his name and I will wear it out. Direct from the Moulin Rouge! He sounded beautiful, and that's all I wanted to hear from a music video.I'm still most eager to hear/see Olivo as Satine, as that role is the real heart of this beast. He made his Broadway debut in this role in 2006. Alex Timbers directs the production, which features Tony-winningchoreography by Sonya Tayeh. Doe eyed? Aaron Tveit, who originated the lead role of Christian in Moulin Rouge! "We are so privileged," Tveit said through tears at the conclusion of his speech. Vote Now! In North America, hes appeared regionally at Goodspeed in Rags (Max Bronfman) and Anything Goes (Billy Crocker); Barrington Stage in Ragtime (Father); Theaterworks in Next to Normal (Dan, Connecticut Critics nomination); and, Connecticut Repertory Theatre in Les Misrables (Jean Valjean) International Concert credits include Stephen Schwartzs Defying Gravity, Boublil / Schnbergs Do You Hear the People Sing?, Andr Ward has appeared on Broadway in Escape to Margaritaville, Rock of Ages, Xanadu, Saturday Night Fever (OBC), Something Rotten and The Producers. Brought Him Back to Broadway. Hes appeared in concerts in NYC at Webster Hall, Irving Plaza and LCT American Songbook, and on tours at Barrington Stage Company, The Paramount in NY, House of Blues, Boston, San Diego, The Belasco in L.A., Barns at Wolf Trap in D.C., The Vets. [34] For this role he was nominated for the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical,[35] the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance,[36] and the Fred Astaire Award for Best Male Dancer on Broadway. Tveit bought the unit for $900,000 in 2016. Youre just so jazzed., When hes finally ready to head home, he stops to take an estimated 150 selfies a night with fans. Do not sell or share my personal information. But he noticed that they stopped clamoring for her attention after she stepped out of the lights. But no, Ive never done any Lady Gaga.. 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. 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. The trio will join current principal cast members Eric Anderson as Harold Zidler, Caleb Marshall-Villarreal as Santiago, Jessica Lee Goldyn as Nini and Oyoyo Joi as the Satine alternate. [8][9][10][11] As a child, he played the violin and French horn. The Musicalfirst in Boston for the world premiere in the summer of 2018 and then on Broadway in the summer of 2019. [82][83] Tveit returned to Moulin Rouge! Instead, Tveit rides the subway from his apartment in Astoria to the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in Times Square. General management is byForesight Theatrical. (PETA can rest assured; its only a towering statue.) I think it'd be neat to see him try it out though. [41], In 2012, Tveit played Enjolras, leader of the student revolutionary group in the film adaptation of Les Misrables. [15][16] Other credits include an early workshop of The Black Suits. [29][30] In August, he also starred in the Hollywood Bowl's production of Rent directed by Neil Patrick Harris, as Roger Davis. [53] His next film Better Off Single was released in theaters and on demand on October 7. In 2016, Tveit appeared as Danny Zuko in a live version of Grease that aired on Fox on January 31. A place to discuss all things Broadway as well as other plays and musicals! 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. His recordings include The Radio in My Head. It changes people's hearts. The design team includes Tony winner Derek McLane (sets), Tony winner Catherine Zuber (costumes), Tony winner Justin Townsend (lighting), Tony winner Peter Hylenski (sound), Drama Desk winner David Brian Brown (wig and hair design), Sarah Cimino (makeup design) and Tony winner Matt Stine (music production). Tveit starred opposite theater actresses Laura Osnes and Krystal Joy Brown. Subscribe here! Want our morning reports delivered via email? 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. 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!". People just have so much going on. I don't know why I'm a sucker for that dynamic, I just am. He was impressed by Tveits vocal range, and how he put his own twists on a wide-ranging collection of covers. "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.". This marks his Broadway debut. Privacy Policy. [52] Tveit then starred in the baseball themed movie Undrafted which was released on July 15. [45], Between filming seasons of Graceland, Tveit starred in the Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Sondheim's Assassins as John Wilkes Booth. 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. [77], During Broadway's closure in 2020, Tveit filmed the movie One Royal Holiday, part of Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas movie slate. Ive done some Demi Lovato. Aaron Tveit, who originated the role of Christian in Moulin Rouge! When Aaron Tveit left Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical. 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. What planet is he doe eyed on? So many people have said to me that theyre happy that Im back on Broadway, and thats been surprising. However, he had to leave the production on February 8, due to his working schedule. The Musical, Aaron Tveit took his final bow as Christian in the Tony Award-winning show last May. On February 24, 2013, he performed with the cast of Les Misrables at the 85th Academy Awards ceremony. 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. His screen credits include Schmigadoon!, American Horror Stories, Graceland,Grease Live!, Gossip Girl, Brain Dead,Les Misrables and more. ', Super Mario Bros. 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