Natalie Mendoza and Aaron Tveit give a romantic performance from the Tony-winning musical.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2Ybi4tM MORE FROM '. Derek Klena, who currently plays the role of Christian, will exit the production on Jan. 15 and return on April 11. My first day on set, I remember I finished and wrapped. costume designer Catherine Martin, gave the show their blessing. Subscribe here! The Musical announced today that Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveitwill 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). Sahr Ngaujah, who received a Tony Award nomination for creating the role of Toulouse-Lautrec, plays his final performance on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Still, I confess I'm really excited to see what he does with it? Theres an anonymity here, because people are just trying to get on with their lives. A Tony winner for Moulin Rouge! Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts. Want our morning reports delivered via email? It changes people's minds. [51], Following the end of Graceland, Tveit was cast in a variety of other television and film productions. Like he sang the music. He returned to the MCC Theater Miscast Gala in April 2016. [44], The following year, Tveit parlayed his stardom into a starring role in the USA Network series Graceland where he played undercover FBI Special Agent Mike Warren. 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. Tveit was the only nominee in the best actor category, a first in Tony Awards history. It was a really cool thing to be part of, living in New York City as a 25-year-old kid at the time, Tveit says. He followed that up with the 2011 musical adaptation of Catch Me If You Can, taking over the con-man role played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the Steven Spielberg movie. Normally a year, then it's up to whether or not he extends his contract. The musical was performed at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle from July 28 through August 16, 2009. and our Profile. "There's the term I was looking for. See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld! 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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. As a college student, Aaron Tveit camped outside the stage . Or so we thought. [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. His other work on the Broadway stage includes originating the roles of Gabe in Next to Normal and Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can, as well as performing the roles of Fiyero in Wicked and Link Larkin in Hairspray. 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. Ward's Broadway credits includeEscape to Margaritaville, Rock of Ages, Xanadu, Saturday Night Fever, Something Rotten and The Producers. 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. The Musical, Tveit has appeared on Broadway inCatch Me If You Can, Next to Normal, Wicked and Hairspray. 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. Ashley Loren will continue to star as Satine. Tveit will co-star alongside Ashley Loren, who will continue in the role of Satine. Aaron Tveit will reprise his Tony-winning turn as Christian at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre for a limited time beginning January 17, 2023. 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. When youre not in a musical but you still live in New York, youre still always seeing theater, Tveit says. [74][75] Tveit resumed his role as Christian when Moulin Rouge! 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. Aaron Kyle Tveit (/ t v e t /; born October 21, 1983) is an American actor.. Tveit originated the lead role of Christian the composer in the stage adaptation of Moulin Rouge! 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. Moulin Rouge! The Musicalfirst in Boston for the world premiere in the summer of 2018 and then on Broadway in the summer of 2019. For more on the 2021 Tony Awards and other top stories, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day. [24], Tveit returned to Wicked as Fiyero in January 2009. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. A man can dream! Moulin Rouge! [39] He appeared in Rob Epstein's Howl, a biopic about the Allen Ginsberg poem and the controversy and trial that ensued after its publication. It changes people's hearts. When Aaron Tveit left Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit returned to the Broadway company of Moulin Rouge! ", "Moulin Rouge! [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. [8][9][10][11] As a child, he played the violin and French horn. 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. This marks his Broadway debut. On Tuesday, January 17, after an exciting announcement last month, Tveit begins a limited return engagement in Moulin Rouge! New York is constantly reinventing itself, he says on a recent afternoon, as he puts up his feet up on a couch in his dressing room. His recordings include The Radio in My Head. Video: MOULIN ROUGE! Chace and Penn [Badgley] were going to barbecue, and they invited me to lunch with them. His one-bedroom starter apartment was on 54th and Ninth, a two-block stroll to Hairspray, his first Broadway job as Link Larkin. David Harris and Andr Ward will join the Broadway company on February 7, 2023 direct rom the musical's NorthAmerican touring production. Hes appeared in the national tours of Pippin, The Producers, Ragtime, Cinderella and Dreamgirls. (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? [31] He took part in the MCC Theater Miscast Gala in 2009 and 2010. 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Dylan Paul will play the role in the interim. The Musical. [70][71] He was one of at least four cast members who contracted the virus. 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). I do hope you're right. 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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. "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.". Thanks so much for some insight! I think it'd be neat to see him try it out though. Check out an exclusive video of Denee performing 'On the Steps of the Palace'.. (more), VIDEO: Viral MATILDA THE MUSICAL Dance Gets Missy Elliot Remixby Michael Major, Last week, a first look at 'Revolting Children' from the new film adaptation of Matilda the Musical was released. [21] Also in June 2008, Tveit took over the role of Fiyero in Wicked on Broadway. The Musical in the role of Christian for a 12-week limited engagement beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the . Doe eyed? The Musical North American Tour, David Harris and Andr Ward join But who knows. [54], In October 2015, it was announced that Tveit would star in CBS's summer series BrainDead, which premiered on June 13, 2016. The Musical," will reprise his performance for a 12-week limited engagement at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre beginning on Jan. 17. Aaron Tveit, who originated the role of Christian in Moulin Rouge! 6 9 9 comments Best Add a Comment Ok-Wish-2640 10 mo. Derek Klena, who currently plays the role of Christian, will exit the production on Jan. 15 and return on April 11. Broadway darling Aaron Tveit is returning to Broadway in January, reprising his Tony-winning role as Christian in " Moulin Rouge! On February 24, 2013, he performed with the cast of Les Misrables at the 85th Academy Awards ceremony. #1. Read more about these and other top stories below! Both Harris and Ward are coming to the Broadway mounting from the North American tour of the musical. His new ideas include updated takes on Kate Monster, Lucy, and Trekkie Monster, plus who he thinks should play some of the characters. Also newly announced is that on Feb. 7, David Harris will join the cast as The Duke of Monroth and Andr Ward will take over as Toulouse-Lautrec. 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! Ngaujah's final performance is set for February 5, 2023. Hes appeared on television in the Grammy-nominated Schmigadoon!, American Horror Stories, Graceland, GreaseLive!, GossipGirl, BrainDead andothers. When the usual "female is the 'feeler'/doe eyed one" and the male is the "hard nut, 'thinker' and jaded" type of dynamic we see all the damn time, is flipped on it's head and donewell, I LOVE it, because it's almost rare thing to see, because I relate to those gals a **** ton. However, he had to leave the production on February 8, due to his working schedule. as Christian for 12 weeks beginning on January 17, 2023. People just have so much going on. 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. However, he left once again on March 8, 2009, after only a couple of months, to join the Broadway production of Next to Normal, which began previews in March 2009 and officially opened on April 15. Tveit starred as Christian The Composer in the Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! Yeah, Aaron's got his wheelhouse that he's fantastic in (Noble, dangerous, cocky, sexy, even pathos) but I dare say he's never been great at vulnerable. Hes also appeared on Broadway in Catch Me If You Can, Next to Normal, Wicked and Hairspray. In addition to Tveit and Loren, the current cast of Moulin Rouge!The Musical includes Eric Anderson as Harold Zidler, Sahr Ngaujah as Toulouse-Lautrec, Dylan Paul as The . [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. [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. Aaron Tveit made history at the 74th Tony Awards. As long as they don't wreck it, I'll round up. I said they should, didn't say they would! [26] Tveit was included on AfterElton.com's 2009 list of the "37 Hottest Guys in Theater". Aaron Tveit made history at the 74th Tony Awards. As a college student, Aaron Tveit camped outside the stage door of his favorite Broadway musicals like any other fan. Aaron Tveit on How 'Moulin Rouge!'. [73] He won the award, having received an affirmative vote by 60% or more of Tony voters. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. Tveit played Peter Orlovsky, Ginsberg's longtime partner, opposite James Franco. But I'm not about to say no to him in this regardless. This means more to me than I can ever say. The 37-year-old Broadway and film actor, who stars as hopeless romantic Christian in the stage adaptation of the 2001 musical film Moulin. 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