The Musical, Aaron Tveit took his final bow as Christian in the Tony Award-winning show last May. 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!". [66] Tveit has been universally praised for his portrayal; New York Times theater critic Ben Brantley said that Christian was "a role [Tveit] was born to play" during the Boston run of the show and later said that his 'passionate and uncompromising' performance was his "best Broadway work to date". Tveit originated the lead role of Christian the composer in the stage adaptation of Moulin Rouge! last May, it wasn't the first time he stepped away from the role of Christian. Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.. (more). Aaron Tveit, who originated the role of Christian in "Moulin Rouge! They can't have it both ways: either the video is meant to represent the show- in which the other posters are perfectly entitled to judge this new production- or it's entirely irrelevant, in which case, why post it on this website?Of course we are meant to make positive connotations from this clip.Trouble is, some of us are unimpressed. Dylan Paul will step in as The Duke from Jan. 17 to Feb. 5. David Harris and Andr Ward will join the Broadway company on February 7, 2023 direct rom the musical's NorthAmerican touring production. "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. After more than 500 performances in Moulin Rouge! And that's awesome, I'm very excited to see the show as well! And I remember being struck that all these people were going crazy for her, Tveit says. The Musical," will reprise his performance for a 12-week limited engagement at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre beginning on Jan. 17. I think it'd be neat to see him try it out though. [29][30] In August, he also starred in the Hollywood Bowl's production of Rent directed by Neil Patrick Harris, as Roger Davis. [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. Good morning, BroadwayWorld! reopened on September 24, 2021. Producers of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! I like Jeremy ok, but he's still a one trick pony of dark, broody, and moody. as Christian for 12 weeks beginning on January 17, 2023. So many people have said to me that theyre happy that Im back on Broadway, and thats been surprising. ^Exactly. He is featured on the soundtrack for Grease Live. And thats not just because theres an elephant residing in the theater. ', "Review: 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical Tops Broadway.com Audience Choice Award Winners", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aaron_Tveit&oldid=1140992784, Original Broadway production; paused due to COVID-19; returned for a limited engagement in 2023, Outstanding Supporting Performance, Non-Resident Production, Favorite Featured Actor in a Broadway Musical, Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor in a Musical, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 20:30. [31] He took part in the MCC Theater Miscast Gala in 2009 and 2010. Tveit won a Tony Award for his performance in the Tony-winning Best Musical. Casting is by Jim Carnahan and Stephen Kopel. Which is very necessary for Christian, the classic bleeding heart. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Thanks so much for some insight! But who knows. Yeah, he's a bit long in the tooth, but he still looks excellent, and he was so perfect for that part. Its a tour de force moment, Timbers says. [49] Additionally, he appeared in the film Big Sky which was released on August 14, 2015[50] and performed at the first Elsie Fest in New York that September. "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. ', "Shooting Wrapped for Hallmark's A ROYAL HOLIDAY Starring Laura Osnes, Aaron Tveit, and More", "KeKe Palmer, Matt Bomer, Aaron Tveit, Okieriete Onaodowan and More to Star in New Audible Original Comedy Podcasts", "Aaron Tveit Goes Full Patrick Bateman in, "Schmigadoon! The Musical in the role of Christian for a 12-week limited engagement beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the . The heart of Moulin Rouge can survive a few flaws. The Musical, will return to the Broadway production for 12 weeks only, beginning January 17. 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. However, he had to leave the production on February 8, due to his working schedule. And even more specifically, the keys of the songs got moved up because of Aarons virtuosic vocal range. Timbers points to Tveits performance of the Police ballad Roxanne as a highlight of the show. [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]. [63] In April 2018, it was announced that Tveit would be reprising his role in the premiere engagement of Moulin Rouge! Today's top stories: Jordan Fisher joins the cast of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES, Joshua Turchin pens songs for a Luca TikTok musical, and more! Ward will succeed Sahr Ngaujah, who originated the role of Toulouse and earned a Tony nomination for his performance. "There's the term I was looking for. [13], Following Rent, he returned to school briefly but left to play Link Larkin in the first national tour of Hairspray. We've received your submission. I don't think he's totally wrong for this, but he's not my ideal Christian either. on Broadway; Further Casting Changes Announced", "Aaron Tveit of 'Catch Me If You Can' Takes Us Around Soho", "Broadway actor Aaron Tveit sells NYC penthouse for less than he paid", "Fox's Grease: Live casts Graceland star as Danny Zuko", "Satellite Awards Nominates 10 Films for Best Motion Picture", "National Board of Review highlights 'Compliance' actress Ann Dowd", "The 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards", "2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards Winners: See The Full List", "12th Annual Sunscreen Film Festival Celebrates Festival Award Winners", "The Fans Have Spoken! Vote Now! It features a book by John Logan and a score of pop music from the past 50 years. Aaron Tveit returns to Broadway's Moulin Rouge! Posted: 11/28/17 at 6:17am. Tveit starred as Christian The Composer in the Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! About a year from the opening night of the out of town tryout. at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre. He was impressed by Tveits vocal range, and how he put his own twists on a wide-ranging collection of covers. Aaron Tveit won a Tony Award for 'Moulin Rouge!' This year was the first time Tveit has been nominated, and the circumstances were unusual: he was the only person nominated in the category,. [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. 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 . This means more to me than I can ever say. We can change the world with this, let's not forget that. The Musicalis based on Baz Luhrmann's hit 2001 film of the same name. The 1,100-square-foot roof deck comes with built-in planters and Manhattan skyline views. One year from opening, presumably. Scroll down for the latest news. "They've been very, very actively involved kind of handing it, protecting it," the Gossip Girl actor said. Maybe it's a commercial thing. Theres probably a couple hundred people out there, Tveit says. Be realistic. It was announced today that Aaron Tveit will reprise his Tony Award-winning performance as Christian in Moulin Rouge! 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 again there was the pre-Broadway run and I think it was mentioned he was originally planning on departing sometime around the Tony's. The Musical in the role of Christian last night, beginning a 12-week limited engagement at the Al Hirschfeld. 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 was the only nominee in the best actor category, a first in Tony Awards history. Aaron Tveit, who originated the lead role of Christian in Moulin Rouge! By Ramin Setoodeh. 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. Regional credits include Dot (Peoples Light), Aint Misbehavin (Portland Center Stage) and Elegies (Barrington Stage). I think Jordan is a better fit than Tveit, but as long as we're dreamcasting, I think we could thinkeven more doe-eyed. A place to discuss all things Broadway as well as other plays and musicals! Tony Award nominee Derek Klena returns to the role on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. [22] He left the show in November to reprise his role in the Arena Stage production[23] of Next to Normal, for which he won the 2009 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Non-Resident Production. Based on the 2001 film,. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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The 37-year-old Broadway and film actor, who stars as hopeless romantic Christian in the stage adaptation of the 2001 musical film Moulin Rouge!, took home the Tony Award for best actor in a musical on Sunday. Ive done some Demi Lovato. Direct from the Moulin Rouge! [19] Tveit received a nomination for the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actor for this role. [45], Between filming seasons of Graceland, Tveit starred in the Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Sondheim's Assassins as John Wilkes Booth. 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. 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The Musical original cast members Aaron Tveit, Tam Mutu, and Ricky Rojas will depart the Best Musical Tony winner May 8, along with Natalie Mendoza. 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. [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. Like he sang the music. 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. [17] Tveit made his film debut in Ghost Town (2008), as a young anesthesiologist. [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. 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