"The Hirschfeld in New York is so intimate. [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. Ward takes over the role ofToulouse-Lautrec from original cast memberSahr Ngaujah, who received a Tony Award nomination for originating the character. 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. Sahr Ngaujah, who received a Tony Award nomination for creating the role of Toulouse-Lautrec, plays his final performance on Sunday, February 5, 2023. [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. 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. 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. 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.. 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. "We are so privileged," Tveit said through tears at the conclusion of his speech. Tveit won a Tony Award for his performance in the Tony-winning Best Musical. I know its miles away from Broadway but what are your thoughts on the chances that . The Musical beginning January 17, 2023. Aaron Tveit will reprise his Tony-winning turn as Christian at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre for a limited time beginning January 17, 2023. 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. #1. Harris will replace Declan Bennett, who will play his final performance as The Duke on Jan. 15. Alex Timbers directs the production, which features Tony-winningchoreography by Sonya Tayeh. That is the music. When Aaron Tveit left Broadway's Moulin Rouge! Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit will return to the Broadway company of Moulin Rouge! Ive done some Demi Lovato. 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. Wake Up 7/21: Fisher Joins HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Series, LUCA TikTok Musical, and More. Considering the global pandemic has suspended a lot of actors' work, Tony's are in September, and he has been announced to be returning, any chance Aaron will remain through the holiday season? Aaron Tveit decided to, in his words, "go big or go home . [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]. [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. The Musical in the role of Christian for a 12-week limited engagement beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the . But thats the nature of live theater. Derek Klena, who currently plays the role of Christian, will exit the production on Jan. 15 and return on April 11. Other stage credits include Assassins (West End) and Rent (Hollywood Bowl). 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. Hes appeared in the national tours of Pippin, The Producers, Ragtime, Cinderella and Dreamgirls. The Musical." But don't get too excited, chickens.. It features a book by John Logan and a score of pop music from the past 50 years. Youre just so jazzed., When hes finally ready to head home, he stops to take an estimated 150 selfies a night with fans. David Harris has received multiple award wins/nominations for performances on stages in his native country Australia including Miss Saigon (Chris), Legally Blonde (Emmett), Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Tick), Wicked (Fiyero), Into the Woods (Baker), The Full Monty (Malcolm) and Chess (Anatoly). For more information, please see our [37], During the Broadway production of Next to Normal, Tveit also had a recurring role in the CW series Gossip Girl as Tripp van der Bilt, the cousin of Nate Archibald. 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. 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! [32][33], Tveit played Frank Abagnale Jr in the Broadway production of Catch Me If You Can, opening on April 10, 2011, and closing on September 4, 2011. Theyre so supportive of the show and to me personally. Tveit won the 2020 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance in Moulin . Damn, tickets are really expensive. (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack), Washington D.C. 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[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. Hes usually watching TV on his laptop from a golf tournament to the Netflix series Dark right before his curtain call. 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. "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 changes people's hearts. So many people have said to me that theyre happy that Im back on Broadway, and thats been surprising. 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. Listen online or download the iHeart App. Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Theres an anonymity here, because people are just trying to get on with their lives. "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. Broadway darling Aaron Tveit is returning to Broadway in January, reprising his Tony-winning role as Christian in " Moulin Rouge! Ward's Broadway credits includeEscape to Margaritaville, Rock of Ages, Xanadu, Saturday Night Fever, Something Rotten and The Producers. Thanks so much for some insight! His one-bedroom starter apartment was on 54th and Ninth, a two-block stroll to Hairspray, his first Broadway job as Link Larkin. It's serviceable.It also lacks anything that makes moving, either through connection, emotion, or soaring vocals. The Musical, Tveit has appeared on Broadway inCatch Me If You Can, Next to Normal, Wicked and Hairspray. [51], Following the end of Graceland, Tveit was cast in a variety of other television and film productions. Ngaujah's final performance is set for February 5, 2023. It changes people's minds. Theatrefanboy1. [47] During this time he also began performing solo concerts and recorded his own album The Radio in My Head[48] as well as the concept album for a new Broadway show An American Victory: A New Musical in January 2014 with Ashley Brown, Hugh Panaro, Ruthie Henshall, Alexander Gemignani, and many other Broadway stars. If they are sticking with these actors maybe they'll adjust the couple dynamic in the stage adaptation to write to their strengths. [26] Tveit was included on AfterElton.com's 2009 list of the "37 Hottest Guys in Theater". How about a Bonnie & Clyde reunion? Im so grateful to them for that.. Both Harris and Ward are coming to the Broadway mounting from the North American tour of the musical. [53] His next film Better Off Single was released in theaters and on demand on October 7. 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The Musical in the role of Christian last night, beginning a 12-week limited engagement at the Al Hirschfeld. 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. As long as they don't wreck it, I'll round up. Aaron Kyle Tveit (/tvet/;[1] born October 21, 1983) is an American actor. [82][83] Tveit returned to 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. Aaron Tveit in Broadway's "Moulin Rouge! Tveit, who is 35, grew up in upstate New York and moved to Manhattan shortly after graduating from Ithaca College. 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