Aaron Kyle Tveit (; born October 21, 1983) is an American actor.
Tveit originated the lead role of Christian the composer in the stage adaptation of ''
Moulin Rouge!
''Moulin Rouge!'' (, ) is a 2001 jukebox musical romantic drama film directed, co-produced, and co-written by Baz Luhrmann. It follows a young English poet, Christian, who falls in love with the star of the Moulin Rouge, cabaret actress and cour ...
'' on
Broadway
Broadway may refer to:
Theatre
* Broadway Theatre (disambiguation)
* Broadway theatre, theatrical productions in professional theatres near Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
** Broadway (Manhattan), the street
**Broadway Theatre (53rd Stree ...
, a performance for which he won the 2020
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
The Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical is awarded to the actor who was voted as the best actor in a musical play, whether a new production or a revival. The award has been given since 1948, but the nominees who did no ...
and received a 2020
Grammy Award
The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by many as the most pres ...
nomination. His other work on the Broadway stage includes originating the roles of Gabe in ''
Next to Normal
''Next to Normal'' (stylized in all lowercase) is a 2008 American rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. The story centers on a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects that managing ...
'' and
Frank Abagnale Jr. in ''
Catch Me If You Can
''Catch Me If You Can'' is a 2002 American Biographical film, biographical crime film, crime Comedy drama, comedy-drama film directed and produced by Steven Spielberg and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks with Christopher Walken, Martin ...
'', as well as performing the roles of Fiyero in ''
Wicked
Wicked may refer to:
Books
* Wicked, a minor character in the ''X-Men'' universe
* '' Wicked'', a 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire that inspired the musical of the same name
* ''Wicked'', the fifth novel in Sara Shepard's ''Pretty Little Liars'' s ...
'' and Link Larkin in ''
Hairspray
Hairspray may refer to:
* Hair spray, a personal grooming product that keeps hair protected from humidity and wind
* ''Hairspray'' (1988 film), a film by John Waters
** ''Hairspray'' (1988 soundtrack), the film's soundtrack album
** ''Hairspray ...
''.
Tveit has also portrayed several musical theatre roles on screen, such as
Enjolras
Enjolras () is a fictional character who acts as the charismatic leader of the Friends of the ABC in the 1862 novel ''Les Misérables'' by Victor Hugo. In both the novel and the musical that it inspired, Enjolras is a revolutionary who fights fo ...
in the
film adaptation
A film adaptation is the transfer of a work or story, in whole or in part, to a feature film. Although often considered a type of derivative work, film adaptation has been conceptualized recently by academic scholars such as Robert Stam as a dial ...
of ''
Les Misérables
''Les Misérables'' ( , ) is a French historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century.
In the English-speaking world, the novel is usually referred to by its original ...
'' (2012), as well as Danny Zuko in
Fox
Foxes are small to medium-sized, omnivorous mammals belonging to several genera of the family Canidae. They have a flattened skull, upright, triangular ears, a pointed, slightly upturned snout, and a long bushy tail (or ''brush'').
Twelve sp ...
's ''
Grease: Live'' (2016). Tveit is also known for his work in television, including the roles of Gareth Ritter on ''
BrainDead,''
Tripp van der Bilt on ''
Gossip Girl
''Gossip Girl'' is an American teen drama television series based on the novel series of the same name written by Cecily von Ziegesar. The series, developed for television by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, ran on The CW network for six sea ...
'', Mike Warren on ''
Graceland
Graceland is a mansion on a estate in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, which was once owned by rock and roll icon Elvis Presley. His daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, inherited Graceland after his death in 1977. Graceland is located at 3764 Elv ...
'', and Danny Bailey in ''
Schmigadoon!
''Schmigadoon!'' is an American musical comedy television series created by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, with all songs written by Paul, who also serves as showrunner. The series airs on Apple TV+ and premiered on July 16, 2021. The series has b ...
''.
Early life and education
Tveit was born in
Middletown, Orange County, New York
Middletown is a city in Orange County, New York, United States. It lies in New York's Hudson Valley region, near the Wallkill River and the foothills of the Shawangunk Mountains. Middletown is situated between Port Jervis and Newburgh, New Yo ...
, to Posie and Stanley Tveit. His brother, Jon, is five years younger
and a
Catholic
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with 1.3 billion baptized Catholics worldwide . It is among the world's oldest and largest international institutions, and has played a ...
priest in the
Archdiocese of New York
The Archdiocese of New York ( la, Archidiœcesis Neo-Eboracensis) is an ecclesiastical territory or archdiocese of the Catholic Church ( particularly the Roman Catholic or Latin Church) located in the State of New York. It encompasses the boroug ...
. His surname is
Norwegian
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*Something of, from, or related to Norway, a country in northwestern Europe
* Norwegians, both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway
* Demographics of Norway
*The Norwegian language, including ...
.
Tveit graduated from
Middletown High School in 2001, 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
''Damn Yankees'' is a 1955 musical comedy with a book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop, music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. The story is a modern retelling of the Faust legend set during the 1950s in Washington, D.C., dur ...
'' in 10th grade, Tony in ''
West Side Story
''West Side Story'' is a musical conceived by Jerome Robbins with music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by Arthur Laurents.
Inspired by William Shakespeare's play ''Romeo and Juliet'', the story is set in the mid-1 ...
'' in 11th grade, and Huck in ''
Big River'' in 12th grade. As a child, he played the violin and French horn. He turned down business school scholarships to major in vocal performance at
Ithaca College
Ithaca College is a private college in Ithaca, New York. It was founded by William Egbert in 1892 as a conservatory of music and is set against the backdrop of the city of Ithaca (which is separate from the town), Cayuga Lake, waterfalls, and go ...
, a decision his parents supported, before switching to musical theater after his first year because he missed acting and theater.
Career
2003–2007: Early career and Broadway debut
Tveit began his professional career in 2003 when he joined the national tour of ''
Rent
Rent may refer to:
Economics
*Renting, an agreement where a payment is made for the temporary use of a good, service or property
*Economic rent, any payment in excess of the cost of production
*Rent-seeking, attempting to increase one's share of e ...
'' as Steve and the understudy for Roger/Mark. He was in his second year of studying at
Ithaca College
Ithaca College is a private college in Ithaca, New York. It was founded by William Egbert in 1892 as a conservatory of music and is set against the backdrop of the city of Ithaca (which is separate from the town), Cayuga Lake, waterfalls, and go ...
at the time; nine years later, in 2012, Tveit completed his college degree, when he was given college credit for his theatre roles.
Following ''Rent'', he returned to school briefly but left to play Link Larkin in the first national tour of ''
Hairspray
Hairspray may refer to:
* Hair spray, a personal grooming product that keeps hair protected from humidity and wind
* ''Hairspray'' (1988 film), a film by John Waters
** ''Hairspray'' (1988 soundtrack), the film's soundtrack album
** ''Hairspray ...
''. He made his Broadway debut in this role in 2006.
In the following two years, he performed in regional productions including as Matt in
Barrington Stage Company's ''
Calvin Berger
''Calvin Berger'' is a 2006 musical with book, lyrics, and music written by Barry Wyner. Its story is loosely based on Edmond Rostand's 1897 play ''Cyrano de Bergerac''.
Plot
Calvin Berger, a high school senior, is smitten by Rosanna but beca ...
'' in July 2007 and as
D'Artagnan
Charles de Batz de Castelmore (), also known as d'Artagnan and later Count d'Artagnan ( 1611 – 25 June 1673), was a French Musketeer who served Louis XIV as captain of the Musketeers of the Guard. He died at the siege of Maastricht in the ...
in a
musical
Musical is the adjective of music.
Musical may also refer to:
* Musical theatre, a performance art that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance
* Musical film and television, a genre of film and television that incorporates into the narr ...
adaptation of ''
The Three Musketeers
''The Three Musketeers'' (french: Les Trois Mousquetaires, links=no, ) is a French historical adventure novel written in 1844 by French author Alexandre Dumas. It is in the swashbuckler genre, which has heroic, chivalrous swordsmen who fight f ...
'' which played at the
North Shore Music Theatre
North Shore Music Theatre is the largest operating regional theater in New England. It is located in Beverly, Massachusetts and is one of the few remaining theatre-in-the-round stages left in the United States. The theater is owned by Massachuset ...
from August to September 2007, before returning to the Broadway production of ''Hairspray''. Other credits include an early workshop of
''The Black Suits''.
Tveit made his film debut in ''
Ghost Town
Ghost Town(s) or Ghosttown may refer to:
* Ghost town, a town that has been abandoned
Film and television
* Ghost Town (1936 film), ''Ghost Town'' (1936 film), an American Western film by Harry L. Fraser
* Ghost Town (1956 film), ''Ghost Town'' ...
'' (2008), as a young anesthesiologist.
2008–2011: ''Next to Normal'', ''Catch Me If You Can,'' and ''Gossip Girl''
''Next to Normal'' and ''Wicked''
In 2007, Tveit originated the role of Gabe in the
Off-Broadway
An off-Broadway theatre is any professional theatre venue in New York City with a seating capacity between 100 and 499, inclusive. These theatres are smaller than Broadway theatres, but larger than off-off-Broadway theatres, which seat fewer tha ...
production of the musical ''
Next to Normal
''Next to Normal'' (stylized in all lowercase) is a 2008 American rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. The story centers on a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects that managing ...
''. The production ran from January 16 through March 16, 2008, at the
Second Stage Theater
Second Stage Theater is a theater company founded in 1979 by Robyn Goodman and Carole Rothman and located in Manhattan, New York City. It produces both new plays and revivals of contemporary American plays by new playwrights and established wri ...
. Tveit received a nomination for the
Lucille Lortel Award
The Lucille Lortel Awards recognize excellence in New York Off-Broadway theatre. The Awards are named for Lucille Lortel, an actress and theater producer, and have been awarded since 1986. They are produced by the League of Off-Broadway Theatre ...
for Outstanding Featured Actor for this role.
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!
''Saved!'' is a 2004 American independent satirical black comedy film directed by Brian Dannelly, and starring Jena Malone, Mandy Moore, Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Fugit, Eva Amurri, Martin Donovan, and Mary-Louise Parker. Its plot follows a teenage ...
'', which ran for a limited engagement at
Playwrights Horizons
Playwrights Horizons is a not-for-profit Off-Broadway theater located in New York City dedicated to the support and development of contemporary American playwrights, composers, and lyricists, and to the production of their new work.
Under the ...
in June 2008. Also in June 2008, Tveit took over the role of
Fiyero
''Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West'' is an American novel published in 1995, written by Gregory Maguire with illustrations by Douglas Smith. It is the first in ''The Wicked Years'' series, and was followed by ''Son of a ...
in ''
Wicked
Wicked may refer to:
Books
* Wicked, a minor character in the ''X-Men'' universe
* '' Wicked'', a 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire that inspired the musical of the same name
* ''Wicked'', the fifth novel in Sara Shepard's ''Pretty Little Liars'' s ...
'' on Broadway. He left the show in November to reprise his role in the
Arena Stage
Arena Stage is a not-for-profit regional theater based in Southwest, Washington, D.C. Established in 1950, it was the first racially integrated theater in Washington, D.C. and its founders helped start the U.S. regional theater movement. It is ...
production of ''
Next to Normal
''Next to Normal'' (stylized in all lowercase) is a 2008 American rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. The story centers on a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects that managing ...
'', for which he won the 2009
Helen Hayes Award
The Helen Hayes Awards are theater awards recognizing excellence in professional theater in the Washington, D.C. area since 1983. The awards are named in tribute of Helen Hayes, who is also known as the "First Lady of American Theatre." They ar ...
for Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Non-Resident Production.
Tveit returned to ''Wicked'' as Fiyero in January 2009. 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. His performance as Gabe earned him the
Clarence Derwent Award The Clarence Derwent Awards are theatre awards given annually by the Actors' Equity Association on Broadway in the United States and by Equity, the performers' union, in the West End in the United Kingdom.
Clarence Derwent (23 March 1884 – 6 Aug ...
from the
Actors' Equity Association
The Actors' Equity Association (AEA), commonly referred to as Actors' Equity or simply Equity, is an American labor union representing those who work in live theatrical performance. Performers appearing in live stage productions without a boo ...
.
Tveit was included on AfterElton.com's 2009 list of the "37 Hottest Guys in Theater".
''Catch Me If You Can''
Tveit left ''Next to Normal'' on June 6, 2009, to prepare for
''Catch Me If You Can'', where he played
Frank Abagnale Jr. The musical was performed at the
5th Avenue Theatre in
Seattle
Seattle ( ) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With a 2020 population of 737,015, it is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest regio ...
from July 28 through August 16, 2009. Tveit returned to ''
Next to Normal
''Next to Normal'' (stylized in all lowercase) is a 2008 American rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. The story centers on a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects that managing ...
'' from September 7 through January 3, 2010. In August, he also starred in the Hollywood Bowl's production of ''Rent'' directed by
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris (born June 15, 1973) is an American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host. Primarily known for his comedic television roles and dramatic and musical stage roles, he has received multiple accolades throughout ...
, as Roger Davis. He took part in the
MCC Theater
MCC Theater (Manhattan Class Company) is an off-Broadway theater company located in New York City, founded in 1986 by artistic directors Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey and William Cantler. Blake West joined the company in 2006 as executive direc ...
Miscast Gala in 2009 and 2010.
Tveit played Frank Abagnale Jr in the
Broadway
Broadway may refer to:
Theatre
* Broadway Theatre (disambiguation)
* Broadway theatre, theatrical productions in professional theatres near Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
** Broadway (Manhattan), the street
**Broadway Theatre (53rd Stree ...
production of ''Catch Me If You Can'', opening on April 10, 2011, and closing on September 4, 2011. For this role he was nominated for the
Outer Critics Circle Award
The Outer Critics Circle Awards are presented annually for theatrical achievements both on Broadway and Off-Broadway. They are presented by the Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of New York theater writers for out-of-town newspa ...
for Outstanding Actor in a Musical,
the
Drama League Award
The Drama League Awards, created in 1922, honor distinguished productions and performances both on Broadway and Off-Broadway, in addition to recognizing exemplary career achievements in theatre, musical theatre, and directing. Each May, the awards ...
for Distinguished Performance,
and the Fred Astaire Award for Best Male Dancer on Broadway.
''Gossip Girl'' and other screen acting work
During the Broadway production of ''Next to Normal'', Tveit also had a recurring role in the
CW series ''
Gossip Girl
''Gossip Girl'' is an American teen drama television series based on the novel series of the same name written by Cecily von Ziegesar. The series, developed for television by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, ran on The CW network for six sea ...
'' as
Tripp van der Bilt, the cousin of
Nate Archibald
Nathaniel "Tiny" Archibald (born September 2, 1948) is an American retired professional basketball player. He spent 14 years playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA), most notably with the Cincinnati Royals/Kansas City–Omaha Kings ...
. During this period, Tveit appeared in an episode of the television series ''
Ugly Betty
''Ugly Betty'' is an American comedy-drama television series developed by Silvio Horta, which was originally broadcast on ABC. It premiered on September 28, 2006, and ended on April 14, 2010. The series is based on Fernando Gaitán's Colombian t ...
'' titled "
All the World's a Stage
"All the world's a stage" is the phrase that begins a monologue from William Shakespeare's pastoral comedy ''As You Like It'', spoken by the melancholy Jaques in Act II Scene VII Line 139. The speech compares the world to a stage and life to a ...
" as Zachary Boule,
Betty Suarez's boyfriend. He appeared in
Rob Epstein
Robert P. Epstein (born April 6, 1955), is an American director, producer, writer, and editor. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Documentary Feature, for the films '' The Times of Harvey Milk'' and '' Common Threads: Stories from the Quil ...
's ''
Howl
Howl most often refers to:
*Howling, an animal vocalization in many canine species
*Howl (poem), a 1956 poem by Allen Ginsberg
Howl may also refer to:
Film
* ''The Howl'', a 1970 Italian film
* ''Howl'' (2010 film), a 2010 American arthouse b ...
'', a biopic about the
Allen Ginsberg
Irwin Allen Ginsberg (; June 3, 1926 – April 5, 1997) was an American poet and writer. As a student at Columbia University in the 1940s, he began friendships with William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac, forming the core of the Beat Gener ...
poem
Poetry (derived from the Greek ''poiesis'', "making"), also called verse, is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and often rhythmic qualities of language − such as phonaesthetics, sound symbolism, and metre − to evoke meanings in ...
and the controversy and trial that ensued after its publication. Tveit played
Peter Orlovsky
Peter Anton Orlovsky (July 8, 1933 – May 30, 2010) was an American poet and actor. He was the long-time partner of Allen Ginsberg.
Early life and career
Orlovsky was born in the Lower East Side of New York City, the son of Katherine (née ...
, Ginsberg's longtime partner, opposite
James Franco
James Edward Franco (born April 19, 1978) is an American actor and filmmaker. For his role in '' 127 Hours'' (2010), he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. Franco is known for his roles in films, such as Sam Raimi's ''Spider-M ...
. He was also a guest star on ''
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' on April 21, 2010, as Jan, an animal-loving yoga instructor who is questioned about the death of his girlfriend, and then again on September 28, 2011, as Stevie Harris, a man with substance abuse issues who accuses his well-respected former basketball coach of sexual abuse.
2012–2017: Focus on screen acting and ''Les Misérables''
''Les Misérables'' and ''Graceland''
In 2012, Tveit played
Enjolras
Enjolras () is a fictional character who acts as the charismatic leader of the Friends of the ABC in the 1862 novel ''Les Misérables'' by Victor Hugo. In both the novel and the musical that it inspired, Enjolras is a revolutionary who fights fo ...
, leader of the student revolutionary group in the
film adaptation
A film adaptation is the transfer of a work or story, in whole or in part, to a feature film. Although often considered a type of derivative work, film adaptation has been conceptualized recently by academic scholars such as Robert Stam as a dial ...
of ''
Les Misérables
''Les Misérables'' ( , ) is a French historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century.
In the English-speaking world, the novel is usually referred to by its original ...
''. As the 'designated Broadway actor' in a celebrity ensemble cast, this was one of Tveit's most high-profile roles up to that point. On February 24, 2013, he performed with the cast of ''Les Misérables'' at the
85th Academy Awards
The 85th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honored the best 2012 in film, films of 2012 and took place on February 24, 2013, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Hollywood, ...
ceremony. In July 2012, Tveit took part in a private reading for a new musical based on the animated film, ''
Anastasia
Anastasia (from el, Ἀναστασία, translit=Anastasía) is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word (), meaning "resurrection". It is a popular name in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia, where it was the most ...
''. 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.
The following year, Tveit parlayed his stardom into a starring role in the
USA Network
USA Network (simply USA) is an American basic cable television channel owned by the NBCUniversal Television and Streaming division of Comcast's NBCUniversal through NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. It was originally launched in 1977 as Madison ...
series ''
Graceland
Graceland is a mansion on a estate in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, which was once owned by rock and roll icon Elvis Presley. His daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, inherited Graceland after his death in 1977. Graceland is located at 3764 Elv ...
'' where he played undercover
FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the domestic Intelligence agency, intelligence and Security agency, security service of the United States and its principal Federal law enforcement in the United States, federal law enforcement age ...
Special Agent Mike Warren. The show premiered on June 6, 2013, and ran for thirty-eight episodes before being canceled after the completion of its third season in October 2015.
Between filming seasons of ''Graceland'', Tveit starred in the
Menier Chocolate Factory
The Menier Chocolate Factory is a 180-seat off-West End theatre, which comprises a restaurant, bar and rehearsal rooms.
It is located in a former 1870s Menier Chocolate, Menier Chocolate Company factory at 53 Southwark Street, a major street in ...
's production of
Sondheim's ''
Assassins
An assassin is a person who commits targeted murder.
Assassin may also refer to:
Origin of term
* Someone belonging to the medieval Persian Ismaili order of Assassins
Animals and insects
* Assassin bugs, a genus in the family ''Reduviida ...
'' as
John Wilkes Booth
John Wilkes Booth (May 10, 1838 – April 26, 1865) was an American stage actor who assassinated United States President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., on April 14, 1865. A member of the prominent 19th-century Booth th ...
. The production ran from November 21, 2014, to March 7, 2015. However, he had to leave the production on February 8, due to his working schedule. During this time he also began performing solo concerts and recorded his own album ''The Radio in My Head'' as well as the concept album for a new Broadway show ''An American Victory: A New Musical'' in January 2014 with
Ashley Brown
Ashley Brown (born February 3, 1982) is an American singer and actress who is best known for playing the titular character in the United States national tour and Broadway productions of '' Mary Poppins''.
Early life
Brown was born February 3, 19 ...
,
Hugh Panaro
Hugh Panaro (born February 19, 1964) is an American actor and singer known for his work on Broadway.
Early life
Panaro was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and resided in the East Oak Lane section of the city with his family. As a schoolchild, ...
,
Ruthie Henshall
Valentine Ruth Henshall (born 7 March 1967), known professionally as Ruthie Henshall, is an English actress, singer and dancer, known for her work in musical theatre. She began her professional stage career in 1986, before making her West End d ...
,
Alexander Gemignani, and many other Broadway stars. The cast recording was released more than two years later in April 2016. Additionally, he appeared in the film ''
Big Sky'' which was released on August 14, 2015 and performed at the first
Elsie Fest
Elsie Fest is an annual music festival in New York City co-created and produced by Darren Criss, Ricky Rollins, Lea Michele, and Jordan Roth. The yearly festival is touted as "New York City’s first outdoor music festival celebrating tunes from t ...
in New York that September.
''Grease'' and ''BrainDead''
Following the end of Graceland, Tveit was cast in a variety of other television and film productions. In 2016, Tveit appeared as Danny Zuko in a live version of ''Grease'' that aired on
Fox
Foxes are small to medium-sized, omnivorous mammals belonging to several genera of the family Canidae. They have a flattened skull, upright, triangular ears, a pointed, slightly upturned snout, and a long bushy tail (or ''brush'').
Twelve sp ...
on January 31. He is featured on the soundtrack for ''
Grease Live
''Grease Live!'' is an American television special that was originally broadcast by Fox on January 31, 2016. It was a live, televised remake of the 1978 film ''Grease'', executive produced by Marc Platt, directed by Thomas Kail, and starring ...
''. He returned to the
MCC Theater
MCC Theater (Manhattan Class Company) is an off-Broadway theater company located in New York City, founded in 1986 by artistic directors Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey and William Cantler. Blake West joined the company in 2006 as executive direc ...
Miscast Gala in April 2016. Tveit then starred in ''
Undrafted
In professional sports, a free agent is a player who is eligible to sign with other clubs or franchises; i.e., not under contract to any specific team. The term is also used in reference to a player who is under contract at present but who is a ...
'' which was released on July 15. His next film ''Better Off Single'' was released in theaters and on demand on October 7.
In October 2015, it was announced that Tveit would star in CBS's summer series ''
BrainDead'', which premiered on June 13, 2016. Following the cancellation of ''BrainDead'' after one season on October 17, 2016, Tveit had time to perform more concerts in 2017
and more screen roles including a reprisal of his role from ''
The Good Wife
''The Good Wife'' is an American legal and political drama television series that aired on CBS from September 22, 2009, to May 8, 2016. It focuses on Alicia Florrick, the wife of the Cook County State's Attorney, who returns to her career in l ...
'' on an episode of ''
The Good Fight
''The Good Fight'' is an American legal drama produced for CBS's streaming service CBS All Access (later Paramount+). It is the platform's first original scripted series. The series, created by Robert King, Michelle King, and Phil Alden Robin ...
'' and a starring role in the independent film ''
Created Equal'' which held screenings in early 2018.
Tveit returned to
Barrington Stage Company for their production of ''
Company
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'' in the role of Bobby, running from August 10 to September 10, 2017. He next had a role in the
Patricia Clarkson
Patricia Davies Clarkson (born December 29, 1959) is an American actress. She has starred in numerous leading and supporting roles in a variety of films ranging from independent film features to major film studio productions. Her accolades in ...
-starring thriller ''
Out of Blue
''Out of Blue'' is a 2018 crime drama film, directed by Carol Morley. It was produced by Cairo Cannon, Maggie Monteith and Luc Roeg and stars Mamie Gummer, James Caan, Toby Jones, Patricia Clarkson and Jacki Weaver. It is based on Martin Amis' ...
'', which premiered at the
2018 Toronto International Film Festival.
2018–present: ''Moulin Rouge!'' and ''Schmigadoon!''
In November 2017, Tveit participated in a developmental lab for the
stage adaptation of the 2001 movie ''
Moulin Rouge!
''Moulin Rouge!'' (, ) is a 2001 jukebox musical romantic drama film directed, co-produced, and co-written by Baz Luhrmann. It follows a young English poet, Christian, who falls in love with the star of the Moulin Rouge, cabaret actress and cour ...
,'' cast in the role as Christian, the character originally created by
Ewan McGregor
Ewan Gordon McGregor ( ; born 31 March 1971) is a Scottish actor. His accolades include a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and the BAFTA Britannia Humanitarian Award. In 2013, he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British ...
. In April 2018, it was announced that Tveit would be reprising his role in the premiere engagement of
''Moulin Rouge!'' at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre. The musical's premiere was scheduled for June 27; however, delays pushed the start of performances to July 10, 2018. 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''.
Tveit starred as Christian The Composer in the Broadway production of ''Moulin Rouge!'' at the
Al Hirschfeld Theatre
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; previews began on June 28, 2019, and the production had its opening night on July 25. Tveit has been universally praised for his portrayal; ''New York Times'' theater critic
Ben Brantley
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said that Christian was "a role
veit
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* Gustav Veit (1824–1903), German gynecologist and obstetrician, a native of Leobschütz
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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". The production was put on hold, beginning on March 12, 2020, due to the
COVID-19 pandemic
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, and on March 23, Tveit became the first Broadway star to announce a positive COVID-19 test result.
He was one of at least four cast members who contracted the virus.
In October 2020, he was nominated for the
Tony Award
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for
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, one of the musical's fourteen nominations. Although not the only eligible actor in the category, he made history as the sole nominee for his category. He won the award, having received an affirmative vote by 60% or more of Tony voters.
Tveit resumed his role as Christian when ''Moulin Rouge!'' reopened on September 24, 2021. With other original cast members, he departed the production on May 8, 2022.
During Broadway's closure in 2020, Tveit filmed the movie ''One Royal Holiday'', part of
Hallmark Channel
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's ''Countdown to Christmas'' movie slate. Tveit starred opposite theater actresses
Laura Osnes
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and
Krystal Joy Brown. Released in April 2021, Tveit was a cast member of ''Hit Job'', a scripted comedy podcast produced by
Lorne Michaels
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'
Broadway Video
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for
Audible
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.
That year he also appeared in two episodes of the horror anthology series ''
American Horror Stories
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''. In 2021, he played Danny Bailey in the
Apple TV+
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musical comedy parody series ''
Schmigadoon!
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''; the show's second season was announced and began production in June 2022. Tveit will return to ''Moulin Rouge!'' as Christian for 12 weeks beginning on January 17, 2023.
Personal life
Tveit moved to
Manhattan
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in 2006 where he first lived in the
Hell's Kitchen
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neighborhood. From 2007 to 2020, he lived in
Astoria, Queens
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.
Acting credits
Film
Television
Theatre
Podcasts and audio books
Discography
Solo albums
* ''The Radio In My Head: Live at 54 Below'' (
Broadway Records, 2013)
Cast recordings
* ''
Next to Normal
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(Original Broadway Cast Recording)'' (
Ghostlight Records
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, 2009);12 tracks
* ''
Catch Me If You Can
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(Original Broadway Cast Recording)'' (
Sh-K-Boom Records
Sh-K-Boom Records is an independent record label and producer of recorded and live entertainment, which was founded in 2000 by Kurt Deutsch with the mission of bridging the gap between pop music and theater. In 2004 Sh-K-Boom created their secon ...
, 2011); 10 tracks
* ''
Les Misérables: Highlights from the Motion Picture Soundtrack'' (
Universal Republic
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, 2012); 4 tracks
* ''Les Misérables: The Motion Picture Soundtrack (Deluxe Edition)'' (
Polydor Records
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, 2013); 9 tracks
* ''
Grease Live! (Music From the Television Event)'' (Paramount Pictures, 2016); 6 tracks
*''An American Victory (Studio Cast Recording)'' (Broadway Records, 2016); "Sons of Adventure"
* ''
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
''Moulin Rouge! The Musical'' is a jukebox musical with a book by John Logan. The musical is based on the 2001 film ''Moulin Rouge!'' directed by Baz Luhrmann and written by Luhrmann and Craig Pearce.
The musical premiered on July 10, 2018, a ...
(Original Broadway Cast Recording)'' (
RCA
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, 2019); 13 tracks
* ''
Hallmark Channel's Christmas Album, Vol. II'' (Crown Media/
Warner Music Nashville
Warner Music Group's labels include the following.
Flagship labels
* Atlantic Records
* Elektra Records
*Parlophone Records
*Warner Records
Atlantic Records Group
* 1st & 15th Entertainment
* All Money In
* Artist Partners Group
* Asylum Re ...
, 2020); "Winter Wonderland" from ''One Royal Holiday''
* ''
Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)'' EPs (
Milan Records
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, 2021)
* ''
Album
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'' (
Ghostlight Records
Sh-K-Boom Records is an independent record label and producer of recorded and live entertainment, which was founded in 2000 by Kurt Deutsch with the mission of bridging the gap between pop music and theater. In 2004 Sh-K-Boom created their secon ...
, 2022); "The Answer"
Accolades
Film and television
Theatre
References
External links
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Aaron Tveita
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1983 births
Living people
21st-century American male actors
American male film actors
American male musical theatre actors
American male television actors
American people of Norwegian descent
Clarence Derwent Award winners
Ithaca College alumni
Male actors from New York (state)
People from Middletown, Orange County, New York
Singers from New York (state)
Tony Award winners