Another Rouge Recap this week, but this time, it's the Rouge Sing Along and my son got to attend his first Broadway show and see Aaron perform Live for the first time. It was such a special experience to have with him and he gave me a few minutes of his time to talk about his thoughts and favorite moments from the show.
It's been one week since Aaron Tveit made his return to the Rouge to kick off his 6.0 run! From a return show, to celebrating the show's 5th Anniversary on Broadway, to show mishaps, it was an eventful week to say the least! Cannot wait to see what's in store in the coming weeks!
Another Ricky Live Live in the books! What a night that was! The energy from Ricky and his guest who performed. The long awaited reunion of Aaron and Ricky and their covers of She Used to be Mine and Tennessee Whiskey finally happened. The members of the Moulin Rouge cast are not just incredible performers, but they're incredible people as well and it's such a honor to just be in their presence and experience their energy!
In just under two weeks, Aaron Tveit and Ricky Rojas will reunite as our own beloved Bohemians and they will be back together in backstage creating more memories and laughs whenever Ricky goes live. There are so many Ricky Live memories from years past, so this episode is a look back at a few, before we get new memories during the weeks ahead!
This past Saturday, June 29, 2024 Aaron wrapped up his three week residency at Cafe Carlyle. Throughout his residency he debuted a new setlists and new stories that really celebrated New York City, his inspirations and the varied work he has gotten to take part in over the past 20 years.
Happy 2 years to this little podcast! June 23rd will mark 2 years since the first podcast episode came out! This week's episode shares some more personal memories related to Aaron and his work that have occurred over the last two years! Cheers!
On June 11, 2024, Aaron made his Cafe Carlyle Debut and it was such an incredible evening to be a part of! Aaron debut a whole new setlist and his stories that night were so deep and he really let the audience in even more to his experiences and his emotions as he performed certain songs. It's going to be special to see and hear about his journey over the next three weeks!
Aaron's ability to tell stories and intertwine them into his concerts and align them with the songs on his setlists. They take his song selections to a whole other level when audiences learn backstory behind them. Aaron's stories also give audiences little glimpses into his personal life, family life, and moments in his career. Just like narrowing down concert songs was a challenge, the same was true for selecting a few favorite stories...but here we are!
Trying to narrow down songs that Aaron has covered during his concerts over the years was no easy feat. His setlists are always the perfect mix of theater and pop/rock and even songs that he has performed more than once, he never performs them in the same way twice. This week, Jill is back with me as we tried to choose our favorite songs that fit into different categories. Let's see if any of our favorites are yours as well!
On May 11, 2024, Aaron performed his first solo concert with The Pacific Jazz Orchestra at The Soraya Stage. To say that this concert was incredible would be an understatement. The setlist was insane with so many new songs, and surprise songs were revealed on the night. But the most anticipated song of the night was Roxanne and Aaron performed that song not one but twice and opted up not once, but twice and everyone in the audience and those who saw videos of it are still trying to recover. Toda...
And just like that, 12 weeks of Sweeney Tveit and the revival of Sweeney Todd have come to an end. What an incredible run both the show as a whole and Aaron had. It was such a privilege to be able to witness that magic that Aaron, Sutton and the entire company created on stage night after night, show after show. May 5th was electric and such a special show and my friend Jill is back with me to recap and highlight favorite moments from the final show.
Two years ago on April 23, 2022, I saw Moulin Rouge and Aaron Tveit live for the first time and nothing as been the same since! The first half of today's episode reflects on some Rouge memories. The second part highlights another incredible, first time experience: my first ever Saturday night on Broadway and a front row experience with Sweeney Tveit! Still recovering from that experience, but I feel so grateful to have had it happen before the the show ends in just two weeks.
Some how, there are only three weeks left to attend the tale of Sweeney Todd. It's wild how fast time as gone. Aaron and Sutton are so settled into their roles and making little tweaks and changes that just continue to level up their performances! This past Sunday, 4.14.24, I drove into the city for a rush ticket and it was an amazing last minute Sunday on Fleet Street.
It's been 1 year since Aaron Tveit, Ashley Loren, and other members of the Moulin Rouge took their Until Next Time Bows. This week will be a reshare of Part 1 and 2 of the recap show on April 9, 2023.
Part 2: It's been 1 year since Aaron Tveit, Ashley Loren, and other members of the Moulin Rouge took their Until Next Time Bows. This week will be a reshare of Part 1 and 2 of the recap show on April 9, 2023.
"100 Years from now, we will look back and realize that Sondheim is the musical theater Shakesphere." - Aaron has had a connection to Stephen Sondheim for many years and continues to keep his legacy alive, especially now with his role and fresh take on Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street.
It was a two show week on Fleet Street. One planned and one a surprise lottery win. It was a big week on Fleet Street for guests! On Wednesday, we sat across the aisle from the legend himself, Lin Manuel Miranda! Another Broadway icon, Neil Patrick Harris attended the tale for Saturday Night on Broadway. Each time I've had the opportunity to attend the tale, I feel like I focus on a new point and come out of it with new thoughts and feelings about the events and lyrics. It's absolutely phenomena...
I get asked a lot what my husband thinks about Aaron and going to his shows/concerts. So this week, my husband is on the podcast talking about his thoughts and experiences with our Tony Winning National Treasure through the years.
A recap of a Saturday Sweeney Matinee as result of a lottery win. Aaron on Live with Kelly and Mark. Sutton making Aaron break character, and the barber chair being in a bad mood on Sunday. This episode covers a little bit of everything.
This week, my friend Hannah is back on the podcast to share her experience of seeing Aaron Tveit in Sweeney Todd this past weekend!
February 9, 2024 was a day to remember. Aaron made his debut in one of his dream roles, Sweeney Todd and he was incredible. This episode recaps and highlights the events of the night, the show, and moments that stood out. Already counting down the days until it's time to attend the tale again!
Shifting from the 1940s musicals and Rapscallion Danny Bailey, to the 60s and 70s musicals of Season 2 of Schmigadoon. Season 2 brought audiences to Schmicago and introduced the loveable hippie Topher to be the light and levity among some of the darkness in Season 2. From Doorways to Where, to Something Real, to Sour Macaroons, to gassing up the Happiness Bus, Topher was much more prevalent in Season 2.
It's still had to believe that Schmigadoon has been canceled. The news last week caught so many by surprise! This week's episode is all about honoring the rapscallion of Schmigadoon Season 1, Danny Bailey.
In the Graceland series, Mikey Warren gives viewers many bad ass moments as an FBI agent. But he also goes through many emotional moments and events throughout the three seasons. This episode, just for fun, ranks top 10 Badass Mikey Moments and Top 10 Emotional Mikey Moments.
2024 started off in the best way possible-- with Aaron Tveit performing at 54 Below in NYC! We have been tveiting for Aaron to return to 54 Below and he did not disappoint. From performing some Aaron concert staples to a Sweeney sneak peak, to the now viral "I'm Just Ken," Aaron gave his audience a night to remember!
This is the final episode of 2023! It's insane that it's here and this year has come to end. It has ended up being one of the best years in terms of experiences and memories and that's all thanks to Aaron Tveit and everything that he has taken part in this year! From a Moulin Rouge return, to concerts, to traveling abroad and to a Sweeney announcement to kick off 2024! Our Tony Winning National Treasure has had an epic year!
On Christmas Day, 2012, the Les Miserables Movie opened in theaters and Aaron Tveit blew viewers away as a revolutionary leader. Aaron's casting in the movie was so significant to the Broadway community as he was their representation in the film. Here we are, 11 years later and the movie, Enjolras, and the Enjolras wig are still just as iconic and meaningful!
This week's episode branches out a little bit from the usual Aaron Tveit content. Back in October, I had the opportunity to talk with Preston Taylor from the Moulin Rouge National Tour on and Instagram Live. Preston recently took over the role of Flat 9 full time and he always understudies the Duke and Christian. I'm sharing that conversation here as this week's episode. Hope you enjoy learning more about Preston's journey, his time on the tour, and how he puts his own spin on the roles that he ...
Happy One Royal Holiday season to all who celebrate. Full disclosure, One Royal Holiday is watched all year long, but in the spirit of the holidays, this week's episode highlight some favorite sassy and sweet moments from our beloved Prince James of Galwick!
Christmas wishes came true this week at Texas Christian University, where Aaron performed at their annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Aaron performed a combination of both theater and Christmas songs and he left everyone asking the question: Christmas album...when??
