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Welcome to Tveiting Patiently! The appreciation podcast that highlights, dives deeper into and celebrates the work and accomplishments of the one and only Aaron Tveit. Tune in weekly for highlights as we ‘tveit patiently’ for Aaron’s next masterpieces.
Aaron Stories: Part 2
This week's episode includes Aaron stories from two more fans, Sarah and Teddy. It's been a blast to be able to connect with fellow fans an gush about Aaron, his work, and just the impact that he has had on so many aspects of our lives in different ways!
33:2621/11/2024
Episode 104: Aaron Stories (Part 1)
Some of my favorite episodes to record have been with fellow Aaron fans where we just chat about Aaron and I get to hear about their journey to discovering him and his work and hear about what has kept them coming back for me! It is just amazing to have the opportunity to connect with others and be able to talk about Aaron and his work with those who really get it. This week's episode shares Aaron stories from Lisa P and Francine. Enjoy!
47:5914/11/2024
Episode 103: Revisiting FiyAaron!
In honor of Wicked's 21st Anniversary on Broadway and the upcoming Wicked movie. This week's episode is a throwback to last years Wicked episode and Aaron's portrayal of the Winkie Prince, Fiyero!
55:5331/10/2024
Episode 102: Moulin Rouge-Boston & Broadway
Taking a little journey this week back to the Rouge Days of Boston. Aaron and JoJo's run is still so fresh, but it was fun to go back and revisit the Boston production of the show with the OGs and some of the changes that have occurred over the years.
27:4924/10/2024
Episode 101: They did it!
On Sunday, October 13, 2024, Aaron Tveit and JoJo Levesque took their "final" bows as Christian and Satine. The energy at this show was unlike anything I've experienced before and Aaron had a few surprises in store for his audience. It was an unforgettable night that I just wish could be relived again and again. But for now....until next time.
36:1817/10/2024
Episode 100: A Look Back
The podcast has made it to 100 episodes! Time to look back on how it all started and highlight some key memories from this 6.0 run of Aaron's return to the Rouge!
21:4610/10/2024
Episode 99: In Memory of Gavin Creel
Today's episode reflects on the impact of Gavin Creel, who passed away on September 30, 2024, and the impact that he left on the theater world and all those who were in his orbit.
12:3103/10/2024
Episode 98: Favorite Musical Duets
Highlighting favorite duets from musicals this week for our Tony Winning National Treasure.
22:3719/09/2024
Episode 97: Rouge Recap: 9.7.24
This week's it's another Rouge recap from Ricky's final Saturday Matinee on 9.7.24! This episode mentions some changes noticed with the choices the actors are making this run and some changes in the lyrics of a specific song. Less than 5 weeks remain for Aaron Tveit and JoJo to be our Christian and Satine.
17:1512/09/2024
Episode 96: A Rouge Recap 8.25.24
This episode is a Rouge Recap of Sunday spent on 45th Street. There is something so special about walking into the theater, seeing the set and hearing the preshow music and just knowing that for the next few hours, nothing else matters. Aaron and JoJo are in their 6th week of their 12 week run. Time is going by way too fast, so trying to soak up and treasure all the moments captured of their portrayals of Christian the Composer and Satine the Sparkling Diamond.
20:0329/08/2024
Episode 95: Favorite Concert/Cover Duets
This week's episode highlights favorite duets that Aaron has performed over the years. His performances never disappoint and are amazing to go back to for an instant mood boost! Let's see if our favorites lists are the same!
19:4722/08/2024
Episode 94: Rouge Recap- Sing Along Style
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.
13:5408/08/2024
Episode 93: A Return to the Rouge Recap
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!
20:3901/08/2024
Episode 92: Ricky Live Live 7.15.24
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!
15:0018/07/2024
Episode 91: The Best Duo: Aaron & Ricky
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!
18:5811/07/2024
Episode 90: Cafe Carlyle Finale
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.
24:4104/07/2024
Episode 89: Two Years of the Podcast
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!
14:5320/06/2024
Episode 88: Aaron's Cafe Carlyle Debut
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!
48:3613/06/2024
Episode 87: Aaron the Story Teller
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!
19:5906/06/2024
Episode 86: Concert Favorites
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!
31:3630/05/2024
Episode 85: Aaron Tveit and The Pacific Jazz Orchestra
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. Today's episode recaps that night! Hope you enjoy!
01:07:1316/05/2024
Episode 84: Rest Now, My Friends: The closing of Sweeney Todd
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.
01:01:1309/05/2024
Episode 83: Rouge Memories and a Sweeney SNOB
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.
21:3925/04/2024
Episode 82: Rush day on Fleet Street
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.
20:3918/04/2024
Episode 81: Part 1: Last Year at the Rouge 4.9.23
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.
30:2411/04/2024
Episode 81: Part 2 Last Year at the Rouge 4.9.23
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.
36:2611/04/2024
Episode 80: Sondheim- Musical Theater's Shakesphere
"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.
25:1504/04/2024
Episode 79: Fleet Street: The Street Where It Happened
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 phenomenal and Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster continuously level up their performances.
39:2321/03/2024
Episode 78: My husband chats about Aaron Tveit
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.
26:2314/03/2024
Episode 77: Sweeney Lottery & Barber Chair Mishaps
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.
33:3829/02/2024
Episode 76: Saturday Night on Fleet Street
This week, my friend Hannah is back on the podcast to share her experience of seeing Aaron Tveit in Sweeney Todd this past weekend!
28:1122/02/2024
Episode 75: Sweeney Tveit Debut
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!
55:2115/02/2024
Episode 74: Topher
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.
17:5901/02/2024
Episode 73: Rapscallion Danny Bailey
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.
15:3625/01/2024
Episode 72: Mikey Warren Moments
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.
21:0418/01/2024
Episode 71: New Year's Eve with Aaron Tveit
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!
25:0704/01/2024
Episode 70: How do you measure a year?
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!
25:2428/12/2023
Episode 69: Celebrating 11 Years of the Les Mis movie and Enjolras
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!
10:3221/12/2023
Episode 68: A Conversation with Preston Taylor: Moulin Rouge National Tour
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 gets to play on stage. Enjoy!
58:2514/12/2023
Episode 67: Our Sassy and Sweet Prince James
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!
19:3507/12/2023
Episode 66: Merry Tveitmas! Christmas Concert at TCU
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??
27:0630/11/2023
Episode 65: An Evening with Aaron Tveit: Bushnell Concert-11.8.23
The anticipation was high for An Evening with Aaron Tveit in Hartford, CT on November 8, 2023. It did not disappoint. From the meet and greet to the concert itself, Aaron Tveit was so genuine, so kind, so animated, and so magical. There is something so special about experiencing Aaron Tveit live on stage- today's episode will recap The Bushnell concert.
55:0616/11/2023
Episode 64: Sweeney Todd & FiyAaron!
Today's episode was going to be all about FiyAaron and Wicked in celebration of Wicked's 20th Anniversary. But we take a little detour at the start to discuss the new casting announcement for Sweeney Todd on Broadway: Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster will be taking over the roles of Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett. Lots to highlight and dive deeper into!
01:00:5402/11/2023
Episode 63: Countdown to Aaron's Birthday: Part 2: Personal Favorites
The countdown to Aaron's 40th Birthday continues with some more personal moments from this past year being shared this week.
10:1819/10/2023
Episode 62: Countdown to Aaron's Birthday: Concert Favorites
In the spirit of counting down the days until Aaron's Birthday on October 21st, this episode is a little compilation of some favorite songs that Aaron has performed at his many concerts over the years. Narrowing the covers to top favorites was hard! But let's see if any of the songs included in this episode are on your favorites list too!
24:5112/10/2023
Episode 61: A Place to Belong
September 26, 2023 marked two years since Aaron Tveit became Tony Award Winner Aaron Tveit. His speech is one of the most meaningful things I've ever heard and today's episode is a look back at his speech and the connections and impact that his speech and performances have had.
08:3028/09/2023
Episode 60: Aaron Tveit & Gavin Creel
Name a more iconic duo. Any time Aaron and Gavin perform together, it's a hit! They chemistry and level of comfortablity paired with their talent just creates magic. They have performed twice at Miscast together and have engaged in one of the most anticipated kisses. The sky is the limit for Aaron and Gavin. Today's episode is a look back at their friendship and work.
12:4321/09/2023
Episode 59: Our Favorite Fighting Frenchman
I'm not the only one who has Enjolras in their top three favorite Aaron Tveit characters! This week's episode highlights our favorite fighting French man. Aaron made the Broadway world proud with his portrayal of Enjolras and the Oscars strut...Iconic...forever and always.
10:4307/09/2023
Episode 58: Aaron Tveit Characters vs the Harry Potter Sorting Hat
Never did I ever think there'd be a connection between Aaron Tveit characters and Harry Potter Houses, but here we are. Jill is back with me this episode and together we sorted some of Aaron Tveit's characters into the Harry Potter Houses of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Some characters fit into multiple houses, some of them we had different opinions and some we really just didn't know where they fit! Listen in to see if you agree with our sorting choices!
30:5331/08/2023
Episode 57: Two Days, Two Concerts
Seven years ago, Aaron performed two concerts back to back. On August 27th, he performed at the House of Blues in Boston and on August 28th he opened for Andy Grammer and Gavin DeGraw at Bethel Woods. Aaron's concerts were also so full of energy and he just radiated joy while on stage singing and dancing. Hopefully another rock concert series is in his future!
11:2024/08/2023