Casey Cottis making hisBroadway debut next month, and PEOPLE has an exclusive first look at him in action.
TheRiverdalestar, 30, will play Christian inMoulin Rouge! The Musicalbeginning Tuesday, Aug. 1, for a limited engagement through Dec. 3.
And to celebrate, PEOPLE can exclusively debut a new video of he and costarCourtney Reed(Aladdin) performing “Come What May,” one of the piece’s most beloved songs.
In the clip, Cott and Reed — who also joins the New York Company on Aug. 1 as Satine, the role she originated in theMoulin Rouge! The Musicalnational tour — sing the tune in the rehearsal studio. Images of them at an official photoshoot for the production can be seen, too.
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Courtney Reed and Casey Cott forMoulin Rouge! The Musical.Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Moulin Rouge! The Musicalwon 10Tony Awardsin 2021, including best musical. It recently celebrated its 1,000th performance after four years onBroadway.
The story, like the film, young English poet, Christian (Ewan McGregoron screen), as he falls in love with the star of the Moulin Rouge, cabaret actress and courtesan Satine (Nicole Kidman).
Upon its Broadway debut, the stage show starred Tony winnersAaron TveitandKaren Olivoas Christian and Satine, respectively. Currentlystarring as the leadsareDerek Klena(Anastasia,Jagged Little Pill) and singerJoJo.
Cott will make his Broadway debut after starring as Kevin Keller onRiverdale, the live-action CW adaptation of the Archie comics, for itsentire seven-season run. The series takes its final bow next month.
As for his latest project, “I’ve always been a massive Baz Luhrmann fan and there’s no surpriseMoulin Rougetranslates to Broadway so seamlessly,” Cott toldEntertainment Weekly. “I’ve also been a massive Alex Timbers fan for many years. The two of them have created such a wonderful spectacle and it’s truly humbling to be a part of.”
The actor went on to say he “went back and watched the film again” after learning he was cast. “I was just as enthralled as the first time,” he told the outlet.
Casey Cott onRiverdale.Justine Yeung/The CW
Justine Yeung/The CW
Added the actor, “It’s such a timeless classic and so fun to see how each member of the film’s cast have these incredible careers now. I’m just such a fan of all of it!”
As for being on Broadway? That’s the fulfillment of a longtime goal for Cott.
“Growing up as a theater kid, you just dream that one day you havethe privilege of being on Broadway,” he said. “It’s astounding.”
“The talent within the cast is crazy,” added Cott. “I can’t wait to learn from them all and share the stage every night. The character itself is filled with such an array of dynamics/twists/turns which, again, is all thanks to the superb creative team!”
Tickets forMoulin Rouge! The Musicalare on sale nowthrough Feb. 25, 2024. The show is playing at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City.
source: people.com
