Cabaret & Concert NewsAaron Tveit Plans Evening of Standards for American SongbookHe will sing February 9 as part of the Lincoln Center series.
By
Robert Viagas
January 29, 2018
Aaron Tveit
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Catch Me If You Can star Aaron Tveit is scheduled for a February 9 cabaret show in New York City as part of Lincoln Center’s 2018 American Songbook series.
Tveit, who is best-known for his television work, including the USA series Graceland and as Danny Zuko on Fox's Grease Live!, has been seen on Broadway in Catch Me If You Can, Next to Normal, Wicked, and Hairspray. He also starred on the big screen as Enjolras in Les Misérables.
Entering its 19th season, the American Songbook series celebrates the achievements of American songwriters. The series gives artists an opportunity to explore an entire catalog of work for a deep dive into their influences and creative identity.
Among theatre-related stars coming up in the series: Passing Strange collaborators Stew and Heidi Rodewald (February 7); Crazy Ex-Girlfriend star and creator Rachel Bloom and series collaborator Adam Schlesinger (February 10); Tony nominee Justin Vivian Bond in an evening dedicated to Karen Carpenter February 15; Tony-nominated War Paint, Grey Gardens, and Far From Heaven songwriters Scott Frankel and Michael Korie will be saluted by Tony winner Kelli O’Hara and Julian Ovenden (February 17).
The Appel Room is located at 10 Columbus Circle in Manhattan. Tickets, which cost $75–$145, can be ordered by clicking here.