One Song Glory from Rent- Aaron Tveit

Opening Night of Rent at the Hollywood Bowl 2010
Directed by Neil Patrick Harris
Roger is being played by the talented Aaron Tveit

[@gohtcheez]

wow his arms are pretty incredible....also his face...and his voice...and everything

[@patstory4798]

Let's face it. He's flawless.

[@DTfangirlJenn]

never knew that man was hiding that under those clothes

[@ottoroe]

HE IS THE REASON WHY TANK-TOP WAS INVENTED

[@shannonwellman9143]

Holy crap stop comparing Aaron to Adam. Aaron put his own twist to the character making roger his own. He is original. In my opinion, Aaron did amazing in this! STOP COMPARING AND ENJOY PURE TALENT

[@Lia-xi9gc]

What I like about Aaron’s take on the character is that you can see the internal fear he has. His days are numbered and he’s so young

[@avastovall3745]

Everyone's talking about Enjorlas and I'm over here like GABBE! YOU'RE ALIVE!

[@sarahglover4241]

Both, both is good...

[@caramckenzie4011]

Ava Stovall DONT, I will cry

[@epicremarc]

He’s alive, he is so alive

[@thememeslinger7506]

Notforlong

[@scar1706]

im not crying i just have aaron tveit covered in tattoos singing in my eyes

[@SarahSharpe1231]

1:58 Deep..blue...eyes. 2:37 "...with a smile so white and winning all the way." 2:42 That riff on "Find". AARON KYLE TVEIT IS COMPLETE AND UTTER PERFECTION!!!!!

[@heyitstat812]

he sings so well and with so much passion

[@DarrensGirl1958]

I've been trying to find Aaron's flaws... and they literally do not exist. When he sings, he never misses a note, it's flawless. His acting is powerful and believable. I'm done, wow.

[@raghadallawati423]

is enjolras going through his punk phase

[@mmtittle]

Yeah right after his cowboy phase. If you get that (this goes to anyone) you're awesome

[@srs7593]

I read the book Enjolras was way punk.

[@TaRa0350]

Arguably his only phase bc does it get more punk than trying to overthrow the government?

[@marceloalejandrodecon9538]

Hahahaha

[@juliasings6131]

@@srs7593 props to you for making it through the brick- I mean, book

[@jugasppar]

Boy has the voice of an angel, Roger is a rocker tho

[@BobbieMcgee]

I love how he made it his own, it wasn't just a carbon copy of the OBC version, it was him owning the song and making it just as awesome as the original but in a totally different way.

[@LittleMissMaddie1998]

Adam Pascal is without a doubt my favorite Roger but Aaron is a close 2nd. It's just that Adam Pascal IS Roger...the role was created for him but Aaron still does a fantastic job.

[@Castilda0311]

Aaron's performance is an interpretation or variation, not a replacement for the original.

[@acesongbird]

Will Chase is my personal favorite with Aaron coming in second and Adam coming in third. I think that Roger is a role whose characterization can be greatly altered depending on the performer and I prefer the energy that Will brought to the character. You should check him out, he’s great!

[@DP-pj7qn]

Well he made that role

[@crazyginger24]

it is an unspoken rule of musical theater that Aaron must ALWAYS be in everything.

[@sarapetizzi8537]

I mean,just look at his eyes.He's simply marvelous.

[@maceo2012]

Aron is definitely the man. A young Roger, but what a voice!

[@theburiedgirl815]

Just a general note, just because actors don't stop to sign autographs at stage door doesn't mean they're a jerk. They just have other things to do. I'm totally shocked that anyone would say Aaron's arrogant or a jerk. All of the times I've met him at stage door he was a total sweetheart and very humble. Just saying.

[@CrankDatJonasBoi]

His eyes look so blue because they're watery- he's tearing up the whole time. Aaron is such a talented actor and he portrayed Roger very well. I love him so much, and yes, he so attractive and gifted I cry about it some times.

[@emmamueller3921]

Ok he's my favorite Roger now. No other Roger has made me fully understand how he feels and yet still have the character remain mysterious. And no other Roger has made me sympathize with the character as much.

[@theoutsiderspost4982]

Emma Mueller roger is a rocker not a pop singer. Adam has a grunge rock voice and it fits his character. This is a pop sound in a rock opera.

[@sifuvr2390]

Well it's not a pop sound. Vanessa has a pop sound. Aaron has been in rock musicals before. His voice is just smoother than Adam's was. Both do a great Roger and both can be rock stars as is obvious by just watching this.

[@crystalmachuca7190]

Aaron Tveit is the love my life 😍

[@daken051]

[@broadwayemely9162]

Me too 😀

[@thaliapeters949]

No one else on earth can look that good in plaid leggings xD

[@jugasppar]

+Thalia Peters those aint leggings brah

[@lraeb2007]

Amen!!

[@barbaralopez3299]

Thalia Peters amen to that sister

[@StarTheWolfPuppy]

meeting this guy- is my dream. I love him so much and just watching this makes me want to watch the whole show!

[@DudeWhatsMyNameXD]

Apart from his attractiveness, have any of you ever considered his acting abilities? Here he's playing Roger and I don't know if any of you noticed but he was tearing up. Just after he began singing. He did that to show Roger's insecurities about dying from HIV/AIDS. Roger is scared, not only scared but petrified because he's only got so long left on earth before "the virus takes over". So he wants to leave his mark by finding/writing a song to bring him glory, to bring him at peace before --

[@paragoddess6253]

I did notice that. I know it’s 9 years since your comment, but I’m just discovering him for the first time. Just watched him sing this live for something else, and he teared up for that one too. Omg, true talent. He’s just phenomenal.

[@PianoDisneygal10]

@@paragoddess6253 just discovering Aaron Tveit for the first time? You’re in for a wild ride, my friend. 😂

[@paragoddess6253]

@@PianoDisneygal10 YES, like 2 months ago. Omfg, I'm hooked. Watched everything! Hoping he comes out with more soon.

[@PianoDisneygal10]

@@paragoddess6253 I do too. He keeps doing concerts and shows in my area but I keep missing him. I hope he comes back to Massachusetts soon. Or better yet, to the Broadway stage. I hope it isn’t another 8 years before we have him back on Broadway.

[@reblwill1]

​@@PianoDisneygal10 He's back in Moulin Rouge for a couple of months. Saw it in previews and yeah, he's phenomenal.

[@bridgetellen575]

Aaron Tveit actually has to be my favorite Roger. I liked Adam too don't get me wrong. But the thing with Aaron in this role, you can just hear and see the amount of power and emotion that he puts into his voice and those beautiful blue eyes. A lot of people think his voice isn't made for the role but I honestly think that's what puts more emotion into his character. He's just that perfect ❤️

[@legendocampo8009]

Bridget Ellen roger is a rocker tho

[@ethannavarro943]

Bridget Ellen agreed

[@Loveashclaw]

I gotta say, Adam Pascal is my favorite in this role, but I never get tired of seeing Aaron perform. He puts so much emotion in every song

[@emilyw.1405]

2:00 when the light catches the tears in his eyes😭

[@Leslie-xt4wt]

There are no words to describe the beauty I just witnessed!

[@KaylaMarieYT]

Am I the only one who noticed the tears in his eyes. I think that's beautiful.

[@iloveNYC27]

OMG it melts me. Around the 2 minute mark you can see them; his eyes are definitely teary.

[@laurynkaminski4217]

The pants. The eyeliner. The tattoos. I can't even handle it!

[@LittleMissMaddie1998]

I like his black nail polish lol

[@SophieCiglen]

OH GOD THE TATTOOS I LITERALLY CAN'T EVEN I AM UNABLE TO EVEN

[@surfergirl612]

Ugh, I swooned when I heard this! What a powerful and strong performance on Aaron's part!

[@scoobstopb]

How can someone who has the best voice to ever play Roger not do a good job on this song? I think his voice is too pure.

[@jennalorenz2931]

those pants are glorious ;)

[@laurynkaminski4217]

Also, the arms. The voice (a given), and THAT SCRUFF. *dies*

[@citlalliperez5207]

He fucking nailed!

[@lifehasdragons]

2:35 such a good actor. I'm constantly impressed.

[@elviediamond634]

Totally melted. And I think I burst an ovary or something...

[@reginavergara5817]

Adam and Aaron are the best Roger in the history

[@blockhead29]

absolute love :-) of all 3 times I saw it on Broadway Roger never cried during this song. is it just me or is he teary?

[@jcwaeyaert]

I f*cking LOVE the reverb you hear after he sings "life" in the first verse. It probably wasn't intentional given the space, but it gave me chills.

[@kenderette8]

sooo handsome and an amazing Enjolras. I wish I got to see him as Roger! I'm a big Rent fan

[@halfaperson8967]

2:06 That's when I knew he had the best voice in the world. Oh my god.

[@_logastellus]

I love that his nails are painted for this

[@user-rs1kf3ge4u]

His voice makes me happy!!!

[@jakemillermusic6556]

Idgaf what anyone says, other than Adam Pascal, THIS guy is the best Roger

[@mayhemdancersinger1]

yes yes yes 👐

[@legendocampo8009]

Nah after Adam it's will then its this huy

[@shpei88]

@@legendocampo8009 nah Will is pretty meh

[@coconrain1983]

This is amazing. ❤️ You can see it all on his face. Amazing performance!

[@oliviaharmony7853]

OH MY GOD THOSE ARMS SWEET BABY JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST

[@dedirox]

thank you Lord for letting Aaron Tveit wear a tank top!!! haha

[@courtneychagnon7806]

Aaron Tveit is so beautiful 😍

[@Stuey_Alexander]

"I'm writing one great song." You succeeded.

[@sarahgaudet214]

OMG his voicee, makes me melt every time ♥

[@ynysafalon]

2:08 gives me chills every time. I keep going back to hear it; I have to make myself finish the song.

[@annagirl2000]

He's crying and I'm crying and this is everything to me

[@JanforWidol]

"From the pretty boy front man"... it's right there in the song.

[@Aktrez]

I have seen RENT over 100 times when I lived/worked in NYC. I saw the entire original cast as well as the cast out here in Los Angeles. Aaron, by FAR is THE best Roger I have ever seen do this part. The entire cast of the show was stunning (sans Benny). This was one of the best peices of live theatre I have ever seen. Thank you Beloved, for allowing me to share this with people who weren't able to make this epic event!

[@alittlebitanna]

This might be the most attractive thing I've ever seen in my life

[@TEAMOCHRISCOLFER]

Oh god... I didn't needed this... I'm already so obsessed with him.

[@CheapOragami]

Think Aaron was a great choice. Different to other Rogers, interesting & exciting change.

[@joan5582]

Everything: GORGEOUS 😍

[@sadyeehaw8239]

he’s really channeling his inner gabe with the dancing there huh

[@maddilew15]

He just looks really beautiful all grungy.

[@UandMeKid]

Talented young man. Saw him in CATCH ME...and was impressed. He was the best part of the whole production and could really carry the show.

[@Jellybean33343]

WOW this is probably one of my favorite RENT songs, and Aaron just made it that much better :)

[@MusicLover2185]

I really love Aaron Tveit

[@Elizabeth-kj5ty]

I feel like “beautiful” is a grossly overused word but it’s the only word that comes close to describing Aaron Tveit

[@catalinah.8530]

More like unworldly More commonly used for angels sent from heaven

[@arynhead03]

omg! his voice makes me melt!!!! he could sing twinkle twinkle little star and it would be the most beautiful sound in the world!

[@skc6745]

Aaron was a mere babe in the woods when this was posted. It takes true life pain to sing with heartbreak. He rocked this performance and will hopefully never know hurt.

[@xxtontixx]

he's beautiful

[@aislinnmae6984]

he's wearing nail varnish. and he's amazing.

[@DudeWhatsMyNameXD]

--he dies, to show that existence wasn't a "wasted opportunity". You got to give to Aaron, he managed to show that in a 3-4 minute song. Now that's talent.

[@superJB321]

best video on youtube. why haven't i seen this before?! LOVE YOU AARON!

[@skc6745]

He sings it on his new album "Radio in My Head"! Full on awesome if you haven't already bought it...

[@BlinkGurly17]

As if I could love him anymore.....my favorite songin my favorite musical. You're perfect.

[@sarahbeebe5690]

ENJOLRAS LET HIMSELF GO

[@lmhudson]

I cried, Aaron is just so amazing!!

[@Dogey5_aka_polarbearvr]

You have the best videos from Hollywood Bowl. Thanks for posting!

[@whyttallness]

great quality! i'm impressed aimee

[@taya9753]

hes absolutely perfect! oh my god his voice

[@kelsuite]

holy wow. Aaron Tveit is frickin ripped

[@chrismeister15]

THOSE ARMS!!

[@DBennett9714]

Rent always brings a tear to my eyes

[@lmw7987]

aaron has such a beautiful voice. it goes right through me aww swoon =)

[@DreamlessNights91]

No one cares about your lonely soul! Excuse me now as I scream with joy. Ahhh. Aaron Tveit + Rent are you kidding me? Omg, so amazing.

[@aaronhelenafan1]

I don't think I've ever wanted anyone this bad...

[@iocean92]

i saw this opening night as well. great time

[@emilyh9973]

This is great. Im so glad that he sang this at 54 below so we can actually get it on ITunes in a few months :)

[@SugarFairytale]

Oh, we've considered it, don't worry :) I think I can speak for all of us when I say there's nothing, absolutely nothing we don't love about Aaron. His voice, his acting ability, the emotion and the uniqueness he brings into his every role, his love for what he does, his hard work and his humbleness - and, of course, his undeniable hotness, but that's really more of a bonus. So, yeah, don't worry about us not fully appreciating him. The man's perfect for god's sake. It's kinda hard to miss :)

[@dkmendoza691]

Wow just saw this and I loved it

[@14ocie]

He so amazing, and gorgeous. I met him after CMIYC. He's super nice.

[@rosagutierrez5129]

this is,,,, so gorgeous

[@ryandejak]

its all in his eyes....what an actor!

[@phantomdaae1981]

I only knew him as Enjolras in the LES MIS movie, but I'm a fan of musicals in general. And after watching and listening to this? I'm definiitely won over as a fan, but not reallly surprised. He is clearly very talented, and then some.

[@easiestbakeoven]

His arms are the most amazing thing. He's so hot. My room rose 20 degrees when I saw him.

[@broadwaycc]

I LOVE AARON TVIET!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MissBecca1990]

I love this man!!! Enough said!

[@moonlightsky31]

I love that he doesn't try to kill his voice personally. I can only imagine how much adam pascal's voice hurt after performing.

[@asnalelo.165]

i think that's just adam pascal's voice though. he just has a raspy voice you know. i don't think he tries to hurt his voice.

[@sherrislack]

amazing amazing amazing talent

[@BROADWAYFAN2008]

I love him. he is amazing.