Show People with Paul Wontorek Interview: "Catch Me If You Can" Star Aaron Tveit

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On this week's episode of Show People, host Paul Wontorek sits down with Aaron Tveit, the 27-year-old veteran of Rent, Hairspray and Next to Normal who's now stepping into leading man shoes as the star of the new multi-million dollar musical Catch Me If You Can. Find out what intrigues the young rising star about the fascinating story of con man Frank Abagnale Jr., how he's prepared himself for the demanding role and why his head might actually explode on opening night.

[@guiltyonsundays]

I felt so sad for him when he was talking about not getting a tony nomination for next to normal, he absolutely deserved one- Gabe is the pivotal character/ aspect of the show, and Aaron was so amazing in the role!

[@PianoDisneygal10]

He finally got a Tony though!

[@richmeisterg]

Aaron Tveit was robbed of a Tony nomination for Next to Normal!!!

[@xsarkasmosx]

This show should still be running! When I become a millionaire I will pay for it to be on broadway again

[@xofalloutboy94]

i met his mom & dad 2 days ago....and his grandma, aunt & great aunt. had like a 20 minute conversation with them not realizing they were related to Aaron...figured it out once Aaron came out. Hahaha such nice people

[@PianoDisneygal10]

I know it’s been over a decade, but could you elaborate on how that happened?

[@sherrinfords]

This man is incredible. He seems constantly and genuinely surprised of what is happening to him. He deserves all of this so much, and more. We don't come across those kind of pure artists every day. Go get it all, Aaron.

[@xLittlePattx]

Aaron Tveit: - Actor. - Singer. - Perfect human being. - Life ruiner.

[@insparkation6115]

Smart, polite, grounded, handsome, talented. The only thing that bugs me about him is that I've yet to find a flaw.

[@adelina2686]

When he talks about his parents, it is so great. I am sure they are very proud if him.

[@Horsesarethebest888]

Why has he not been nominated for a Tony?! Whhhyyyyy

[@Silverstorm1112]

I love how excited he gets when he's talking about his head.

[@keeleybell1401]

Watching this in October 2016... So much has changed since this video! Very proud of him.

[@LesMisFangirl]

Tveit rhymes with great, even though he's way more than great...he's freaking perfect

[@CarryonDancing]

Aaron just seems so humble and real. Not a lot of people would admit to being upset about not being nominated, I think it was brave of him.

[@holly9251]

SOMEONE GIVE THIS MAN A TONY ALREADY BLOODY HELL

[@80sFan4ever]

I want a giant Aaron Tveit poster in my room. He is so cute and such a beautiful human being and so talented.

[@phoebejanesaranza886]

10 years later HE FINALLY HAVE HIS TONY!♥️✨

[@dumbblonde521]

Awww he's such a sweetheart

[@fi0rellam]

you can feel the pain in the "thank you" at 14:25 lol. he deserved that nomination :(

[@elliekorman2618]

Reminder: Stop falling madly in love with men twice your age and you know you cant have.

[@ibutski4259]

Reminder: Let people be who they want to be and let them fantasize.

[@isla8778]

HOW COULD YOU NOT FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS HUMAN THO

[@skylarseigler7793]

I am so in love with Aaron Tveit.

[@Mishy82193]

Aaron is so sweet & talented

[@hardyboy963]

i saw one of the first previews along with seeing it when it was in seattle, it's definitely an amazing show and aaron is definitely s show stopper. he's incredible

[@SeasaltIcecream297]

To everyone confused, Aaron is straight. The interviewer made a comment about the "3 straight guys on broadway" and he didn't deny it. And guys who do theatre are usually very open about it, at least by the time they're 27 years old. But maybe that's my hopeful fangirl voice talking. Whatever he is, he's gorgeous and extremely talented. God I love him.

[@nicoleeverleighhhx]

oh my god why have I not seen this yet

[@holly9251]

HOW DOES THIS MAN NOT HAVE A TONY

[@trinity2333]

I saw catch me if you can and next to normal and I loved it.

[@TessaMitterhoff]

Gosh he's wonderful. I saw Next to Normal like right after he left but I'm finally going to get to see him in this show in the summertime!

[@ayo2205]

UPDATE || he's now a Tony nominee and I'm so proud of him

[@PianoDisneygal10]

New update: He’s a Tony winner now, and I’m also proud of him.

[@conanlover4ever]

So perfect.

[@esteraulrich-oltean2162]

So happy that Aaron finally has his tony nomination.... soon to be win! I can think of nobody who deserves that accolade more

[@shihtzulover24]

I'm so thankful for the length of this interview (:

[@moonlightshadow1122]

i do agree with Aaron opening night makes you feel relieved, no rehearsal the next day, just another show and you just have to dance and sing your ass off and appreciate all of your hard work

[@loveya718]

I was also devistated when he wasn't nominated for N2N and 3 years later, still am.

[@richmeisterg]

Aaron Tveit was robbed of a Tony nomination for Next to Normal. I still do not understand it. Bless him for being honest by saying he was devestated by not receiving a nomination.

[@georgiabrushwood4551]

My fave actor/performer❤️😍😝

[@213Saldana]

I totally agree! I find it refreshing to have an actor honestly say that they were disappointed. I'm surprised he hasn't been nominated for either of his great shows.

[@lemonbutterslice]

Seems like such a great guy, very honest, hope the show does well.

[@DarrensGirl1958]

also, he was FANTASTIC in Les Miserables

[@larosen66]

Paul is SO DREAMY!!!! he needs his own cable show!!!!

[@zhiaernlee]

How can anyone dislike this video. How.

[@EmberLangley]

I still cannot figure out how he did not receive a Tony award or nomination!

[@theburiedgirl815]

And he got overlooked for the Tony's again this year. Unbelievable. I can't be the only one who saw him and definitely thought his performance in CMIYC was MORE than deserving of at least a nom for Best Actor.

[@splashpont]

This was an excellent show with an excellent cast.

[@chloesmith7106]

well i'm jealous of whoever got to give that guy a massage

[@shakamufasa]

that shirt really brings out his eyes

[@DeSpecial]

He is really very good. His performance on Law and Order is definately one of my favs, such a great character. If you havent seen that episode, you must !

[@alejdreostardoll3226]

He is the perfection.

[@ivyloyer739]

and that's why he's perfect

[@calvinandhobbes12312]

he's a heavenly beautiful angel, nuff said omg I love him

[@DarrensGirl1958]

he's from where I live! he's 13 years older than me, but it's CRAZY that he and I are from the same place!!:)

[@unorth0d0x]

wow his eyes look ten times more blue than usual. i'm in love

[@MsOverstreet100]

politely mentioning the picture behind him on the wall at 15:17

[@micafofita]

love himmmmm

[@ashleymahon2768]

I love aaron tveit ❤

[@mariet647]

Oh geeez, I love him. . .

[@LPM12]

Had a great time at the show and Aaron, and especially Norbert were fantastic. But I am just now really feeling troubled about how a bad of a human being Frank Abagnale was, and am questioning why he would want to heroize someone like this.

[@gracebaumgarten3926]

I think he admired his ingenuity and also that he paid his dues, went to jail/prison and paid back all he stole and turned his life around. He grasped his second chance and changed a lot through the experience and the relationship he had with Mr. Hanratty of the FBI who was the “good” ( moral) father he did not have.

[@SarahSharpe1231]

Had a huge smile on my face throughout this entire interview :D Aaron is the best actor on Broadway on completely deserved a Tony for his performances in Catch Me If You Can and Next to Normal. I'm waiting for the day when I get to meet him and be in a Broadway show with him. Aaron is my idol and I'm in love with his work. He inspires me to never give up my Broadway dreams

[@rileylovesbedcover]

he grew up only a few hours away from me D:

[@thundy08]

absolute wonder, this guy.

[@sabrinarox555]

You know I hate that he came to Seattle CAN YOU COME HERE AGAIN PLEASE

[@pinoyidol2006]

"Box out of Order" XD Great guy.

[@chingmachine]

I wouldn't have minded him as Marius in Les Miz... more screen time ;) He died FABULOUS

[@abialston8476]

this was 5 years ago wow

[@sarahannemunson2687]

It's crazy!!

[@adriannevincent5686]

9 years...

[@kylieisazombie]

he was the most perfect enjolras omg

[@timothyln12]

He has beautiful hair.

[@gabbrielviera]

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

[@carlybester1275]

Do you ever just eat nutella and watch Aaron Tveit performances and interviews on KZbin, because I do.

[@trinity2333]

also he came back to the broadway thing for les miz so yeah I think so too.

[@doggonelucky98]

Is he sick in this interview? Poor baby sounds a little ill :( great interview either way!!

[@miyagispxgues]

faces and eyeballs.. oh I love you mister aaron kyle tveit

[@Hairsprayxoxoful]

I cannot believe he didn't get nominated again!!!!!! ridiculous!

[@is1531]

Catch me if you can is a GRAND SLAM HOME RUN. I know,I just saw it on Broadway and it will not leave my head. WOW! **************** I would start calling the box office today for tickets,if you have not seen the show. Take the entire family and you will remember this show for the rest of your life. The REAL HOLLYWOOD is located on BROADWAY not in California where fakes can do their takes over and over again. Aaron Tveit is the best at his craft.

[@moonlighthemm]

this man literally does not age

[@JacquelineHopeLove]

If there's anyone who can make me feel like shit about my own life and career in theatre, it's Aaron Tveit.

[@xJordanxox]

Aaron

[@VanillaTwilightLoveU]

THIS IS MY COUSIN!!! :)

[@th3m00nstone]

AHH FR?! CAN I BE YOU

[@bArLoWgirlfan116]

Haven't done the nutella bit yet, but oh do I ever!

[@SophieCiglen]

it's actually whipped cream and butterscotch chips but it's close

[@Pichipichiprincess]

Sorry about my comment guys it usually doesn't matter to me but while I was reading the comments to this video, someone asked and I saw conflicting answers (he is, he isn't) so I got confused and was wondering which it was.

[@Claymade]

damn, those eyes.

[@so0so016]

OMG i remember this.music pleas somebody tell what the song???!!!

[@xLittlePattx]

I was, sorry not sorry, and I noticed that he had his hand like covering and then he took it off and I thought: are his jeans like ripped? And then I thought, nah just my imagination, but yeah you saw it too hahahaha.

[@ForeverJamesFranco]

wow aaron makes me feel like ive done shit this whole time, sheeeesh

[@myszkieterdaee5817]

oh dear, I really don't get it, all this confusion abot him{ if he's straight r not}, I've only read comment on YT but I learned that he had a girlfriend for 2 years and they broke up about year ago AND that he said in an interview{ one ore more, i don't know} that he's straight, so I don't know what is unclear?? I personally prefer to believe people than find them hypocrites

[@mntyfreshh]

I wish I could have seen Next To Normal and Catch Me If You Can. sigh.

[@HikariDragonRyuu]

Did anyone else flip a mini-shit when they saw Aaron Tveit's name?

[@XdisXesXwhyXimXhawtX]

@Pichipichiprincess Haha he's straight. I'm 100% positive.

[@melodyho0506]

then did he get one at last?

[@beamahjoub]

15 years isn't a big difference... Ah forever alone :'(

[@SeasideImprovisation]

More like "Aaron Tvake off your clothes please" hahahaha I'm so lonely

[@hickschick4]

Watching in 2019😝. Does Aaron not age or...

[@007greysgirl]

@VanillaTwilightLoveU who???

[@JediJuniper92]

@VanillaTwilightLoveU hahaha awesome

[@victorym744]

I'm pretty sure paul has a crush on him. Just slightly :)) "It's not because of your shirtless scenes?" Oh paul. :) I know how you feel.

[@kaityk9]

@CleveNMLActor: That girl is one lucky girl :)

[@captainawkwardturtle]

we're only maybe 13 or 14 years apart, no biggie.

[@taylormedina8031]

3:53 yes you do bad stuff to people... Like ruin our lives with your perfection.

[@lyndes33]

Wait what?!?!?!?! I feel like I read that he was gay somewhere... This is amazing!!!!! Just when I had lost hope!

[@teasama1563]

Whats his hair color?)

[@charlottemitchell8903]

Dirty Blonde (I think)

[@0roseable]

Did anyone else notice that he completely regretted his choice of pants? They were completely ripped in the butt area. I think he worried that you'd be able to see his underwear. Whenever the camera was looking straight on at him he had his hand in front of his crotch...

[@lorencappelson6475]

YES! I have seen this interview probably a dozen times (dont judge) and I dunno why I am only now noticing this, but yes the hole NEAR HIS CROTCH is so obvious. 2011-era Aaron, my luv, get yourself another pair of jeans!!! haha who was taking care of him at this time that no one noticed! I certainly would have :) But yes he's so cute trying to remember to hide it or cross his legs. I love this whole interview tho, Aaron is so intelligent and talented and it just radiates. I always loved that Paul mentioned the weird moment from the 2009 Tonys that I still don't fully understand.