Aaron Tveit has won the best actor in a leading role in a musical for his role in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical”.

He had to win the award for sure as he was the only person nominated in the category.

The win caps a remarkable year for the Broadway star. He was wowing fans in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” when it was suddenly shuttered by the coronavirus. Then he contracted COVID-19 himself. He recovered to lend his voice to relief efforts, got a few high-profile acting gigs — including “Schmigadoon!” — and then landed his first Tony nomination. Now he’s won, needing 60% of Tony voters voted for him in the category.

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Tveit’s first big gig was in a “Rent” tour and he made his Broadway debut as a replacement in “Hairspray” and then “Wicked.”

He then had three starring roles in “Next to Normal,” “Catch Me If You Can” and now “Moulin Rouge!” His film work includes the adaptation of “Les Misérables” and on TV he was in “Graceland,” “BrainDead” and “Grease Live!”

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The award show will be followed by a two-hour concert on CBS
which is essentially an advertisement for Broadway titled “Broadway’s Back”.

The concert will include performances from the three Best
Musical contenders Jagged Little Pill, Moulin Rouge! The Musical and Tina: The
Tina Turner Musical as well as David Byrne, John Legend, and a reunion of the
cast members of Hairspray.

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Jagged Little Pill received the most nominations
with 15 to its name followed by Moulin Rogue! The Musical, which received 14
nominations. Slave Play and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical received 12 nods each
while The Inheritance stands on 11 nominations