Cott is trading the sins of Riverdale for the temptations of Paris.
Cott will don Christian’s overcoat beginning Aug. 1, joining the recently announced Courtney Reed as Satine.
Directed by Alex Timbers,Moulin Rougepremiered on Broadway in 2019.
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It won 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and trophies for the work of actorsAaron Tveitand Danny Burstein.
I’ve always been a massive Baz Luhrmann fan and there’s no surpriseMoulin Rougetranslates to Broadway so seamlessly.
I’ve also been a massive Alex Timbers fan for many years.
When I heard I had gotten the role, I went back and watched the film again.
I was just as enthralled as the first time.
I’m just such a fan of all of it!
Has playing Christian been a dream of yours?
Playing Christian is more than a dream come true.
The talent within the cast is crazy.
I can’t wait to learn from them all and share the stage every night.
What makes this the perfect next project to tackle after wrapping up seven seasons onRiverdale?
We are so lucky to have it and to have had one final season to say goodbye.
I’m not totally sold I can still pull off 16!
As an actor, I’m just happy to be working and creating.
I’m just so grateful.
Christian is a lover, a romantic, and a bohemian.
What do you relate to in him most and what is the most challenging aspect of playing him?
I love how optimistic Christian is.
If he believes it’s possible, it is.
I love trying to make people laugh and I believe Christian does as well.
I’m hoping once I’m in the rehearsal room I find a few more similarities and differences.
I think we both love pretty passionately, which I hope is evident from my performance.
What song are you most excited/nervous to sing live and why?
So hard to narrow in on one as the song list I get to sing is “crazy.”
One song that sticks out to me is “Come What May.”
Have you sought any advice from original Broadway Christian, Aaron Tveit?
I haven’t had the opportunity to talk with Aaron, but would absolutely love too.
I am, along with everyone, a huge Aaron fan.
I hear he enjoys golf as do I so maybe I can pick his brain over a quick round.
Also a massive fan of Derek Klena, who’s currently in the role.
I hope I can also sit down with him and gain as much insight as possible.
