OlderRiverdale's Casey Cott Announces Broadway Debut in 'Moulin Rouge'!
Casey Cott is headed to Broadway!
The 30-year-old Riverdale star announced on Monday (June 26) that he will be making his big Broadway debut in the musical Moulin Rouge.
He will be starring in the show as the leading man, Christian, where he will take over from Derek Klena, who is currently in the role. Aaron Tveit originated Christian on Broadway.
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Casey will begin his performances on August 1st alongside Courtney Reed, who is joining the Broadway cast as Satine, who she currently plays on the National Broadway tour. Courtney is most well known or originating the role Jasmine in Aladdin on Broadway!
Courtney is taking over for JoJo, who also made her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge.
Many of Casey‘s Riverdale co-stars took to his comments on Instagram to congratulate him!
“ILL BE THERE!!!! so excited for you ❤️❤️❤️,” Madelaine Petsch wrote.
Lili Reinhart added, “Love you so much and so excited for you ❤️”
“We can’t wait to see you shine! ❤️💫,” Erinn Westbrook said.
“!!!!!! So deserved!!” Shannon Purser wrote.
Riverdale creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa said, “Get ready Broadway!!!! So proud of you. 😎❤️”
“There isn’t a more deserving person. I love you Casey!” Drew Ray Tanner shared.
“Unbelievable. Can’t wait to see you on Broadway,” Madchen Amick commented.
Hayley Law wrote, “SCREAMING!!!! CASEY! Love. I need to come see ahhhh! Yes Casey yes 💐💐💐”
Congratulations Casey!!!
If you didn’t know, Casey‘s older brother Corey has also starred on Broadway, in Newsies, Gigi and Bandstand.
Earlier this year, Casey and his wife Nichola announced they are expecting their first child together!
