London’s Assassins Star Aaron Tveit Talks Becoming More of a Man & Yearning for the States

Aaron Tveit is packing heat for his UK theatrical debut as John Wilkes Booth in Assassins. He’s learning a lot about himself (and American history) while leading the Stephen Sondheim tuner at the Menier Chocolate Factory, but most importantly: “I didn’t even know I could grow a mustache!” That’s right, we’re still talking about Tveit’s facial hair. Still reading, Tveitertots?

The role is a leap from the Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner’s previous work, even without the beard. “I’ve played a lot of younger men, kind of kids,” Tveit said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, “so I was excited at the chance to actually play more of a man.”

What’s next for Tveit and his Assassins costars after the Chocolate Factory? A West End transfer is not out of the question, and maybe, just maybe, a Broadway bow after that. The Graceland star probably wouldn’t mind. “There have been moments where I’ve just been yearning for New York City,” he says. “London’s a great place to be for a while, but I always say one of the best things about leaving New York is you get to come back.”

We’re sure there are plenty of people that will welcome Tveit with open arms upon his US return. Until then, you can catch him on the other side of the pond in the Jamie Lloyd-helmed Assassins through March 7.