Character Study: FROZEN star Andrew Pirozzi Transforms Into Reindeer Sidekick Sven

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  • Get Tickets to FROZEN: www.broadway.com/shows/frozen/
    Go behind-the-scenes and see how Andrew Pirozzi transforms into lovable reindeer sidekick Sven in the hit-Disney musical FROZEN.
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  • @semr.1654
    @semr.1654 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1238

    Why is he literally Flynn Rider in the beginning??

    • @mailycampbello
      @mailycampbello 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Sem R. I was just about to comment about this!!😂😂

    • @alyssaelizalyn
      @alyssaelizalyn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      omg i'm glad i'm not the only one who noticed this

    • @benjamincruz6921
      @benjamincruz6921 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was thinking the same thing!!!

    • @kerrylambert4681
      @kerrylambert4681 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I literally just said that to myself lol

    • @spider-swift
      @spider-swift 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      i was about to comment this. Imagine Tangled on Broadway, the lantern scene would be gorgeous..

  • @heyitsnataliec
    @heyitsnataliec 4 ปีที่แล้ว +474

    The fact that the sexiest person alive has been inside a deer puppet and we had no idea

    • @melcarling
      @melcarling ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree with this!!!!

    • @Lizwindsor
      @Lizwindsor ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @leemo2000
      @leemo2000 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agree 👍🏻

  • @MissGlamours01
    @MissGlamours01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +603

    That was by far one of the most interesting character studies so far

  • @laurenconrad1799
    @laurenconrad1799 4 ปีที่แล้ว +452

    I saw on the Frozen website that they have two actors alternate the part. That’s when I knew that this must be the most physically demanding role imaginable, if they’re hiring two male dancers to play him on alternate nights.

    • @imogenna_
      @imogenna_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      For roughly the first year or so, Andrew played Sven 6 shows a week and Adam 2 (the matinees), but I'm glad they now do an even split because it is such a demanding role, and I think it's lovely that they get equal the shows now :)

  • @blainevanity6
    @blainevanity6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +376

    My whole body hurts just watching this.

  • @itsannachloem
    @itsannachloem 4 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    I love how he keeps saying 'our' and 'we have' instead of 'my' and 'I have'. He has so much respect for the character and the shared experience they have on and off stage. So amazing to watch!

    • @WIscodizard
      @WIscodizard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      And respect for the other actor who plays the role!

    • @lilianaclark5730
      @lilianaclark5730 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      lmao im sure hes refering to the other actor who also plays sven

  • @AlyssasTheatreVlog
    @AlyssasTheatreVlog 4 ปีที่แล้ว +334

    I would love to know what the audition process is like for Sven. Obviously you have to be an amazing physical actor but like ?? do you just walk in the room and act like a reindeer ? I'm so curious!!

    • @lindabuck2777
      @lindabuck2777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alyssa's Theatre Vlog girl bwahahaha

    • @laurenconrad1799
      @laurenconrad1799 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      According to this Playbill article, he was originally auditioning for another part in the show (I don’t know which) and the casting team said they’d like to see him for Sven. I don’t know what the audition process was like after that, or what made the casting director decide that he was a good candidate for the reindeer part. www.playbill.com/article/how-frozen-actor-andrew-pirozzi-stays-fit-enough-to-play-a-reindeer

    • @renidere
      @renidere 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Alyssa's Theatre Vlog they might have had a costume present that wasn't the actual one but just a sort of base that they'd be able to use. If they didn't then idk maybe they really were like "get on the floor and act like a reindeer please"

    • @bissa6889
      @bissa6889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It would be a call for a puppeteer basically - someone who would do things in shows like Cirque du Soleil or The Lion King - people with mechanical and puppeteering skills

  • @KingdomHeartsFan3211
    @KingdomHeartsFan3211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I tell you, the first time I saw "Frozen", when Sven and Kristoff came onstage, I was like, "Sven reminds me of the giraffes in 'The Lion King'," and my mind was pretty much blown. Kudos to Michael Curry!

  • @jester6937
    @jester6937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Why is no one talking about the fact that he is very attractive?!

    • @JeddtheJedi
      @JeddtheJedi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This is how to be a furry but without the stigma

    • @aves8326
      @aves8326 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jester furry

  • @jessedwards6988
    @jessedwards6988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Why is he the real Flynn Ryder?

  • @imogenna_
    @imogenna_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    The physicality Andrew and Adam have to play this character is so incredibly impressive, thank you so much for this video showing the process! I've been following this show since it opened on Broadway and only from this video did I realise/learn he's on his toes the whole time!

  • @apprenticelibrarian
    @apprenticelibrarian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Eugene Fitzherbert Disneybounding at the beginning I see

  • @JeddtheJedi
    @JeddtheJedi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Poor man planking and like needing to move around while planking

    • @An-np4yn
      @An-np4yn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's for core strength I believe

  • @alexbergen8356
    @alexbergen8356 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This is my favourite character study yet, and that's saying something because I love them all. He's so right about you thinking that's a real reindeer. What a beautiful designed puppet, skillfully utilized by the member playing Sven!! MAGIC.

  • @lemoninacoconut6460
    @lemoninacoconut6460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this is literally the most impressive thing ever

  • @rebeccajoyner3858
    @rebeccajoyner3858 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This is Absolutely Awesome! I was blown away with this character when I first saw the show this year! Michael Curry did an outstanding job!

  • @HappySlayer81
    @HappySlayer81 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No wonder he's in such good shape, that must be exhausting.

  • @BryceFletch
    @BryceFletch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Holy crap. This is amazing. I now want to see this show just to see the puppetry work of Sven

  • @sophiebelkin5953
    @sophiebelkin5953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I go to his former dance studio! We have a signed frozen poster from him inside one of the studios so cool!

  • @callumdoherty7204
    @callumdoherty7204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That is quite possibly the cleverest Broadway costume I’ve ever seen.

  • @alyssaelizalyn
    @alyssaelizalyn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    okay this is officially the beSt character study yet...SO COOL!

  • @Erik_Ahl
    @Erik_Ahl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I totally understand that kick you get from the first audience reactions when you enter a stage! I played Heihei in a danceshow of Moana this spring and even though the music was very loud I could still hear the reactions from the audience when I first appeared! I LOVED it!

  • @EEEEEEEEEK
    @EEEEEEEEEK 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yeah, this is 100% accurate. When Sven came on stage, I thought it was an actual animal at first. And that was amazing. Then I realized it was a puppeteer, and I pretty much lost my mind.

  • @coastertron
    @coastertron 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Is he operating the ears etc too or is that someone else?

  • @annabethelston8101
    @annabethelston8101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    HE LOOKS LIKE A REAL LIFE FLYNN RIDER

  • @ArabellaGloria
    @ArabellaGloria 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this kinda shows how theatre is a lot more than just singing cute little songs and having everything done for you

  • @brookecherie4057
    @brookecherie4057 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He is legit Flynn Ryder in the beginning lol

  • @masazokaei
    @masazokaei 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is amazing. This guy and the other actor playing this character deserve so much recognition and PAY for this hard work. Wow 🤩

  • @TheSymchan
    @TheSymchan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    someone please tell him that I love his dog

  • @mallorynorton316
    @mallorynorton316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Why is he literally Flynn Rider at the start

  • @skylardenise1379
    @skylardenise1379 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why is no one talking about the fact that he is en point the whole show

  • @notcarlie1710
    @notcarlie1710 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Padded for the gods lol

  • @missbarker5370
    @missbarker5370 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    WHy Is iT sO HOt DoWN HeRE?!

  • @QSmoonman75
    @QSmoonman75 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So cool and interesting! I saw Frozen back in April and was mystified by how the got Sphen to work. Thank you for sharing this!

  • @leslittleeinsteins811
    @leslittleeinsteins811 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!

  • @avery.davies237
    @avery.davies237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Y'all this guy has to stand on point for like, 3 hours that's a lot of work🤣🤣

  • @tuckerhawkey9561
    @tuckerhawkey9561 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I hope we see a character study of Ryann Redmond as Olaf

  • @eviejones6578
    @eviejones6578 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:41 paint me like one of your french girls

  • @rowelle
    @rowelle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It sucks that even at curtain call, the audience doesn’t get to see his face at least. I feel like he doesn’t get recognition at all.

  • @scottrousseau496
    @scottrousseau496 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just beautiful and amazing work. I saw the show and when he walked onto stage it was such magic!

  • @mayapetersen2588
    @mayapetersen2588 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This? This is amazing! When he began walking on the hooves I was blown away!! Wow! I wish I could see him live

  • @gracestjean
    @gracestjean 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m playing Sven at my local theater and I’m so excited (and nervous). My costume is gonna be sort of like this except my legs are the front legs and my back legs are just fake legs on wheels

  • @rainbowfox1075
    @rainbowfox1075 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How does Sven blink and the ears move?

  • @Lizwindsor
    @Lizwindsor 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve seen this, and it’s sooooo magical! It’s an amazing part of this wonderful show! ❤️

  • @sarahcoughlan3684
    @sarahcoughlan3684 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this is amazing! i would probably die from doing this for 5 minutes one time in my life! lmao😂

  • @s_vlog1013
    @s_vlog1013 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Woah 😨 I never knew you could play an animal in a musical. Nice 👍🏻 xx

  • @edgarfilho6129
    @edgarfilho6129 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Terrific! This actor is excellent because Sven is real on the stage.Besides that, it´s not easy to perform in that position.Congratulations!!!!

  • @AlexisLederArt
    @AlexisLederArt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is crazy impressive. Bravo!

  • @AyaBlue22
    @AyaBlue22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This looks as though it requires a great deal of discipline. I love to see videos like this that delve into the rigors of performance that many people don’t often see, or appreciate.
    One thing I don’t understand is why he gets dressed first to exercise (and get pretty sweaty) before performing, why not exercise first then shower/change into his wardrobe? I can’t imagine that would be an easy costume to clean.

  • @Isabella-gv1dp
    @Isabella-gv1dp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    How does he move inside it? Is he on all fours? How does he make the reindeer walk? I'm confused as to what position he's in when he makes the reindeer walk

    • @XiaLian_Wilson
      @XiaLian_Wilson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      he's on all fours, but walking on his toes instead of his flat feet. The only thing I don't get is how he makes the eyes and ears move!!

    • @maisiewatts704
      @maisiewatts704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      XiaXiaCrab I think the controls for the eyes and ears are in the leg holes where his hands are

    • @Karm1200
      @Karm1200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      He is basically in a plank position the whole time.

    • @rainbowfox1075
      @rainbowfox1075 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me who does quadrobics: ... lol
      (search up quadrobics if you don't know what it is!)

  • @juliannegarcia4234
    @juliannegarcia4234 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very beautiful scenic design and costuming

  • @purplequeen8318
    @purplequeen8318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting. Thank you for posting this.

  • @Lizwindsor
    @Lizwindsor ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Sven.

  • @lolalolalin
    @lolalolalin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG!!!! soooo cool to know this!!! I cannot wait to see this in real time!!!

  • @Artsy_Insomniac
    @Artsy_Insomniac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Imagine paying thousands of dollars to go to acting school, finally getting your big break on Broadway, and then playing a fucking reindeer.

  • @MrLourie
    @MrLourie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Very interesting. Too bad Andrew's beauty is concealed, but his talent certainly isn't.

  • @Toast_Studios
    @Toast_Studios 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m gonna say what we all thinking.... WE DID NOT EXPECT THE PEROSN EHO PLAYS THAT REINDEER TO BE GOOD LOOKING 👏🏽💕

  • @tiffany02020
    @tiffany02020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THIS IS JUST SO NEAT !!!!!!!

  • @akcalo
    @akcalo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow this is amazing!

  • @rebeccagumpel3586
    @rebeccagumpel3586 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Go Andrew! Hillsborough is proud of you!

  • @bluefox99887
    @bluefox99887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is SO COOL!

  • @a_normal_person3087
    @a_normal_person3087 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My goodness, I could never do what this guy does, even though he’s playing a underrated role, to be in a reindeer costume with all that weight sounds hard af!

  • @savannahpeirce2832
    @savannahpeirce2832 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He looks like Flynn ryder

  • @bskeete
    @bskeete 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So interesting and amazing!!! Thanks.

  • @SillyCyl
    @SillyCyl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this!!!

  • @shaunig6716
    @shaunig6716 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    With the meditation have you found that the more relaxed and calm you are, the quicker your reflexes are?

  • @chelseadaley9770
    @chelseadaley9770 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved This show frozen it was an outstanding performance when the day that I went way before this whole pandemic even started last year when everything was starting to shut down I was so freakin depressed how broadway closed down until this yr I think it just opened up now

  • @juno_likes_stars3085
    @juno_likes_stars3085 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If Jonathan Groff, a Broadway actor, doesn't eventually play Christoff, a character he originated, I will explode.

  • @TuberoseKisser
    @TuberoseKisser 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel like a good alternative to the back feet would be heeless/gravity boots.

  • @gavincampbell8037
    @gavincampbell8037 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s awesome

  • @katielawrence5420
    @katielawrence5420 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Andrew Pirozzi.

  • @rainbowfox1075
    @rainbowfox1075 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Me doing quadrobics:

  • @adamhaldir6727
    @adamhaldir6727 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!

  • @joyajohnson2216
    @joyajohnson2216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Got DAMN HE’S FINE

  • @jessicalamoureux8726
    @jessicalamoureux8726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    did nobody else see the call me by your name book 👀

  • @serenity-9825
    @serenity-9825 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw this bc when I was 10 I played Sven in a play so I feel like we have some sort of connection in some way

  • @hannahfulton6814
    @hannahfulton6814 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hes the king furry🤷🏼‍♀️

    • @rainbowfox1075
      @rainbowfox1075 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I knew I'd find a comment like this somewhere lol

  • @deannakrysiak9582
    @deannakrysiak9582 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Why does he look like Flynn Rider in the begging?

  • @muscle4u
    @muscle4u 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow very nice and impressive

  • @TheCK3000
    @TheCK3000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yeah, but like... how does the puppet work? It blinks and nods and twitches its ears... I know that's not the purpose of this video - this actor does an impressively tremendous amount of work for this role and that's what this is about - but **how does the puppet work???**

    • @imogenna_
      @imogenna_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There's controls by his hands that let him manipulate the eyelids and ears :)

  • @nicksworldofmysticalwonder8509
    @nicksworldofmysticalwonder8509 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please do character study Cameron pow in the lion king.

  • @MicahRion
    @MicahRion 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW

  • @thatrandomgirl4574
    @thatrandomgirl4574 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How does he move the eye's XD????

  • @SuidAfrikaMitsu
    @SuidAfrikaMitsu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Flynn Ryder is playing Sven? Hmmm interesting.

  • @richielangielin
    @richielangielin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOOOOOOOW

  • @puppygirl5118
    @puppygirl5118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why does he look like Flynn Rider in the beginning!?

  • @alanday5255
    @alanday5255 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should have just went with a 'lovably reindeer.'

  • @MissPerriwinkle
    @MissPerriwinkle ปีที่แล้ว +1

    stud !

    • @MissPerriwinkle
      @MissPerriwinkle ปีที่แล้ว +1

      omg the stress on his body,,,,brilliant actor !

  • @maxxmanzi3116
    @maxxmanzi3116 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    OK looks like Flin Rider/ Eugene from tangled He has a satchel and he’s waring blue

  • @srirachmaputrijuwitaputri8256
    @srirachmaputrijuwitaputri8256 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    andrew prozzi is funny reinderr look like that the people

  • @danteferrise6742
    @danteferrise6742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SO THE COMMENT SECTION IS AS THIRSTY AS I AM FOR ONCE LOL...BUT THERE IS ONE SMOKING HOT OBVIOUS REASON WHY! I wonder if he has read these comments before?

  • @tobyfinney768
    @tobyfinney768 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    0:32 Flynn Rider?

  • @BunnyMumma33
    @BunnyMumma33 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wowwwwwww

  • @jeahavvalentin980
    @jeahavvalentin980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love ❤ NY

  • @baileymercer1501
    @baileymercer1501 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why is he a reindeer and the MOST attractive😮😮😮!?!!?!!!!?!!

  • @KellyDsWorld
    @KellyDsWorld 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder who controls his eyes and ears :)

  • @2012lexie
    @2012lexie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i thought this was Anthony from Bridgerton 😅🤣

  • @neptune3161
    @neptune3161 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    he looks so much like flynn rider dhmu

  • @kalang6621
    @kalang6621 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😍😍😍😍

  • @mlaugh09
    @mlaugh09 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    😱😱😱