Gavin Creel

Birth Place: Findlay, OH, USA

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Gavin James Creel (born April 18, 1976) is an American actor, singer, and songwriter best known for his work in musical theater. Upcoming: Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice (book, music and lyrics, originally commissioned by The Metropolitan Museum of Art.) Broadway: Hello, Dolly! (Tony Award); Hair (Tony nomination); Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony nomination); Waitress; The Book of Mormon; She Loves Me; La Cage aux Folles. West End: The Book of Mormon (Olivier Award), Hair, Waitress, Mary Poppins. Television: PBS “Stars on Stage,” “American Horror Stories,” “Eloise at the Plaza” and “Eloise at Christmastime.” Original recordings: GOODTIMENATION, Quiet, Get Out. Graduate: University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance. Gavin is a Hermitage Artist Writing Fellow, and Walk on Through was selected for development at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s 2022 National Musical Theatre Conference.

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Gavin Creel STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Gavin

[US Tour]
US Tour, 2023
Wolf

Cinderella's Prince

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Wolf, Cinderella's Prince

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2021
Elder Price

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2019
Dr. Pomatter [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company One-Night-Only Benefit, 2018
Billy Buck Chandler

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Cornelius Hackl [Replacement]

Cornelius Hackl

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Dr. Pomatter [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival, 2016
Kodaly

[US Tour]
1st National US Tour, 2012
Elder Price

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Elder Price [Replacement]

[West End]
London Revival, 2010
Claude

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Claude

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival [Cancelled], 2008
Jesus

[West End]
Original London Production, 2004
Bert [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
Jean-Michel

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Performer

Other Roles

[New York]
Workshop, 2004
Charles Darnay

[New York]
Workshop (i), 2004
Performer

[New York]
New York Concert, 2003
Performer

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2003
Hollis Bessemer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Jimmy Smith

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2001
Father

Principal

The Tribe

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2001
Rick [Replacement]

Dillon [Replacement]

Lorraine [Replacement]

Pan [Replacement]

Bud [Replacement]

Pan/Bud/Daisy [Replacement]

Rick/Dillon/Lorraine [Replacement]

Daisy [Replacement]

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1999
Nick Piazza

[New York]
Workshop, 2001
Melchior

Writing



Gavin Creel TV Shows

She Loves Me Steven Kodaly

Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure Matthews

American Horror Stories Troy, Troy Winslow

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Gavin Creel News


Lineup Set For the Hermitage Greenfield Prize Celebration Next Month

The Hermitage Artist Retreat will present the 16th year of the Hermitage Greenfield Prize Celebration. The events span from Saturday, April 13th through Monday, April 15th, including the annual Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner in Sarasota on Sunday, April 14th.

MCC Theater Reveals #MCCMISCASTME Social Media Campaign For MISCAST24 - Submit Now!

Get the latest on MCC Theater's innovative campaign #MCCMISCASTME ahead of the much-anticipated MISCAST24. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's comprehensive coverage.

Todrick Hall Launches First Black-Owned Theatrical Performance Rights Company; Releases Recordings from First 3 Musicals

Todrick Hall has launched the first black-owned theatrical performance rights company, Todrick Hall Musicals. Learn more about the company here!

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Partners With Harriet Tubman Effect

Harriet Tubman Effect surpasses 10,000 ticket milestone and partners with Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along. Learn about their initiative to make Broadway accessible and support affordable theater experiences.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 30, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Lea Salonga, Gavin Creel, Vanessa Williams, Brian d'Arcy James & More Set for MISCAST24

MCC Theater has revealed that Miscast24 will take place on Monday April 15, 2024 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Learn additional details!

Two-Time Tony-Award Nominee Kate Baldwin and Broadway Star Graham Rowat to Co-Star In LOVE LETTERS in Bloomfield

Skyline Theatre Company, a 21-year-old professional theatre company now calling Essex County its home, kicks off its second season in Bloomfield on Saturday, February 10 at 7:00pm featuring Maplewood residents two-time TONY Award nominee Kate Baldwin and her real-life husband and Broadway star Graham Rowat co-starring in A.R. Gurney's delightful and touching LOVE LETTERS.

The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Reveals 2024 Scholarship Recipients

Broadway Advocacy Coalition (BAC) and Broadway stage manager and producer Cody Renard Richard has announced the next cohort of The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program. The program is dedicated to building a bridge into the industry for emerging theatrical leaders of color working behind the scenes.

How Often Do Actors Go On to Write Musicals?

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of theatre actors who later wrote musicals as well? 

Join a Meet & Greet With Gavin Creel and More at WALK ON THROUGH Special Performance

MCC Theater will present a special performance of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice on Saturday January 6 at 7:00PM.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 21st, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 21, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Gavin Creel, Cole Thompson and Kennedy Kanagawa Celebrate Milky White's Arrival at the Museum of Broadway

Into The Woods' beloved Milky White has arrived to the Museum of Broadway! The musical's cast members Gavin Creel, Cole Thompson and Kennedy Kanagawa were on-hand to celebrate her eagerly awaited unveiling.  Check out the photos ehre!

Broadway Buying Guide: December 18, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 18, 2023.

Gavin Creel's WALK ON THROUGH: CONFESSIONS OF A MUSEUM NOVICE Adds Performances at MCC Theater

MCC Theater is presenting the World Premiere of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice, written and performed by Tony Award® winner Gavin Creel. Performances have been added. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Broadway Buying Guide: December 11, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 11, 2023.

Interview: Sara Bareilles on the 'Miracle' of Bringing WAITRESS to Movie Theaters

After a nearly 10 year journey with Waitress, Sara Bareilles is bringing the hit musical to movie theaters. BroadwayWorld sat down with Bareilles to discuss what she's learned throughout her journey with Waitress, the 'intimacy' of bringing the musical to theaters, her favorite Waitress memories, and more.

Review Roundup: Gavin Creel's WALK ON THROUGH: CONFESSIONS OF A MUSEUM NOVICE Opens At MCC

Read reviews for the World Premiere of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice at MCC Theater.

Video: Get an Exclusive Sneak Peek at Shoshana Bean in Rehearsal for Her Annual Holiday Concert at The Apollo

Watch Shoshana Bean in rehearsal for her Apollo Theater holiday concert on Monday, December 4!

Alex Newell to Join Shoshana Bean For Holiday Concert at the Apollo

Shoshana Bean will be joined by Tony Award-winner and recent Grammy Award-nominee Alex Newell for Bean’s highly anticipated one-night-only holiday concert at Harlem’s World Famous Apollo Theater. Previously announced special guests include Kristin Chenoweth and Betty Who. Get tickets to the concert now!

How Often Do Broadway Flops Return as a Hit?

This time, the reader question was: With Merrily We Roll Along back on Broadway as a hit, how many musicals are flops in their original Broadway production and then return as smashes?

Gavin Creel FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Gavin Creel has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

Gavin Creel has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

Gavin Creel's first West End show was Mary Poppins which opened in 2004

Gavin Creel has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Hello, Dolly!, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Hello, Dolly!, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Hello, Dolly!, Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for The Book of Mormon, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Hair, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Thoroughly Modern Millie.

Gavin Creel has won several awards for his performances in Broadway shows. These include Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Hello, Dolly!", Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Hello, Dolly!", Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Hello, Dolly!", and Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "The Book of Mormon."

Gavin Creel's next show will be Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice which opens on 11/13/2023 on Off-Broadway.

Gavin Creel has written 1 shows including Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice (Writer).

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