Gavin Creel
Birth Place: Findlay, OH, USA
Latest News on Gavin Creel:
Review: The USF School of Theatre & Dance Presents the Breathtaking FUGITIVE SONGS (Oct 5, 2024)
BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL to be Presented by The Encore Musical Theatre Company and U-M (Oct 4, 2024)
Petition Launched to Dim the Lights of All Broadway Theatres to Honor Gavin Creel (Oct 4, 2024)
Review: The USF School of Theatre & Dance Presents the Breathtaking FUGITIVE SONGS (Oct 5, 2024)
BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL to be Presented by The Encore Musical Theatre Company and U-M (Oct 4, 2024)
Petition Launched to Dim the Lights of All Broadway Theatres to Honor Gavin Creel (Oct 4, 2024)
BIO
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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Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella", Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince" and David Patrick Kelly as "The Narrator/Mysterious Man"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella" and Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince", David Patrick Kelly as "The Narrator/Mysterious Man", Cole Thompson as "Jack" and Aymee Garcia as "Jack’s Mother"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella", Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince", David Patrick Kelly as "The Narrator/Mysterious Man" and Cole Thompson as "Jack"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella", Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince" and David Patrick Kelly as "The Narrator/Mysterious Man"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Musical Director Rob Berman, Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella" and Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince", David Patrick Kelly as "The Narrator/Mysterious Man", Cole Thompson as "Jack" and and Aymee Garcia as "Jack’s Mother"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Musical Director Rob Berman, Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella" and Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Musical Director Rob Berman, Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella" and Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella" and Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince", David Patrick Kelly as "The Narrator/Mysterious Man" and Cole Thompson as "Jack"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Gavin
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company One-Night-Only Benefit, 2018
Billy Buck Chandler
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Cornelius Hackl [Replacement]
Cornelius Hackl
[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]
Writing
TV Shows
She Loves Me
Steven Kodaly
Steven Kodaly
Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
Matthews
Matthews
American Horror Stories
Troy, Troy Winslow
Troy, Troy Winslow
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Gavin Creel, Hello, Dolly!
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Gavin Creel, Hello, Dolly!
winner
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Gavin Creel, Hello, Dolly!
winner
Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Actor in a Musical
Gavin CreelThe Book of Mormon
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Gavin Creel, Hair
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Gavin Creel, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Videos
Video: Get an Exclusive Sneak Peek at Shoshana Bean in Rehearsal for Her Annual Holiday Concert at The Apollo
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 2, 2023
Video: Watch Joaquina Kalukango Perform 'Last Midnight' in INTO THE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2022
VIDEO: INTO THE WOODS Cast Performs 'Last Midnight' & Title Song on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - Oct 31, 2022
VIDEO: Gavin Creel Helps Make a Breast Cancer Survivor's Broadway Dreams Come True Onstage at INTO THE WOODS on TODAY
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2022
Video: The Sanderson Sisters Bring Creepy Classic "Thriller" To I PUT A SPELL ON YOU At Sony Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2022
Video: Jay Armstrong Johnson and The Sanderson Sisters Take the Stage At I PUT A SPELL ON YOU At Sony Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2022
Video: Gavin Creel Does the 'Monster Mash' At I PUT A SPELL ON YOU At Sony Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Gavin Creel & Andy Karl Perform 'Agony' From INTO THE WOODS on TODAY
by Michael Major - Oct 6, 2022
VIDEO: Kennedy Kanagawa Talks Scene-Stealing Milky White in INTO THE WOODS on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Sep 1, 2022
VIDEO: Brian D'Arcy James Discusses Star-Studded INTO THE WOODS Audiences on GMA
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2022
VIDEO: INTO THE WOODS Star Julia Lester Sings Original Song 'Rising' on HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES
by Michael Major - Aug 10, 2022
VIDEO: Meet Two of the Unsung Heroes of INTO THE WOODS, Understudies Jason Forbach & Mary Kate Moore
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 11, 2022
VIDEO: Phillipa Soo Discusses Putting Her Own Spin on Cinderella in INTO THE WOODS on TODAY
by Michael Major - Jul 22, 2022
VIDEO: Patina Miller Discusses How The Witch in INTO THE WOODS is 'Misunderstood' on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Jul 21, 2022
News
Review: The USF School of Theatre & Dance Presents the Breathtaking FUGITIVE SONGS
A song cycle featuring six incredibly talented actors. Not to be missed!
A song cycle featuring six incredibly talented actors. Not to be missed!
BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL to be Presented by The Encore Musical Theatre Company and U-M
The Encore Musical Theatre Company and University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance collaborate for BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL, directed by Vincent J. Cardina this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The Encore Musical Theatre Company and University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance collaborate for BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL, directed by Vincent J. Cardina this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Petition Launched to Dim the Lights of All Broadway Theatres to Honor Gavin Creel
A petition has been launched calling for the lights of every Broadway theater to be dimmed in honor of Tony and Olivier award winning performer Gavin creel, who passed away this week. Learn more about the petition.
A petition has been launched calling for the lights of every Broadway theater to be dimmed in honor of Tony and Olivier award winning performer Gavin creel, who passed away this week. Learn more about the petition.
Broadway Theatre Lights Will Partially Dim in Memory of Gavin Creel
To honor the memory of beloved Broadway actor Gavin Creel, Broadway theatres will dim their lights. Learn more about the life and career of Creel.
To honor the memory of beloved Broadway actor Gavin Creel, Broadway theatres will dim their lights. Learn more about the life and career of Creel.
London Theatre Community Will Hold Candlelight Vigil for Gavin Creel
Broadway and West End star Marisha Wallace and the Actor's Church have announced a candlelight vigil in memory of Gavin Creel. Both invite London friends, family and fans to celebrate his life and legacy.
Broadway and West End star Marisha Wallace and the Actor's Church have announced a candlelight vigil in memory of Gavin Creel. Both invite London friends, family and fans to celebrate his life and legacy.
Broadway Jukebox: The Greatest of Gavin Creel
We remember Gavin's incredible impact on those he knew and those who knew him through is work on and off stage.
We remember Gavin's incredible impact on those he knew and those who knew him through is work on and off stage.
Royal Alexandra and Princess of Wales Theatres to Dim Marquee Lights in Memory of Gavin Creel
Gavin Creel, one of the brightest stars in musical theatre, passed away on September 30, following a diagnosis of a rare form of sarcoma in July. To honour Gavin, the marquee lights of both the Royal Alexandra and Princess of Wales Theatre will be dimmed. Learn more.
Gavin Creel, one of the brightest stars in musical theatre, passed away on September 30, following a diagnosis of a rare form of sarcoma in July. To honour Gavin, the marquee lights of both the Royal Alexandra and Princess of Wales Theatre will be dimmed. Learn more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 1, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Gavin Creel
As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, Broadway has suffered a terrible loss today with the death of Gavin Creel, who lost a battle with cancer at the age of 48. The Broadway community, Creel's friends and co-stars, have been sharing tributes to his life and legacy.
As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, Broadway has suffered a terrible loss today with the death of Gavin Creel, who lost a battle with cancer at the age of 48. The Broadway community, Creel's friends and co-stars, have been sharing tributes to his life and legacy.
Broadway Cares' Tom Viola Remembers Gavin Creel- 'We Lost the Best One'
Broadway has suffered a terrible loss with the death of Gavin Creel, who lost a battle with cancer at the age of 48. Gavin, a board member or Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, asked that donations in his name be made to BC/EFA.
Broadway has suffered a terrible loss with the death of Gavin Creel, who lost a battle with cancer at the age of 48. Gavin, a board member or Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, asked that donations in his name be made to BC/EFA.
Tony and Olivier Award Winner Gavin Creel Passes Away at 48
BroadwayWorld is very saddened to report the passing of Broadway and West End performer and writer Gavin Creel, who died September 30.
BroadwayWorld is very saddened to report the passing of Broadway and West End performer and writer Gavin Creel, who died September 30.
Shaina Taub Will Host Broadway for Harris Community Launch
Shaina Taub, creator and star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Suffs, will host the Broadway for Harris Community Launch Call tonight, Monday, August 26 from 6:00-7:00pm ET. The call will take place over Zoom and is open to the public.
Shaina Taub, creator and star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Suffs, will host the Broadway for Harris Community Launch Call tonight, Monday, August 26 from 6:00-7:00pm ET. The call will take place over Zoom and is open to the public.
70+ Broadway Stars Unite in Support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
New York’s theater community is organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. Broadway for Harris is a volunteer coalition of industry professionals and theater enthusiasts united to elect Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and down ballot Democratic candidates this November.
New York’s theater community is organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. Broadway for Harris is a volunteer coalition of industry professionals and theater enthusiasts united to elect Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and down ballot Democratic candidates this November.
Broadway Producer Adam Epstein Dies At 49
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Broadway producer Adam Epstein.
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Broadway producer Adam Epstein.
Rachel Zegler, Jordan Fisher, John Gallagher Jr. Will Join Darren Criss for Elsie Fest 2024
The full line-up has been announced for Elsie Fest 2024 and we have all of the details!
The full line-up has been announced for Elsie Fest 2024 and we have all of the details!
Video: Ingrid Michaelson Performs A PIPPIN/FALSETTOS Mashup At MISCAST24
Check out video of The Notebook composer, Ingrid Michaelson, performing an emotional mashup of, 'With You' from Pippin and 'What More Can I Say?' from Falsettos at Miscast 2024 here!
Check out video of The Notebook composer, Ingrid Michaelson, performing an emotional mashup of, 'With You' from Pippin and 'What More Can I Say?' from Falsettos at Miscast 2024 here!
Interview: Lea DeLaria's BRUNCH IS GAY Is Becoming an Institution at 54 Below
Ever since May, Lea DeLaria (Orange Is the New Black), has been hosting a brand new monthly brunch series at 54 Below. At each edition of Brunch Is Gay, DeLaria brings out a new stellar guest and sings a completely new setlist. August 11th's show will feature Tony winner Gabriel Ebert and center around the music of Cole Porter.
Ever since May, Lea DeLaria (Orange Is the New Black), has been hosting a brand new monthly brunch series at 54 Below. At each edition of Brunch Is Gay, DeLaria brings out a new stellar guest and sings a completely new setlist. August 11th's show will feature Tony winner Gabriel Ebert and center around the music of Cole Porter.
Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole & Gavin Creel to be Featured in Broadway In Worcester 2024-2025 Season
Broadway in Worcester announces its 2024-2025 season featuring Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole, and Gavin Creel. Single tickets and subscriptions are now available. Learn how to purchase!
Broadway in Worcester announces its 2024-2025 season featuring Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole, and Gavin Creel. Single tickets and subscriptions are now available. Learn how to purchase!
Westport Country Playhouse Honors Kristin Chenoweth And Mary-Mitchell Campbell At September Fundraiser
Westport Country Playhouse will honor Kristin Chenoweth and Mary-Mitchell Campbell at a special fundraiser on September 14.
Westport Country Playhouse will honor Kristin Chenoweth and Mary-Mitchell Campbell at a special fundraiser on September 14.
Sara Bareilles To Give Special Concert To Benefit Williamstown Theatre Festival
Sara Bareilles will perform a special concert to benefit Williamstown Theatre Festival. The event also marks the return of WTF Cabaret, featuring various artists and hosts.
Sara Bareilles will perform a special concert to benefit Williamstown Theatre Festival. The event also marks the return of WTF Cabaret, featuring various artists and hosts.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Gavin Creel been in?
Gavin Creel has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.
How many West End shows has Gavin Creel been in?
Gavin Creel has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.
What was Gavin Creel's first West End show?
Gavin Creel's first West End show was Mary Poppins which opened in 2004
What awards has Gavin Creel been nominated for?
Gavin Creel has received several nominations for prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hello, Dolly! - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hello, Dolly! - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hello, Dolly! - Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Book of Mormon - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hair - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie.
What awards has Gavin Creel won?
Gavin Creel has won several prestigious 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!, and Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for The Book of Mormon.
How many shows has Gavin Creel written?
Gavin Creel has written 1 shows including Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice (Writer).
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