Gavin Lee
Birth Place: Woodbridge, ENGLAND
Latest News on Gavin Lee:
Video: THE LION KING Celebrates 28 Years on Broadway (Nov 14, 2025)
Video: THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS Debuts New Trailer (Nov 13, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 28, 2025- Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler to Lead THE LAST FIVE YEARS and More (Oct 28, 2025)
Video: THE LION KING Celebrates 28 Years on Broadway (Nov 14, 2025)
Video: THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS Debuts New Trailer (Nov 13, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 28, 2025- Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler to Lead THE LAST FIVE YEARS and More (Oct 28, 2025)
BIO
Broadway: Thenadier in Les Miserables, Bert in Disney's Mary Poppins (Tony and Olivier nominations, Drama Desk and Theater World Awards). Other theater: Showboat (Carnegie Hall), Holiday Inn (World Premiere, Goodspeed), Mary Poppins (1st national tour). London's West End: Top Hat, Mary Poppins, Crazy For You, Peggy Sue Got Married, A Saint She Ain't, Me And My Girl, Oklahoma! and Contact. TV: Woodford in "White Collar" (season six), "Law and Order SVU," "The Good Wife."
Photos
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Kyle Selig, Gavin Lee, Maria Wirries, Greg Mills, Jasmine Forsberg, Peter Neureuther, Beth Leavel, Bonnie Langford, Jeremy Secomb, Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, Jacob Dickey, Jason Pennycooke, Paige Faure, Joanna Riding, Kevin Earley, Alexa Lopez, Kate Jennings Grant and Daniel Yearwood
Date:
04/12/2025
From: Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Celebrates Opening Night
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Kyle Selig, Gavin Lee, Maria Wirries, Greg Mills, Jasmine Forsberg, Peter Neureuther, Beth Leavel, Bonnie Langford, Jeremy Secomb, Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, Jacob Dickey, Jason Pennycooke, Paige Faure, Joanna Riding, Kevin Earley, Alexa Lopez, Kate Jennings Grant and Daniel Yearwood
Date:
04/12/2025
From: Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Celebrates Opening Night
Kyle Selig, Maria Wirrie, Paige Faure, Daniel Yearwood, Kevin Earley, Jasmine Forsberg, Jeremy Secomb, Bonnie Langford, Gavin Lee, Bernadette Peters, Jacob Dickey, Lea Salonga, Peter Neureuther, Jason Pennycooke, Jason Pennycooke, Beth Leavel, Alexa Lopez, David Harris, Kate Jennings Grant, Joanna Riding
Date:
01/24/2025
From: Photos: Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, & Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Meets the Press
Matthew Bourne, Kyle Selig, Maria Wirrie, Paige Faure, Daniel Yearwood, Kevin Earley, Jasmine Forsberg, Jeremy Secomb, Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Bonnie Langford, Gavin Lee, Bernadette Peters, Jacob Dickey, Lea Salonga, Peter Neureuther, Jason Pennycooke, Jason Pennycooke, Daryl Roth, Beth Leavel,Alexa Lopez, David Harris, Kate Jennings Grant, Stephen Mear, Joanna Riding, Lynne Meadow and Chris Jennings
Date:
01/24/2025
From: Photos: Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, & Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Meets the Press
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Ensemble () [Replacement]
Performer
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Butler
[Off-Broadway]
Madison Square Garden Production, 2018
The Grinch
Productions
Movies
Beyond the Sea
[ 2004 ] Dancer
[ 2004 ] Dancer
The Phantom of the Opera
[ 2004 ] Male Mquerade Dancer
[ 2004 ] Male Mquerade Dancer
TV Shows
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dennis Griscomb
Dennis Griscomb
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Gavin Lee, SpongeBob SquarePants
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Gavin Lee, SpongeBob SquarePants
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Gavin Lee, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical
Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production
Gavin LeeMary Poppins
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Gavin Lee, Poppins
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2007 - Performance
Gavin Lee, Mary Poppins
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Gavin Lee, Mary Poppins
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Gavin Lee, Mary Poppins
Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Actor in a Musical
Gavin Lee, Mary Poppins
Videos
Video: THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS Debuts New Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-13 11:48:56
Video: Watch Gavin Lee Join THE LION KING on Broadway as 'Scar'
by Michael Major - 2025-07-23 11:54:23
Video: THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS Teaser Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-09 13:02:44
Video: Bernadette Peters Discusses Her Friendship with Stephen Sondheim
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-15 14:59:00
Video: Bernadette Peters Reveals Her Favorite Stephen Sondheim Song
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-14 17:34:48
Video: Darren Criss Recalls Hilarious Red Carpet Story with Bernadette Peters
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-14 11:13:45
Video: Inside Opening Night of STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - 2025-04-09 12:42:01
Video: Watch Highlights from STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-03-31 15:20:31
Video: Watch Bernadette Peters Sing 'Broadway Baby' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - 2025-03-13 10:05:06
Video: Inside the First Rehearsal for LES MISERABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-09-03 11:51:05
Video: Meghan Trainor Sings 'Feed the Birds' from MARY POPPINS at D23
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-11 11:53:37
Video: Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and the Cast of SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Take Final Bows
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-08 05:25:31
Photos & Video: First Look at Gavin Lee & More in THE 39 Steps at Drury Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-06-27 16:00:42
Video: First Look at Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and More in a New Trailer For STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS
by Stephi Wild - 2023-06-22 10:35:29
BWW Exclusive: Gavin Lee Discusses Creating His Squidward Costume on 'SpongeBob BingePants' Podcast
by Michael Major - 2022-05-18 11:00:07
VIDEO: First Look at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST UK & Ireland Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-04-07 12:29:36
Broadway Rewind: Welcome Christmas with DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - 2020-12-24 14:01:00
TV: Kerry Butler, Gavin Lee, and More Gear Up for A VERY BRADY MUSICAL Benefit Reading
by A.A. Cristi - 2020-10-26 20:11:23
News
Video: THE LION KING Celebrates 28 Years on Broadway
by Michael Major - Nov 14, 2025
The Lion King is now celebrating its 28th year on Broadway. Following its history-making performance last night, actor L. Steven Taylor made a speech to celebrate. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Nov 14, 2025
The Lion King is now celebrating its 28th year on Broadway. Following its history-making performance last night, actor L. Steven Taylor made a speech to celebrate. Watch the video!
Video: THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS Debuts New Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025
Paramount has released the full trailer for Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. The new movie, which marks the fourth SpongeBob feature in the animated franchise, will be released in theaters on December 19, 2025. Check out the trailer now.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025
Paramount has released the full trailer for Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. The new movie, which marks the fourth SpongeBob feature in the animated franchise, will be released in theaters on December 19, 2025. Check out the trailer now.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 28, 2025- Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler to Lead THE LAST FIVE YEARS and More
by - Oct 28, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 28, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 28, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 28, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Gavin Lee as 'Scar' in THE LION KING on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
You can now get a first look at new photos of The Lion King on Broadway, featuring Gavin Lee as Scar. See photos here and learn more about the Broadway production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
You can now get a first look at new photos of The Lion King on Broadway, featuring Gavin Lee as Scar. See photos here and learn more about the Broadway production.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 15, 2025- OH, MARY Welcomes Jane Krakowski and More
by - Oct 15, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 15, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS Sets World Premiere at AFI Fest
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2025
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, the new film from Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies, will have its official World Premiere at AFI FEST 2025 presented by Canva.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2025
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, the new film from Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies, will have its official World Premiere at AFI FEST 2025 presented by Canva.
Video: How Well Does Gavin Lee Remember His Old Lines?
by Joey Mervis - Aug 23, 2025
We know him as Squidward, Bert, Scar, and more- but how well does Gavin Lee know those characters? We're putting him to the test in the latest edition of BroadwayWorld's Line Please! In this video, watch as he tries to guess which shows he said each of these lines...
by Joey Mervis - Aug 23, 2025
We know him as Squidward, Bert, Scar, and more- but how well does Gavin Lee know those characters? We're putting him to the test in the latest edition of BroadwayWorld's Line Please! In this video, watch as he tries to guess which shows he said each of these lines...
THE LION KING Welcomes New 'Young Simba' and 'Young Nala' Cast Members This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025
Disney’s The Lion King will welcome new cast members beginning Tuesday, August 19. Caleb Beltran and Julius-Raymond Weems IV will perform as Young Simba, while McKenzie Sherie Lewis and Emma Origenes will perform as Young Nala at certain performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025
Disney’s The Lion King will welcome new cast members beginning Tuesday, August 19. Caleb Beltran and Julius-Raymond Weems IV will perform as Young Simba, while McKenzie Sherie Lewis and Emma Origenes will perform as Young Nala at certain performances.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 14, 2025
by - Aug 14, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Aug 14, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Gavin Lee Is Exploring His Dark Side In His Latest Broadway Role
by Joey Mervis - Aug 13, 2025
Gavin Lee is no stranger to the Disney canon. Now playing 'Scar' in the Lion King, Gavin is enjoying his third run in a Disney production (he has also starred in Mary Poppins and Beauty and the Beast) and he knows he is '#blessed' for the experience. Watch more in this video!
by Joey Mervis - Aug 13, 2025
Gavin Lee is no stranger to the Disney canon. Now playing 'Scar' in the Lion King, Gavin is enjoying his third run in a Disney production (he has also starred in Mary Poppins and Beauty and the Beast) and he knows he is '#blessed' for the experience. Watch more in this video!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 4, 2025- Adam Lambert Sings JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and More
by - Aug 4, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Aug 4, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Video: Disney Takes Over at Broadway In Bryant Park
by Joey Mervis - Aug 1, 2025
The week 4 performances featured the casts of The Lion King, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast, including: Marcus M. Martin, Tshidi Manye, Ben Jeffrey, Vincent Jamal Hooper, JIm Ferris, Pearl Khewzi, Adi Roy, Sonya Balsara, Belinda Allyn, and Gavin Lee. Watch highlights in this video!
by Joey Mervis - Aug 1, 2025
The week 4 performances featured the casts of The Lion King, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast, including: Marcus M. Martin, Tshidi Manye, Ben Jeffrey, Vincent Jamal Hooper, JIm Ferris, Pearl Khewzi, Adi Roy, Sonya Balsara, Belinda Allyn, and Gavin Lee. Watch highlights in this video!
Photos: Disney Takes Over BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Aug 1, 2025
Earlier today, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park concluded its 2025 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. Check out photos from today's show!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Aug 1, 2025
Earlier today, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park concluded its 2025 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. Check out photos from today's show!
Video: Sneak Peek of Broadway In Bryant Park, Week 4
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2025
This week's performances featured a Disney takeover with the casts of Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King. Catch a sneak peek with these videos!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2025
This week's performances featured a Disney takeover with the casts of Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King. Catch a sneak peek with these videos!
Video: Gayle King Makes Broadway Debut in THE LION KING
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 25, 2025
On Thursday, CBS News journalist Gayle King, along with Oprah Daily creative director Adam Glassman, made their Broadway debuts in The Lion King, appearing in the opening number of the hit musical. Watch footage from rehearsals and the performance here!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 25, 2025
On Thursday, CBS News journalist Gayle King, along with Oprah Daily creative director Adam Glassman, made their Broadway debuts in The Lion King, appearing in the opening number of the hit musical. Watch footage from rehearsals and the performance here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 24, 2025: MOULIN ROUGE! and More Welcome New Stars
by - Jul 24, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jul 24, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch Gavin Lee Join THE LION KING on Broadway as 'Scar'
by Michael Major - Jul 23, 2025
Gavin Lee has made it to Pride Rock! The Tony nominee has officially joined the cast of The Lion King on Broadway as 'Scar.' Watch a video of his first bow now!
by Michael Major - Jul 23, 2025
Gavin Lee has made it to Pride Rock! The Tony nominee has officially joined the cast of The Lion King on Broadway as 'Scar.' Watch a video of his first bow now!
Photos: Broadway Stars Come Together for the 27th Annual Broadway Barks
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2025
Jutst yesterday, the best of Broadway came together in Shubert Alley for the 27th annual Broadway Barks. Hosted by co-founder Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel, the special event featured a ‘meet and greet' of all the adoptable pets, who made their Broadway debut on stage alongside some of Broadway's favorite stars. Check out photos here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2025
Jutst yesterday, the best of Broadway came together in Shubert Alley for the 27th annual Broadway Barks. Hosted by co-founder Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel, the special event featured a ‘meet and greet' of all the adoptable pets, who made their Broadway debut on stage alongside some of Broadway's favorite stars. Check out photos here!
Video: THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS Teaser Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2025
Paramount has released a new teaser trailer for Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. The new movie, which marks the fourth SpongeBob feature in the animated franchise, will be released in theaters on December 19, 2025. Watch the teaser!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2025
Paramount has released a new teaser trailer for Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. The new movie, which marks the fourth SpongeBob feature in the animated franchise, will be released in theaters on December 19, 2025. Watch the teaser!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 1, 2025
by - Jul 1, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 1, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jul 1, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 1, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Gavin Lee been in?
Gavin Lee has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Gavin Lee been in?
Gavin Lee has appeared on London's West End in 6 shows.
What was Gavin Lee's first West End show?
Gavin Lee's first West End show was Peggy Sue Got Married which opened in 2001
What awards has Gavin Lee been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Mary Poppins, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Poppins, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Mary Poppins, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mary Poppins, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Mary Poppins and Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Mary Poppins.
What awards has Gavin Lee won?
Gavin Lee has won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants. He also received the Theatre World Award for his performance in Mary Poppins. Additionally, he won Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Mary Poppins.
Videos