Gavin Lee

Birth Place: Woodbridge, ENGLAND

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Gavin Lee 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."

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Gavin Lee STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Butler

[Off-Broadway]
Madison Square Garden Production, 2018
The Grinch

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Squidward

[Chicago]
World Premiere Chicago Production, 2016
Squidward Tentacles

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2012
Jerry Travers [Replacement]

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2009
Bert

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Bert

Bert [Replacement]

[West End]
Original London Production, 2004
Bert

[West End]
Lost Musicals Concert, 2001
Harry/Captain of the Guard

[West End]
Original London Production, 2001
Richard

[London Fringe]
World Premiere, 1997
Fantasy Man/Male Vocalist/Clune

Gavin Lee Productions

 
[West End, 2022]
LUMIERE

Gavin Lee Movies

[2004]Beyond the Sea Dancer

[2004]The Phantom of the Opera Male Mquerade Dancer


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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Dennis Griscomb

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Caissie Levy, Patti Murin, Mandy Gonzalez, Michael James Scott, and More Set for EPCOT's DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series

DISNEY ON BROADWAY stars Caissie Levy, Patti Murin, Gavin Lee, Heidi Blickenstaff, Ashley Brown, L. Steven Taylor, Josh Strickland, Kissy Simmons, Mandy Gonzalez, Michael James Scott, Bradley Gibson, and Shoba Narayan will grace the America Gardens Theatre with performances of the songs that made them famous, along with other sensational tunes. Check out the festival schedule here!

Will West End's OLD FRIENDS Transfer to Broadway?

Just last month, the company of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends celebrated its West End opening night at the Gielgud Theatre, where it is playing until 6 January 2024. Another opening night might be on the horizon, however...

SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS to Release 5,000 Tickets at £25 For Under 30s

Celebrate the success of 'Sondheim's Old Friends' with 5,000 discounted tickets for under 30s. Cameron Mackintosh supports young playwrights, composers, and lyricists with £25 tickets.

Listen to Lea Salonga Sing 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' in OLD FRIENDS

Lea Salonga recently visited 'The Michael Ball Show' to chat about her new role in Old Friends. Listen to the interview and check out her performance of Gypsy's 'Everything's Coming Up Roses'.

Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Company Takes Opening Night Bows

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends officially opened last night at the Gielgud Theatre, where it is playing until 6 January 2024. Check out photos of the company taking their opening night bows here!

Review Roundup: Lea Salonga and Bernadette Peters Open STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS in London

Following the unforgettable all-star gala performance to celebrate the life and work of the great Stephen Sondheim at the theatre named after him in May 2022, Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, devised and produced by Cameron Mackintosh, will play until 6 January 2024 at the Gielgud Theatre with many of that Gala cast.

Video: First Look at Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga & More in STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS

Get a first look at footage of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends!

Review: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS, Gielgud Theatre

Genius is an overused term these days, but there is really no other word to attribute to the late composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim. From Follies, to Gypsy, to A Little Night Music to West Side Story; few other people have had such a profound impact on musical theatre.

Photos: First Look at Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga & More in STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS

Get a first look at Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and the rest of the cast in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends. Check out these stunning photos from the highly anticipated production, giving fans a sneak peek of what to expect on stage.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS

The old friends of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends are getting ready for the West End! Performances begin 21 September at the Gielgud Theatre, where it will run through 6 January 2024. Check out photos from inside rehearsals here!

Clare Burt Replaces Haydn Gwynne in STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS

Clare Burt will join the company of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre when the show begins performances on 21 September. Learn more about Clare and find out how to get tickets here!

Latino Theater Company Presents TACOS LA BROOKLYN in September

Appropriation… or appreciation? Latino Theater Company presents the world premiere of an exciting, multilingual comic drama developed in Latino Theater Company’s Circle of Imaginistas playwriting group and produced in association with East West Players. 

Review: THE 39 STEPS: A Hysterical Thriller at Drury Lane Theatre

What did our critic think of THE 39 STEPS at Drury Lane Theatre?

Photos & Video: First Look at Gavin Lee & More in THE 39 Steps at Drury Lane Theatre

Get a first look at photos and video of Drury Lane Theatre's production of the Hitchcock classic The 39 Steps.

Video: First Look at Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and More in a New Trailer For STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS

An all new trailer has been released for Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, which will run at the Gielgud Theatre in London for 16 weeks only from 16 September 2023 – 6 January 2024. 

Review: Gavin Lee Dances And Entrances In STEPPIN' OUT WITH FRED ASTAIRE at Birdland

Broadway and West End star and renowned tapper tackles the pinnacle: Fred Astaire.

Wake Up With BWW 6/7: Jeremy Jordan Returns to LITTLE SHOP, Roman Banks Leads MJ Tour, and More!

Top stories: Jeremy Jordan will return to Little Shop of Horrors, Roman Banks will lead the National Tour of MJ the Musical, Jordan Fisher will take his final bow in Sweeney Todd this month, and more!

Gavin Lee, Bradley Jaden, and More Join STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS at the Gielgud Theatre

Full casting has been announced for Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre. Learn more about who is joining the cast here!

Gavin Lee Will Lead THE 39 STEPS at Drury Lane Theatre in Chicago

Drury Lane Theatre has announced that Gavin Lee will lead the cast of The 39 Steps! Learn more about the show, performance dates, and ticket information here!

Photos: Gavin Lee Celebrates Fred Astaire at Birdland

Two-time Tony Nominee and two-time Drama Desk Winner Gavin Lee made his Birdland debut with his solo show “Steppin’ Out with Fred Astaire” on Monday, May 29. Having played two Fred Astaire roles during his award-winning West End and Broadway career, Gavin, with a little help from Gershwin, Berlin, Porter, and a pair of tap shoes, filled the show with songs and stories that made Fred a true star of the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Gavin Lee FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Gavin Lee has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

Gavin Lee has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.

Gavin Lee's first West End show was Peggy Sue Got Married which opened in 2001

Gavin Lee has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his role in "SpongeBob SquarePants." He was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same show. In addition, Lee received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for his performance in "Mary Poppins." He was also nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and received a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for his role in "Mary Poppins." Furthermore, Lee was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Mary Poppins." He also received nominations for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for his performance in "Mary Poppins."

Gavin Lee has won several awards for his performances on Broadway. He received the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in "SpongeBob SquarePants." He also won the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for his portrayal in "Mary Poppins." Additionally, he received another Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in "Mary Poppins."

Gavin Lee's next show will be Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends which opens on 9/16/2023 on West End.

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