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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

Gavin Creel 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

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Gavin Creel News


Video: Gavin Creel, Sara Bareilles & More Featured in The Broadway Collection Documentary

The Broadway Collection has released a high energy, educational documentary short film, aimed at the travel industry and those interested in traveling to NYC.
MCC Theater to Host ARTIVIST TOWN HALL Next Week

MCC Theater has announced a special one-night-only public engagement event, Artivist Town Hall, which will take place at MCC Theater.
Save the Dates for the 2024 Artful Lobster and 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner

The Hermitage Artist Retreat (Sarasota County, Florida) announced that its annual Artful Lobster benefit will be held on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, from 11:30am to 2pm.
MCC Theater's MISCAST24 Digital Broadcast Extended Through Mid May

You can now watch MCC Theater's Miscast24 through mid May! Learn more about Miscast and see how to watch!
Video: Mykal Kilgore Performs 'Stars and the Moon' at MISCAST24

Miscast features the biggest stars of stage and screen who take the stage to perform songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. Check out a video of Mykal Kilgore performing 'Stars and the Moon' here!
Broadway Cares #RedBuckets Raise $4,702,394 in Spring Fundraising Competition

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ Spring Fundraising Competition topped $4,702,394. Learn more!
Student Blog: INTO THE WOODS Changed My Life

We all have that one show that has been ever present in our lives, whether we recognized it or not. Looking back and seeing all of the touch points has, just maybe, been my favorite part. If the title didn’t give it away (I, sincerely, hope that no one is shocked by this), it's ‘Into the Woods’.
Photos: MOTHER PLAY Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway

Mother Play officially opened on Broadway on April 25 at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast and VIPs at the after party here!
'r Kids Family Center to Present THE GOOD ADOPTEE at Cabaret On Main

Join 'r kids Family Center as they present THE GOOD ADOPTEE at Cabaret on Main in East Haven. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Exclusive: Watch Lauren Patten Sing 'One Song, Glory' at MISCAST24

The best of Broadway was miscast by MCC earlier this week! This year's event was held on Monday, April 15 at the Hammerstein Ballroom and you can check out an exclusive clip of Tony winner Lauren Patten's performance from Rent in this video!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 18, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for MISCAST24, Honoring Jason Robert Brown and Nicole Suazo

The best of Broadway was on hand at the Hammerstein Ballroom where MCC celebrated MISCAST24, honoring Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown and MCC Youth Company Alum Nicole Suazo. Check out photos from the red carpet arrivals.
Betty Buckley, Darren Criss and More To Headline Provincetown BROADWAY SERIES

Betty Buckley and Darren Criss will headline Town Hall performances as part of a revived and expanded Broadway music series produced by the Grammy and Emmy Award-winning artist John McDaniel. Find out the full schedule of Broadway stars
Jinkx Monsoon, Wayne Brady & More to Join MISCAST24

MCC Theater has revealed additional performers for Miscast24, which will take place on Monday April 15, 2024 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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!

Gavin Creel 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 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.

What awards has Gavin Creel won?

Gavin Creel has won several awards, including Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Hello, Dolly!, the same award 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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