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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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STAGE CREDITS

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Performer
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Butler
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
[Off-Broadway]
Madison Square Garden Production, 2018
The Grinch
SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob SquarePants
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Squidward
The Spongebob Musical The Spongebob Musical
[Chicago]
World Premiere Chicago Production, 2016
Squidward Tentacles
Top Hat Top Hat
[West End]
Original West End Production, 2012
Jerry Travers [Replacement]
Mary Poppins Mary Poppins
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2009
Bert
Mary Poppins Mary Poppins
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Bert
Bert [Replacement]
Mary Poppins
[West End]
Original London Production, 2004
Bert
Du Barry Was A Lady
[West End]
Lost Musicals Concert, 2001
Harry/Captain of the Guard
Peggy Sue Got Married
[West End]
Original London Production, 2001
Richard
Saturday Night
[London Fringe]
World Premiere, 1997
Fantasy Man/Male Vocalist/Clune

Productions

Disney's Beauty and the BeastDisney's Beauty and the Beast
 
[West End, 2022]
LUMIERE

Movies

Beyond the Sea
[ 2004 ] Dancer
The Phantom of the Opera
[ 2004 ] Male Mquerade Dancer

TV Shows

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
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

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Review: LES MISÉRABLES - ARENA WORLD TOUR at Oslo Spektrum Photo
Review: LES MISÉRABLES - ARENA WORLD TOUR at Oslo Spektrum

The Arena World Tour of Les Misérables delivers an experience that is as powerful as it is visually arresting, showcasing a stellar cast, impressive set design, and evocative lighting. While there are some challenges in terms of the performance format and staging, the level of talent on display is undeniable, making it a show that fans of the musical, new and old, will want to experience.
Watch: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Musical is Available to Watch For Free on YouTube Photo
Watch: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Musical is Available to Watch For Free on YouTube

The Spongebob Musical, starring Ethan Slater in the title role, is now streaming on YouTube. The musical can be watched online at any time. Watch the full Spongebob Squarepants Musical here!
Alfonso Casado debutará en Broadway como supervisor musical de OLD FRIENDS Photo
Alfonso Casado debutará en Broadway como supervisor musical de OLD FRIENDS

El próximo 25 de marzo el Manhattan Theatre Club acogerá el concierto STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS, que pudo verse en Londres hace dos temporadas y que ahora llega a Nueva York con Alfonso Casado como Supervisor Musical, siendo este su debut en Broadway.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 23, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 23, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Beth Leavel, Ryan McCartan, Gavin Lee & More Join STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS Photo
Beth Leavel, Ryan McCartan, Gavin Lee & More Join STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the Broadway co-stars who will join two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga in Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Killian Donnelly, Jac Yarrow, and More in LES MISERABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULA Photo
Photos: Killian Donnelly, Jac Yarrow, and More in LES MISERABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR

Further photos have been released for Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR, currently at the Utilita Arena, Sheffield (10 – 13 October 2024). The production will also visit Aberdeen, Manchester and Newcastle as part of its world tour. Check out the photos here!
Photos: LES MISERABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Kicks Off World Tour Photo
Photos: LES MISERABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Kicks Off World Tour

All new photos have been released for the World Tour of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR, with upcoming UK performances in Glasgow, Sheffield, Aberdeen, Manchester and Newcastle. Check out the photos here!
Interview: Gavin Lee on LES MISERABLES - THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Photo
Interview: Gavin Lee on LES MISERABLES - THE ARENA SPECTACULAR

We had the opportunity to chat with Gavin Lee, who returns to the role of Monsieur Thénardier after playing him on Broadway from March 2015 to May 2016 in the most recent revival. We discussed how Lee first got into the world of theatre and what it has been like to return to the role of Thénardier nearly a decade later!
Video: Inside the First Rehearsal for LES MISERABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Tour Photo
Video: Inside the First Rehearsal for LES MISERABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Tour

New video footage has been released from the first day of rehearsals for Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR. Watch now!
Emily Bautista Joins LES MISERABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR UK Tour Dates; Full Cast! Photo
Emily Bautista Joins LES MISERABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR UK Tour Dates; Full Cast!

Full casting has been announced for the forthcoming UK performances of the World Tour of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR, which will open at the SSE Arena Belfast on 19 September 2024, with a cast and orchestra of over 65.
Video: Meghan Trainor Sings 'Feed the Birds' from MARY POPPINS at D23 Photo
Video: Meghan Trainor Sings 'Feed the Birds' from MARY POPPINS at D23

Watch Megan Trainor sing 'Feed the Birds' from Mary Poppins at D23 in the video here!
Exclusive: Hitting the Barricades with James D. Gish Photo
Exclusive: Hitting the Barricades with James D. Gish

James D. Gish is here! He has been Fiyero in Wicked, he has a chart topping album that is gorgeous, and he is about to tour Europe in an epic arena version of Les Mis. James D. Gish joins the cast as Enjolras. He is here to talk about his journey from Arizona to Broadway and now across to the UK and Europe in the beloved show that we know and love! Watch in this video.
Previews: LES MISERABLES al TEATRO ROSSETTI E AL TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI Photo
Previews: LES MISERABLES al TEATRO ROSSETTI E AL TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI

LES MISERABLES al TEATRO ROSSETTI E AL TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI ANNUNCIATO IL CAST DEL TOUR ITALIANO DEL MITICO MUSICAL PRODOTTO DA CAMERON MACKINTOSH
Bonnie Langford, Gavin Lee, and More Join Tour of LES MISERABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULA Photo
Bonnie Langford, Gavin Lee, and More Join Tour of LES MISERABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR

Additional casting has been announced for the forthcoming UK performances of the World Tour of Boublil and Schönberg's LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR. Learn more about who's joining the cast here!
Review: GAVIN LEE STEPS OUT WITH FRED ASTAIRE Is Toe-Tapping Fun at 54 Below Photo
Review: GAVIN LEE STEPS OUT WITH FRED ASTAIRE Is Toe-Tapping Fun at 54 Below

This reviewer was thrilled and overwhelmed by Gavin Lee's talent and showmanship at his Fred Astaire tribute show on June 14th!
CONCERTS IN THE PARK To Be Presented Free At Harbor Island Park In Mamaroneck Photo
CONCERTS IN THE PARK To Be Presented Free At Harbor Island Park In Mamaroneck

Enjoy live music at Harbor Island Park in Mamaroneck this summer with the Concerts in the Park series, presented by the Emelin Theatre, the Village of Mamaroneck Arts Council, and Parks & Recreation.
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup â€" June 10 to June 16, 2024 Photo
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup â€" June 10 to June 16, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Norm Lewis's special Tony show, lots of jazz, and musical comedy.
See Norm Lewis Ft. Will Swenson & More Next Week at 54 Below Photo
See Norm Lewis Ft. Will Swenson & More Next Week at 54 Below

Next week 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
See Norm Lewis, Linda Eder & More Next Month at 54 Below Photo
See Norm Lewis, Linda Eder & More Next Month at 54 Below

54 has unveiled its June lineup featuring Norm Lewis, Linda Eder and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
MARY POPPINS Composer Richard M. Sherman Has Passed Away at 95 Photo
MARY POPPINS Composer Richard M. Sherman Has Passed Away at 95

Composer Richard M. Sherman passed away at 95 due to age-related illness at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, on Saturday, May 25th.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Gavin Lee been in?

Gavin Lee has appeared on Broadway in 3 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 Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for Mary Poppins, and he was awarded Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in Mary Poppins.

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