TWITTER WATCH NEWS FLASH: Gavin Creel Out Of HAIR Due To Injury - 'Ugh'
By: Eddie Varley Aug. 20, 2009
BroadwayWorld.com presents its newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter! We bring you this news flash direct from the Twitter page of Broadway favorite Gavin Creel.
The Tony nominated star of the hit musical HAIR, injured his ankle during the number "I've Got Life." He suffered the injury at yesterday's matinee performance of the Tony winning revival at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Creel announced via his "Twitter" page that he was "off his feet" by posting this message;
Sh*t http://twitpic.com/embep
about 5 hours ago from TwitterFon
Soon after he posted another more hopeful note regarding his current state;
Keep dem vibes positive! Healing is on the way!
about 4 hours ago from TwitterFon
The actor was out of the second act of the show. His understudy Paris Remillard took his place in the leading role of Claude. Remillard will essay the role for the next number of performances. There is no official word on how long he will need to heal before he returns to the production. All of us here at BroadwayWorld wish him a speedy return.
Gavin Creel received a TONY nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal as "Claude" in the hit musical HAIR as well as for his role as "Jimmy" in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. In addition to his success on Broadway, Creel has previously performed to sold-out crowds at Irving Plaza, Ars Nova, and Arlene's Grocery. His CD GOODTIMENATION is available on iTunes and through Gavin's web site www.gavincreel.com.
Directed by Diane Paulus and choreographed by Karole Armitage, HAIR features a book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado and music by Galt MacDermot.
The new Broadway production of HAIR is the winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. The Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle also recently honored the production with their 2009 award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical.
Tickets for HAIR (starting at $37.00) are available via Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200. The schedule is as follows: Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday at 2:00 & 8:00 p.m., Thursday - Friday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 & 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00.
For more information on HAIR visit www.hairbroadway.com.
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