Gavin Creel
Birth Place: Findlay, OH, USA
Latest News on Gavin Creel:
Eden Espinosa to Perform at Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner (Mar 26, 2025)
Video: Kelli O'Hara Performs 'She Loves Me' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS (Mar 19, 2025)
MCC Will Release Miscast Album Featuring Aaron Tveit, Jeremy Jordan and More (Mar 14, 2025)
Eden Espinosa to Perform at Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner (Mar 26, 2025)
Video: Kelli O'Hara Performs 'She Loves Me' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS (Mar 19, 2025)
MCC Will Release Miscast Album Featuring Aaron Tveit, Jeremy Jordan and More (Mar 14, 2025)
BIO
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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Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella", Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince" and David Patrick Kelly as "The Narrator/Mysterious Man"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella" and Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince", David Patrick Kelly as "The Narrator/Mysterious Man", Cole Thompson as "Jack" and Aymee Garcia as "Jack’s Mother"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella", Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince", David Patrick Kelly as "The Narrator/Mysterious Man" and Cole Thompson as "Jack"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella", Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince" and David Patrick Kelly as "The Narrator/Mysterious Man"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Musical Director Rob Berman, Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella" and Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince", David Patrick Kelly as "The Narrator/Mysterious Man", Cole Thompson as "Jack" and and Aymee Garcia as "Jack’s Mother"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Musical Director Rob Berman, Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella" and Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Musical Director Rob Berman, Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella" and Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella" and Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince", David Patrick Kelly as "The Narrator/Mysterious Man" and Cole Thompson as "Jack"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Gavin
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company One-Night-Only Benefit, 2018
Billy Buck Chandler
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Cornelius Hackl [Replacement]
Cornelius Hackl
[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]
Writing
TV Shows
She Loves Me
Steven Kodaly
Steven Kodaly
Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
Matthews
Matthews
American Horror Stories
Troy, Troy Winslow
Troy, Troy Winslow
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
Videos
Video: Watch Lea Salonga Perform 'Edelweiss' From MCC MISCAST24
by Michael Major - 2025-03-10 15:58:23
Video: Audra McDonald Talks the 'Tornado' of Mama Rose and How Gavin Creel Inspired Her to Play the Role
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-04 10:53:12
Video: Gavin Creel Sings 'Alone Tonight' in the COMMON DENOMINATOR Pilot
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-01-22 16:48:18
Video: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Everything' from HELD MOMENTARILY at 54 Below
by Michael Major - 2024-12-16 17:05:50
Video: Original NEWSIES Cast Members Team With SUFFS & More For Broadway Votes Music Video
by Michael Major - 2024-10-15 12:13:54
Video: Watch Jinkx Monsoon Sing 'One Day More' at MISCAST24
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-30 15:18:00
Video: Mykal Kilgore Performs 'Stars and the Moon' at MISCAST24
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-06 10:16:31
Exclusive: Watch Lauren Patten Sing 'One Song, Glory' at MISCAST24
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-04-19 17:27:49
Video: Get an Exclusive Sneak Peek at Shoshana Bean in Rehearsal for Her Annual Holiday Concert at The Apollo
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-12-02 16:29:41
Video: Cast of INTO THE WOODS Talks Opening Night in Los Angeles
by Alan Henry - 2023-07-03 11:01:07
Video: Watch Joaquina Kalukango Perform 'Last Midnight' in INTO THE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-12-29 12:34:05
VIDEO: INTO THE WOODS Cast Performs 'Last Midnight' & Title Song on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - 2022-10-31 14:20:57
VIDEO: Gavin Creel Helps Make a Breast Cancer Survivor's Broadway Dreams Come True Onstage at INTO THE WOODS on TODAY
by Michael Major - 2022-10-27 11:36:49
Video: The Sanderson Sisters Bring Creepy Classic "Thriller" To I PUT A SPELL ON YOU At Sony Hall
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-10-25 00:00:02
Video: Jay Armstrong Johnson and The Sanderson Sisters Take the Stage At I PUT A SPELL ON YOU At Sony Hall
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-10-24 23:51:29
Video: Gavin Creel Does the 'Monster Mash' At I PUT A SPELL ON YOU At Sony Hall
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-10-24 23:44:36
VIDEO: Watch Gavin Creel & Andy Karl Perform 'Agony' From INTO THE WOODS on TODAY
by Michael Major - 2022-10-06 11:28:13
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of INTO THE WOODS Perform on THE TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - 2022-10-06 09:55:16
VIDEO: Kennedy Kanagawa Talks Scene-Stealing Milky White in INTO THE WOODS on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2022-09-01 09:48:47
News
Eden Espinosa to Perform at Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025
Tony and Emmy Award nominee Eden Espinosa will perform at the 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner. Learn more about Espinosa and the event and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025
Tony and Emmy Award nominee Eden Espinosa will perform at the 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner. Learn more about Espinosa and the event and see how to attend.
Video: Kelli O'Hara Performs 'She Loves Me' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025
Watch in this video as Tony Award-winner Kelli O'Hara stars in the latest Broadway Backwards, performing the title number from the classic musical, She Loves Me.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025
Watch in this video as Tony Award-winner Kelli O'Hara stars in the latest Broadway Backwards, performing the title number from the classic musical, She Loves Me.
MCC Will Release Miscast Album Featuring Aaron Tveit, Jeremy Jordan and More
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025
A new album featuring some of the best Miscast performances from years' past will be released this month! MCC Theater's Miscast: The Studio Sessions will be released on March 28.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025
A new album featuring some of the best Miscast performances from years' past will be released this month! MCC Theater's Miscast: The Studio Sessions will be released on March 28.
Hermitage Greenfield Prize Weekend Events Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
The Hermitage Artist Retreat announced that 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize winner Rucyl Mills will have her first public Hermitage program at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
The Hermitage Artist Retreat announced that 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize winner Rucyl Mills will have her first public Hermitage program at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point.
Video: Watch Lea Salonga Perform 'Edelweiss' From MCC MISCAST24
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2025
Watch a video of Lea Salonga sing 'Edelweiss' from the musical The Sound of Music at MCC Theater's MISCAST24. Miscast features stars of stage and screen who take the stage to perform songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast.
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2025
Watch a video of Lea Salonga sing 'Edelweiss' from the musical The Sound of Music at MCC Theater's MISCAST24. Miscast features stars of stage and screen who take the stage to perform songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast.
James Bundy to Step Down From Positions at David Geffen School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025
James Bundy, who has served Yale since 2002 as the fifth Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean of David Geffen School of Drama and fourth Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre, will step down from these positions on June 30, 2026.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025
James Bundy, who has served Yale since 2002 as the fifth Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean of David Geffen School of Drama and fourth Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre, will step down from these positions on June 30, 2026.
Interview: 'I Feel Like I'm Blazing a Trail': Performer Marisha Wallace on Her Amazing Career and Upcoming Solo Concert In London
by Kat Mokrynski - Feb 21, 2025
Marisha Wallace will be bringing her “biggest ever headline show” to the Adelphi Theatre for one-night only on 11 March. Recently, we had the chance to chat with Marisha Wallace about her upcoming concert. We discussed her journey from the States to the UK, her return to the Adelphi Theatre after she performed there in Waitress and even a bit about the creative process behind the show!
by Kat Mokrynski - Feb 21, 2025
Marisha Wallace will be bringing her “biggest ever headline show” to the Adelphi Theatre for one-night only on 11 March. Recently, we had the chance to chat with Marisha Wallace about her upcoming concert. We discussed her journey from the States to the UK, her return to the Adelphi Theatre after she performed there in Waitress and even a bit about the creative process behind the show!
Broadway Photographer Jenny Anderson Will Release Debut Photo Collection
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025
Broadway photographer Jenny Anderson's debut collection of photos, The In-Between: Intimate and Candid Moments of Broadway Stars, is available for pre-order now. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025
Broadway photographer Jenny Anderson's debut collection of photos, The In-Between: Intimate and Candid Moments of Broadway Stars, is available for pre-order now. Learn more here!
Video: Audra McDonald Talks the 'Tornado' of Mama Rose and How Gavin Creel Inspired Her to Play the Role
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025
With the hit Broadway revival of Gypsy now performing through the summer, show star Audra McDonald visited The Late Show to discuss the production. Watch the interview now!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025
With the hit Broadway revival of Gypsy now performing through the summer, show star Audra McDonald visited The Late Show to discuss the production. Watch the interview now!
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Audra McDonald Stop By THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Tonight
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will welcome two Broadway icons to its stage tonight as Lin-Manuel Miranda and Audra McDonald stop by the show!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will welcome two Broadway icons to its stage tonight as Lin-Manuel Miranda and Audra McDonald stop by the show!
New York City Center Names Jenny Gersten VP & Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025
Jenny Gersten has been promoted from VP & Producer to the new position of VP & Artistic Director, Musical Theater at New York City Center. Learn more about Gersten and about the position.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025
Jenny Gersten has been promoted from VP & Producer to the new position of VP & Artistic Director, Musical Theater at New York City Center. Learn more about Gersten and about the position.
Video: Gavin Creel Sings 'Alone Tonight' in the COMMON DENOMINATOR Pilot
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2025
In this video, watch as Gavin Creel performs his unreleased original song, 'Alone Tonight,' as featured in the pilot episode of Common Denominator- a new series about art and mental health that focuses on connection and showing people that they are not alone.
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2025
In this video, watch as Gavin Creel performs his unreleased original song, 'Alone Tonight,' as featured in the pilot episode of Common Denominator- a new series about art and mental health that focuses on connection and showing people that they are not alone.
Private Screening Will Be Held For Documentary Featuring Gavin Creel
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025
A private screening will be held for the pilot episode of Common Denominator, featuring the late Gavin Creel, who filmed the pilot episode before his untimely passing.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025
A private screening will be held for the pilot episode of Common Denominator, featuring the late Gavin Creel, who filmed the pilot episode before his untimely passing.
Cheyenne Jackson To Round Out Broadway In Worcester's 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025
Stage and screen star Cheyenne Jackson will join Broadway in Worcester's 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the upcoming season and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025
Stage and screen star Cheyenne Jackson will join Broadway in Worcester's 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the upcoming season and see how to purchase tickets.
The Unforgettable Broadway Events of 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 31, 2024
Check out some of our favorite 2024 memories with Oh, Mary!, Wicked, Gypsy and more! As we look ahead to all that 2025 has to bring, let's take a short trip down memory lane of some of our favorite things about 2024.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 31, 2024
Check out some of our favorite 2024 memories with Oh, Mary!, Wicked, Gypsy and more! As we look ahead to all that 2025 has to bring, let's take a short trip down memory lane of some of our favorite things about 2024.
Review: A Look Back at the Best of 2024; Thank God for Local Theatre
by Peter Nason - Dec 31, 2024
Local theatre saved me in 2024, which turned out to be an extremely rocky year--with statewide and national political maelstroms and two hurricanes hitting our area weeks apart.
by Peter Nason - Dec 31, 2024
Local theatre saved me in 2024, which turned out to be an extremely rocky year--with statewide and national political maelstroms and two hurricanes hitting our area weeks apart.
Review: Norm Lewis' THE BEST OF CHRISTMAS Was Exactly That!
by Analisa Bell - Dec 24, 2024
Norm Lewis brought his signature charisma and warmth to 54 Below in a performance that left the audience thoroughly enchanted. This show was a true gift, one that will undoubtedly be remembered by everyone lucky enough to witness it!
by Analisa Bell - Dec 24, 2024
Norm Lewis brought his signature charisma and warmth to 54 Below in a performance that left the audience thoroughly enchanted. This show was a true gift, one that will undoubtedly be remembered by everyone lucky enough to witness it!
Industry Pro Newsletter: NEA Reports On the State of Nonprofits, Tom Viola Honored
by Alex Freeman - Dec 23, 2024
From nonprofit theaters innovating in the face of financial pressures to the anticipation of live performance rebounding amidst AI fatigue, the stories highlight an industry evolving while staying grounded in community and creativity. Stories include Broadway honoring Tom Viola, regional theaters navigating leadership changes, and international venues undergoing major renovations.
by Alex Freeman - Dec 23, 2024
From nonprofit theaters innovating in the face of financial pressures to the anticipation of live performance rebounding amidst AI fatigue, the stories highlight an industry evolving while staying grounded in community and creativity. Stories include Broadway honoring Tom Viola, regional theaters navigating leadership changes, and international venues undergoing major renovations.
Video: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Everything' from HELD MOMENTARILY at 54 Below
by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2024
Watch a video of Kate Baldwin singing 'Everything' by Oliver Houser. Oliver Houser is a writer, composer, actor, and a student at the Macaulay Honors Program at Hunter College, NY.
by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2024
Watch a video of Kate Baldwin singing 'Everything' by Oliver Houser. Oliver Houser is a writer, composer, actor, and a student at the Macaulay Honors Program at Hunter College, NY.
Industry Pro Newsletter: BroadwayWorld Awards Voting Open, 9-Show Weeks, and $70M for the Arts in King County
by Alex Freeman - Dec 16, 2024
As the year winds down, this week’s stories reflect a season of change, opportunity, and challenges in the theatre world. From the opening of voting for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards to the rise of effective altruism reshaping holiday giving, we explore how innovation and community engagement continue to shape the arts. Highlights include expanded performance schedules on Broadway, significant regional funding initiatives like King County’s Doors Open program, and transitions like Heather Lanza’s appointment at NextStop Theatre. Meanwhile, stories of financial strain, such as Germany’s cultural budget cuts and UK theatre downsizing, remind us of the ongoing need for sustainable support in the arts sector.
by Alex Freeman - Dec 16, 2024
As the year winds down, this week’s stories reflect a season of change, opportunity, and challenges in the theatre world. From the opening of voting for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards to the rise of effective altruism reshaping holiday giving, we explore how innovation and community engagement continue to shape the arts. Highlights include expanded performance schedules on Broadway, significant regional funding initiatives like King County’s Doors Open program, and transitions like Heather Lanza’s appointment at NextStop Theatre. Meanwhile, stories of financial strain, such as Germany’s cultural budget cuts and UK theatre downsizing, remind us of the ongoing need for sustainable support in the arts sector.
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?
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hair and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie.
What awards has Gavin Creel won?
Gavin Creel has won the following awards: 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!; 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).
Videos