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Gavin Creel

Birth Place: Findlay, OH, USA

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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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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



TV Shows

She Loves Me
Steven Kodaly
Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
Matthews
American Horror Stories
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

News


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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Audra McDonald Says She Discussed Starring in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC and GYPSY with Sondheim
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 15, 2024

While discussing how Gypsy came about with The New Yorker, Audra McDonald revealed that another iconic Sondheim role might be on the horizon in the future.
SHIT. MEET. FAN. Star Jane Krakowski Celebrates Missed Career Opportunities In Joke Bio
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2024

Star Jane Krakowski is celebrating missed career opportunities in her bio for Shit. Meet. Fan., the new play from Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara now playinStar Jane Krakowski is celebrating missed career opportunities in her program bio for Shit. Meet. Fan., the new play from Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara now playing at MCC Theater. g at MCC Theater. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 10, 2024
by - Dec 10, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway’s Jukebox Musical Trend: Financial Boon or Creative Challenge?
by Alex Freeman - Dec 9, 2024

Leadership transformations and financial strategies are reshaping the theater world, with new leaders like Alisha Tonsic at TCG and Jan Svendsen Weiss launching ACTivate4Good to drive innovation and social impact. Broadway faces mounting pressures as producers navigate rising costs and favor jukebox musicals over original works to mitigate risks. Regionally, initiatives like BroadwayWorld’s donation database and the reinvention of Cal Shakes’ scene shop demonstrate resilience amid challenges.
Review: Stephanie J. Block in Concert at Theatre Raleigh
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 9, 2024

We’ve come to the end of the second year of Theatre Raleigh’s concert series. Several prolific performers have graced their stages here in the Triangle area throughout 2024. From local talent to Broadway stars such as Telly Leung, Seth Rudetsky, and Julie Benko. As for their closing act this season, it’s none other than Tony Award-winning powerhouse Stephanie J. Block.
Laura Benanti Calls Out Zachary Levi For Using Gavin Creel's Death for His Political Agenda
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 9, 2024

Laura Benanti opened up about her feelings about her She Loves Me co-star, Zachary Levi, who last month made an Instagram post that caused quite a stir in the Broadway community. Check out what she had to say here.

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 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!, 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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