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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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Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Celebrates Opening Night Photo
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 12, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, officially opened earlier this week on Broadway. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night celebration here.
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Will Host Post-Show Conversation Photo
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Will Host Post-Show Conversation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed additional programming in association with the New York premiere of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends. Learn more here!
Video: Inside Opening Night of STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway Photo
Video: Inside Opening Night of STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - Apr 9, 2025

The music of Stephen Sondheim is alive and well at the Samuel J. Friedman Thetare, where Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends opened just last night. Watch in this video as we take you inside the big night with stars Bernadette peters, Lea Salonga, and more.
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows Photo
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 9, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends officially opened last night, April 8, on Broadway. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows!
Review Roundup: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Opens On Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025

It's a celebration of all things Steve as Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, celebrates its opening night on Broadway! See what the New York critics thought of this West End smash! Read the reviews!
Video: Watch Highlights from STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway Photo
Video: Watch Highlights from STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, is now in previews. Check out highlights of the cast in action in this video.
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Extends for Two More Weeks Photo
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Extends for Two More Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, has extended for two more weeks. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch Bernadette Peters Sing 'Broadway Baby' on THE TONIGHT SHOW Photo
Video: Watch Bernadette Peters Sing 'Broadway Baby' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2025

Bernadette Peters sat down on the Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss returning to Broadway in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends. Watch the video of her bursting into a rendition of 'Broadway Baby.'
Review: OLD FRIENDS at Ahmanson Theatre Photo
Review: OLD FRIENDS at Ahmanson Theatre
by Evan Henerson - Feb 20, 2025

To watch these singers perform these numbers is to dream about entire revivals of Sondheim shows built around some of these actors, maybe even productions that have their genesis at the Ahmanson.
Tickets on Sale For STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Benefit Performance Photo
Tickets on Sale For STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Benefit Performance
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Tickets are now available for Manhattan Theatre Club's special benefit performance of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga.
Watch Lea Salonga Perform 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' in OLD FRIENDS Photo
Watch Lea Salonga Perform 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' in OLD FRIENDS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh's production of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga is playing now at at Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles. Check out new video of Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga performing, 'Everything's Coming Up Roses,' from Gypsy.
Review Roundup: Broadway-Bound Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Opens in Los Angeles Photo
Review Roundup: Broadway-Bound Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Opens in Los Angeles
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2025

What did the critics think of Cameron Mackintosh's production of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga at Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles?
Video: Watch Lea Salonga, Bernadette Peters and More Sing 'Old Friends' Photo
Video: Watch Lea Salonga, Bernadette Peters and More Sing 'Old Friends'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh's production of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends is now open at Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles. Check out a video of cast members including Lea Salonga, Bernadette Peters, Beth Leavel and more singing 'Old Friends' here.
Photos: Broadway-Bound Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Opens At Center Theater Group L Photo
Photos: Broadway-Bound Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Opens At Center Theater Group LA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh's production of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga opens tonight, at Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles. Check out new production photos featuring the star-studded cast!
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS New Rehearsal Shots Plus New Cast Members Jo Photo
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS New Rehearsal Shots Plus New Cast Members Join
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Center Theatre Group will present the North American premiere of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga. See new rehearsal photos here!
Photos: Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, & Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Meets the Pr Photo
Photos: Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, & Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 25, 2025

The cast of Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends met the press this week! Check out photos of the show's stars, two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, and more!
Photos: Rehearsals for STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS; Two New Cast Members Join Photo
Photos: Rehearsals for STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS; Two New Cast Members Join
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends starring Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga and more. Learn more about the new cast members joining the upcoming Broadway production!
Review: LES MISÉRABLES - ARENA WORLD TOUR at Oslo Spektrum Photo
Review: LES MISÉRABLES - ARENA WORLD TOUR at Oslo Spektrum
by Christian Ranke - Dec 6, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2024

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
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Oct 23, 2024

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.
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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 following awards: Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants; Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Mary Poppins; and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Mary Poppins.

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