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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

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News


Shaina Taub Will Host Broadway for Harris Community Launch

Shaina Taub, creator and star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Suffs, will host the Broadway for Harris Community Launch Call tonight, Monday, August 26 from 6:00-7:00pm ET. The call will take place over Zoom and is open to the public.
70+ Broadway Stars Unite in Support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz

New York’s theater community is organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. Broadway for Harris is a volunteer coalition of industry professionals and theater enthusiasts united to elect Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and down ballot Democratic candidates this November.
Broadway Producer Adam Epstein Dies At 49

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Broadway producer Adam Epstein. 
Rachel Zegler, Jordan Fisher, John Gallagher Jr. Will Join Darren Criss for Elsie Fest 2024

The full line-up has been announced for Elsie Fest 2024 and we have all of the details!
Video: Ingrid Michaelson Performs A PIPPIN/FALSETTOS Mashup At MISCAST24

Check out video of The Notebook composer, Ingrid Michaelson, performing an emotional mashup of, 'With You' from Pippin and 'What More Can I Say?' from Falsettos at Miscast 2024 here!
Interview: Lea DeLaria's BRUNCH IS GAY Is Becoming an Institution at 54 Below

Ever since May, Lea DeLaria (Orange Is the New Black), has been hosting a brand new monthly brunch series at 54 Below. At each edition of Brunch Is Gay, DeLaria brings out a new stellar guest and sings a completely new setlist. August 11th's show will feature Tony winner Gabriel Ebert and center around the music of Cole Porter.
Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole & Gavin Creel to be Featured in Broadway In Worcester 2024-2025 Season

Broadway in Worcester announces its 2024-2025 season featuring Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole, and Gavin Creel. Single tickets and subscriptions are now available. Learn how to purchase!
Westport Country Playhouse Honors Kristin Chenoweth And Mary-Mitchell Campbell At September Fundraiser

Westport Country Playhouse will honor Kristin Chenoweth and Mary-Mitchell Campbell at a special fundraiser on September 14.
Sara Bareilles To Give Special Concert To Benefit Williamstown Theatre Festival

Sara Bareilles will perform a special concert to benefit Williamstown Theatre Festival. The event also marks the return of WTF Cabaret, featuring various artists and hosts.
MCC Theater Announces Creative Team For World Premiere of Douglas Lyons' TABLE 17

MCC Theater (Bernie Telsey and Will Cantler, Co-Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) has announced the creative team for the World Premiere of Table 17 by Douglas Lyons (Chicken & Biscuits) and directed by Zhailon Levingston (Cats: The Jellicle Ball).
Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces Alex Edelman Added Show And More

Williamstown Theatre Festival reveals casting and creative teams for three new productions and announces the extension of Alex Edelman's stand-up set.
Video: Watch Jinkx Monsoon Sing 'One Day More' at MISCAST24

Check out a video of Jinkx Monsoon performing 'One Day More' at Miscast 2024 here!
Bernadette Peters, Gavin Creel and Keala Settle Will Headline 'Broadway in Lisbon' 2024

“Broadway in Lisbon 2024' will host its second season, featuring acclaimed Broadway artists Bernadette Peters, Keala Settle and Gavin Creel along with a talented group of top performers.
Gavin Creel & Alex Edelman to Join Williamstown Theatre Festival This Summer

Special programming has been revealed for the summer season featuring 2024 Special Tony Award winner Alex Edelman and Tony Award and Olivier Award winner Gavin Creel. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Audra McDonald Says Gavin Creel Pushed Her To Take on GYPSY

Audra McDonald revealed on the Tony Awards red carpet that Gavin Creel pushed her to take on the role of Rose Hovick in Gypsy.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 17, 2024 - Tony Awards Roundup!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 17, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the Tony Awards fun you may have missed over the weekend!
Video: Gavin Creel, Sara Bareilles & More Featured in The Broadway Collection Documentary

The Broadway Collection has released a high energy, educational documentary short film, aimed at the travel industry and those interested in traveling to NYC.
MCC Theater to Host ARTIVIST TOWN HALL Next Week

MCC Theater has announced a special one-night-only public engagement event, Artivist Town Hall, which will take place at MCC Theater.
Save the Dates for the 2024 Artful Lobster and 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner

The Hermitage Artist Retreat (Sarasota County, Florida) announced that its annual Artful Lobster benefit will be held on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, from 11:30am to 2pm.
MCC Theater's MISCAST24 Digital Broadcast Extended Through Mid May

You can now watch MCC Theater's Miscast24 through mid May! Learn more about Miscast and see how to watch!

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?

Gavin Creel has received several nominations for his performances in musical theater. He was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Hello, Dolly! and also received a nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. Additionally, he was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Hello, Dolly! Creel was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for The Book of Mormon. He also received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Hair and was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Thoroughly Modern Millie.

What awards has Gavin Creel won?

Gavin Creel has won several prestigious 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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