Observer Time: September 30, 2024
The award-winning star was a frequent performer in the West End.
Gavin Creel made his Broadway debut in 2002 in Thoroughly Modern Millie, based on Jamie Smith, which earned him his first Tony nomination. He got himself.
So today here at Observer Time we will discuss and observe the news of Gavin Creel’s death at the age of 48.
GAVIN CREEL DEATH
He followed that up on Broadway as Jean-Michel in the 2004 revival of La Cage aux Folles. His second Tony nomination came in 2009 for the role of Claude in the Diane Paulus revival of Hair and the role of Cornelius Hackel opposite Bette Midler and David Hyde Pierce in Hello, Dolly! Get the prize.
In the UK, he won a What’s On Stage Award and an Olivier Award for his role as Ultra Price in The Book of Mormon, and in 2020 he starred in the film Waitress before COVID quarantine.
In 2006 he made his West End debut as Brett in Mary Poppins, at the same time he also appeared in A Haircut at the Gielgud Theatre.
Most of his Broadway career was spent reimagining characters from Broadway, including the role of Prince in Into the Woods and Steven Kodaly’s Love Story.
Sonia Friedman, a producer of the Book of Mormon, stated today that Gavin Creel was among the most exceptional actors and musicians she had ever worked with. I held him in high esteem due to his artistic abilities and striking beauty.
Having worked with him on The Book of Mormon in London is one of the many joys of my career as a producer.
So today here at Observer Time we will discuss and observe the news of Gavin Creel death at the age of 48. Creel, along with Rory O’Malley and Jenny Kanelos, established the nonprofit organization Broadway Impact, which is a voice for the marriage equality act in theatre.
The Celia Keenan-Bolger and Gavin Creel Activist Artist Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Gavin Creel, a University of Michigan graduate, and his friend Ceira Keendaalger to promote social justice activities among students.
Walk On Through Confessions of a Museum Novice, helmed by Gavin Creel, is the last concept musical he has ever presented on stage. It premiered off-Broadway in 2023 and will run in early 2024.
His mother is Nancy Clemens Creel his father is James William Creel, his sisters are Heather Elise Creel and Alison Jo Creel, and his wife Jen Kolb, his friend Alex Temple Ward. And his dog Nina.
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