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Gavin Lee

Birth Place: Woodbridge, ENGLAND

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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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Gavin Lee STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Butler

[Off-Broadway]
Madison Square Garden Production, 2018
The Grinch

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Squidward

[Chicago]
World Premiere Chicago Production, 2016
Squidward Tentacles

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2012
Jerry Travers [Replacement]

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2009
Bert

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Bert

Bert [Replacement]

[West End]
Original London Production, 2004
Bert

[West End]
Lost Musicals Concert, 2001
Harry/Captain of the Guard

[West End]
Original London Production, 2001
Richard

[London Fringe]
World Premiere, 1997
Fantasy Man/Male Vocalist/Clune

Gavin Lee Productions

 
[West End, 2022]
LUMIERE

Gavin Lee Movies

Beyond the Sea
[ 2004 ] Dancer
The Phantom of the Opera
[ 2004 ] Male Mquerade Dancer

Gavin Lee TV Shows

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dennis Griscomb

Gavin Lee 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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Gavin Lee News


Tony Nominee Gavin Lee to Make 54 Below Solo Debut in June


54 BELOW will welcome Broadway and West End star Gavin Lee on June 14 & 15 at 7pm. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Caissie Levy And Patti Murin To Perform At Epcot International Festival Of The Arts


Caissie Levy and Patti Murin, Broadway's original Elsa and Anna from Frozen, perform together at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts.

Video: Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and the Cast of SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Take Final Bows


Sondheim's Old Friends played its final show in London at the Gielgud Theatre on 6 January. Led by Broadway Legends Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, watch the cast take their final bows in the video here!

STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Recording Starring Helena Bonham Carter, Bernadette Peters- Out This Week


Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends: A Celebration (Live at the Sondheim Theatre) will be available as a 2-disc CD set and digital and streaming formats on Friday, December 8.

Caissie Levy, Patti Murin, Mandy Gonzalez, Michael James Scott, and More Set for EPCOT's DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series


DISNEY ON BROADWAY stars Caissie Levy, Patti Murin, Gavin Lee, Heidi Blickenstaff, Ashley Brown, L. Steven Taylor, Josh Strickland, Kissy Simmons, Mandy Gonzalez, Michael James Scott, Bradley Gibson, and Shoba Narayan will grace the America Gardens Theatre with performances of the songs that made them famous, along with other sensational tunes. Check out the festival schedule here!

Will West End's OLD FRIENDS Transfer to Broadway?


Just last month, the company of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends celebrated its West End opening night at the Gielgud Theatre, where it is playing until 6 January 2024. Another opening night might be on the horizon, however...

SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS to Release 5,000 Tickets at £25 For Under 30s


Celebrate the success of 'Sondheim's Old Friends' with 5,000 discounted tickets for under 30s. Cameron Mackintosh supports young playwrights, composers, and lyricists with £25 tickets.

Listen to Lea Salonga Sing 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' in OLD FRIENDS


Lea Salonga recently visited 'The Michael Ball Show' to chat about her new role in Old Friends. Listen to the interview and check out her performance of Gypsy's 'Everything's Coming Up Roses'.

Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Company Takes Opening Night Bows


Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends officially opened last night at the Gielgud Theatre, where it is playing until 6 January 2024. Check out photos of the company taking their opening night bows here!

Review Roundup: Lea Salonga and Bernadette Peters Open STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS in London


Following the unforgettable all-star gala performance to celebrate the life and work of the great Stephen Sondheim at the theatre named after him in May 2022, Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, devised and produced by Cameron Mackintosh, will play until 6 January 2024 at the Gielgud Theatre with many of that Gala cast.

Video: First Look at Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga & More in STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS


Get a first look at footage of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends!

Review: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS, Gielgud Theatre


Genius is an overused term these days, but there is really no other word to attribute to the late composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim. From Follies, to Gypsy, to A Little Night Music to West Side Story; few other people have had such a profound impact on musical theatre.

Photos: First Look at Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga & More in STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS


Get a first look at Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and the rest of the cast in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends. Check out these stunning photos from the highly anticipated production, giving fans a sneak peek of what to expect on stage.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS


The old friends of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends are getting ready for the West End! Performances begin 21 September at the Gielgud Theatre, where it will run through 6 January 2024. Check out photos from inside rehearsals here!

Clare Burt Replaces Haydn Gwynne in STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS


Clare Burt will join the company of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre when the show begins performances on 21 September. Learn more about Clare and find out how to get tickets here!

Latino Theater Company Presents TACOS LA BROOKLYN in September


Appropriation… or appreciation? Latino Theater Company presents the world premiere of an exciting, multilingual comic drama developed in Latino Theater Company’s Circle of Imaginistas playwriting group and produced in association with East West Players. 

Review: THE 39 STEPS: A Hysterical Thriller at Drury Lane Theatre


What did our critic think of THE 39 STEPS at Drury Lane Theatre?

Photos & Video: First Look at Gavin Lee & More in THE 39 Steps at Drury Lane Theatre


Get a first look at photos and video of Drury Lane Theatre's production of the Hitchcock classic The 39 Steps.

Video: First Look at Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and More in a New Trailer For STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS


An all new trailer has been released for Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, which will run at the Gielgud Theatre in London for 16 weeks only from 16 September 2023 – 6 January 2024. 

Review: Gavin Lee Dances And Entrances In STEPPIN' OUT WITH FRED ASTAIRE at Birdland


Broadway and West End star and renowned tapper tackles the pinnacle: Fred Astaire.

Gavin Lee FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Gavin Lee been in?

Gavin Lee has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Gavin Lee been in?

Gavin Lee has appeared on London's West End in 5 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?

Gavin Lee has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants, the Outer Critics Circle Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical. He was also nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for Mary Poppins, Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Poppins, and received a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for Mary Poppins. Additionally, he was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Mary Poppins, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Mary Poppins, and won the Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Mary Poppins.

What awards has Gavin Lee won?

Gavin Lee has won several awards, including Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for his roles in "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Mary Poppins." He also received a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for his performance in "Mary Poppins."

What is Gavin Lee next theatre project?

Gavin Lee's next show will be Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends which opens on 9/16/2023 on West End.

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