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Broadway theaters to dim their lights to honor actor Gavin Creel

October 4, 2024 Brooklyn Eagle Staff
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BROADWAY — THE BROADWAY COMMUNITY will mourn Tony Award-winning actor Gavin Creel in its own way — by dimming the lights on Broadway theaters he has performed in over his storied career. Creel, 48, passed away on Sept. 30 after a brief battle with cancer. 

The Committee of Theatre Owners said in a statement they will dim the lights on theaters including the Circle in the Square, Eugene O’Neill, Helen Hayes, Marquis, New Amsterdam, Samuel J. Friedman, Shubert, Stephen Sondheim, St. James, Studio 54, Todd Haimes and Vivian Beaumont at an upcoming date. On Broadway Creel’s credits included “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “La Cage aux Folles,” “Hair,” “The Book of Mormon,” “Waitress,” “Hello, Dolly!” and “Into the Woods.”

“It is hard to fathom the loss of Gavin Creel,” said Jason Laks, interim president of The Broadway League. “Not only was he an actor of the highest caliber, but he was also a committed activist and champion for so many causes both within and outside of our industry. Gavin gave of himself to our community, both in his performances and his charitable work.”

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