This is just heartbreaking. He was not only one of the most talented performers of this or any generation, his volunteer and charity work was huge! He was always giving back. Rest in peace sir.
He never lost that wide eyed love for the musical theater, even years after he found true success. As genuine, gracious and nice as he was talented. It is truly a sad day for the theater world. RIP Gavin…
I saw the national tour of "Hello, Dolly!" with Ginger Rogers in 1967 at the age of 11. I already knew that I was gay, and I really wanted to believe that there could be a life for me out there somewhere, away from all the people who were trying to get me to believe terrible things about myself. So it's perhaps not surprising that my most vivid recollection of that performance is Cornelius singing to his best friend Barnaby about his faith in the existence of a town "Out there/ Full of shine and full of sparkle/ Close your eyes and see it glisten, Barnaby/ Listen, Barnaby . . . ." Gavin Creel, who gave the best rendition of "Put on Your Sunday Clothes" I have ever heard, would have understood that. May perpetual light shine upon him.
I honestly rarely feel this heartbroken by the death of a celebrity, but this man was so talented, so kind...it just isn't fair he needed to go through what he did and passing away so young. He had so many more years ahead of him...just heartbreaking
This. This has broken me more than any celebrity death in so long. The outpouring of love from his community speaks love. There were very few like him - what a tragedy.
I went to see “Hello Dolly” because of Bette Midler and David Hyde Pierce and fell in love with Gavin Creel’s magnificent voice and presence. His death is just heartbreaking.
Life can be truly unfair sometimes. He was such an incredible talent, but also a genuine light. He had a pure, golden voice for Broadway and was so passionate about the craft. He will be sorely missed. RIP Gavin 😢❤
"It only takes a moment to be loved a whole life long." ❤️ Heartbreaking that his life was so short, he will be fiercely missed. The past week has shown that he was incredibly loved by so many. Rest easy, Gavin.
When Angel Gavin Creel spread his arms, he gestured around. 1:00 I started crying. In my mind, he was sending so much joy out to the universe. I am so appreciative of this post!
In tears watching this. The voice, the charm, the heart. The speech in the middle of the song is so hard to deliver and sound heartfelt, but he made it so funny and moving. “I’ll be a ditch-digger who once had a wonderful day.” You gave us all a wonderful life and inspired me. I can’t believe you had to leave us so soon, but thank you.
How I wish I could have seen this. I remember my friend who did said this cast was having the time of their lives ❤ I’m so sad we don’t get to hear Gavin’s beautiful voice anymore. But what a gift he was!
We saw this show, Gavin was so wonderful! He came out after for many waiting fans, he was the only one and he chatted with everyone briefly. Sweetest man, RIP. ❤
I met Gavin Creel when I was a freshman at Michigan and he was about to open in MILLIE. He came back for a master class and Q and A and he couldn't have been lovelier. As a performer he was so effortlessly likeable and the voice was peerless. What a stunning, profound loss. Thank you so much for posting this.
I first saw Gavin Creel in the Eloise movies. I later watched clips from his stage performances such as She Loves Me and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Thank you for finding good moments of him in Hello Dolly. I always wanted to see more musical performance videos from him as his career progressed. Gavin left us too soon, RIP.
This news is shocking and devastating. Gavin Creel was the best in musical comedy. I had the absolute pleasure of seeing his delightful performance in Into The Woods in August, 2022. He was filled with energy and enthusiasm. He was taken far too soon. Thank you, Spiderwoman, for this lovely video. Gavin Creel will be greatly missed.
I had no idea he'd passed, it's early morning where I am - I just watched this smiling, assuming it was a random glorious Gavin Creel content. Met him in London many years when I was an anxious teen, he was so friendly. An extraordinary once-in-a-lifetime talent, what a loss
What a monologue. It has whole new meaning now at the news of his sad and tragic passing. But no one can say that they lived more in a moment than this talented lovely man. His voice and brilliance were healing things in a hard world and they will live on as a reminder that true beauty lives forever. Life is short but his life was amazing because he was amazing and his talent will continue on.
Gavin was the best of his generation. A true and glorious talent. I loved him every time I watched him on stage. He will be missed so deeply by our community. RIP you beautiful soul.
I still can’t believe he passed away he was so amazing in his roles and a Broadway acting legend no doubt he will be sorely missed R.I.P Tony Winner Gavin Creel
My heart is broken and I never knew him personally, just his unfathomable talent and performances. Thank you Gavin. I am so sad we don't get to enjoy more and more of your gift.
Hello Dolly was the first musical i saw on broadway and the first musical I acted in. Taylor Trench, Bernadette Peters, and Gavin Creel were phenomenal in this. This musical will always be special to me. Thank you, Gavin. Thank you for being part of my first broadway experience and thank you for helping create a generation of theater kids. "Isn't the world full of wonderful things!" - Cornelius Hackl, Hello, Dolly
Wish I had seen Gavin Creel in Hello Dolly, but I did have the honor to be in the Marquis Theater for a performance of Thoroughly Modern Millie. There's something truly magical how theater and performers like Gavin connect us. My thanks and respect and sadness.
I never saw you live, but these authors couldnt of picked a more perfect actor to perform some of the most iconic roles in theater. A tony well deserved. Thank you Mr Creel
This is so sad. I never got to see Gavin but would have loved to see him perform alongside Charlie in Hello Dolly as I know they would have been fantastic together and always heard Gavin was amazing in Mary Poppins. This recording is amazing. I’d love to see the whole show with these legends!
NO ONE sings this like Gavin. His voice is soooo smooth, resounding, and clear. I literally can’t find a single performance of this song who can hold a candle to Gavin. I get CHILLS every time he sings “Listen Barnaby!!”! I’ve rewatched this video dozens of times since it was uploaded and I can’t stop!
When I watch this I keep thinking "he is so beautiful", "he is so talented", "he is so sweet". My heart and brain doesn't want to think about him in the past tense 💔
There are no words. He was a joy. I looked forward to many, many more wonderful warm performances of his. He will be missed. This is a wonderful video clip of his Tony winning role in Bette Midler's "Hello, Dolly." So lucky to have seen him in this.
Thank you for putting together these superb moments from one of the finest, niftiest, terrific, magical performers that I ever saw on Broadway or anything else. I was planning the rest of my theatre going life around his next performance. Thankfully, he leaves behind an incredible body of work. It's all too sad.
It has been a while since I've cried because someone I never knew has died but my God this is so shocking. He was incredibly talented and I adored his work. I'm so sorry to hear this.
Inspiration to so many, including myself. I am now the goofiest and most fearless person on a stage because he lead the way. We’ll all miss you, Gavin. Who let this angel be taken so soon? 💔🕊️
He was a wonderful talented performer. I loved everything he did from the Eloise movies to his Bert in Mary Poppins in the West End to his brilliant turn in She Loves Me and to his joyful,funny and warm performance in Hello Dolly. I am gutted at this very sad sudden loss. Reply
Don't forget Thoroughly Modern Millie & Book of Mormon. I got his autograph during the Book of Mormon tour & told him I'd waited 10 years to see him in a show & he said "wow, that's a long time!" He was a delight at the stage door.
Oh my god. Why? Why him? He was sucha a lovely human. What a wonderful life he had. I got my crush on him when i saw him in Millie. I saw him twice in Hello Dolly. He wa a doll. Im so sad.
This is just heartbreaking. He was not only one of the most talented performers of this or any generation, his volunteer and charity work was huge! He was always giving back. Rest in peace sir.
Fck Cancer!
He never lost that wide eyed love for the musical theater, even years after he found true success. As genuine, gracious and nice as he was talented. It is truly a sad day for the theater world. RIP Gavin…
I saw the national tour of "Hello, Dolly!" with Ginger Rogers in 1967 at the age of 11. I already knew that I was gay, and I really wanted to believe that there could be a life for me out there somewhere, away from all the people who were trying to get me to believe terrible things about myself. So it's perhaps not surprising that my most vivid recollection of that performance is Cornelius singing to his best friend Barnaby about his faith in the existence of a town "Out there/ Full of shine and full of sparkle/ Close your eyes and see it glisten, Barnaby/ Listen, Barnaby . . . ." Gavin Creel, who gave the best rendition of "Put on Your Sunday Clothes" I have ever heard, would have understood that.
May perpetual light shine upon him.
RIP to an absolute charismatic legend of this industry. This really does hurt. Take a bow, Gavin
He once said that when he died, I wished to perform hair one last time in heaven. I hope he got his wish ❤️
I honestly rarely feel this heartbroken by the death of a celebrity, but this man was so talented, so kind...it just isn't fair he needed to go through what he did and passing away so young. He had so many more years ahead of him...just heartbreaking
You couldn't have said it better. 🕊🌈💔
Beautifully said, I am crushed. If there was anyone who deserved a long and beautiful life, it was this kind, compassionate, gloriously gifted man.
This. This has broken me more than any celebrity death in so long. The outpouring of love from his community speaks love. There were very few like him - what a tragedy.
I went to see “Hello Dolly” because of Bette Midler and David Hyde Pierce and fell in love with Gavin Creel’s magnificent voice and presence. His death is just heartbreaking.
HUGE talent. He’s there 110%. You can see it all up close here. Nothing held back.
Life can be truly unfair sometimes. He was such an incredible talent, but also a genuine light. He had a pure, golden voice for Broadway and was so passionate about the craft. He will be sorely missed. RIP Gavin 😢❤
I’ve just been digging through every Gavin Creel clip I can find, from Miscast to Hair to Eloise at the Plaza. 😭❤
"It only takes a moment to be loved a whole life long." ❤️
Heartbreaking that his life was so short, he will be fiercely missed. The past week has shown that he was incredibly loved by so many. Rest easy, Gavin.
When Angel Gavin Creel spread his arms, he gestured around. 1:00 I started crying. In my mind, he was sending so much joy out to the universe. I am so appreciative of this post!
In tears watching this. The voice, the charm, the heart. The speech in the middle of the song is so hard to deliver and sound heartfelt, but he made it so funny and moving. “I’ll be a ditch-digger who once had a wonderful day.” You gave us all a wonderful life and inspired me. I can’t believe you had to leave us so soon, but thank you.
He lit up the whole theatre every moment he was onstage. There will never be so wonderful and smooth a voice as his.
How I wish I could have seen this. I remember my friend who did said this cast was having the time of their lives ❤ I’m so sad we don’t get to hear Gavin’s beautiful voice anymore. But what a gift he was!
I just can't believe he's gone. Look how effortless, yet energetic. "Isn't the world full of wonderful things?"
Bravo, Gavin. Bravo.
We saw this show, Gavin was so wonderful! He came out after for many waiting fans, he was the only one and he chatted with everyone briefly. Sweetest man, RIP. ❤
What a shame! He was so young and so talented. Too many songs left unsung!
I met Gavin Creel when I was a freshman at Michigan and he was about to open in MILLIE. He came back for a master class and Q and A and he couldn't have been lovelier. As a performer he was so effortlessly likeable and the voice was peerless. What a stunning, profound loss. Thank you so much for posting this.
I first saw Gavin Creel in the Eloise movies. I later watched clips from his stage performances such as She Loves Me and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Thank you for finding good moments of him in Hello Dolly. I always wanted to see more musical performance videos from him as his career progressed. Gavin left us too soon, RIP.
It only took me a moment to fall in love with Gavin 🥺💔 His Cornelius will forever be iconic. He totally deserved that Tony.
This news is shocking and devastating. Gavin Creel was the best in musical comedy. I had the absolute pleasure of seeing his delightful performance in Into The Woods in August, 2022. He was filled with energy and enthusiasm. He was taken far too soon. Thank you, Spiderwoman, for this lovely video. Gavin Creel will be greatly missed.
“And we’ll recall when time runs out…”
Ouch. That lyric really hits hard now!
I had no idea he'd passed, it's early morning where I am - I just watched this smiling, assuming it was a random glorious Gavin Creel content. Met him in London many years when I was an anxious teen, he was so friendly. An extraordinary once-in-a-lifetime talent, what a loss
What a monologue. It has whole new meaning now at the news of his sad and tragic passing. But no one can say that they lived more in a moment than this talented lovely man. His voice and brilliance were healing things in a hard world and they will live on as a reminder that true beauty lives forever. Life is short but his life was amazing because he was amazing and his talent will continue on.
So glad I was able to see talents in person a few times. He definitely touched many. RIP talented man
May his memory live on through all who love him ❤
Gavin was the best of his generation. A true and glorious talent. I loved him every time I watched him on stage. He will be missed so deeply by our community. RIP you beautiful soul.
I still can’t believe he passed away he was so amazing in his roles and a Broadway acting legend no doubt he will be sorely missed R.I.P Tony Winner Gavin Creel
My heart is broken and I never knew him personally, just his unfathomable talent and performances. Thank you Gavin. I am so sad we don't get to enjoy more and more of your gift.
this hit so hard. every clip of his makes me smile so widely - what a joyful talent
Hello Dolly was the first musical i saw on broadway and the first musical I acted in. Taylor Trench, Bernadette Peters, and Gavin Creel were phenomenal in this. This musical will always be special to me. Thank you, Gavin. Thank you for being part of my first broadway experience and thank you for helping create a generation of theater kids. "Isn't the world full of wonderful things!" - Cornelius Hackl, Hello, Dolly
Musical theater was so lucky to have him. RIP to the best
It’s just sinking in that he’s no longer with us. The news rocked our world. I hope he’s finding “adventure in the evening air” ❤️💔❤️
I’m sure he’s put on his Sunday clothes up there and is leading the parade high in the sky. RIP
Thank you for this. I’m sure many people are comforted by the large body of work that he left us. What a sweet man and a true trouper.
Too young and so talented. Peace and comfort be with his loved ones.
Wish I had seen Gavin Creel in Hello Dolly, but I did have the honor to be in the Marquis Theater for a performance of Thoroughly Modern Millie. There's something truly magical how theater and performers like Gavin connect us. My thanks and respect and sadness.
Madly talented, and nice as well. He deserved so many more years....
this gives me absolute chills. rest in peace Gavin ❤️
It just doesn’t feel real 💔
Only 48 years old!
You know it's real when the Aurora upload hits 😭
I never saw you live, but these authors couldnt of picked a more perfect actor to perform some of the most iconic roles in theater. A tony well deserved. Thank you Mr Creel
Fabulous actor with true star power. I’m so saddened by his early departure from the world. R.I.P. 🌹🎭
This is so sad. I never got to see Gavin but would have loved to see him perform alongside Charlie in Hello Dolly as I know they would have been fantastic together and always heard Gavin was amazing in Mary Poppins. This recording is amazing. I’d love to see the whole show with these legends!
NO ONE sings this like Gavin. His voice is soooo smooth, resounding, and clear. I literally can’t find a single performance of this song who can hold a candle to Gavin. I get CHILLS every time he sings “Listen Barnaby!!”!
I’ve rewatched this video dozens of times since it was uploaded and I can’t stop!
When I watch this I keep thinking "he is so beautiful", "he is so talented", "he is so sweet". My heart and brain doesn't want to think about him in the past tense 💔
There are no words. He was a joy. I looked forward to many, many more wonderful warm performances of his. He will be missed. This is a wonderful video clip of his Tony winning role in Bette Midler's "Hello, Dolly." So lucky to have seen him in this.
Gavin I’m so devastated 😭 i will remember you forever and im so sad I never got to meet you
Heartbroken. The most beautiful soul on Broadway.
I always listen to this if I’m feeling sad. God bless your soul Gavin Creel. ❤
Thank you for putting together these superb moments from one of the finest, niftiest, terrific, magical performers that I ever saw on Broadway or anything else. I was planning the rest of my theatre going life around his next performance. Thankfully, he leaves behind an incredible body of work. It's all too sad.
His performance in Dolly is a Broadway legendary performance. How we will miss this magic.
RIP sweet Gavin Creel 😢
He seemed so effortless as Cornelius, and sounded so amazing. I’m so happy I saw him in the show.
What a gift, what a light, what a loss. I feel so lucky I got to see him and hear him perform. Thank you for sharing this!
So sad , my condolences to his partner, friends, fans, and family.
One of the best to ever do it
Seeing a closed range of years after such a loved actor’s name is absolutely heartbreaking.
It has been a while since I've cried because someone I never knew has died but my God this is so shocking. He was incredibly talented and I adored his work. I'm so sorry to hear this.
Phenomenal musical talent. I am heartbroken for his passing too soon 💙
Ever since hearing about the news today, I am just at loss for words. Thank you for everything Gavin, you will be missed by everyone. 💔
Goodbye Gavin, thank you for sharing yourself with the world
Thank you. I don’t think I have been this shocked in quite a while. Musical theater and Broadway will miss him.
This hurts so much. I can't believe he's gone.
Oh dear Gavin, how my heart breaks. Thank you for this.
Shocked! Loved his work! ❤
Another one of the greats in MT history gone too soon! He leaves such a legacy its wild
I have been crying all day . Now i am sobbing . Thank you for posting .
God, he was wonderful. I loved this production and he was magic onstage. Thanks for posting.
We was really wonderful. What a heartbreaking day 😢
Rest in peace Gavin creel and you’ll always be there with me
Thanks so much for sharing, the joy of this is overwhelming, tinged with great sadness that he is no longer with us.
Inspiration to so many, including myself. I am now the goofiest and most fearless person on a stage because he lead the way. We’ll all miss you, Gavin. Who let this angel be taken so soon? 💔🕊️
I saw him in this and he was fantastic. Utterly fantastic. The profession is certainly the poorer…
He was a wonderful talented performer. I loved everything he did from the Eloise movies to his Bert in Mary Poppins in the West End to his brilliant turn in She Loves Me and to his joyful,funny and warm performance in Hello Dolly. I am gutted at this very sad sudden loss.
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Thank you for always providing such meaningful glimpses into theatrical history, Aurora.
Thank you for posting this. Truly incredible.
My absolute hero 🫶😭💔😭
Whenever you post I always fear the worst.. Today we lost a great one..
So heartbroken. I love him
god he is already so missed, I am devastated
Don't forget Thoroughly Modern Millie & Book of Mormon. I got his autograph during the Book of Mormon tour & told him I'd waited 10 years to see him in a show & he said "wow, that's a long time!" He was a delight at the stage door.
Absolutely heartbreaking! Cancer SUCKS!!!
How awfully sad. I hadn’t heard of Gavin but what a terrific performer he was. Bless him. Taken far too soon. Rest in peace. x🎶🎶🎶
another golden star gone too soon heaven must sound so beautiful his voice filling every corner may he rip
Such very sad news! He was so very talented. Taken much too soon. May he Rest in Peace 😢🙏💔
Oh my god. Why? Why him? He was sucha a lovely human. What a wonderful life he had. I got my crush on him when i saw him in Millie. I saw him twice in Hello Dolly. He wa a doll. Im so sad.
Devastated. Thank you for the joy, Gavin. 😢
Such a loss. Such a talented artist. RIP.
Thank you for sharing. I feel so lucky to have seen his brilliance in Hello, Dolly! 😢❤
Thank you very much for this!
No words
💔 Heartbroken by this terrible loss
Thank you for posting... very sad....
I'm really embarrassed that I hadn't heard of him. Obviously he was a powerhouse. I'm sad that I didn't know him.
Seems unreal....one of Broadway's best!
In remembrance of such a great actor 😢❤
Thank you for sharing 😭🙏😭🙏
Absolutely devastating