Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Practically Perfect
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#0Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/26/06 at 7:34pm
So I just got back from Gavin's first show. He was sooooooooooo good!!! He has such an amazing voice - he makes it sound effortless. His accent is great - nothing like Dick Van Dyke! He dances beautifully too. He did look a bit scared at the beginning, but by 'Jolly Holiday' he seemed to be happier. He got a great reception this evening, and he looked chuffed to pieces, blowing kisses to the audience and cast. I know he'll get better over time, but if you hadn't known it was his first performance, you would have thought he'd been playing the role for a while. I'm so happy for him - he's such a talent!
Mary P x
#1re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/26/06 at 8:15pmAw, yay! That's really great news. :) I still wish they had him originating the role on Broadway instead of the moving him to London to replace the guy who's moving over here... haha. I'm sad I won't get to see him as Bert, though!
#2re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/26/06 at 8:18pmI am glad to hear this review. I will be visiting the UK next week and have a ticket to see this.
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gustof777
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/8/04
#3re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/26/06 at 8:29pmI wish I could see him...I wish he would come to Broadway in this. He's quite the talent!
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NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#4re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/26/06 at 9:29pmHe's probably going to replace Gavin Lee on broadway when he leaves!
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NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#5re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/26/06 at 9:29pmHe's probably going to replace Gavin Lee on broadway when he leaves!
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NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#6re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/26/06 at 9:29pmHe's probably going to replace Gavin Lee on broadway when he leaves!
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NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#7re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/26/06 at 9:30pmHe's probably going to replace Gavin Lee on broadway when he leaves!
"I'm tellin' you, the only times I really feel the presence of God are when I'm having sex and during a great Broadway musical." - Nathan Lane - Jeffrey
NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#8re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/26/06 at 9:30pmHe's probably going to replace Gavin Lee on broadway when he leaves!
"I'm tellin' you, the only times I really feel the presence of God are when I'm having sex and during a great Broadway musical." - Nathan Lane - Jeffrey
NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#9re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/26/06 at 9:30pmHe's probably going to replace Gavin Lee on broadway when he leaves!
"I'm tellin' you, the only times I really feel the presence of God are when I'm having sex and during a great Broadway musical." - Nathan Lane - Jeffrey
NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#10re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/26/06 at 9:32pm
I'm sooo sorry! My computer froze. 
Sorry!
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myManCape
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/26/05
#11re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/26/06 at 9:36pm
Glad to hear Gavin's doing well.
Hey did anyone else hear that He's probably going to replace Gavin Lee on broadway when he leaves?
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neddyfrank2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
#12re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/26/06 at 9:38pm
Spoiler Maybe
Did he tap dance over the celing? I didn't know he could tap.
sally1112
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/13/04
#13re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/26/06 at 9:38pmBreak a leg you wondeful hottie!!!
gumbo2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/21/05
#14re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/27/06 at 12:00am
glad to hear he gave a great performance...not that I had any doubts, but now 'm even more excited to see him next week!
And no, mymancape, where did you hear he might replace Gavin Lee on broadway when he leaves?
#15re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/27/06 at 12:02amYEAH GAVIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is there any pixs?
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#16re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/27/06 at 5:35am
That's great for him !!!
Another great review by BWW's resident London reviewer !!! Mary, what would we ever do without you ? You are a treasure, baby !!
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Leading Actor Joined: 3/10/05
#17re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/27/06 at 7:21am
I've heard that he probably will replace Gavin Lee on broadway. And he can tap dance - he got a bit out at the beginning of his solo tap routine, but was fine when he walked over the proscenium.
Mary P x
#18re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/27/06 at 10:30am
Of course the gorgeous multi-talented Gavin Creel can tap dance! If you saw him in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, you know he can tap like a chap. He didn't have a lot of tapping in MILLIE, but the little he did have came easily.
I too wish he were originated the role here on Broadway. It would have made so much sense to cast him here. He has recognition, a Tony nomination under his belt, and so much talent! Well I'm glad to hear he is wowing audiences in London.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 11/23/05
#19re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/27/06 at 12:01pmYou don't know what you're missing. I'm not dissing Gavin Creel (I've only heard him on the Bright Lights, Big City CD but I'll admit he does have the voice of an angel) but Gavin Lee was amazing! Broadway is in for a big time treat. He stole the show. Hopefully, they won't cut too much of his material on Broadway like the bit with the proscenium arch.
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#20re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/27/06 at 1:30pmI personally.. n prob the only one didnt really care about Lee as Bert when I saw the shows 4 times... i thought Ms Andrews n the choreography n set totally stole the show. But I think Gavin Creel would be a great job!
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neddyfrank2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
#21re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/27/06 at 1:51pm
What?
And you guys won't be wishing that Creel originated the role over here after you see Gavin Lee perform it.
WeddedBliss22
Stand-by Joined: 7/16/06
#22re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/27/06 at 1:59pmI saw Gavin Lee perform the role, he was fun, but I thought he lacked a bit of "something" in the performance I saw, I'm excited that I'll be getting the chance to see Gavin Creel in the role when I go to London with school in October!
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#23re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/27/06 at 2:12pmBroadway definately has a treat in store with the arrival of Gavin Lee. He was absolutely amazing in the London production and i wish he was staying! However, it is a bit selfish to keep him here as he has been in the role for 2 years or so! I am yet to see whether Gavin Creel is a sound investment for us but judging by the feedback he's getting, no doubt he will be brilliant.
#24re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review
Posted: 7/27/06 at 2:18pmI am so happy for Gavin. I got an email from him and he seemed super excited about starting his run.
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