Gavin Creel is Bert in London Mary Poppins!- Page 3
Gavin Creel is Bert in London Mary Poppins!
neddyfrank2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
#50re: Gavin Creel is Bert in London Mary Poppins!
Posted: 6/17/06 at 6:55pm
They traded a Gavin for a Gavin.
This is off his blog:
i wasn't really permitted to talk about it up to this point, although i think most of my friends and family (and my family friends) knew...but i moved to LONDON. i am actually there now...
i shall be bert in MARY POPPINS over here for just about the next year. it is all a whirlwind but totally exciting. without a doubt, the biggest challenge of my career so far, and i am really happy to be getting to dig in and go for it. i have met the cast today and they are all delightful. the theatre is amazing, the crew (that i have met so far) all seem great.
as you can imagine, it is a bit daunting to be the only one going into a big part in a big show, but, it is a great life opportunity to be in another country with a whole new batch of people...THAT I DON'T KNOW. i miss my friends already, but...they will be with me for life so...here we go.
thanks for all the support, everyone out there reading. i'll give you LONDON updates as often as i can.
peace out everybody!
g
Updated On: 6/17/06 at 06:55 PM
#51re: Gavin Creel is Bert in London Mary Poppins!
Posted: 6/26/06 at 11:06pmI was hoping to see Gavin again on the cruise next week. But, according to his myspace site, he is already in London rehearsing, so I'm guessing he won't be coming back for the cruise. That'll be disappointing if he can't make it, but a great break for him.
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#52re: Gavin Creel is Bert in London Mary Poppins!
Posted: 6/27/06 at 12:11amWhy didn't they keep the Gavins where they are? And have Gavin Creel open up as Bert on Broadway? Don't get me wrong, I think it's an amazing opportunity for him and am happy for him...I'm just curious. Was bringing Gavin Lee here part of some deal?
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
#53re: Gavin Creel is Bert in London Mary Poppins!
Posted: 6/27/06 at 12:17amI thought the show was poop in London. Lee was the only reason to see the show, in my opinion. I love Creel, but I can't imagine him playing the role as well as Lee. I guess we shall see...
"People that excel in the arts understand that the journey is the reward...the result an added bonus. Every day I act or train is a blessing and a dream come true. If Broadway beckons so be it. I have a personal definition of success that is unshakable by a possibly unobtainable goal." -HamletWasBipolar
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#54re: Gavin Creel is Bert in London Mary Poppins!
Posted: 6/27/06 at 12:19amOh I'm so stupid...I realized my answer was a few posts above me. Did they really trade Gavin for Gavin? Why though?
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#55re: Gavin Creel is Bert in London Mary Poppins!
Posted: 6/27/06 at 11:35pmbump
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
timote316
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/04
#56re: Gavin Creel is Bert in London Mary Poppins!
Posted: 6/27/06 at 11:38pmI really dont get it, either, millie. I would think it would just be easier (with the Actor's Union and all) to just have Creel open the show, but whatever. Assuming he isn't awful, I'd assume he'll replace Lee when he's finished.
neddyfrank2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
#58re: Gavin Creel is Bert in London Mary Poppins!
Posted: 6/28/06 at 3:09am
What does that have to do with anything?
And no I think he has a gf.
#60re: Gavin Creel is Bert in London Mary Poppins!
Posted: 6/28/06 at 2:23pmWhy does it matter whether he is or not? It has nothing to do with his job as a musical performer!
JohnBoy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/21/06
#61re: Gavin Creel is Bert in London Mary Poppins!
Posted: 6/28/06 at 2:30pmWhy would anyone respond to a post from someone who, apparently, is emotionally and mentally disturbed? Think about it. This person joined today, to post that.
JackiesBroJoe
Featured Actor Joined: 11/20/05
#62re: Gavin Creel is Bert in London Mary Poppins!
Posted: 6/28/06 at 5:15pmWhat a moron. Now that we know what she looks like, let's throw stuff at her on the street.
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