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#1

Gavin 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
#2

re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review

Posted: 7/26/06 at 8:15pm

Aw, 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!
#3

re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review

Posted: 7/26/06 at 8:18pm

I am glad to hear this review. I will be visiting the UK next week and have a ticket to see this.
"Why do you care what people might say? Why try to fit into their design?" (Side Show)
#4

re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review

Posted: 7/26/06 at 8:29pm

I wish I could see him...I wish he would come to Broadway in this. He's quite the talent!
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#5

re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review

Posted: 7/26/06 at 9:29pm

He'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
#6

re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review

Posted: 7/26/06 at 9:29pm

He'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
#7

re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review

Posted: 7/26/06 at 9:29pm

He'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
#8

re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review

Posted: 7/26/06 at 9:30pm

He'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
#9

re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review

Posted: 7/26/06 at 9:30pm

He'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
#10

re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review

Posted: 7/26/06 at 9:30pm

He'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
#11

re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review

Posted: 7/26/06 at 9:32pm

I'm sooo sorry! My computer froze. re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review Sorry!
"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
#12

re: 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?
"Have they come yet?"
#15

re: 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?
#18

re: 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
#19

re: 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.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

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Updated On: 7/27/06 at 10:30 AM

#20

re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review

Posted: 7/27/06 at 12:01pm

You 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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#21

re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review

Posted: 7/27/06 at 1:30pm

I 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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#23

re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review

Posted: 7/27/06 at 1:59pm

I 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!
Tina Maddigan, who plays Sophie in the biggest role of her young career, remembers "bouncing on the sofa as a child at home in Newfoundland, listening to ABBA records." GO TINA!!
#24

re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review

Posted: 7/27/06 at 2:12pm

Broadway 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.
#25

re: Gavin Creel's first performance as Bert - Review

Posted: 7/27/06 at 2:18pm

I am so happy for Gavin. I got an email from him and he seemed super excited about starting his run.
"I wish the stage were as narrow as the wire of a tightrope dancer, so that no incompetent would dare step upon it." Goethe

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