Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
natashalost
Broadway Star Joined: 1/15/18
#1Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/7/18 at 8:26pm
Just heard from a source that Creel will not be doing any of his remaining performances in Hello, Dolly. His understudy will be doing all remaining performances until Santino Fontana joins the company.
I'm disappointed myself as I specifically bought my tickets to see Creel this week. I've heard good things about the understudy but am nevertheless disappointed. Has anyone seen his u/s, and is he any good? Will update after I see the show.
#2Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/7/18 at 8:36pmI saw the understudy on Sunday and thought he was great. His performance obviously doesn’t top Creel’s, but he was still wonderful.
natashalost
Broadway Star Joined: 1/15/18
#3Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/7/18 at 8:41pm
Thank you littleshopofcarrie! I'm not sure who has been going on in his place but did you see Christian Dante White or Ian Liberto?
I heard from a friend Ian is very good, but I am still unsure who is going on for Creel ATM.
orlikethecolorpurple
Featured Actor Joined: 1/28/16
#4Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/7/18 at 8:44pm
Does anyone know when Gavin is scheduled to return in May assuming his recuperation goes smoothly?
natashalost
Broadway Star Joined: 1/15/18
#5Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/7/18 at 8:53pm
I was under the impression that was just an estimated time frame for his return, and there was no exact date for his return yet. I could be wrong.
#6Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/7/18 at 9:08pm
I saw the show last Friday and Christian Dante White was on and loved his performance! I personally thought he portrayed the role of Cornelius better than Gavin (though I still love Gavin.)
I hope Gavin gets better soon and I do hope he comes back.
#7Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/7/18 at 9:16pmI had assumed Kate and Gavin both extended six months to align with Bernadette’s departure, but I read somewhere they are actually both due to leave in May. Is this true? If it is, if gavin is still injured, will he not be able to finish out his run past may?
CT2NYC
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/7/17
#8Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/7/18 at 9:37pm
Call_me_jorge said: "I had assumed Kate and Gavin both extended six months to align with Bernadette’s departure, but I read somewhere they are actually both due to leave in May. Is this true? If it is, if gavin is still injured, will he not be able to finish out his run past may?"
A while back, Kate tweeted that she was in the show until July 16 (15?). Since then, it's been deleted, which leads me to believe that it was true.
#9Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/7/18 at 9:56pm
I would have to imagine that Christian Dante White and Ian Liberto are alternating in the role. Curious how many swings are in the production now, too? The show's website, ibdb.com & PlaybillVault only list three swings(2 female/1 male). This would require the one male swing to constantly be on.
#10Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/7/18 at 10:11pm
natashalost said: "Thank you littleshopofcarrie! I'm not sure who has been going on in his place but did you see Christian Dante White orIan Liberto?
I heard from a friend Ian is very good, but I am still unsure who is going on for Creel ATM."
I saw Christian Dante White.
#11Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/7/18 at 10:14pmI'm not sure if Ian Liberto went on as Cornelius during Gavin's recent absence. Since Ian is a swing, he's much more valuable in that capacity.
#12Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/7/18 at 10:16pm
I had a feeling this was true when Christian was in A LOT of the Bernadette opening night party pictures.
#13Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/7/18 at 10:25pm
DottieD'Luscia said: "I'm not sure if Ian Liberto went on as Cornelius during Gavin's recent absence. Since Ian is a swing, he's much more valuable in that capacity."
I’m not sure if Ian is a swing. It appears Travis is the only male swing
#14Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/7/18 at 11:33pm
TheatreRocks said: "I had a feeling this was true when Christian was in A LOT of the Bernadette opening night party pictures."
Wouldn't he have also been at the party if Gavin's back were fine?!
#15Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/8/18 at 8:42am
Call_me_jorge said: "I’m not sure if Ian is a swing. It appears Travis is the only male swing"
My Playbill from 2/24 has Ian still listed as a swing. I noticed there was a name on the cast board in the lobby (can't remember) that did not appear in my Playbill.
natashalost
Broadway Star Joined: 1/15/18
#16Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/8/18 at 11:36am
CT2NYC said: "Call_me_jorge said: "I had assumed Kate and Gavin both extended six months to align with Bernadette’s departure, but I read somewhere they are actually both due to leave in May. Is this true? If it is, if gavin is still injured, will he not be able to finish out his run past may?"
A while back, Kate tweeted that she was in the show until July 16 (15?). Since then,it's been deleted, which leadsme to believe that it was true."
I confirmed with my source that Gavin will be leaving in July. I assume Kate will be leaving at the same time.
I wonder if Santino Fontana will replace after Creel departs. Seems like that would be the most likely option.
Additionally, I heard that Christian will be on as Cornelius tonight. I'll update on his performance after seeing it.
#17Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/8/18 at 11:57amSantino has the tootsie the musical out of town tryout this fall, so I don’t think he’ll be replacing Creel in July.
#18Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/8/18 at 12:06pm
You will love Christian Dante White in the part. Personally, I thought he was better then Gavin Creel - who I also thought was wonderful , but Christian was even better. I don't see why the producers did not offer him the role instead of bringing Mr. Fontana in.
natashalost
Broadway Star Joined: 1/15/18
#19Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/8/18 at 12:09pm
Call_me_jorge said: "Santino has the tootsie the musical out of town tryout this fall, so I don’t think he’ll be replacing Creel in July."
Well if South Fl Marc's reply is any indication of Christian Dante White's performance, let's hope he gets the part!
Thanks, Marc! I'm really looking forward to seeing Christian tonight.
trpguyy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/25/05
#20Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/8/18 at 12:17pm
DottieD'Luscia said: "Call_me_jorge said: "I’m not sure if Ian is a swing. It appears Travis is the only male swing"
My Playbill from 2/24 has Ian still listed as a swing. I noticed there was a name on the cast board in the lobby (can't remember) that did not appear in my Playbill.
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That could have been a stage manager. As fellow AEA members, they are listed on the lobby board. Sometimes it’s a separate section of the board, other times they’re listed in with the rest of the AEA company.
If it were a new cast member you should have had a program insert for him/her as well.
#21Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/8/18 at 12:18pm
^Thanks.
flinger072
Understudy Joined: 6/25/10
#22Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/8/18 at 12:20pm
I saw Christian Dante White last night and he was fantastic. I have also seen Creel in the role and I think you will enjoy White just as much.
#23Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/8/18 at 12:21pmI think it’s possible Travis isn’t listed in the playbill as he’s filling in for Michaeljon Slinger who got injured a while back
Caz1012
Swing Joined: 5/16/17
#24Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/8/18 at 12:26pm
I saw the matinee yesterday and I thought Christian Dante White was an excellent Cornelius. I would've loved to see Creel but I don't feel like I missed anything.
smidge
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/06
#25Gavin Creel will remain out and his understudy will be performing as Cornelius until March 13 when Fontana joins the company.
Posted: 3/8/18 at 12:44pm
natashalost said: "CT2NYC said: "Call_me_jorge said: "I had assumed Kate and Gavin both extended six months to align with Bernadette’s departure, but I read somewhere they are actually both due to leave in May. Is this true? If it is, if gavin is still injured, will he not be able to finish out his run past may?"
A while back, Kate tweeted that she was in the show until July 16 (15?). Since then,it's been deleted, which leadsme to believe that it was true."
I confirmed with my source that Gavin will be leaving in July. I assume Kate will be leaving at the same time.
I wonder if Santino Fontana will replace after Creel departs. Seems like that would be the most likely option.
Additionally, I heard that Christian will be on as Cornelius tonight. I'll update on his performance after seeing it."
Lol, I was wondering when your source was going to have you cover up their identity.
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