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Broadway star Gavin Creel remembered for his kindness: ‘Everyone fell in love with Gavin’

Broadway stars remember Gavin Creel after his death of a rare cancer. Bette Midler, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrew Rannells and Idina Menzel shared tributes.

East Bay Times · 22m

Gavin Creel dies at 48; Broadway actor wowed audiences in ‘Hello, Dolly’ revival

NEW YORK — Gavin Creel, a Broadway musical theater veteran who won a Tony Award for “Hello, Dolly!” opposite Bette Midler and earned nominations for “Hair” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” died Monday of a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He was 48.

CBS News · 6h

Gavin Creel, Tony-winning Broadway actor, dies of sarcoma at 48

Creel played Steven Kodaly in the 2016 production of "She Loves Me" at Studio 54. The following season, Creel was tapped for the role of Cornelius Hackl, opposite legends Midler and David Hyde Pierce, in the smash 2017 revival of "Hello, Dolly!" directed by Jerry Zaks, winning the Tony for best featured actor in a musical.

Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor Talk Modern New ROMEO + JULIET

Deadline.com · 1h

‘Romeo + Juliet’ Starring Kit Connor And Rachel Zegler Sells Out First Week With Broadway’s Top Ticket Price

Romeo + Juliet, Sam Gold’s new Broadway adaptation of the Shakespeare classic starring Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler, sold out its first three preview performances last week, filling Circle in the Square beyond its seating capacity and scoring the week’s top average ticket price at $178.94.

BroadwayWorld · 7h

Video: Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor Talk Modern New ROMEO + JULIET

Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Monday to discuss the new Broadway production of Romeo + Juliet, which just began previews at the Circle in the Square Theatre.

Netflix Junkie on MSN · 17h

Rachel Zegler Dazzles on ‘The Tonight Show’ With Kit Connor for Romeo + Juliet Broadway Show

And when it comes to the timeless love story of Romeo and Juliet, which has been reimagined every decade, the latest Broadway production featuring Rachel Zelger and Kit Connor has generated all the buzz readers come to love.

Musical Sets Broadway Closing

Variety · 45m

Broadway’s ‘Water for Elephants’ to Close in December

“Water for Elephants” is the latest in a string of musicals to close amid tough times for Broadway, joining in the company of “The Notebook,” “Lempicka,” “The Heart of Rock and Roll” and “The Who’s Tommy.”

Yahoo · 33m

‘Water For Elephants’ Musical Sets Broadway Closing

Water For Elephants, the Jessica Stone-directed musical adaptation of the bestselling Sara Gruen romantic novel, will play its final performance at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre on Sunday, December 8, having played 301 regular performances and 25 previews since February.

The New York Times · 42m

‘Water for Elephants’ to Close on Broadway

The musical, based on the best-selling novel, featured dazzling acrobatics and puppetry. Its final performance will be Dec. 8.

Broadway Star of WIZ, CATS, and More, Ken Page Dies

New York Post · 6h

Broadway’s Ken Page, star of ‘Cats’ and ‘The Wiz’, dead at 70

Ken Page, the formidable Broadway actor and voice of Oogie Boogie in the film “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” has died.

Associated Press · 3h

Ken Page, who starred in ‘Cats’ on Broadway and voiced Oogie Boogie, dies at 70

Ken Page, a stage and screen actor who starred alongside Beyoncé in “Dreamgirls,” introduced Broadway audiences to Old Deuteronomy in “Cats” and scared generations of kids as the voice of Oogie Boogie,

UPI News on MSN · 4h

'Cats,' 'Nightmare Before Christmas' star Ken Page dies

Ken Page died Monday at age 70, it was confirmed Tuesday. The Broadway star of "Cats" and "The Wiz" voiced a memorable villain in "The Nightmare Before Christmas."

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Broadway's August Wilson Theatre to Dim Its Lights for Tony-Winning Producer Adam Epstein

Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre—currently home to the revival of Cabaret—will dim its lights on October 10 at 7:30 PM in ...

Broadway Box Office: Nicole Scherzinger and ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Makes a Big Entrance

McNeal, starring Robert Downey Jr. opened at the Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater on Sept. 30, with grosses in the ...

Olivier-Winning ‘Operation Mincemeat’ Musical Comedy Arrives On Broadway In February

Operation Mincemeat will begin performances at the Golden Theatre on February 15, 2025, with an official opening night of ...

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The Broadway League Launches Broadway Bridges on the Road

The Broadway League is launching Broadway Bridges on the Road, a new initiative aimed at expanding access to Broadway touring ...

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Legendary Broadway actor Ken Page of ‘The Wiz’ & ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ dies at 70

Tributes pour in for legendary Broadway and voice actor Ken Page best known for The Wiz and Ain't Misbehavin, who died at 70.

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Charli D’Amelio Joins Broadway Cast of ‘& Juliet’

TikTok star Charli D’Amelio is joining the company of the Broadway musical & Juliet.

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Exclusive: Chad Beguelin on His Queer, Musical Theatre Rom-Com Novel SHOWMANCE

Ahead of the publication of Showmance, BroadwayWorld sat down with playwright and author Chad Beguelin to discuss his writing ...

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