A public tribute was held for Broadway’s late star Gavin Creel.

Family and friends will attend the funeral on Monday, December 2, at 16:00 local time at St. George’s Church in New York City. The event will honor the Tony Award-winning actor at the St. James Theatre.

The names of the artists have not yet been announced, but the memorial service will be open to the public. Those who would like detailed information about the application are asked to email their name and contact information to [email protected].

Donations suggested in Creel’s memory Broadway Cares / Equality Fights AIDS.

In addition to the tribute, all Broadway theaters in New York City will turn off their lights at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, to honor Creel and the impact he had on the international theater community.

Creel was a famous songwriter, singer and stage actor known for his Broadway roles. Thoroughly Modern Millie, he loves me, Hello Dolly! And Hairamong others.

He died during treatment on September 30, at the age of 48. metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcomaA rare and aggressive type of cancer that develops in the body’s bones or soft tissues such as muscles, fat, blood vessels, and nerves.

He was diagnosed in July 2024 and after treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, he transitioned to hospice care at home, where he died surrounded by loved ones, including his partner and fellow actor. Alex Temple District.

Following his death, many members of the Broadway community spoke of their love for Creel, including close friends and former co-stars. Bette Midler, Sara Bareilles, Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells, Audra McDonald, Will Swenson, SuttonFoster, Patti Murin, Colin Donnell, Caissie Levy, Kate Baldwin, Beanie Feldstein, donna murphy, Joshua Henry. Aaron Tveit, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Idina Menzel And Kristin Chenoweth.

“Everyone who met Gavin remembers a moment (or many moments) where he made them feel noticed and special. A moment (or many moments) where they basked in the radiance of his reflection in their hearts and stayed there forever,” Tony Winner Laura BenantiStarring Creel he loves me, he wrote on Instagram. “Gavin was the brightest light in every room. Long may he shine.”

“There are no words to describe this loss,” Tony Winner said. Ben Platt in a post on Instagram. “Gavin was my first role model, my idol, and my hero. After seeing my first Broadway show, he showed me around backstage. I couldn’t believe that someone with supernatural abilities could also be everyone’s favorite person in the building. Sing just like him and be just like him.”

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Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Colman Domingo In her social media post, she called Creel a “sweet guy” and added that the actor was “funny and kind.”

“We will all miss him,” Domingo wrote. “He made Broadway so bright. My heart aches for everyone who loved him. … Give him a standing ovation and throw roses. He did a good job.”