Show Business & Making It on Broadway and the West End with Gavin Lee | Charley King S2 Ep. 10
The Charley King Show: Bluebell TalksShow Notes
Welcome to another episode of The Charley King Show: Bluebell Talks! In this inspiring and lively conversation, Charley King sits down with two-time Tony and Olivier Award nominee Gavin Lee to explore Broadway, the craft of musical theater, and the resilience it takes to build a lifelong career on stage.
Gavin shares his journey from London’s West End swing to originating iconic leading roles on Broadway, including his unforgettable run as Bert in Mary Poppins and Squidward in SpongeBob SquarePants. He opens up about the dramatic understudy moments that changed his life, the rigorous preparation behind gravity-defying tap routines, and what it truly takes to seize unexpected opportunities when the curtain calls.
Charley and Gavin also dive into the realities of the business—from managing the mental hurdles of eight shows a week to navigating the quiet seasons between contracts, balancing family life in the suburbs, and his joy taking on delicious character roles like Scar in The Lion King. Gavin shares his perspective on why staying prepared, nurturing industry relationships, and embracing every chapter matters most.
Whether you're an aspiring performer, a dedicated theater lover, or someone seeking the courage to take on your own next act, this episode is a celebration of dedication, artistry, and the magic of show business.
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