All of Broadway's marquees will dim to honor the life of Gavin Creel following an outcry by theater fans when only a partial dimming was proposed after the 48-year-old Tony Award-winner's death last month. The Committee of Theatre Owners announced that all 41 Broadway theaters will dim their lights on separate nights for Creel, Adrian Bailey, and Maggie Smith. Additionally, the committee stated that they are currently reviewing their dimming policy and procedures.
The death of Gavin Creel on September 30 brought attention to the practice of dimming marquee lights after a notable theater figure passes away. While prominent figures typically receive a full dimming of all Broadway theaters, lesser-known individuals may only have partial dimming.
