Broadway League faces backlash for partial dimming tribute to Tony-winning actor Gavin Creel.

The Broadway League faced backlash for announcing a partial lights dimming to honor Tony Award-winning actor Gavin Creel, who died at 48 on September 30, 2024, after a battle with cancer. Only 11 of the 41 theaters will participate, disappointing fans who expected a full dimming for such a significant figure in the community. Creel was celebrated for his Broadway roles and activism, particularly for marriage equality and AIDS awareness.