The debut of Gabrielle Beckford, who introduced the role of Rapunzel in the original Broadway cast of Once Upon a One More Time, happens at Chelsea Table + Stage on Monday, February 5 at 7:00 PM.
In her show New Beginnings, Beckford will share the stage with very special guests as she embraces this new chapter of her life. The singer-actress plans an overflow of joy and laughter as she celebrates dreams fulfilled and the hopes of greater things to come.
Beckford is a Queens, NYC-native who has been performing for over seven years. She became the first Black woman to play the role of Angie Dickinson on the First National Tour of the Broadway musical The Prom. Beckford has graced the stages of various regional theaters such as the McCarter Theatre Center, Long Wharf Theatre, American Repertory Theater, and the Fulton Theatre, to name a few. Her portrayal of Yolanda in the 15th anniversary production of Crowns, directed by Regina Taylor, earned her the 2018 BroadwayWorld Regional Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
Tickets are $20-$40, in addition to a service charge and a two-item food and beverage minimum. A livestream option is available for $20.
Chelsea Table + Stage is located at 152 West 26th Street, NYC