Taking on the dual roles of Mercutio and Friar Lawrence in Romeo + Juliet, Gabby Beans delivers a performance of extraordinary range and depth that has captivated Broadway. The production—directed by Sam Gold—just made history with the youngest ticket-buying audience on record, the highest-grossing limited engagement at Circle in the Square Theatre, and three single-performance gross records.
Playing two characters of opposite genders and temperaments is a rare challenge, and Gabby embraces it with seamless duality. The Observer praised her “tremendous panache and humor,” describing her Mercutio as “an acid-tongued stoner perpetually in shades” and her Friar Lawrence as “a gentle, optimistic soul.” Inspired by the show’s rave-infused aesthetic, Gabby drew heavily on her love of EDM and nightclub culture in shaping her performance.
Her career has been steadily rising: she earned a 2022 Tony nomination for her Broadway debut in The Skin of Our Teeth, and went on to win Obie and Lucille Lortel Awards for Jonah at Roundabout Theatre. Other acclaimed stage credits include I’m Revolting, Anatomy of a Suicide, and Mary’s Seacole. On screen, Gabby recently appeared in Apple TV+’s Presumed Innocent opposite Jake Gyllenhaal, as well as Succession, Blue Bloods, The Good Fight, House of Cards, and Ray Donovan. She next stars in Ethan Coen’s upcoming film Honey Don’t alongside Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, and Chris Evans.
Outside of acting, Gabby is a dedicated health and fitness enthusiast, helping her maintain the stamina required for eight shows a week—and a lifelong fan of EDM, which has uniquely influenced her work in Romeo + Juliet.
Credits:
- Honey Don’t!
- Presumed Innocent
- Succession
- Your Friends & Neighbors
- House of Cards
- The Good Fight
- ROMEO + JULIET (Broadway)
- Ray Donovan
- Blue Bloods
Guest Links:
- IMDB: Gabby Beans, Actress, Writer, Producer
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