Matt sits down with Tony-nominated actor Gabby Beans, currently starring in Broadway's groundbreaking production of Romeo and Juliet. Playing both Mercutio and Friar Lawrence, Gabby shares how she explores the extremes of nihilism and idealism through these contrasting roles, and what it means to bring her authentic self to classical theater.
Gabby Beans
GABBY BEANS is a Tony Award nominated actress. TV credits include Apple TV's "Presumed Innocent,” HBO’s “Succession,” CBS’s “Blue Bloods,” CBS’s “The Good Fight,” Netflix’s “House of Cards,” and Showtime’s “Ray Donovan.
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BIO
GABBY BEANS is a Tony Award nominated actress. TV credits include Apple TV's "Presumed Innocent,” HBO’s “Succession,” CBS’s “Blue Bloods,” CBS’s “The Good Fight,” Netflix’s “House of Cards,” and Showtime’s “Ray Donovan.” Theater credits include Jonah at Roundabout Theater Company (Lortel Award Winner for Best Lead Performance), The Skin of Our Teeth at Lincoln Center (Tony Award Nomination for Best Lead Actress), I’m Revolting at the Atlantic Theater Company, Anatomy of a Suicide at the Atlantic Theater Company, and Mary Seacole at LCT3.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Off-Broadway World Premiere, 0
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Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance
Gabby Beans, Jonah
winner
The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play
Gabby Beans, Jonah
Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards
Gabby Beans, The Skin of Our Teeth
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Gabby Beans, The Skin of Our Teeth
Videos
Video: Kit Connor Talks Returning to Stage Roots in ROMEO + JULIET
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-01-03 10:25:58
Gabby Beans, Tommy Dorfman & More Will Join Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler in ROMEO + JULIET
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-08-12 09:31:11
Video: Get a First Look at the World Premiere of JONAH at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-01-31 13:35:18
VIDEO: Tony Nominee Gabby Beans Shares Her Artistic Journey to THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH on Survival Jobs
by Survival Jobs - 2022-06-05 16:00:20
Meet the 2022 Tony Nominees: THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH's Gabby Beans
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-05-25 16:30:20
VIDEO: First Look at THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH, Opening Tonight at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-04-25 12:28:43
News
Gabby Beans, Elizabeth Marvel and More to Star in THE FORD/HILL PROJECT at BAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026
BAM has revealed the complete cast for The Ford/Hill Project, a Waterwell production created by Elizabeth Marvel and multi-Obie winner Lee Sunday Evans, who also directs.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026
BAM has revealed the complete cast for The Ford/Hill Project, a Waterwell production created by Elizabeth Marvel and multi-Obie winner Lee Sunday Evans, who also directs.
Photos: ROMEO & JULIET Opens From The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 12, 2026
The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Romeo & Juliet has officially opened. Learn more and check out photos from opening night here!
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 12, 2026
The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Romeo & Juliet has officially opened. Learn more and check out photos from opening night here!
SQUIRT GUNS AND TONKA TRUCKS to Launch AFLAMDA Studio's New Reading Room Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026
AFLAMDA Studio will present an industry reading of squirt guns and tonka trucks, a new play by John Selby, launching its Reading Room series at A.R.T./NY Studios, featuring an all-LAMDA alumni cast.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026
AFLAMDA Studio will present an industry reading of squirt guns and tonka trucks, a new play by John Selby, launching its Reading Room series at A.R.T./NY Studios, featuring an all-LAMDA alumni cast.
Photos: Inside MOTHER MARY Screening with Anne Hathaway, Denée Benton, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2026
On Monday, A24 held a special New York screening of their new music-driven, psychological film Mother Mary starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. Check out photos from the red carpet event here.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2026
On Monday, A24 held a special New York screening of their new music-driven, psychological film Mother Mary starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. Check out photos from the red carpet event here.
Industry Reading of LIFE IS SMALL Will Be Directed By Austin Pendleton For Savage Wonder Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
Savage Wonder Arts Center will present an exclusive industry reading of Life Is Small by Douglas Gearhart this month. Learn more about the upcoming reading here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
Savage Wonder Arts Center will present an exclusive industry reading of Life Is Small by Douglas Gearhart this month. Learn more about the upcoming reading here!
Cast Set for The New Group's FREE FEST Beginning This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025
The New Group has revealed the cast for the third annual Free Fest. See who is starring in the festival and learn more about the festival's lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025
The New Group has revealed the cast for the third annual Free Fest. See who is starring in the festival and learn more about the festival's lineup here!
DEATH BECOMES HER vs. MINCEMEAT Battle For Best Ensemble In The BWW Awards; Last Chance To Vote!
by BWW Awards - Jun 2, 2025
This is the final chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
by BWW Awards - Jun 2, 2025
This is the final chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
1 Week Left for the BWW Awards; MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Leading Over MINCEMEAT & DEATH BECOMES HER
by BWW Awards - May 27, 2025
The latest standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
by BWW Awards - May 27, 2025
The latest standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - May 19, 2025
Show your support for shows like Maybe Happy Ending, Operation Mincemeat, Death Becomes Her, BOOP! The Musical and more.
by BWW Awards - May 19, 2025
Show your support for shows like Maybe Happy Ending, Operation Mincemeat, Death Becomes Her, BOOP! The Musical and more.
First Standings Announced for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - May 12, 2025
The first standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
by BWW Awards - May 12, 2025
The first standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
Ethan Coen Comedy HONEY DON'T! Sets Summer Release
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2025
Honey, Don't, the forthcoming film from director Ethan Coen, has set a summer release date of August 22, following its world premiere at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2025
Honey, Don't, the forthcoming film from director Ethan Coen, has set a summer release date of August 22, following its world premiere at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
Video: Kit Connor Recalls ROMEO + JULIET On-Stage Mishap
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025
In an interview on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Kit Connor recalled a performance during the recent production of Romeo and Juliet when one of his stunts almost went awry. Watch the interview!
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025
In an interview on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Kit Connor recalled a performance during the recent production of Romeo and Juliet when one of his stunts almost went awry. Watch the interview!
Gabby Beans to Join The Sebastians for SONNETS & SONATAS Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025
Tony Award-nominated actress Gabby Beans will join The Sebastians Founding and Artistic Directors violinist Daniel Lee and harpsichordist Jeffrey Grossman for 'Sonnets & Sonatas'. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025
Tony Award-nominated actress Gabby Beans will join The Sebastians Founding and Artistic Directors violinist Daniel Lee and harpsichordist Jeffrey Grossman for 'Sonnets & Sonatas'. Learn more!
ROMEO + JULIET Recoups on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025
Sam Gold’s production of ROMEO + JULIET recouped its $7 million capitalization during its extended, standing-room-only, 20-week limited engagement at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025
Sam Gold’s production of ROMEO + JULIET recouped its $7 million capitalization during its extended, standing-room-only, 20-week limited engagement at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre.
3 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 16, 2025
Broadway says goodbye to three limited run productions. Romeo + Juliet takes its final bow at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 28 previews and 133 regular performances; Eureka Day will conclude its limited run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre following 21 previews and 70 regular performances; and All In: Comedy About Love closes at the Hudson Theatre after 12 previews and 65 regular perfromances.
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 16, 2025
Broadway says goodbye to three limited run productions. Romeo + Juliet takes its final bow at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 28 previews and 133 regular performances; Eureka Day will conclude its limited run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre following 21 previews and 70 regular performances; and All In: Comedy About Love closes at the Hudson Theatre after 12 previews and 65 regular perfromances.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway’s Shrinking Orchestras, Trump Moves to Reshape the Kennedy Center Board
by Alex Freeman - Feb 10, 2025
Erin Harkey takes the helm at Americans for the Arts, while Nidia Medina and Liam Sinclair step into key leadership roles at INTAR Theatre and the National Theatre of Scotland. Broadway sees ongoing changes, from the shrinking size of show orchestras to Broadway Bridges expanding student access. Meanwhile, political actions threaten arts institutions, with Trump’s move against the Kennedy Center board and potential funding cuts in Philadelphia. We’ve also got the full list of winners at the Obie Awards, and the latest updates on the New York State investigation into Shen Yun.
by Alex Freeman - Feb 10, 2025
Erin Harkey takes the helm at Americans for the Arts, while Nidia Medina and Liam Sinclair step into key leadership roles at INTAR Theatre and the National Theatre of Scotland. Broadway sees ongoing changes, from the shrinking size of show orchestras to Broadway Bridges expanding student access. Meanwhile, political actions threaten arts institutions, with Trump’s move against the Kennedy Center board and potential funding cuts in Philadelphia. We’ve also got the full list of winners at the Obie Awards, and the latest updates on the New York State investigation into Shen Yun.
Photos: ROMEO + JULIET's Kit Connor, Rachel Zegler & More Backstage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025
In celebration of the final 16 performances, you can now get a look at behind-the-scenes photos of ROMEO + JULIET! See photos here and learn how to purchase tickets to the production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025
In celebration of the final 16 performances, you can now get a look at behind-the-scenes photos of ROMEO + JULIET! See photos here and learn how to purchase tickets to the production.
2024 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2025
The American Theatre Wing has just announced the winners of the esteemed Obie Awards-Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. We have the full list here!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2025
The American Theatre Wing has just announced the winners of the esteemed Obie Awards-Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. We have the full list here!
LAMDA Launches Studio Facilities in New York
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025
LAMDA, the UK's leading performing arts institution and the world's oldest drama school, has officially launched its first international base in New York City, in collaboration with its US sister organisation, the American Friends of LAMDA.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025
LAMDA, the UK's leading performing arts institution and the world's oldest drama school, has officially launched its first international base in New York City, in collaboration with its US sister organisation, the American Friends of LAMDA.
Video: Kit Connor Talks Returning to Stage Roots in ROMEO + JULIET
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 3, 2025
On a recent visit to CBS Mornings, Romeo + Juliet star Kit Connor discussed the new production, explaining how he was excited to return to his stage roots and put his own spin on the iconic Shakespeare character. Watch the interview now!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 3, 2025
On a recent visit to CBS Mornings, Romeo + Juliet star Kit Connor discussed the new production, explaining how he was excited to return to his stage roots and put his own spin on the iconic Shakespeare character. Watch the interview now!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Gabby Beans been in?
Gabby Beans has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Gabby Beans been in?
Gabby Beans has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Gabby Beans been nominated for?
Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Jonah, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play (The Lortels) for Jonah, Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for The Skin of Our Teeth and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Skin of Our Teeth.
What awards has Gabby Beans won?
Gabby Beans won the Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play award at the Lortel Awards for their performance in Jonah.
Podcasts
Ep 138- "Jonah" At Roundabout Roundtable with Star Gabby Beans & Writer Rachel Bonds
You know we love a play in NYC! Off-Broadway is where all the cool kids hang out! We have some stars with us today! We are talking to Gabby Beans, who is going to be a superstar & Playwright Rachel Bonds with us!
A Broadway Conversation with GABBY BEANS (JONAH)
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the off-Broadway play JONAH from Roundabout Theatre Company, joined by none other than the play's star, Gabby Beans. We explore the plot, concept, and behind-the-scenes insights, discussing Gabby's experiences working with the director, creative team, and cast.
Episode 37 | Gabby Beans ”Living, Laughing & Loving”
Happy Pride, Survivors!! Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with Tony Award Nominee, Gabby Beans, who made her Broadway debut in the Broadway Revival of SKIN OF OUR TEETH this past year!
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