#136- Gabrielle Beckford is Slaying Stereotypes: a Black Woman's Triumph in a Classic Role

Black Hair in the Big Leagues welcomes the incomparable Gabrielle Beckford to the show! Host, Salisha Thomas sits down with former cast mate of Once Upon a One More Time on Broadway, Gabrielle Beckford. Gabrielle made a splash with her Broadway debut as the character, Rapunzel; smashing stereotypes and while giving a new twist to a classic. Hearing her story of wanting to see herself in the characters of the stories she watched growing up and how she gets to BE the representation that she wished she had, is nothing short of inspiring.See Gabrielle Beckford LIVE this February 5, 2024 at Chelsea Table and Stage as she makes her solo debut in New York City. Produced by Salisha Thomas, this production will be live in person as well as streaming worldwide.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesYou can send fan mail here!@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.comMany thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!