Gabrielle McClinton is a graduate of the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama and is a Broadway musical theater actress, with prior roles in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical," "Pippin," and "American Idiot."

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(00:00) Arriving in New York and the Dream of Broadway

(02:10) Discovering Carnegie Mellon and Following Instinct

(05:00) Childhood Performances and a Love of Expression

(08:15) Early Encouragement and the Power of Belief

(11:45) Choosing Broadway as the Life Path

(14:40) The Showcase, Getting an Agent, and First Big Break

(20:20) Touring with American Idiot and Physical Demands of the Stage

(25:55) Landing Pippin and Embracing the Triple Threat

(33:10) The Toll of Touring and Pursuing Balance

(38:25) COVID Shutdown, Australia, and Resetting Priorities

(45:00) Booking Moulin Rouge, Burnout, and Inner Reckoning

(55:15) Redefining Success: From Perfectionism to Contentment