The musical “Gabriel,” produced by ATLAS Partnership, will continue its run following a series of sold-out performances. The production features more than two dozen original songs performed by 13 professional actors. 

An official program of the Virginia 250 Commission, the musical tells the story of Gabriel’s Rebellion, one of the largest planned uprisings of enslaved people in American history. Gabriel, a blacksmith who became the leader of the movement, reportedly organized more than 1,000 followers across Virginia. Onstage, the rebels march under the rallying cry “Death or Liberty.” 

The story explores the relationships that shaped Gabriel and others involved in the rebellion, including his childhood friend Thomas Prosser Jr., his love interest Nanny, and collaborators such as Gabriel’s brother Martin and Jack Ditcher. The play concludes with a meeting between Gabriel and Virginia’s governor, future U.S. President James Monroe. 

“As a new organization, we knew it might take time for ‘Gabriel’ to build momentum, and it has done just that,” said Emily Cole-Jones, managing director of ATLAS Partnership. “With performances selling out over the past two weeks, audiences asked for more opportunities to see the inspiring new musical. We want to share this incredible story with as many people as possible, so we’ve added several more opportunities.” 

Additional performances are scheduled for Nov. 13, 14 and 16. Tickets are $49 and available at GabrielTickets.com.