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BIO

Mandy Gonzalez is an accomplished film, TV, stage actor, and author. She possesses one of the most powerful and versatile contemporary voices of our time.


Her first Broadway role was in Aida and has since gone on to originate the role of ‘Nina Rosario’ in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, In The Heights, for which she received a Drama Desk Award. She is also among the Broadway greats who have taken on the role of ‘Elphaba’ in Wicked and most recently she starred in the megahit Hamilton as ‘Angelica Schuyler’ for six years.
Along with being a stage actor, Gonzalez has been featured in television and movie roles including “The Good Wife,” “Madam Secretary,” Across the Universe, “Quantico,” and “Only Murders in the Building.” A frequent concert soloist, Gonzalez has performed with symphony orchestras around the world. Highlights include Carnegie Hall with The New York Pops, Boston Pops, Philly Pops, the National Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony, and Atlanta Pops to name a few.
Gonzalez released her debut album FEARLESS in 2017, which debuted in the Top 20 of iTunes pop charts. In her quest to create positive change, Gonzalez is the proud founder of #FearlessSquad – a social media movement for inclusiveness and positivity. She is also an accomplished author who recently published her young adult series, FEARLESS – a four-book middle-grade series that follows young thespians whose brushes with the supernatural teach them about theater, friendship, and themselves.
Gonzalez is deeply committed to advocating for underserved communities and schools. She serves on the boards of BCRF (Breast Cancer Research Foundation) and BC/EFA (Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS), where she actively promotes awareness and fundraising efforts.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Norma Desmond (Alternate)

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
50th anniversary of the release of the groundbreaking original album of Tommy, 2019
Mrs. Walker

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Angelica Schuyler [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2008
Nina

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Nina

Nina

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Elphaba [Replacement]

[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2002
Sarah

[New York]
Workshop, 2002
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Amneris [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

Amneris (Standby) [Replacement]


Movies

Across the Universe
[ 2007 ] Sadie's Singer
Man on a Ledge
[ 2012 ] Manager
After
[ 2014 ] Molly Valentino
Can't Take It Back
[ 2017 ] Jane Shaw
Better Nate Than Ever
[ 2022 ] Mrs. Wadsworth

TV Shows

Bull
Patricia Arias, Patricia Ariaz
Madam Secretary
Lucy Knox

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Ensemble Performances

Mandy Gonzalez, he Heights


winner
Obie Awards - 2001 - Performance

Mandy Gonzalez, Eli's Comin'

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News


Tony Award-Winner Kelli O'Hara To Appear At APAP|NYC 2025 In January

The Association of Performing Arts Professionals has announced that Kelli O’Hara will perform and speak at the APAP|NYC 2025 conference on Tuesday, January 14.
Interview: Music Director Dan Lipton Rocks Out Weekly at The Friki Tiki

Dan Lipton talks about what goes into music directing – changing arrangements to suit various needs, concocting song mashups, and more – and serving up rock hits of the 80s and beyond his weekly show VARIOUS ARTISTS WITH MATT & DAN at the Friki Tiki.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 12, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 12, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Interview: SUNSET BOULEVARD's Mandy Gonzalez is Bringing All of Herself to Norma Desmond

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Mandy Gonzalez, who is currently guest starring as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard on Broadway! Learn more about Gonzalez's life and career.
Mandy Gonzalez Sets Appell Center Holiday Concert for December 7

Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez will perform a holiday program at the Appell Center, offering audiences a festive musical experience. Don't miss this special event featuring the acclaimed performer.
10 Facts The Only WICKED Super-Fans Know

With everyone hyped for the premiere of the movie Wicked this month, I have been receiving a bunch of Wicked questions. I thought it might be fun to share a few fun facts about former stars of Wicked!
Video: Pierre Marais Opens Up About SUNSET BOULEVARD

In this video, Marais reflects on how a role in Newsies at Theatre Under the Stars, a regional theater in Texas profoundly impacted his Broadway career and what is feeding his soul artistically during such a tumultuous time in our world. 
Spotlight: MANDY GONZALEZ at Hylton Performing Arts Center

On Saturday, November 9 at 8 p.m, join Mandy Gonzalez, whose voice “has a potency even the most revered divas would envy” (City Pulse), for an evening of Broadway songs, film scores, and music from her debut album, Fearless.
Photos: Lena Hall, Tony Yazbeck, and More at Abingdon Theatre Company's Gala

Abingdon Theatre Company rang in their 32nd season with their annual gala on Monday, October 28th at the Edison Ballroom. Check out photos from the event here!
Videos You Missed This Week: SUNSET BLVD, ROMEO + JULIET, and More

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 25, 2024 with videos from Sunset Blvd., Romeo + Juliet, and more!
Photos: Mandy Gonzalez's Opening Night in SUNSET BOULEVARD

This week, Drama Desk and OBIE Award winner Mandy Gonzalez made her first guest star appearance as ‘Norma Desmond’ in Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. See photos from Gonzalez's opening night here! 
IN THE HEIGHTS Original Cast Reunites For Mandy Gonzalez's SUNSET BOULEVARD Debut

Mandy Gonzalez's first Sunset Boulevard performance featured a star-studded audience of her former co-stars. Original cast members of In The Heights were in attendance at Gonzalez's first performance as Norma Desmond, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Christopher Jackson, Robin de Jesús, Janet Dacal, Joshua Henry, Andrea Burns, Javier Muñoz, and more.
Video: Meet the Other Norma Desmonds- Mandy Gonzalez & Caroline Bowman

Jamie Lloyd's new revival of Sunset Boulevard opened at the St. James Theatre, marking Nicole Scherzinger's Broadway debut in the Olivier Award-winning role. She isn't the only Norma Desmond, however. Mandy Gonzalez takes her first bow as the Norma Alternate, performing in certain performances every week. She explains in this video!
Photo: Mandy Gonzalez as 'Norma Desmond' in SUNSET BOULEVARD

Tonight, Drama Desk and OBIE Award winner Mandy Gonzalez will guest star as ‘Norma Desmond’ in Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. Get a first look at Gonzalez on stage!
Photo: Mandy Gonzalez as Norma Desmond in SUNSET BOULEVARD

Get a first look at Mandy Gonzalez in the role of Norma Desmond in Sunset Blvd on Broadway! Gonzalez is the alternate for the role, which she shares with Nicole Scherzinger. Check out the photo here!
Photos: Demi Moore Visits SUNSET BOULEVARD on Broadway

Demi Moore stopped by the new Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard on Broadway recently, where she posed for photos with Nicole Scherzinger and the cast after the show. Check out the photos here!
Kelli O'Hara to Perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in April

Kelli O'Hara is set to perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in spring 2025. The Tony Award-winning actress will bring her Broadway talents to Chicago for two special nights. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Andrew Lloyd Webber Says Nicole Scherzinger Gives the 'Best Performance' of His Work in SUNSET BLVD

Andrew Lloyd Webber has some high praise for Sunset Boulevard star Nicole Scherzinger. In a new backstage video, the famed composer states that the former Pussycat Doll is giving 'the best performance' of his work. Watch the video now!
Sarah Boone Brings MOM BEFORE DAD: A Young Woman Of The Greatest Generation to the Triad Theater

Cabaret artist Sarah Boone will return to the Triad Theater with an encore performance of Mom Before Dad: A Young Woman of the Greatest Generation following celebrated performances in Florida, Los Angeles and Colorado.
Video: Nicole Scherzinger Sings 'As If We Never Said Goodbye' & More in SUNSET BOULEVARD

She's come home at last! Watch Nicole Scherzinger sing 'As If We Never Said Goodbye' and more moments from the first performance of Sunset Boulevard on Broadway. The new video montage also features Tom Francis singing the title song from the musical, as well as footage of the cast getting ready.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mandy Gonzalez been in?

Mandy Gonzalez has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Mandy Gonzalez been in?

Mandy Gonzalez has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Mandy Gonzalez been nominated for?

Outstanding Ensemble Performances (Drama Desk Awards) for he Heights and Performance (Obie Awards) for Eli's Comin'.

What awards has Mandy Gonzalez won?

Mandy Gonzalez has won the Outstanding Ensemble Performances from the Drama Desk Awards for In the Heights and the Performance award from the Obie Awards for Eli's Comin'.

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