Adam Pascal, Robin De Jesus, Mandy Gonzalez & Marcus Paul James Come to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Tonight

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present Seasons of Broadway featuring Robin De Jesus, Mandy Gonzalez, Marcus Paul James and Adam Pascal tonight, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m. Backed by a full band, these original stars from Rent, Wicked, In the Heights and more will perform an evening of classic pop, rock, jazz and hit songs from iconic Broadway shows that audiences know and love.

Tickets are available for $39, $49 and $69 through www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or 480-499-TKTS (8587).

Robin De Jesus made his Broadway debut in the smash-hit musical Rent as Steve & Others, and understudying the role of Angel. He is perhaps best known for playing Sonny in the musical In the Heights, for which he received his first Tony Award nomination. In 2010, De Jesus received his second Tony nomination for his turn as Jacob, the sassy housekeeper, in the Broadway revival of La Cage aux Folles.

Known for her powerful and versatile voice, Mandy Gonzalez earned acclaim for her emotional portrayal of Nina Rosario in In the Heights, a role she originally created Off-Broadway at 37 Arts. She also starred as Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre, where she thrilled audiences each night with the signature song "Defying Gravity."

Marcus Paul James is currently a Broadway performer, starring in shows such as Rent and In the Heights while pursuing his singer-songwriter ambitions. He recently released a full-length album, Meant to Be, a fusion of harmony, soul, R&B and rock.

Adam Pascal was nominated for a 1996 Tony Award and won Drama League and Obie awards for his performance as Roger Davis in the original cast of Rent. In 1997, he reprised the role of Roger (the first of several times he would do so) for the musical's London premiere. Pascal later played Roger in the 2005 movie adaptation, helping bring a new generation of fans to the Broadway show and its music.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers a variety of ticket discounts for members at the Duet level and above, groups of 10 or more and those purchasing packages to four or more events in one order. The Center also provides free tickets to selected events for eligible students, teachers and veterans, and 50-percent off tickets to selected events for patrons 29 and under. Visit www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or call 480-499-TKTS (8587) for more information.

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