Mandy Gonzalez to Be MORE THAN FEARLESS at NJPAC This Month

Known for her portrayal of Nina Rosario in Broadway's Tony-winning In the Heights, Mandy Gonzalezbrings her impressive talents to the intimate cabaret setting with Fearless. In addition to her role in Hamilton, Gonzalez's previous credits include playing Elphaba in Wicked, Princess Amneris in Aida, and multiple roles in Lennon. She's also made appearances on television (Madam Secretary) and the big screen (Julie Taymor's Across the Universe).

On Fearless, her debut solo album, Gonzalez performs powerful songs by contemporary composers like Lin-Manuel Miranda and Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Kitt. In the cabaret setting, whether she takes on a standard (like her bluesy, seductive remake of "Que Será, Será") or reinvents a Springsteen song ("Born to Run"), her sultry style turns new songs into instant classics, and makes classics sound new again. "Mandy Gonzalez is a skilled vocalist who grounds every moment in real heart and soul," says TheaterMania. "Her ability to integrate story and song while maintaining the intimacy of the room is what makes this such a satisfying cabaret experience ... (Fearless) is near-perfect."

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, N.J., is America's most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey, where Great Performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state's and the world's best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted nearly 10 million visitors (including over 1.6 million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.

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