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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]
2026
Mónica [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Norma Desmond (Albania)
[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
Ensemble [Replacement], Amneris [Replacement], Amneris (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [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
Alice's Wonderland Bakery
[ 2022-2024 ] Mother Rose
Hidden Island
[ 2025-2025 ] Isabel

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'

Videos

News

Video: Max Von Essen and Billy Stritch Kick Off Broadway by the Boardwalk 2026
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 14, 2026

Hudson River Park kicked off Broadway by the Boardwalk, the free performance series that delivers shows against a waterfront backdrop each summer. Entering its third season, this year's series will feature five free events showcasing Tony and Grammy winners, rising stars and electric performers from across the Broadway stage. This year's series kicked off with a performance from Max von Essen featuring Billy Stritch and special guest Tristen Buettel. Watch in this video.
Mandy Gonzalez, Nobuntu and More Set for Caramoor 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts will present its upcoming Rosen House Concert Series, featuring 21 performances spanning classical, jazz, folk, and global music, plus a new Juilliard Extension collaboration.
Andrew Barth Feldman, Lena Hall and More Join THE FESTIVAL; Schedule Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026

The Festival has released the initial programming schedule for the three-day outdoor event taking place at Hutton Brickyards Riverfront Hotel + Venue in Kingston, New York.
Does Broadway Have a Vampire Musical Curse?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 19, 2026

Since The Lost Boys took Broadway by storm this spring, there has been much chatter about the “vampire curse” on Broadway being lifted. In the early 2000s, Broadway received a string of three vampire musicals, which all closed relatively quickly. Dance of the Vampires (2002), Dracula (2004), and Lestat (2006) each received attention in their own right, but they also received attention as a group, since it was remarkable that they came along in such quick succession. But the early 21st century wasn’t the first time vampires thirsted on Broadway. The play adaptation of Dracula was a hit all the way back in 1927 and an even bigger hit in a 1977 revival. And there have been vampires lurking in the theatre district in all sorts of other projects too…
Songbook Academy to Welcome Scott Bradlee, Adam Kantor, and Miche Braden as Guest Mentors
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026

The Great American Songbook Foundation announced Scott Bradlee, Adam Kantor, and Miche Braden as guest mentors for the 2026 Songbook Academy, joining previously announced headliners Lea Salonga, Mandy Gonzalez, and Michael Feinstein.
Great American Songbook Foundation Details Carmel's Summer Events
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 24, 2026

The City of Carmel is transforming into “Songbook City” this July to recognize the locally based Great American Songbook Foundation and its work to preserve and celebrate the history of popular music.
Review: BASURA at Alliance Theatre
by Joseph Harrison - Jun 20, 2026

Featuring music and lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan, a book by Karen Zacarías, and direction by Michael Greif, BASURA is a vibrant, uplifting new musical filled with heart, hope, and the transformative power of music.
Mandy Gonzalez, J. Harrison Ghee, Ali Stroker and More to Headline BROADWAY BY THE BOARDWALK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026

Hudson River Park revealed the lineup for Broadway by the Boardwalk, a free summer performance series featuring Tony winners J. Harrison Ghee, Ali Stoker, and Ali Louis Bourzgui, plus Mandy Gonzalez, at Clinton Cove.
Exclusive: BASURA Director Michael Greif Says He’d Like to See the ‘Irresistible’ Musical Come to NYC
by Michael Gioia - Jun 17, 2026

Following the new musical BASURA’s opening in Atlanta, BroadwayWorld exclusively checks in with director Michael Greif to discuss its ‘exciting’ and ‘informational’ journey.
Video: BASURA World Premiere at Alliance Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jun 15, 2026

Get a first look at BASURA, the world premiere musical now running on the Coca-Cola Stage at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre,  now on stage through July 12, 2026. BASURA features music and lyrics by eleven-time Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan and her daughter, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Emily Estefan, with a book by Karen Zacarías.
Photos: World Premiere of Gloria & Emily Estefan's BASURA at Alliance Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2026

Get a first look at production photos from Basura, the new Gloria and Emily Estefan musical now in its world premiere at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre through July 12, 2026.
The Festival: What to Know About Broadway’s Weekend Event, How to Get Tickets, the Lineup and More
by Michael Gioia - Jun 14, 2026

Here is your complete guide to everything happening at The Festival, the three-day Broadway event taking place this August.
THE FESTIVAL Unveils Programming With Audra McDonald, Jason Robert Brown, Eva Noblezada and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026

The Festival has released initial programming for the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards. The first-of-its-kind celebration of Broadway will feature three days of musical theater performances and activations.
Outdoor (and Free!) Theatre in NYC- Summer 2026
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 21, 2026

There's nothing like summer in the city! Summer 2026 in New York City will bring with it plenty of outdoor productions to take in this June, July, and August. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide!
Interview: Mandy Gonzalez Calls Her Lin-Manuel Miranda Concerts Her 'Most Personal Work to Date'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026

BroadwayWorld interviewed Mandy Gonzalez about her new concert tour, Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel Miranda, which is coming to cities across the country, including New Haven, Cincinnati, Cleveland and more.
Student Blog: Theater: My Outlet, My Refuge, My Joy
by Student Blogger: Katie Koslow - May 29, 2026

Getting to write about the thing I love most and bring awareness to outlets that many people may not think about has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my college career so far. If I can provide reassurance or inspiration to even one reader, then I consider my time well spent.
Video: 'I Can Hear the Stars' from BASURA at Alliance Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2026

Alliance Theatre has released a sneak peek of Zack Calderon (Nunu), Nathan Diaz (Dani), and Dario Alvarez (José) performing 'I Can Hear the Stars' from BASURA, the world premiere musical now playing through July 12, 2026 on the Coca-Cola Stage.
Lea Salonga and Michael Feinstein to Lead Free Songbook Academy Public Masterclass
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026

Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, known for MISS SAIGON and her roles as the singing voices of Disney's Princess Jasmine and Fa Mulan, will join Michael Feinstein to coach high school vocalists live on stage at the free Songbook Academy Public Masterclass in Carmel, Indiana.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 15, 2026- THE BOOK OF MORMON Box Office Reopens and More
by - May 15, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Mandy Gonzalez, Jaci Calderon, and More in BASURA at Alliance Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere production of BASURA, a new musical with original music and lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan, premiering at Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. Check out photos of the cast here!

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 at the Drama Desk Awards for In the Heights.

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