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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 (Albania)

(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]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2008
Nina


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




[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Performer


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

[Replacement]

[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Ensemble


[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2002
Sarah


[New York]
Workshop, 2002
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
2001


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

Ensemble [Replacement]

[Replacement]

Amneris [Replacement]

(Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]

(St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]

(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
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


Review: New York Pops Celebrate NY's Own Lin-Manuel Miranda at Carnegie Hall
by Sharon Ellman - Nov 23, 2025

The air crackled with electric energy inside the famed Carnegie Hall on Friday November 21 with its celebration of hometown musical theater icon, Lin-Manuel Miranda. The stupendous performance featured IN THE HEIGHTS star Mandy Gonzalez.
The New York Pops to Honor Stephen Schwartz at 43rd Birthday Gala at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025

The New York Pops will honor Grammy, Academy, and Tony Award winning composer Stephen Schwartz at the orchestra’s 43rd Birthday Gala.
Cabaret Roundup: November 17-23- Melissa Errico, Mandy Gonzales & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 17, 2025

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including Melissa Errico, a new work by William Finn, Mandy Gonzales singing Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more.
Photos: J. Harrison Ghee, Jim Parsons and More Join 92NY to Celebrate 35 Years of New 42
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025

92NY hosted a special event yesterday celebrating the 35th anniversary of the non-profit arts organization New 42, featuring an all-star Broadway panel with Mandy Gonzalez, Jim Parsons, J. Harrison Ghee, and Celia Keenan-Bolger in conversation with New 42 President & CEO Russell Granet. Check out photos below!
Disney on Broadway Sets Concert Lineup For 2026 Festival of the Arts
by Michael Major - Nov 6, 2025

Disney on Broadway has announced their concert lineup for the EPCOT's 2026 Festival of the Arts. Sierra Boggess, James Monroe Iglehart, Anastacia McCleskey, Susan Egan, and Isabelle McCalla will be taking part in the festival for the very first time.
Megan Hilty to Join The New York Pops for Annual Holiday Concert at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, will celebrate the holidays with its annual concert tradition. A Place Called Home features Megan Hilty, best known for playing the triple-threat Ivy Lynn in “Smash” on NBC.
BROADWAY’S LEADING LADIES Concert to Premiere on PBS in November
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 6, 2025

Broadway's Leading Ladies, a live concert featuring some of the biggest stars in musical theater, will debut on PBS on November 28, 2025. Filmed live at New York’s Town Hall in March 2025, this star-studded concert celebrates the women who have defined Broadway and those who are shaping its future.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 6, 2025- Inside the WICKED: FOR GOOD Broadway Screening and More
by - Nov 6, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 6, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Interview: Mandy Gonzalez On Bringing the Music of Lin-Manuel Miranda to Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025

Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez is coming home to New York and to the music that helped define her career. Read our interview as Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel Miranda prepares to hit the Carnegie Hall stage.
The Avon Theatre Film Center Honors Clive Davis With The 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025

The Avon Theatre Film Center celebrated an extraordinary night of music, film, and legacy at its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Gala honoring Clive Davis, the legendary record producer and five-time GRAMMY Award winner whose influence has shaped generations of artists.
Best Cabaret in November 2025: Margaret Cho, Shoshana Bean, & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 1, 2025

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month, at a range of budget points. See some of the biggest stars of the stage, screen, jazz, cabaret and comedy live in an intimate venue
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 14, 2025- Broadway Musicians Vote to Authorize Strike and More
by - Oct 14, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
J. Harrison Ghee, Mandy Gonzalez and More to Join New 42 Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2025

Step into the spotlight for a rare and dazzling afternoon as New 42 marks its 35th anniversary featuring J. Harrison Ghee, Mandy Gonzalez and more. Learn more.
Breaking Down Broadway's Spookiest Musicals
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 12, 2025

This past season contained a higher than usual amount of Broadway shows involving death; in fact, Operation Mincemeat and Dead Outlaw both specifically revolved around transporting a corpse! And Death Becomes Her leans into the hilarity as two women become gorgeous living corpses before our very eyes, thanks to a touch of magic. But plays and musicals about death and its attendant macabre topics have been a part of the theatre landscape for many decades...
FILIPINOS ON BROADWAY and More Set for 54 Below Lineup Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Filipinos on Broadway featuring Tatianna Cordoba and more! See the full lineup here.
Mandy Gonzalez Will Sing the Music of Lin-Manuel Miranda at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025

Mandy Gonzalez is featured in the New York premiere of a new concert program with The New York Pops—Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel Miranda. Learn about the upcoming concert, whether Lin will appear and how to purchase tickets.
See Ephraim Sykes, Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and More at 54 Below in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

In October of 2025, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and more. Learn more!
The New York Pops Reveals New Board Of Directors Appointments & Musician Additions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025

The New York Pops has appointed Candace Carroll and Nadine Wong to its Board of Directors. Learn more about the changes being made to the organization here!
Interview: Mandy Gonzalez Brings World Premiere of her EVERYTHING I KNOW Tribute to Lin-Manuel Miranda to Boston
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 15, 2025

Mandy Gonzalez first met Lin-Manuel Miranda when she was cast to play Nina Rosario in the 2007 off-Broadway and 2008 Broadway premieres of “In the Heights.” Born in professional respect, Gonzalez says her relationship with Miranda has since come to mean much more to her.
Hugh Panaro and Elizabeth Stanley To Join The NY Pops In FROM STAGE TO SCREEN At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025

The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, will open its 43rd season at Carnegie Hall with From Stage to Screen on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.

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 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance for In the Heights and received an Obie Award for her performance in Eli's Comin'.

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