Showstoppers! Celebrating Iconic Women of Broadway

“Everyone deserves the chance to fly” (Wicked). In this spectacular Broadway show, you’ll hear electrifying showstoppers from Wicked, In the Heights, Hamilton, and more, each with a nod to powerful female characters who never let anyone bring them down.

Possessing one of the most dynamic and expressive voices on Broadway, no one’s better suited to these songs than Mandy Gonzalez. As a special treat, Mandy also shares a song written just for her by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

What to Expect:

Marvel at one of the most unbelievable voices on Broadway as Mandy Gonzalez belts iconic songs to the back row
Mandy’s numerous Broadway accolades include starring as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton, and originating the role of Nina Rosario in In the Heights

Grace Lewis

Spec’s Charitable Foundation Award for Excellence in Music Education 2025 Recipient

Grace is an accomplished double bassist, conductor, and visionary music educator dedicated to expanding orchestral opportunities for students in underserved communities. She is the Director of Orchestras at G.W. Carver Magnet High School in Aldine ISD, conductor for the Pearland Youth Orchestra and the director and founder of Collegia, an initiative that provides after-school music programs for young students in underserved communities.

Grace's impact on the young musicians at her school and throughout her feeder pattern is profound. We are excited to celebrate Grace and other distinguished educators in Houston on April 6!

Grace was selected from four semifinalists, each nominated for their exceptional dedication to music education within their school and community. As partnering educators of the Symphony, these finalists have made a significant impact on the arts in our region. This season’s distinguished semifinalists are Jesse D. Espinosa, Jordan Stewart, and Marcus Wilmore.