A show of support

‘Hamilton’ singer to perform with Parkland kids.

When Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez comes to South Florida for a whirlwind of concerts during a break from the mega-hit “Hamilton,” one of the things she is most looking forward to is singing with theater and chorus students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

“Their movement has inspired me, so I wanted to see what can I do,” Gonzalez, who also starred in “In The Heights,” said from her home in New York City. “I wanted to give back to these kids who have done so much to lift up this country. So I contacted Cameron Kasky and Brendan Duff and asked, ‘What can I do?’ And they said, ‘We want to sing.’ ”

Gonzalez will have students from the school, still dealing with the aftermath of the Valentine’s Day mass shooting, join her onstage for her two appearances today and Tuesday at Delray Beach’s Crest Theatre at Old School Square. Another group of students from other schools will sing with her at her concert Wednesday at the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center.

“This was Mandy’s idea,” says Melissa Carter, director of marketing and public relations for Old School Square. “This was something she wanted to do. So she and her management people have been putting all of that together. We are so honored, that’s all I can say. We’re honored that she wanted to do something like this.”

Gonzalez adds, “We want to sing some songs from ‘In The Heights’ and a couple of songs from my album. And ‘Helpless,’ it’s a beautiful song from ‘Hamilton.’ We’re singing about five songs. You know, a lot of these students who are speaking up are in theater. They’re theater students.”

The California-born actor plays Angelica Schuyler in “Hamilton,” which was created by Lin-Manuel Miranda. She also starred in Miranda’s “In The Heights,” creating the role of Nina Rosario. Gonzalez has also appeared on the Great White Way in “Aida” and “Wicked.” She appeared on television in ABC’s “Quantico” and has a recurring role in CBS’ “Madame Secretary.”

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MANDY GONZALEZ/COURTESY Mandy Gonzalez will perform with Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students.