Exciting news! Idina’s first-ever official fan club has just launched. As a member of her fan club, you get access to an exclusive section of Idina.com, packed full of unseen photos, videos, and exclusive merchandise and contests. You also gain access to new ways to connect with Idina, including a Q&A section and more chances to win meet & greets with Idina, as well as participate in ticket presales for future events. A one-year membership costs $24.99 and all new members receive a $25 gift card to use in the Idina.com official store.

Visit IdinaMenzel.com to join and visit IMMB to ask any club-specific questions you may have.

In other news – there have been a number of new photographs released, including phots from Nero, Idina’s recent performances, and a trip she took with her touring crew to Disney World. Be sure to watch for those gallery updates in the near future.

This week, Idina was interviewed by Richmond magazine Style Weekly. It’s a fun, fresh interview and she discusses life on the road, her opinion on the recently announced plans for a movie version of Wicked, and her fans. Click Read More to read.

Don’t forget, Idina’s coming to Richmond July 23! Click here for tickets.

p.s. This is still veronicamae – we just finally got around to giving me a proper screen name here.

Hey everyone! It’s Kim, and I’m back from a month-long trip to Europe. I want to thank Erin for contributing news and keeping this site updated in my absence. She will (hopefully!) continue to help out on the site by posting news in order to keep this site the most complete source for Idina news.

Since I was away, there were definitely a lot of incredible appearances by Idina, and pictures definitely littered the web! I’ve added a huge collection of pics from various events to the Gallery, including the following:

Water Club Opening (x9)

Now that I’m back, I’m going to be able to work on some sections of the site that have been neglected (*cough*fancorner*cough*). Also, more audio clips will be added, hopefully VERY SOON. But again, a huge THANK YOU to Erin for keeping everyone informed (including me!) during the past month.

So… those who’ve seen Idina’s early summer concerts… DID YOU HAVE A GREAT TIME?? feel free to share!

Tickets for all dates of Idina’s 2008 US concert tour are now on sale across the country. Below is a complete listing of her shows and links to purchase tickets. Her tour is selling very well, so don’t hesitate if you want to grab good seats.

Also, registered members of Idina.com can head over to IMMB for information on how to win a Meet & Greet with Idina after her July concerts. Registration info for the August concerts will be posted on the official message board in the near future.

Click “Read More” for complete tour listing and tickets (and scroll way down since html is hating me today).

The official website for the recent London production of Chess that Idina starred in, alongside Josh Groban, Kerry Ellis, and Adam Pascal, now has an extensive photo gallery! Head over to the official site by clicking the thumbnails below for photos from rehearsals, the show itself, and post-show exclusives!

And don’t forget, Chess will be aired on television in the US & UK in 2009 and will also be released on DVD and CD!