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| • EXCLUSIVE Q&A WITH IDINA MENZEL • |
April 6, 2007
During the Spring of 2007, while Idina was recording her 3rd studio solo album, she took some time to answer some of her fans' burning questions on every topic!
The following questions were selected from hundreds of submissions in an attempt to learn more about Idina as a singer, an actress, and a woman.  Take some time and read through this insightful and fun interview, put together by fans like you! If your question wasn't included, don't be discouraged! With any luck, we'll have this opportunity again, so be sure to think of more questions for next time around.
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Q: "When is your new CD coming out? And do you plan on touring when it does?"
- Griselda from Georgia, USA
A: The new CD will hopefully be out in September. And yes, if given the opportunity by my record label, I would absolutely love to tour.
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Q: "A lot of theatre-goers have said that your London Elphaba is different from the one they saw in New York a few years ago. What exactly have you changed about the way you portray this character, and how did you go about deciding what you were going to add/change to your performance?"
- Laura from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
A: Having lived with Elphaba for so long on Broadway, it was so great to have some time away from her so I could discover new things to bring to the London version and it was so amazing to collaborate with director Joe Montello again.
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Q: "Ms. Menzel, I’m a younger fan of yours - I’m only 12 years old, but ever since I heard about your performance in Wicked, I have had so much appreciation for your talent, and one day I hope to make it big just like you! However, I was wondering... You’ve gotten to wear so many beautiful costumes in your theater career, but which one would be your favorite and least favorite, and why? Thank you so much for taking the time to do this!"
- Adam
A: I love so many of my costumes and feel very fortunate to have worked with some incredibly talented designers. Some of my favorites are the Act 2 Elphaba dress with all the layers. There are these little cotton threads that resemble cobwebs in the skirt. I don't know if anyone can see them but I love the detail. I also loved my Wild Party costume. And... oh yeah I loved Maureen's black vinyl stretch pants too!
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Q: "What can you tell us about the songs you sing in the movie Enchanted? We’re all very eager to hear them!"
- Stacy from Santa Barbara, CA, USA
A: Oh I actually have just one song and I don't know if it will make the movie but Stephen Schwartz and Alan Menken wrote it.
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Q: "Idina, what are three things you always have in your refrigerator?"
- Nicole G. from Pennsylvania, USA
A: I don't have three things. I order out constantly and I can't cook!
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Q: "I’m sure you love what you do, and you do it so well! But are there ever days where you are just too drained, emotionally and physically, to do that night’s show? If so, what are some techniques you do to pump yourself back up? If not, how do you keep so motivated, other than loving what you do? Thank you!"
- Gina from Grosse Ile, Michigan, USA
A: Well I always take another steamy shower and I revocalize. But also, I have received the most wonderful videos of young people singing Wicked songs in their living rooms. When I am feeling exhausted on stage I have often found myself thinking of these adorable kids and I imagine they are in the audience.
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Q: "You’ve been in Broadway shows and a lot of movies/television shows where you work side by side with some very incredible actors, like Colin Farrell (which, by the way, I am extremely jealous.) Do you ever get intimidated by working with such huge stars and how do you move past that?"
- Jenny from New Hampshire, USA
A: Of course I get imtimidated but so far I've worked with actors that have gone out of their way to make me feel comfortable, and you would be surprised at how much respect they have for us Broadway people. They usually sing my songs back to me and want to act out scenes from shows I've been in.
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Q: "Where do you keep your Tony Award? Also, what is your voice type/vocal range?"
- Amber Q. from Clearwater, Florida, USA
A: The Tony is on a shelf in the living room. And I don't categorize my vocal type. And I don't believe in a "break". That's a state of mind.
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Q: "What’s your favorite movie? And what TV shows do you enjoy?"
- Claudia from Londonderry, New Hampshire, USA
A: I am a huge movie buff. Anything Julia Roberts... Meryl Streep. KRAMER VS KRAMER. SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION. GOODFELLAS. I'm all over the map.
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Q: "You said you were doing 'pop' songs on your new album - do you plan on doing any other genres besides pop?"
- Erica from New Jersey, USA
A: POP just means, not show tunes. Of course I have nothing against those, but I'm just trying to explore a different side of myself.
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