As most of you know, previews for the West End mounting of Wicked began tonight at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre. That means Idina has hit the stage again, and many of you will get the opportunity to see her in her Tony Award winning role!

Please, a reminder: I ask that all of you who plan to visit Idina at the stage door of the theatre, remember to be respectful, polite, and patient. No need to freak her out, right? Right. Show your support, and she’ll be eternally grateful.

That being said, if pictures are allowed, feel free to send to me any pictures you take with or of Idina that you might want displayed in the Fan Photos Album in the Gallery. Since photos must be sent as attachments to e-mails, write to me here: kim@idina-here.com, with the subject labeled “Fan Photos.” Make sure to include your name so proper credit can be given.

The September issue of the UK publication, “What’s On Stage” features a 4-page article about the West End production of Wicked which includes an interview with Idina. I’ve put the scans into the Gallery, along with a few other London newspaper clippings. I’ve also added 22 new HQ images of Idina at Katie Couric’s farewell “Today Show” episode with Trisha Yearwood.

Also, for those who haven’t already, check out the recent Video BLOG done by Idina’s castmate, Martin Ball (who plays Dr. Dillamond in the West End staging.) Idina makes a fun and playful appearance in the great behind-the-scenes video.

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NOTICE: I’m currently updating a new version of the Gallery (not the new layout yet, but just a newer update) — So if things look different, that’s why.

Just a small news update today: Playbill.com featured a PHOTO CALL news update about Idina throwing a party to celebrate her London Wicked castmates, taking a break from their rigorous rehearsal schedule. Several photos are featured, including 2 of Idina sporting her beautiful new haircut. Check out the article at Playbill.com.

Also, I’ve gotten word that Gay Times in the UK is going to feature an article on Wicked in their upcoming issue. I haven’t found out if it will feature anything extensive on Idina, but I’ll let you know if I hear anything. The magazine, though a UK publication, is also sold in the U.S. at select retailers. [Thanks to Sharon for the heads-up!]

Idina appeared today on “Richard & Judy” looking beautiful as ever. I promise a video will be added shortly once I receive it from Charlotte, so I thank you all for being patient with me

In other London press news, Idina was featured in a 3-page spread in the UK Telegraph Magazine (Saturday edition) – The issue is dated 8/19/06, and features beautiful images from a photo shoot by Grant Delin that was done back in 2004 in NYC.

The scans from the magazine have been added to the Gallery, as well as a gorgeous outtake from the Grant Delin photoshoot that I found. Also, I’ve added a handful of HQ images that I just received from Cassie, some replacing old watermarked images. More photos will be added once I have the opportunity to tag them.

Updated Albums with HQ: U.S. Open 2005 (x7), Idina & Taye Vacation in Barbados (x3), Wicked OBC Promo Stills (x5), Wicked OBC Opening Night Curtain Call (x1), Rent Filming – NYC March 2005 (x3)

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For all Idina’s UK fans: I’ve been notified that Idina will be heading over to London’s Channel 4 TV Talk Show, “Richard & Judy”, tomorrow morning to do a live interview! The show airs weekdays from 5pm-6pm in the UK, though I’m not positive that the shows recorded in the morning are the ones aired that night. (If anyone has any info on that, please let us know.) Regardless, Idina will be on, so those in the UK, get your VCRs ready to record! The “Richard & Judy” Official Site doesn’t have her listed, but I have it confirmed she’s going to the studio tomorrow morning for sure.

For the rest of us not in England, I’m being sent a recording of the show by Charlotte, who will be providing me Idina’s London press appearances over the next few months. So hopefully, if a video doesn’t show up sooner, I’ll have that for everyone to download eventually.

Thanks to Sara, I’ve added a complete (1:40 min) and perfect quality video of the previously added “Extra!” video segment. It’s the entire Enchanted segment, which also interviews Idina’s co-star Patrick Dempsey briefly. The video is in Windows Media format, this time, not Quicktime (sorry folks.) But it’s much better, and definitely a must see! It’s on the Television Videos Page at the bottom.