SITE UPDATES
Things will probably be a bit quiet for the next week while we await Idina’s upcoming concert on the 31st (at Woodstock!), so in the meantime, I’ve done some site updates you may want to check out.
WHITE HOUSE TONIGHT!
It has been confirmed that the White House’s website will be streaming tonight’s Broadway Celebration performance! It begins at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT and you can watch it by clicking here or here.
Screencaps from her performances of “Defying Gravity” and “What I Did For Love” have been added to the gallery!
Also, congratulations to Gina, winner of our Red Bank ticket giveaway! She’ll receive two tickets to Idina’s October 12 concert with the New Jersey Symphony, courtesy of the Count Basie Theatre.
WOLF TRAP PHOTOS
Last night, Idina performed at Vienna, VA’s Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. She was accompanied by America’s Symphony, the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony)-winner Marvin Hamlisch. I’m proud to say that Wolf Trap’s official Twitter announced that more than 7,000 people were in attendance, smashing her previous record for ticket sales to a solo performance. Way to go, Idina!
Fans have sent in tons of beautiful photographs, so head over to our newly redesigned Photo Gallery (courtesy of Flor) and enjoy them!
Just a quick reminder that tonight’s your last chance to enter to win tickets to Idina’s October 12th performance in Red Bank, NJ. Read about the contest here. The winner will be announced tomorrow!
Finally, don’t forget to log on to BroadwayWorld.com on Monday at 7:00 pm ET to watch Idina perform for President Obama at the White House! We’ll have all kinds of photos and videos following the event, so make sure you check in later that evening.
‘LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE’ WORKSHOP
It was revealed today that Idina participated in a workshop reading of a developing musical adaptation of the Academy Award-winning film Little Miss Sunshine with fellow Wild Party alum Brian D’Arcy James. As you might recall from our recent Q&A with Idina, she stated her desire to work with him once again. Perhaps this is just a taste of things to come? The musical is slated to premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, California February 15 – March 27, 2011.
NOTE: This does NOT mean Idina will be a part of the public production. Casting in new shows can change a dozen times before it’s finalized, and even if we’re lucky enough to have Idina be a part of the La Jolla production, it does not mean she will be part of the cast if/when it transfers to Broadway. Let’s just all cross our fingers, shall we? Any additional news about this will be posted as soon as it’s made public.
Three photos from the reading have been added to our gallery. Click below to enjoy!
ATLANTA PERFORMANCE
Idina has added another date to her year-long cross-country tour! She will be performing with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Atlanta, Georgia on November 12. There will be a fan club presale for this event, so if you are not yet a member, head over to IdinaMenzel.com to join today.
We’ll announce it on Twitter when the on-sale/pre-sale dates are known.